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31 Years of Experience
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Who is Dr. Soans, Glaucoma Specialist in Wichita, KS?
Dr. Francis Soans, MD is a Glaucoma Specialist, who primarily practices in Wichita, KS with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 31 years and is board certified. Dr. Soans completed his residency at Cooper Hosp/Univ Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Soans is fluent in English, Hindi, and Portuguese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Soans’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Soans’s office at (316) 712-4970.
Where did Dr. Soans go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Cooper Hosp/Univ Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Cooper Hosp/Univ Med Center
Is Dr. Soans board certified as a Glaucoma Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Francis Soans, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Soans speak?
Dr. Soans and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Portuguese
What conditions does a Glaucoma Specialist like Dr. Soans typically treat?
As a Glaucoma Specialist, Dr. Soans diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Soans. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Borderline Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Narrow Angle Glaucoma Risk
- Glaucoma
- Early Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Open-angle glaucoma suspect
- Risk of Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Wide-Angle Glaucoma
- POAG
- Chronic Simple Glaucoma
- Anatomical Narrow Angle
- Angle-Closure Glaucoma Risk
- Eye angle problem
ICD-10 Codes:
- H40013: Open angle with borderline findings, low risk, bilateral
- H401113: Primary open-angle glaucoma, right eye, severe stage
- H401123: Primary open-angle glaucoma, left eye, severe stage
- H401112: Primary open-angle glaucoma, right eye, moderate stage
- H401131: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, mild stage
- H401132: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, moderate stage
- H401133: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, severe stage
- H401122: Primary open-angle glaucoma, left eye, moderate stage
- H40033: Anatomical narrow angle, bilateral
What procedures does a Glaucoma Specialist like Dr. Soans typically perform?
As a Glaucoma Specialist, Dr. Soans performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Soans. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Laser Trabeculoplasty
- Laser Eye Surgery for Glaucoma
- Glaucoma laser surgery
- Laser eye treatment for glaucoma
- Trabeculoplasty
- Iridotomy
- Iridectomy
- Laser Glaucoma Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 65855: Trabeculoplasty by laser surgery
- 66761: Iridotomy/iridectomy by laser surgery (eg, for glaucoma) (per session)
Also known as:
- Glaucoma Laser Treatment (Cyclophotocoagulation)
- Laser Iridoplasty
- Transscleral cyclophotocoagulation
- Ciliary body laser
- CPC treatment
- Photocoagulation Iridoplasty
- Laser Eye Surgery for Glaucoma
- Anterior Chamber Angle Widening
CPT Codes:
- 66710: Ciliary body destruction; cyclophotocoagulation, transscleral
- 66762: Iridoplasty by photocoagulation (1 or more sessions) (eg, for improvement of vision, for widening of anterior chamber angle)
Does Dr. Soans accept my insurance?
Dr. Soans accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (316) 712-4970 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Soans accept in Wichita, KS?
Dr. Soans in Wichita, KS accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Baylor Scott & White Holdings
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Soans' office located?
What is Dr. Soans's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Soans's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1861495632.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Soans?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Soans
What is Dr. Francis Soans's specialty?
Dr. Soans is a Glaucoma Specialist near Wichita, KS.
What does a Glaucoma Specialist do?
An ophthalmologist specializing in the treatment of glaucoma and related disorders focuses on managing conditions associated with increased intraocular pressure and optic nerve damage. This specialty encompasses both medical and surgical interventions to effectively treat these conditions.
Is this Dr. Francis Soans affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Soans is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Francis Soans accepting new patients in Wichita, KS?
Yes, Dr. Francis Soans is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Francis Soans offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Soans's office at (316) 712-4970 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Francis Soans?
Please contact Dr. Soans's office at (316) 712-4970 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Francis Soans have?
Dr. Francis Soans is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
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