21 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Vannorman, Cornea and External Diseases Specialist in Shreveport, LA?
Dr. Russell Vannorman, MD is a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist, who primarily practices in Shreveport, LA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 21 years and is board certified. Dr. Vannorman graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport and completed his residency at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport. Dr. Vannorman is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vannorman’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vannorman’s office at (318) 703-5655.
Where did Dr. Vannorman go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: University of Texas Southwestern in Dallas
Residency: Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport
Medical School: Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport
Is Dr. Vannorman board certified as a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Russell Vannorman, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology since 2004
What languages does Dr. Vannorman speak?
Dr. Vannorman and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Vannorman treat?
As a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist, Dr. Vannorman 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. Vannorman. 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.
Also known as:
- Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
- H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
- H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
Also known as:
- Intraocular Lens Implant
- Cataract
- Refractive Errors
- IOL Implant
- Artificial Eye Lens
- Cataract Lens Implant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z961: Presence of intraocular lens
Also known as:
- Borderline Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Glaucoma
- Early Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Open-angle glaucoma suspect
- Risk of Open-Angle Glaucoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- H40013: Open angle with borderline findings, low risk, bilateral
Also known as:
- Routine Eye and Vision Exam (Normal Findings)
- Eye Disease
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Annual eye checkup
- Vision screening, no issues
- Eye health exam, all clear
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0100: Encounter for examination of eyes and vision without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Dry Eye Syndrome
- Corneal Disorder
- Dry Eye Disease
- Chronic Dry Eye
- Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
ICD-10 Codes:
- H16223: Keratoconjunctivitis sicca, not specified as Sjogren's, bilateral
What procedures does Dr. Vannorman perform?
As a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist, Dr. Vannorman 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. Vannorman. 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.
Also known as:
- Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
- Extracapsular cataract extraction
- Phacoemulsification
- IOL implantation
CPT Codes:
- 66984: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1 stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification); without endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation
Also known as:
- Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
- Laser Trabeculoplasty
- Cataract Surgery with Glaucoma Drainage Device
- Pterygium Removal with Graft
- Corneal Incision for Astigmatism Correction
- Conjunctival Lesion Removal
- Partial Corneal Transplant
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Posterior Capsulotomy
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Laser Eye Surgery
- Glaucoma laser surgery
- Laser eye treatment for glaucoma
- Trabeculoplasty
- Combined Cataract and Glaucoma Surgery
- Phacoemulsification with Aqueous Drainage Device
- IOL Insertion with Glaucoma Stent
- Pterygium Excision with Autograft', 'Conjunctival Graft for Pterygium', 'Surfer's Eye Surgery with Graft
- Astigmatism correction surgery
- Corneal relaxing incision
- Eye surgery for astigmatism
- Limbal relaxing incision (LRI)
- Eye Growth Excision
- Conjunctiva Lesion Surgery
- Pterygium Removal
- Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty
- Corneal Graft (Partial)
- DALK (Deep Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty)
CPT Codes:
- 66821: Discission of secondary membranous cataract (opacified posterior lens capsule and/or anterior hyaloid); laser surgery (eg, YAG laser) (1 or more stages)
- 65855: Trabeculoplasty by laser surgery
- 66991: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1 stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification); with insertion of intraocular (eg, trabecular meshwork, supraciliary, suprachoroidal) anterior segment aqueous drainage device, without extraocular reservoir, internal approach, one or more
- 65426: Excision or transposition of pterygium; with graft
- 65772: Corneal relaxing incision for correction of surgically induced astigmatism
- 68110: Excision of lesion, conjunctiva; up to 1 cm
- 65710: Keratoplasty (corneal transplant); anterior lamellar
Also known as:
- Tear Duct Plug Insertion
- Punctal Plug Insertion
- Lacrimal Punctum Closure
- Dry Eye Plugs
CPT Codes:
- 68761: Closure of the lacrimal punctum; by plug, each
Also known as:
- Endothelial Corneal Transplant
- Corneal Transplant Surgery
- Penetrating Corneal Transplant
- Keratoplasty
- Endothelial keratoplasty
- Corneal graft
- Penetrating Keratoplasty
- Full-Thickness Corneal Transplant
- Eye Surface Transplant
- PKP (Penetrating Keratoplasty)
- Cornea Replacement Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 65756: Keratoplasty (corneal transplant); endothelial
- 65755: Keratoplasty (corneal transplant); penetrating (in pseudophakia)
- 65730: Keratoplasty (corneal transplant); penetrating (except in aphakia or pseudophakia)
Also known as:
- Complex Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
- Advanced Cataract Surgery
- Phacoemulsification with IOL
- Complex Extracapsular Cataract Extraction
CPT Codes:
- 66982: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1-stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification), complex, requiring devices or techniques not generally used in routine cataract surgery (eg, iris expansion device, suture support for intraocular lens, or primary posterior capsulorrhexis) or performed on patients in the amblyogenic developmental stage; without endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation
Also known as:
- Eyelid Lesion Removal
- Eyelid Stitch Removal (Tarsorrhaphy Release)
- Chalazion Removal
- Eyelid growth removal
- Eyelid bump excision
- Eyelid skin lesion surgery
- Tarsorrhaphy Severing
- Eyelid Fusion Release
- Eyelid Closure Reversal
- Eyelid Cyst Excision
- Stye Removal Surgery
- Meibomian Cyst Removal
CPT Codes:
- 67840: Excision of lesion of eyelid (except chalazion) without closure or with simple direct closure
- 67710: Severing of tarsorrhaphy
- 67800: Excision of chalazion; single
Also known as:
- Injection into Eye Capsule
- Eye Surface Injection
- Tenon's Capsule Injection
- Periocular Injection
- Eye Medication Injection
- Subconjunctival Shot
- Eye Injection
- Conjunctival Injection
CPT Codes:
- 67515: Injection of medication or other substance into Tenon's capsule
- 68200: Subconjunctival injection
Also known as:
- Goniotomy (Glaucoma Surgery)
- Goniotomy Procedure
- Angle-Opening Glaucoma Surgery
- Congenital Glaucoma Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 65820: Goniotomy
Also known as:
- Corneal Epithelium Removal
- Corneal Abrasion
- Corneal Curettage
- Eye Surface Scraping
CPT Codes:
- 65435: Removal of corneal epithelium; with or without chemocauterization (abrasion, curettage)
Also known as:
- Eyelash Removal for Trichiasis
- Trichiasis Epilation
- Forceps Epilation of Eyelashes
- Ingrown Eyelash Removal
CPT Codes:
- 67820: Correction of trichiasis; epilation, by forceps only
Also known as:
- Corneal Foreign Body Removal with Slit Lamp
- Eye Foreign Object Removal
- Corneal Rust Ring Removal
- Slit Lamp Foreign Body Extraction
CPT Codes:
- 65222: Removal of foreign body, external eye; corneal, with slit lamp
Also known as:
- Cornea Surface Cell Removal with Chelating Agent
- Corneal debridement with EDTA
- Removal of corneal surface cells
- Eye surface treatment
CPT Codes:
- 65436: Removal of corneal epithelium; with application of chelating agent (eg, EDTA)
Does Dr. Vannorman accept my insurance?
Dr. Vannorman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (318) 703-5655 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Vannorman accept in Shreveport, LA?
Dr. Vannorman in Shreveport, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
Gulf South Risk Services
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Vannorman's office located?
Dr. Russell Vannorman's Primary Practice
1801 Fairfield Ave Ste 207
Shreveport, LA 71101
(318) 703-5655
What is Dr. Vannorman's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Vannorman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1679576961.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vannorman?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vannorman
What is Dr. Russell Vannorman's specialty?
Dr. Vannorman is a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist near Shreveport, LA. An ophthalmologist specializing in diseases of the cornea, sclera, eyelids, conjunctiva, and anterior segment of the eye diagnoses and treats conditions affecting these structures. This specialist manages disorders such as corneal infections, eyelid malposition's, and conjunctival diseases using both medical and surgical methods. Contact Dr. Vannorman to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Russell Vannorman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Vannorman is affiliated with CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They 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 Russell Vannorman accepting new patients in Shreveport, LA?
Yes, Dr. Russell Vannorman is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Russell Vannorman offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Vannorman's office at (318) 703-5655 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Russell Vannorman?
Please contact Dr. Vannorman's office at (318) 703-5655 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Russell Vannorman have?
Dr. Russell Vannorman is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
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