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Dr. John Hinrichsen, MD
Shreveport, LA
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Hinrichsen, Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist in Shreveport, LA?
Dr. John Hinrichsen, MD is a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist, who primarily practices in Shreveport, LA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Hinrichsen graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans and completed his residency at LSU HEALTH SCIENCES. Dr. Hinrichsen is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hinrichsen’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hinrichsen’s office at (318) 222-8402.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Hinrichsen?
Dr. John Hinrichsen, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Hinrichsen empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Pediatric Ophthalmology, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Shreveport/LA community, Dr. Hinrichsen is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Hinrichsen go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: LSU HEALTH SCIENCES
Medical School: Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans
Is Dr. Hinrichsen board certified as a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist?
Yes, Dr. John Hinrichsen, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Hinrichsen speak?
Dr. Hinrichsen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Hinrichsen treat?
As a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist, Dr. Hinrichsen 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. Hinrichsen. 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:
- Hidden Inward Eye Turn
- Alternating Walleye
- Intermittent Alternating Crossed Eyes
- Walleye
- Monocular Exotropia
- Monocular Esotropia
- Esotropia
- Crossed Eyes
- Eye Movement Disorder
- Esophoria
- Latent esotropia
- Hidden crossed eyes
- Alternating exotropia
- Eyes take turns turning out
- Intermittent exotropia
- Intermittent alternating esotropia
- Eyes take turns crossing sometimes
- Occasional alternating inward eye turn
- Exotropia
- Divergent strabismus
- Outward turning eye
- One Eye Turned Out
- Monocular Divergent Strabismus
- Unilateral Exotropia
- One Eye Turned In
- Monocular Convergent Strabismus
- Unilateral Esotropia
- Convergent Strabismus
- Inward Turning Eye
- Convergent strabismus
- Inward turning eye
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5051: Esophoria
- H5015: Alternating exotropia
- H5032: Intermittent alternating esotropia
- H5010: Unspecified exotropia
- H50112: Monocular exotropia, left eye
- H50012: Monocular esotropia, left eye
- H5000: Unspecified esotropia
- H50011: Monocular esotropia, right eye
- H50111: Monocular exotropia, right eye
Also known as:
- Retinopathy of Prematurity
- Premature Babies
- Retinal Disorder
- ROP
- Premature Retinopathy
- Retinal Disease in Premature Babies
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35133: Retinopathy of prematurity, stage 2, bilateral
- H35113: Retinopathy of prematurity, stage 0, bilateral
Also known as:
- Acquired Blocked Tear Duct
- Blocked tear duct
- Tears
- Acquired Nasolacrimal Duct Stenosis
- Adult Tear Duct Blockage
- Obstructed Tear Duct in Adults
- Nasolacrimal duct obstruction
- Dacryostenosis
- Tear duct blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- H04553: Acquired stenosis of bilateral nasolacrimal duct
- H04552: Acquired stenosis of left nasolacrimal duct
Also known as:
- Droopy Eyelid
- Eyelid Disorder
- Ptosis
- Eyelid Droop
- Falling Eyelid
- Muscle-Related Eyelid Droop
ICD-10 Codes:
- H02423: Myogenic ptosis of bilateral eyelids
Also known as:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
Also known as:
- Nearsightedness
- Refractive Errors
- Myopia
- Difficulty Seeing Far Away
- Blurry Distance Vision
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5213: Myopia, bilateral
Also known as:
- Double Vision
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Diplopia
- Seeing double
- Ghosting vision
ICD-10 Codes:
- H532: Diplopia
Also known as:
- Severe nearsightedness
- Refractive Errors
- Pathologic myopia
- High myopia
- Progressive nearsightedness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H4423: Degenerative myopia, bilateral
Also known as:
- Bilirubin Metabolism Disorder
- Metabolic Disorder
- Dubin-Johnson syndrome
- Dubin-Johnson syndrome', 'Gilbert's syndrome
- Jaundice cause
ICD-10 Codes:
- E806: Other disorders of bilirubin metabolism
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
What procedures does Dr. Hinrichsen perform?
As a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist, Dr. Hinrichsen 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. Hinrichsen. 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:
- Crossed Eye Surgery (One Muscle)
- Eye Muscle Surgery for Strabismus
- Crossed Eye Surgery (2 Muscles)
- Complex Strabismus Surgery
- Eye Muscle Surgery for Strabismus (Superior Oblique)
- Eye Muscle Transposition Surgery
- Strabismus Surgery with Posterior Fixation
- Strabismus Surgery (Repeat)
- Strabismus Repair
- Eye Alignment Surgery
- Ocular Muscle Adjustment
- Strabismus Correction Surgery
- Crossed Eyes Surgery
- Wall Eyes Surgery
- Ocular Muscle Surgery
- Crossed Eye Surgery with Scarring
- Restrictive Myopathy Strabismus Repair
- Difficult Eye Alignment Surgery
- Superior Oblique Muscle Surgery
- Paretic Extraocular Muscle Surgery
- Strabismus Surgery
- Eye Muscle Recession Surgery
- Squint Surgery
- Posterior Fixation Strabismus Repair
- Repeat Strabismus Repair
CPT Codes:
- 67311: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 1 horizontal muscle
- 67314: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 1 vertical muscle (excluding superior oblique)
- 67312: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 2 horizontal muscles
- 67332: Strabismus surgery on patient with scarring of extraocular muscles (eg, prior ocular injury, strabismus or retinal detachment surgery) or restrictive myopathy (eg, dysthyroid ophthalmopathy) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 67318: Strabismus surgery, any procedure, superior oblique muscle
- 67320: Transposition procedure (eg, for paretic extraocular muscle), any extraocular muscle (specify) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 67334: Strabismus surgery by posterior fixation suture technique, with or without muscle recession (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 67331: Strabismus surgery on patient with previous eye surgery or injury that did not involve the extraocular muscles (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Tear Duct Probing with Stent Placement
- Tear Duct Balloon Dilation
- Probing of Tear Duct
- Nasolacrimal Duct Probing with Stent
- Tear Duct Stent Insertion
- Blocked Tear Duct Repair
- Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) Stent
- Nasolacrimal Duct Dilation
- Blocked Tear Duct Ballooning
- Tear Duct Probing with Balloon
- Nasolacrimal duct probing
- Tear duct irrigation
- Blocked tear duct treatment
- Lacrimal duct probing
CPT Codes:
- 68815: Probing of nasolacrimal duct, with or without irrigation; with insertion of tube or stent
- 68816: Probing of nasolacrimal duct, with or without irrigation; with transluminal balloon catheter dilation
- 68810: Probing of nasolacrimal duct, with or without irrigation;
Also known as:
- Chalazion Removal (Under General Anesthesia)
- Eyelid Lesion Removal
- Anesthesia
- Eyelid Cyst Excision
- Stye Removal Surgery
- Chalazion Surgery
- Eyelid growth removal
- Eyelid bump excision
- Eyelid skin lesion surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67808: Excision of chalazion; under general anesthesia and/or requiring hospitalization, single or multiple
- 67840: Excision of lesion of eyelid (except chalazion) without closure or with simple direct closure
Also known as:
- Eye Muscle Injection (Chemodenervation)
- Ocular Muscle Paralysis
- Strabismus Treatment Injection
- Botox for Eye Muscles
CPT Codes:
- 67345: Chemodenervation of extraocular muscle
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:
- Vitrectomy Eye Surgery
- Pars Plana Vitrectomy
- Retinal Surgery
- Eye Gel Removal Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67036: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach;
Does Dr. Hinrichsen accept my insurance?
Dr. Hinrichsen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (318) 222-8402 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hinrichsen accept in Shreveport, LA?
Dr. Hinrichsen 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
Ascension Health
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Bowling Green State University
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Hinrichsen's office located?
Dr. John Hinrichsen's Primary Practice
1400 E Bert Kouns Ind Loop Ste 103
Shreveport, LA 71105
(318) 222-8402
What is Dr. Hinrichsen's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hinrichsen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1255335121.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hinrichsen?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hinrichsen
What is Dr. John Hinrichsen's specialty?
Dr. Hinrichsen is a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist near Shreveport, LA. An ophthalmologist specializing in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus management focuses on the medical and surgical treatment of eye disorders in children. Common conditions addressed include amblyopia, strabismus, refractive errors, cataracts, and glaucoma. These disorders may be associated with neurological and endocrinological diseases, trauma, or age-related changes in the extraocular muscles, necessitating medical, optical, and surgical interventions. Contact Dr. Hinrichsen to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. John Hinrichsen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Hinrichsen is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Willis Knighton South. 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 John Hinrichsen accepting new patients in Shreveport, LA?
Yes, Dr. John Hinrichsen is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. John Hinrichsen offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hinrichsen's office at (318) 222-8402 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with John Hinrichsen?
Please contact Dr. Hinrichsen's office at (318) 222-8402 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. John Hinrichsen have?
Dr. John Hinrichsen is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
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