33 Years of Experience
Who is Dr. Holmes, Ophthalmologist in Ridgecrest, CA?
Where did Dr. Holmes go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Wills Eye Hosp, Ophthalmology Univ Hi-J A Burns Sch Med, Flexible Or Transitional Year
Medical School: Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
What languages does Dr. Holmes speak?
Dr. Holmes and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Holmes typically treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Holmes 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. Holmes. 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.
Also known as:
- Unexplained Vision Loss
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Unspecified visual loss
- Undiagnosed vision problem
- Sudden vision loss
ICD-10 Codes:
- H547: Unspecified visual loss
Also known as:
- Keratitis
- Corneal Disorder
- Corneal Inflammation
- Inflamed Cornea
- Eye Surface Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- H16143: Punctate keratitis, bilateral
Also known as:
- Nearsightedness
- Refractive Errors
- Myopia
- Difficulty Seeing Far Away
- Blurry Distance Vision
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5213: Myopia, bilateral
Also known as:
- Preglaucoma
- Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Glaucoma
- Early Glaucoma
- Borderline Glaucoma
- Risk of Glaucoma
- Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Wide-Angle Glaucoma
- Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- H40003: Preglaucoma, unspecified, bilateral
- H4010X0: Unspecified open-angle glaucoma, stage unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
- Cloudy Lens
- Lens Opacity
- Eye Clouding
ICD-10 Codes:
- H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
- H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
- H269: Unspecified cataract
What procedures does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Holmes typically perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Holmes 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. Holmes. 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.
Also known as:
- Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
- Extracapsular cataract extraction
- Phacoemulsification
- IOL implantation
- Intracapsular Cataract Surgery
- IOL Implantation
- Lens Replacement Surgery
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
- 66983: Intracapsular cataract extraction with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1 stage procedure)
Also known as:
- Pterygium Removal with Graft
- Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
- Laser Eye Surgery for Glaucoma
- Pterygium Excision with Autograft
- Conjunctival Graft for Pterygium
- Surfer's Eye Surgery with Graft
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Posterior Capsulotomy
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Laser Eye Surgery
- Iridotomy
- Iridectomy
- Laser Glaucoma Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 65426: Excision or transposition of pterygium; with graft
- 66821: Discission of secondary membranous cataract (opacified posterior lens capsule and/or anterior hyaloid); laser surgery (eg, YAG laser) (1 or more stages)
- 66761: Iridotomy/iridectomy by laser surgery (eg, for glaucoma) (per session)
Also known as:
- Eyelid Lesion Removal
- Chalazion Removal
- Eyelid growth removal
- Eyelid bump excision
- Eyelid skin lesion surgery
- 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
- 67800: Excision of chalazion; single
Does Dr. Holmes accept my insurance?
Dr. Holmes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (760) 446-3800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Holmes accept in Ridgecrest, CA?
Dr. Holmes in Ridgecrest, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Shield of California
Correct Care Integrated Health
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kern Health Systems
Medicare
Santa Cruz County
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Western Growers Association
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Where is Dr. Holmes' office located?
Dr. Victor Holmes' Primary Practice
1541 N China Lake Blvd
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 446-3800
What hospitals are Dr. Holmes affiliated with?
Dr. Holmes has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Holmes's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Holmes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1568466381.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Holmes?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Holmes