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Dr. Richard Piccione, MD
Lafayette, LA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Piccione, Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist in Lafayette, LA?
Dr. Richard Piccione, MD is a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist, who primarily practices in Lafayette, LA. He is board certified. Dr. Piccione graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans and completed his residency at Univ Of Ky Hosp, Ophthalmology; Earl K Long Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Piccione is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Piccione’s office at (337) 989-2600.
Where did Dr. Piccione go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Ky Hosp, Ophthalmology; Earl K Long Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | University of Kentucky
Medical School: La State Univ Sch of Med In New Orleans, New Orleans La | Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans
Is Dr. Piccione board certified as a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Richard Piccione, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Piccione speak?
Dr. Piccione and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist like Dr. Piccione typically treat?
As a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist, Dr. Piccione 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. Piccione. 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:
- Inward Turning Eye
- Intermittent Alternating Crossed Eyes
- Hidden Inward Eye Turn
- Intermittent Walleye
- Intermittent Alternating Exotropia
- Eye Movement Disorder
- Crossed Eyes from Farsightedness
- Accommodative Squint
- Esotropia
- Intermittent alternating esotropia
- Eyes take turns crossing sometimes
- Occasional alternating inward eye turn
- Esophoria
- Latent esotropia
- Hidden crossed eyes
- Intermittent exotropia
- Occasional outward eye turn
- Eyes turn out sometimes
- Intermittent Alternating Wall Eyes
- Intermittent Alternating Divergent Strabismus
- Temporary Wall Eye
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5043: Accommodative component in esotropia
- H5032: Intermittent alternating esotropia
- H5051: Esophoria
- H50331: Intermittent monocular exotropia, right eye
- H5034: Intermittent alternating exotropia
- H50332: Intermittent monocular exotropia, left eye
Also known as:
- Blocked Tear Duct at Birth
- Birth Defects
- Tears
- Congenital Lacrimal Duct Obstruction
- Narrow Tear Duct in Baby
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q105: Congenital stenosis and stricture of lacrimal duct
Also known as:
- Other Vision Problems
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Other visual disturbances
- Unspecified vision issues
- Various eye problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- H538: Other visual disturbances
What procedures does a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist like Dr. Piccione typically perform?
As a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist, Dr. Piccione 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. Piccione. 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:
- Crossed Eye Surgery (2 Muscles)
- Crossed Eye Surgery (One Muscle)
- Eye Muscle Surgery for Strabismus
- Complex Strabismus Surgery
- Strabismus Repair
- Eye Alignment Surgery
- Ocular Muscle Surgery
- Ocular Muscle Adjustment
- Strabismus Correction Surgery
- Crossed Eyes Surgery
- Wall Eyes Surgery
- Crossed Eye Surgery with Scarring
- Restrictive Myopathy Strabismus Repair
- Difficult Eye Alignment Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67312: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 2 horizontal muscles
- 67311: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 1 horizontal muscle
- 67314: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 1 vertical muscle (excluding superior oblique)
- 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)
Also known as:
- Tear Duct Balloon Dilation
- Tear Duct Probing with Anesthesia
- Anesthesia
- Nasolacrimal Duct Dilation
- Blocked Tear Duct Ballooning
- Tear Duct Probing with Balloon
- Nasolacrimal duct probing
- Blocked tear duct procedure
- Tear duct irrigation
CPT Codes:
- 68816: Probing of nasolacrimal duct, with or without irrigation; with transluminal balloon catheter dilation
- 68811: Probing of nasolacrimal duct, with or without irrigation; requiring general anesthesia
Also known as:
- Chalazion Removal (Under General Anesthesia)
- Anesthesia
- Eyelid Cyst Excision
- Stye Removal Surgery
- Chalazion Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67808: Excision of chalazion; under general anesthesia and/or requiring hospitalization, single or multiple
Does Dr. Piccione accept my insurance?
Dr. Piccione accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (337) 989-2600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Piccione accept in Lafayette, LA?
Dr. Piccione in Lafayette, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Nippon Life Insurance Company of America
Ochsner Health
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Piccione's office located?
Dr. Richard Piccione's Primary Practice
4906 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy Bldg G
Lafayette, LA 70508
(337) 989-2600
What is Dr. Piccione's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Piccione's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1700882917.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Piccione?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Piccione
What is Dr. Richard Piccione's specialty?
Dr. Piccione is a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist near Lafayette, LA.
What does a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Richard Piccione affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Piccione is affiliated with Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center 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 Richard Piccione accepting new patients in Lafayette, LA?
Yes, Dr. Richard Piccione is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Richard Piccione offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Piccione's office at (337) 989-2600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Richard Piccione?
Please contact Dr. Piccione's office at (337) 989-2600 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Richard Piccione have?
Dr. Richard Piccione is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
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