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Who is Dr. Breazeale, Retina Specialist in Hixson, TN?
Dr. Richard Breazeale, MD is a Retina Specialist, who primarily practices in Hixson, TN with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Breazeale graduated from Georgetown University, Washington, DC and completed his residency at Eastern Va Med Sch, Ophthalmology; Erlanger Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Breazeale is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Breazeale’s office.
Where did Dr. Breazeale go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Eastern Va Med Sch, Ophthalmology; Erlanger Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year | Eastern Virginia Medical School Program
Medical School: University of Tn, Memphis, Coll of Med, Memphis Tn | Georgetown University, Washington, DC
Is Dr. Breazeale board certified as a Retina Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Richard Breazeale, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Breazeale speak?
Dr. Breazeale and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Retina Specialist like Dr. Breazeale typically treat?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Breazeale 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. Breazeale. 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:
- Wet Macular Degeneration
- Dry Macular Degeneration
- Macular Degeneration
- Wet AMD
- Neovascular Macular Degeneration
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
- Exudative AMD
- Dry AMD
- Atrophic Macular Degeneration
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Dry)
ICD-10 Codes:
- H353221: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353211: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353231: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353112: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, intermediate dry stage
Also known as:
- Aging of the eye's gel
- Eye Disease
- Vitreous Detachment
- Vitreous syneresis
- Eye gel breakdown
- Vitreous aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- H43813: Vitreous degeneration, bilateral
What procedures does a Retina Specialist like Dr. Breazeale typically perform?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Breazeale 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. Breazeale. 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:
- Eye Injection
- Intravitreal Injection
- Retinal Injection
- Macular Degeneration Injection
- Eye Medication Injection
CPT Codes:
- 67028: Intravitreal injection of a pharmacologic agent (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Retinal Detachment Repair with Vitrectomy
- Vitrectomy Eye Surgery
- Vitrectomy for retinal detachment
- Retinal reattachment surgery
- Eye surgery for detached retina
- Pars Plana Vitrectomy
- Retinal Surgery
- Eye Gel Removal Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67108: Repair of retinal detachment; with vitrectomy, any method, including, when performed, air or gas tamponade, focal endolaser photocoagulation, cryotherapy, drainage of subretinal fluid, scleral buckling, and/or removal of lens by same technique
- 67036: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach;
Also known as:
- Complex Retinal Detachment Repair
- Vitrectomy for Retinal Detachment
- Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy Repair
- Diabetic Retinal Detachment Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67113: Repair of complex retinal detachment (eg, proliferative vitreoretinopathy, stage C-1 or greater, diabetic traction retinal detachment, retinopathy of prematurity, retinal tear of greater than 90 degrees), with vitrectomy and membrane peeling, including, when performed, air, gas, or silicone oil tamponade, cryotherapy, endolaser photocoagulation, drainage of subretinal fluid, scleral buckling, and/or removal of lens
Also known as:
- Retina Repair for Macular Hole or Edema
- Vitrectomy with Membrane Peel
- Macular Hole Repair
- Diabetic Macular Edema Surgery
- Internal Limiting Membrane Removal
CPT Codes:
- 67042: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina (eg, for repair of macular hole, diabetic macular edema), includes, if performed, intraocular tamponade (ie, air, gas or silicone oil)
Does Dr. Breazeale accept my insurance?
Please contact Dr. Breazeale's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.
Where is Dr. Breazeale's office located?
What is Dr. Breazeale's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Breazeale's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1801892146.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Breazeale?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Breazeale
What is Dr. Richard Breazeale's specialty?
Dr. Breazeale is a Retina Specialist near Hixson, TN.
What does a Retina Specialist do?
An ophthalmologist specializing in vitreoretinal diseases focuses on diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the vitreous and retina, including issues such as retinal detachment, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration. This specialist employs advanced medical and surgical techniques to manage these complex eye conditions.
Is this Dr. Richard Breazeale affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Breazeale 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 Richard Breazeale accepting new patients in Hixson, TN?
Yes, Dr. Richard Breazeale is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Richard Breazeale offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Breazeale's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Richard Breazeale?
Please contact Dr. Breazeale's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Richard Breazeale have?
Dr. Richard Breazeale is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
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