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Dr. James Miller, MD

Knoxville, TN

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Miller, Retina Specialist in Knoxville, TN?

    Dr. James Miller, MD is a Retina Specialist, who primarily practices in Knoxville, TN with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Miller graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program. Dr. Miller is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Miller’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Miller’s office at (865) 588-0811.

    Where did Dr. Miller go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Miller speak?

    Dr. Miller and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Miller treat?

    As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Miller 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. Miller. 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:

    • Wet Macular Degeneration
    • Dry Macular Degeneration
    • Macular Degeneration
    • Exudative AMD
    • Neovascular Macular Degeneration
    • Wet AMD
    • Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
    • Dry AMD
    • Atrophic Macular Degeneration
    • Age-related Macular Degeneration (Dry)
    • Nonexudative AMD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H353211: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
    • H353231: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, with active choroidal neovascularization
    • H353221: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
    • H353112: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, intermediate dry stage
    • H353133: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, advanced atrophic without subfoveal involvement
    • H353113: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, advanced atrophic without subfoveal involvement

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Macular Edema
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Eye Problems
    • Diabetic Eye Swelling
    • Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
    • Diabetic Macular Swelling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E113313: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with moderate nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral

    What procedures does Dr. Miller perform?

    As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Miller 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. Miller. 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:

    • 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
    • Removal of Eye Implant (Back of Eye)
    • Vitrectomy for Macular Pucker
    • Vitrectomy for retinal detachment
    • Retinal reattachment surgery
    • Eye surgery for detached retina
    • Pars Plana Vitrectomy
    • Retinal Surgery
    • Eye Gel Removal Surgery
    • Intraocular Implant Removal
    • Posterior Segment Implant Extraction
    • Eye Device Removal Surgery
    • Retinal Membrane Removal
    • Macular Pucker 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;
    • 67121: Removal of implanted material, posterior segment; intraocular
    • 67041: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with removal of preretinal cellular membrane (eg, macular pucker)

    Also known as:

    • Retina Repair for Macular Hole or Edema
    • Vitrectomy with Endolaser Treatment
    • Vitrectomy with Membrane Peel
    • Macular Hole Repair
    • Diabetic Macular Edema Surgery
    • Internal Limiting Membrane Removal
    • Pars Plana Vitrectomy with Laser
    • Retinal Laser Surgery
    • Diabetic Retinopathy Surgery

    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)
    • 67040: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with endolaser panretinal photocoagulation

    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:

    • 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 Treatment for Retinopathy
    • Photocoagulation for Retinopathy
    • Diabetic Retinopathy Laser Treatment
    • Retinal Laser Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 67228: Treatment of extensive or progressive retinopathy (eg, diabetic retinopathy), photocoagulation

    Also known as:

    • Vitrectomy with Laser Treatment
    • Pars Plana Vitrectomy with Laser
    • Retinal Laser Surgery
    • Eye Vitreous Removal with Laser

    CPT Codes:

    • 67039: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with focal endolaser photocoagulation

    Also known as:

    • Intraocular Lens Exchange
    • IOL Exchange
    • Cataract Lens Replacement (Secondary)
    • Replacement of Eye Implant

    CPT Codes:

    • 66986: Exchange of intraocular lens

    Also known as:

    • Retinal Laser Treatment
    • Retinal Photocoagulation
    • Laser for Retinal Tear
    • Retinal Detachment Prevention Laser

    CPT Codes:

    • 67145: Prophylaxis of retinal detachment (eg, retinal break, lattice degeneration) without drainage; photocoagulation

    Does Dr. Miller accept my insurance?

    Dr. Miller accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (865) 588-0811 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Miller accept in Knoxville, TN?

    Dr. Miller in Knoxville, TN 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 Blue Shield of Michigan

    • BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee

    • Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Miller's office located?

    Dr. James Miller's Primary Practice

    1342 Old Weisgarber Rd

    Knoxville, TN 37909

    (865) 588-0811

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    Dr. James Miller's Practice 2

    140 Capital Dr Ste 220

    Knoxville, TN 37922

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    Dr. James Miller's Practice 3

    921 Decatur Pike Ste 929

    Athens, TN 37303

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    What is Dr. Miller's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Miller's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1710983721.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Miller?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Miller

    What is Dr. James Miller's specialty?

    Dr. Miller is a Retina Specialist near Knoxville, TN. 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. Contact Dr. Miller to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. James Miller affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Miller is affiliated with The University of Tennessee Medical Center, Parkwest Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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

    Where can I learn more about Retina Specialist?

    Explore Retina Specialist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is James Miller accepting new patients in Knoxville, TN?

    Yes, Dr. James Miller is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. James Miller offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Miller's office at (865) 588-0811 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with James Miller?

    Please contact Dr. Miller's office at (865) 588-0811 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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