28 Years of Experience
Who is Dr. Uyemura, Ophthalmologist in Greeley, CO?
Where did Dr. Uyemura go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Fitzsimons Army Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year | LECOMT/United Memorial Medical Center Program
Medical School: Northwestern Uniiversity | Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine
Is Dr. Uyemura board certified as an Ophthalmologist?
Yes, Dr. Matthew Uyemura, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Uyemura speak?
Dr. Uyemura and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Uyemura typically treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Uyemura 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. Uyemura. 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
- Combined Age-Related Cataract
- Cortical Age-Related Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
- Mixed Type Cataract
- Multiple Cataract Types
- Cortical Cataract
- Outer Lens Clouding
ICD-10 Codes:
- H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
- H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
- H25811: Combined forms of age-related cataract, right eye
- H25812: Combined forms of age-related cataract, left eye
- H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
- H25012: Cortical age-related cataract, left eye
- H25041: Posterior subcapsular polar age-related cataract, right eye
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Cataract
- Cataract
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes-related cataract
- Cloudy lens from diabetes
- Diabetic eye cataract
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1136: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic cataract
What procedures does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Uyemura typically perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Uyemura 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. Uyemura. 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
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:
- 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:
- Crossed Eye Surgery (One Muscle)
- Strabismus Repair
- Eye Alignment Surgery
- Ocular Muscle Adjustment
CPT Codes:
- 67311: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 1 horizontal muscle
Also known as:
- Cataract Surgery with Glaucoma Drainage Device
- Combined Cataract and Glaucoma Surgery
- Phacoemulsification with Aqueous Drainage Device
- IOL Insertion with Glaucoma Stent
CPT Codes:
- 66991: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1 stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification); with insertion of intraocular (eg, trabecular meshwork, supraciliary, suprachoroidal) anterior segment aqueous drainage device, without extraocular reservoir, internal approach, one or more
Does Dr. Uyemura accept my insurance?
Dr. Uyemura accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (970) 352-6688 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Uyemura accept in Greeley, CO?
Dr. Uyemura in Greeley, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Commercial
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Uyemura's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Uyemura affiliated with?
Dr. Uyemura has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Uyemura's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Uyemura's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1386640456.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Uyemura?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Uyemura