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Who is Dr. Ranson, Ophthalmologist in Saint Louis, MO?
Dr. Nicholas Ranson is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Saint Louis, MO with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Ranson graduated from University of Pennsylvania and completed his residency at Ophthalmology. He is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, and American Society of Oculoplastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Dr. Ranson is fluent in English, Dutch, Flemish, French, German, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ranson’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ranson’s office at (509) 456-0107.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Ranson?
Dr. Nicholas Ranson is a highly-rated, board-certified Ophthalmologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Ranson empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Cataract Surgery, Eyelid/Tear Duct Disorders, Orbital Diseases, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Saint Louis/MO community, Dr. Ranson is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Ranson go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Oculoplastic and Reconstructive Surgery Johns Hopkins University Wilmer Eye Institute - Baltimore, MD | Wilmer Eye Inst At Johns Hopkins Hosp, Plastics/Reconstructive
Residency: Ophthalmology | Indiana University Affiliated Hospitals | Indiana University School of Medicine Program
Medical School: University of Pennsylvania
Is Dr. Ranson board certified as an Ophthalmologist?
Yes, Dr. Nicholas Ranson is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Ranson speak?
Dr. Ranson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Dutch
English
Flemish
French
German
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Ranson treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Ranson 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. Ranson. 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:
- Baggy Eyelids
- Chalazion on Right Upper Eyelid
- Chalazion
- Droopy Eyelid
- Chalazion on Right Lower Eyelid
- Eyelid Turning Outward
- Blepharospasm
- Eyelid Turning Inward
- Eyelid Disorder
- Benign essential blepharospasm
- Droopy eyelids
- Excess eyelid skin
- Dermatochalasis
- Right Upper Eyelid Cyst
- Meibomian Cyst on Upper Lid
- Blocked Gland Right Upper Eyelid
- Meibomian cyst
- Eyelid cyst
- Stye-like bump
- Ptosis
- Eyelid Droop
- Falling Eyelid
- Muscle-Related Eyelid Droop
- Right Lower Eyelid Cyst
- Meibomian Cyst on Lower Lid
- Blocked Gland Right Lower Eyelid
- Mechanical Eyelid Droop
- Everted Eyelid
- Eyelid Eversion
- Cicatricial Ectropion
- Spastic Ectropion
- Eyelid Spasms
- Benign Essential Blepharospasm
- Involuntary Eye Twitching
- Inverted Eyelid
- Eyelid Inversion
- Senile Entropion
- Spastic Entropion
ICD-10 Codes:
- H02831: Dermatochalasis of right upper eyelid
- H0011: Chalazion right upper eyelid
- H0014: Chalazion left upper eyelid
- H02423: Myogenic ptosis of bilateral eyelids
- H0015: Chalazion left lower eyelid
- H0012: Chalazion right lower eyelid
- H02413: Mechanical ptosis of bilateral eyelids
- H02112: Cicatricial ectropion of right lower eyelid
- G245: Blepharospasm
- H02032: Senile entropion of right lower eyelid
Also known as:
- Baggy Eyelids
- Eyelid Disorder
- Dermatochalasis
- Droopy Eyelid Skin
- Excess Eyelid Skin
ICD-10 Codes:
- H02834: Dermatochalasis of left upper eyelid
Also known as:
- Benign Skin Growth
- Benign Tumor
- Skin Condition
- Non-cancerous skin lesion
- Skin tumor
- Skin lump
ICD-10 Codes:
- D23122: Other benign neoplasm of skin of left lower eyelid, including canthus
- D23111: Other benign neoplasm of skin of right upper eyelid, including canthus
- D23121: Other benign neoplasm of skin of left upper eyelid, including canthus
Also known as:
- Cataract
- Combined Age-Related Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
- Mixed Type Cataract
- Multiple Cataract Types
ICD-10 Codes:
- H25812: Combined forms of age-related cataract, left eye
- H25811: Combined forms of age-related cataract, right eye
Also known as:
- Skin Tumor of Uncertain Behavior
- Skin Condition
- Skin Neoplasm
- Skin Growth
- Uncertain Skin Lesion
ICD-10 Codes:
- D485: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin
Also known as:
- Drooping Eyebrows in Both Eyes
- Eyelid Disorder
- Bilateral Brow Ptosis
- Sagging Eyebrows Both Sides
- Eyebrow Droop
ICD-10 Codes:
- H57813: Brow ptosis, bilateral
Also known as:
- Growth of Unknown Type
- Tumor of uncertain nature
- Lesion of uncertain behavior
- Indeterminate mass
ICD-10 Codes:
- D489: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior, unspecified
Also known as:
- Benign Tumor on Right Lower Eyelid Skin
- Benign Tumor
- Skin Condition
- Non-cancerous growth on right lower eyelid
- Right lower eyelid skin lesion
- Benign right lower eyelid mass
ICD-10 Codes:
- D23112: Other benign neoplasm of skin of right lower eyelid, including canthus
What procedures does Dr. Ranson perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Ranson 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. Ranson. 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:
- Upper Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty)
- Droopy Eyelid Repair (Ptosis Surgery)
- Eyelid Lesion Removal
- Eyelid Repair (Extensive)
- Eyelid Turning In Repair
- Extensive Ectropion Repair
- Chalazion Removal
- Temporary Eyelid Closure
- Entropion Repair with Suture
- Eyelid Abscess Drainage
- Upper Eyelid Lift
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- Droopy Eyelid Surgery
- Upper Eyelid Reduction
- Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery
- Blepharoptosis Repair
- Levator Resection
- Eyelid Lift Surgery
- Ptosis Correction
- Eyelid growth removal
- Eyelid bump excision
- Eyelid skin lesion surgery
- Full Thickness Eyelid Repair
- Eyelid Reconstruction
- Eyelid Margin Excision and Repair
- Entropion Repair
- Inward Eyelid Surgery
- Tarsal Strip Repair
- Eyelid Ectropion Surgery
- Tarsal Strip Operation
- Lower Eyelid Repair
- Outward Turning Eyelid Repair
- Eyelid Cyst Excision
- Stye Removal Surgery
- Meibomian Cyst Removal
- Eyelid suturing
- Frost suture procedure
- Temporary tarsorrhaphy
- Suture Entropion Correction
- Inward-Turning Eyelid Surgery
- Blepharotomy for Abscess
- Eyelid Incision and Drainage
- Stye Drainage
- Eyelid Infection Treatment
- Upper Blepharoplasty
- Eyelid Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 15823: Blepharoplasty, upper eyelid; with excessive skin weighting down lid
- 67904: Repair of blepharoptosis; (tarso) levator resection or advancement, external approach
- 67840: Excision of lesion of eyelid (except chalazion) without closure or with simple direct closure
- 67966: Excision and repair of eyelid, involving lid margin, tarsus, conjunctiva, canthus, or full thickness, may include preparation for skin graft or pedicle flap with adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement; over one-fourth of lid margin
- 67924: Repair of entropion; extensive (eg, tarsal strip or capsulopalpebral fascia repairs operation)
- 67917: Repair of ectropion; extensive (eg, tarsal strip operations)
- 67800: Excision of chalazion; single
- 67875: Temporary closure of eyelids by suture (eg, Frost suture)
- 67921: Repair of entropion; suture
- 67700: Blepharotomy, drainage of abscess, eyelid
- 15822: Blepharoplasty, upper eyelid;
Also known as:
- Full Thickness Skin Graft (Face)
- Facial Skin Graft
- Free Skin Graft (Nose/Ears/Eyelids/Lips)
- Full Thickness Graft for Face
- Cosmetic Skin Graft (Face)
CPT Codes:
- 15260: Full thickness graft, free, including direct closure of donor site, nose, ears, eyelids, and/or lips; 20 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Small Benign Lesion Removal (Face/Ears/Eyelids/Nose/Lips)
- Facial Lesion Excision
- Ear Lesion Removal
- Eyelid Lesion Surgery
- Lip Lesion Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11440: Excision, other benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; excised diameter 0.5 cm or less
Also known as:
- Surgical Preparation for Skin Graft (Infants/Children)
- Surgery
- Wound Debridement for Graft
- Burn Scar Release Surgery
- Recipient Site Preparation for Skin Repair
CPT Codes:
- 15004: Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or scar (including subcutaneous tissues), or incisional release of scar contracture, face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet and/or multiple digits; first 100 sq cm or 1% of body area of infants and children
Also known as:
- Facial Tissue Transfer (Eyelids, Nose, Ears, Lips)
- Local Flap Surgery
- Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
- Facial Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 14060: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, eyelids, nose, ears and/or lips; defect 10 sq cm or less
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:
- Probing of Tear Duct
- Tear Duct Probing with Stent Placement
- Nasolacrimal duct probing
- Tear duct irrigation
- Blocked tear duct treatment
- Lacrimal duct probing
- Nasolacrimal Duct Probing with Stent
- Tear Duct Stent Insertion
- Blocked Tear Duct Repair
- Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) Stent
CPT Codes:
- 68810: Probing of nasolacrimal duct, with or without irrigation;
- 68815: Probing of nasolacrimal duct, with or without irrigation; with insertion of tube or stent
Also known as:
- Tear Duct Opening Procedure
- Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
- Conjunctival Lesion Removal
- Lacrimal Punctum Incision
- Punctal Dilation
- Blocked Tear Duct Opening
- Tear Duct Snip
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Posterior Capsulotomy
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Laser Eye Surgery
- Eye Growth Excision
- Conjunctiva Lesion Surgery
- Pterygium Removal
CPT Codes:
- 68440: Snip incision of lacrimal punctum
- 66821: Discission of secondary membranous cataract (opacified posterior lens capsule and/or anterior hyaloid); laser surgery (eg, YAG laser) (1 or more stages)
- 68110: Excision of lesion, conjunctiva; up to 1 cm
Also known as:
- Eyelid Skin Biopsy
- Eyelid Biopsy
- Lid Margin Biopsy
- Eyelid Lesion Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 67810: Incisional Biopsy Of Eyelid Skin Including Lid Margin
Also known as:
- Eyelash Correction for Trichiasis
- Trichiasis Treatment
- Ingrown Eyelash Removal
- Electrosurgery for Eyelashes
CPT Codes:
- 67825: Correction of trichiasis; epilation by other than forceps (eg, by electrosurgery, cryotherapy, laser surgery)
Also known as:
- Eye Socket Foreign Body Removal
- Eye Socket Exploration and Biopsy
- Orbitotomy for Foreign Body
- Eye Bone Foreign Object Removal
- Orbital Foreign Body Excision
- Orbitotomy without bone removal
- Orbital exploration
- Eye socket biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 67413: Orbitotomy without bone flap (frontal or transconjunctival approach); with removal of foreign body
- 67400: Orbitotomy without bone flap (frontal or transconjunctival approach); for exploration, with or without biopsy
Also known as:
- Tear Duct Bypass Surgery (DCR)
- Dacryocystorhinostomy
- Blocked Tear Duct Surgery
- Lacrimal Sac to Nasal Cavity Bypass
CPT Codes:
- 68720: Dacryocystorhinostomy (fistulization of lacrimal sac to nasal cavity)
Also known as:
- Drooping Brow Repair
- Brow Lift
- Forehead Lift
- Ptosis Repair (Brow)
CPT Codes:
- 67900: Repair of brow ptosis (supraciliary, mid-forehead or coronal approach)
Also known as:
- Facial Muscle Injection for Spasms (One Side)
- Botox for facial spasms
- Facial nerve chemodenervation
- Blepharospasm treatment
- Hemifacial spasm injection
CPT Codes:
- 64612: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial nerve, unilateral (eg, for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm)
Also known as:
- Temporal Artery Biopsy or Ligation
- Head Artery Biopsy
- Giant Cell Arteritis Biopsy
- Temporal Artery Tie-Off
CPT Codes:
- 37609: Ligation or biopsy, temporal artery
Does Dr. Ranson accept my insurance?
Dr. Ranson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (509) 456-0107 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ranson accept in Saint Louis, MO?
Dr. Ranson in Saint Louis, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Essence Healthcare
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Ranson's office located?
Dr. Nicholas Ranson's Primary Practice
12692 Lamplighter Square Shpg Ctr
Saint Louis, MO 63128
(509) 456-0107
Dr. Nicholas Ranson's Practice 2
427 S Bernard St Ste 200
Spokane, WA 99204
(509) 456-0107
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Fellow
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Member
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
Member
American Society of Oculoplastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Member
What is Dr. Ranson's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ranson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1790783041.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ranson?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ranson
What is Dr. Nicholas Ranson's specialty?
Dr. Ranson is a Ophthalmologist near Saint Louis, MO. An ophthalmologist possesses the knowledge and professional skills required to deliver comprehensive eye and vision care. These medical doctors are trained to diagnose, monitor, and treat all ocular and visual disorders, whether through medical or surgical interventions. Their expertise encompasses a wide range of issues affecting the eye and its structures, including the eyelids, orbit, and visual pathways. Additionally, ophthalmologists prescribe vision services, such as glasses and contact lenses, to help patients achieve optimal visual health. Contact Dr. Ranson to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Nicholas Ranson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Ranson is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Bjc Healthcare - Memorial Hospital, Community Hospital Of Staunton. 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 Nicholas Ranson accepting new patients in Saint Louis, MO?
Yes, Dr. Nicholas Ranson is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nicholas Ranson offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ranson's office at (509) 456-0107 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nicholas Ranson?
Please contact Dr. Ranson's office at (509) 456-0107 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Nicholas Ranson have?
Dr. Nicholas Ranson is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
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