21 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Cassell, Retina Specialist in Kansas City, MO?
Where did Dr. Cassell go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Vitreoretinal Foundation | Ophthal/Vitreoretinal, Vtreoretinal Foundation, Memphis, TN | Medical Retina, Vitreoretinal Foundation, Memphis, TN | Vitreoretinal Foundation, Retina/Vitreous Surgery
Medical School: University of Iowa Medical School
Is Dr. Cassell board certified as a Retina Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Michael Cassell, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Cassell speak?
Dr. Cassell and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Retina Specialist like Dr. Cassell typically treat?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Cassell 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. Cassell. 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
- Macular Degeneration
- Wet AMD
- Neovascular Macular Degeneration
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
- Exudative AMD
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
Also known as:
- Intraocular Lens Implant
- Cataract
- Refractive Errors
- IOL Implant
- Artificial Eye Lens
- Cataract Lens Implant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z961: Presence of intraocular lens
What procedures does a Retina Specialist like Dr. Cassell typically perform?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Cassell 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. Cassell. 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:
- 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 Surgery for Secondary Cataract
- Vitrectomy for Macular Pucker
- Vitrectomy Eye Surgery
- Retinal Detachment Repair with Vitrectomy
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Posterior Capsulotomy
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Laser Eye Surgery
- Retinal Membrane Removal
- Macular Pucker Surgery
- Pars Plana Vitrectomy
- Retinal Surgery
- Eye Gel Removal Surgery
- Vitrectomy for retinal detachment
- Retinal reattachment surgery
- Eye surgery for detached retina
CPT Codes:
- 66821: Discission of secondary membranous cataract (opacified posterior lens capsule and/or anterior hyaloid); laser surgery (eg, YAG laser) (1 or more stages)
- 67041: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with removal of preretinal cellular membrane (eg, macular pucker)
- 67036: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach;
- 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
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
Does Dr. Cassell accept my insurance?
Dr. Cassell accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cassell accept in Kansas City, MO?
Dr. Cassell in Kansas City, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
State of Missouri
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Cassell's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Cassell affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Cassell has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
Member of American Society of Retina Specialists
Fellow of American Academy of Ophthalmology
What is Dr. Cassell's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Cassell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1932107000.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cassell?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cassell