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Dr. Nelson Sabates, MD

Dr. Nelson Sabates, MD

Leawood, KS

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Sabates, Ophthalmologist in Leawood, KS?

    Dr. Nelson Sabates, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Leawood, KS with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. Dr. Sabates completed his residency at Univ Hosp & Clinics, Ophthalmology; St Luke'S Hosp, Internal Medicine. He is a member of the American Society of Retina Specialists and American Academy of Ophthalmology. Dr. Sabates is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sabates’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sabates’s office.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Sabates?

    Dr. Nelson Sabates, MD 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. Sabates empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in LASIK-Refractive Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Leawood/KS community, Dr. Sabates is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Fellowship: Retina and Vitreous Surgery, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA | Schepens Eye Research Institute, Boston, MA | Ophthal/Retina&Vitr, Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary, Boston, MA | Mass Eye & Ear Infirmary, Retina/Vitreous Surgery | Schepens Eye Research Inst, Retina/Vitreous Surgery

    • Residency: Univ Hosp & Clinics, Ophthalmology; St Luke'S Hosp, Internal Medicine | Ophthalmology, Dean McGee Eye Institute, Oklahoma City, OK | University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center | Univ Hosp & Clinics, Ophthalmology St Luke'S Hosp, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: University of Mo-Kansas City Sch of Med, Kansas City Mo

    Is Dr. Sabates board certified in Ophthalmologist?

    Yes, Dr. Nelson Sabates, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology

    What languages does Dr. Sabates speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Sabates treat?

    As a Ophthalmologist, Dr. Sabates 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. Sabates. 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
    • 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
    • H353132: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, intermediate dry stage

    Also known as:

    • Cataract
    • Cloudy lens
    • Lens clouding
    • Eye cloudiness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
    • H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
    • H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Macular Edema
    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Moderate Diabetic Eye Disease and Macular Swelling (Left Eye)
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Advanced Diabetic Eye Disease and Macular Swelling (Both Eyes)
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Eye Problems
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Eye Swelling
    • Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
    • Diabetic Macular Swelling
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Moderate Nonproliferative Diabetic Retinopathy with Macular Edema Left Eye
    • Moderate Retina Damage Left Eye with Macular Swelling
    • Diabetic Macular Edema Left Eye
    • Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy with Macular Edema Bilateral
    • Advanced Retina Damage Both Eyes with Macular Swelling
    • Diabetic Macular Edema Both Eyes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E113311: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with moderate nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, right eye
    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E113313: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with moderate nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
    • E113312: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with moderate nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, left eye
    • E113513: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
    • E113512: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, left eye

    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

    Also known as:

    • Macular Pucker
    • Blocked Central Retinal Vein
    • Blocked Branch Retinal Vein
    • Retinal Disorder
    • Epiretinal Membrane
    • Cellophane Maculopathy
    • Macular Wrinkle
    • Retinal Scar
    • Central Retinal Vein Occlusion
    • Eye Stroke
    • CRVO
    • Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion
    • BRVO

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H35371: Puckering of macula, right eye
    • H348120: Central retinal vein occlusion, left eye, with macular edema
    • H348320: Tributary (branch) retinal vein occlusion, left eye, with macular edema

    Also known as:

    • Aging of the eye's gel
    • Eye Disease
    • Vitreous Detachment
    • Vitreous syneresis
    • Eye gel breakdown
    • Vitreous aging

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H43811: Vitreous degeneration, right eye
    • H43812: Vitreous degeneration, left eye

    Also known as:

    • Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion
    • Retinal Disorder
    • BRVO
    • Eye stroke (branch vein)
    • Branch eye vein blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H348310: Tributary (branch) retinal vein occlusion, right eye, with macular edema

    What procedures does Dr. Sabates perform?

    As a Ophthalmologist, Dr. Sabates 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. Sabates. 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:

    • 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
    • Retinal Detachment Repair with Vitrectomy
    • Vitrectomy for Macular Pucker
    • Vitrectomy Eye Surgery
    • YAG Laser Capsulotomy
    • Posterior Capsulotomy
    • Secondary Cataract Removal
    • Laser Eye Surgery
    • Vitrectomy for retinal detachment
    • Retinal reattachment surgery
    • Eye surgery for detached retina
    • Retinal Membrane Removal
    • Macular Pucker Surgery
    • Pars Plana Vitrectomy
    • Retinal Surgery
    • Eye Gel Removal Surgery

    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)
    • 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
    • 67041: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with removal of preretinal cellular membrane (eg, macular pucker)
    • 67036: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach;

    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:

    • 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

    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:

    • Vitrectomy with Endolaser Treatment
    • Pars Plana Vitrectomy with Laser
    • Retinal Laser Surgery
    • Diabetic Retinopathy Surgery

    CPT Codes:

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

    Does Dr. Sabates accept my insurance?

    Dr. Sabates accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Sabates accept in Leawood, KS?

    Dr. Sabates in Leawood, KS 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 and Blue Shield of Kansas City

    • Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx

    • State of Missouri

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Sabates' office located?

    Dr. Nelson Sabates' Primary Practice

    11261 Nall Ave

    Leawood, KS 66211

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    Dr. Nelson Sabates' Practice 2

    7900 Lees Summit Rd

    Kansas City, MO 64139

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    Recognitions

    Memberships & Associations

    American Society of Retina Specialists

    Member

    American Academy of Ophthalmology

    Fellow

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

    Dr. Sabates's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1285632356.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sabates?

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

    What is Dr. Nelson Sabates's specialty?

    Dr. Sabates is a Ophthalmologist near Leawood, KS. 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. Sabates to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Nelson Sabates affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Sabates is affiliated with The University of Kansas Hospital, Olathe 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

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    Is Nelson Sabates accepting new patients in Leawood, KS?

    Yes, Dr. Nelson Sabates is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Nelson Sabates offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Sabates's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Nelson Sabates?

    Please contact Dr. Sabates's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Nelson Sabates have?

    Dr. Nelson Sabates is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

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