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25 Years of Experience
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Who is Dr. Kellum, Ophthalmologist in Houma, LA?
Dr. Keith Kellum, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Houma, LA. He has been practicing for over 25 years and is board certified. Dr. Kellum graduated from Ohio State University / College of Medicine and completed his residency at La State Univ Sch Of Med, Ophthalmology; Riverside Methodist Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Kellum is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kellum’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kellum’s office at (985) 872-5577.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Kellum?
Dr. Keith Kellum, 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. Kellum empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Glaucoma, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Houma/LA community, Dr. Kellum is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Kellum go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: La State Univ Sch Of Med, Ophthalmology; Riverside Methodist Hosp, Internal Medicine | La St University Eye Center | LSU HEALTH SCIENCES
Medical School: Oh State Univ Coll of Med, Columbus Oh | Ohio State University College of Medicine And Public Health,Columbus, Ohio, United States | Ohio State University / College of Medicine
Is Dr. Kellum board certified as an Ophthalmologist?
Yes, Dr. Keith Kellum, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Kellum speak?
Dr. Kellum and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
What conditions does Dr. Kellum treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Kellum 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. Kellum. 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:
- Borderline Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Glaucoma
- Early Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Open-angle glaucoma suspect
- Risk of Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Wide-Angle Glaucoma
- POAG
- Chronic Simple Glaucoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- H40013: Open angle with borderline findings, low risk, bilateral
- H401132: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, moderate stage
- H40023: Open angle with borderline findings, high risk, bilateral
- H401133: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, severe stage
- H401112: Primary open-angle glaucoma, right eye, moderate stage
- H401131: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, mild stage
- H401122: Primary open-angle glaucoma, left eye, moderate stage
- H401111: Primary open-angle glaucoma, right eye, mild stage
- H401113: Primary open-angle glaucoma, right eye, severe stage
- H401121: Primary open-angle glaucoma, left eye, mild stage
Also known as:
- Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
- H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
- H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
Also known as:
- Dry Eyes
- Tears
- Dry eye syndrome
- Keratoconjunctivitis sicca
- Ocular dryness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H04123: Dry eye syndrome of bilateral lacrimal glands
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Early Diabetic Eye Disease (Both Eyes)
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Eye Problems
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Mild Nonproliferative Diabetic Retinopathy Bilateral
- Early Retina Damage in Both Eyes
- Beginning Diabetic Retinopathy in Both Eyes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E113293: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with mild nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, bilateral
Also known as:
- Dry Macular Degeneration
- Wet Macular Degeneration
- Macular Degeneration
- Dry AMD
- Atrophic Macular Degeneration
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Dry)
- Wet AMD
- Neovascular Macular Degeneration
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
- Exudative AMD
ICD-10 Codes:
- H353131: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, early dry stage
- H353221: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353211: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
Also known as:
- Age-Related Farsightedness
- Refractive Errors
- Presbyopia
- Aging Eyes
- Difficulty Reading Up Close
ICD-10 Codes:
- H524: Presbyopia
What procedures does Dr. Kellum perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Kellum 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. Kellum. 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:
- 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:
- Eye Injection
- Eye Medication Injection
- Intravitreal Injection
- Retinal Injection
- Macular Degeneration Injection
- Intraocular injection
- Anterior chamber injection
- Eye drug injection
CPT Codes:
- 67028: Intravitreal injection of a pharmacologic agent (separate procedure)
- 66030: Injection, anterior chamber of eye (separate procedure); medication
Also known as:
- Laser Trabeculoplasty
- Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
- Cataract Surgery with Glaucoma Drainage Device
- Pterygium Removal with Graft
- Glaucoma laser surgery
- Laser eye treatment for glaucoma
- Trabeculoplasty
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Posterior Capsulotomy
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Laser Eye Surgery
- Combined Cataract and Glaucoma Surgery
- Phacoemulsification with Aqueous Drainage Device
- IOL Insertion with Glaucoma Stent
- Pterygium Excision with Autograft', 'Conjunctival Graft for Pterygium', 'Surfer's Eye Surgery with Graft
CPT Codes:
- 65855: Trabeculoplasty by laser surgery
- 66821: Discission of secondary membranous cataract (opacified posterior lens capsule and/or anterior hyaloid); laser surgery (eg, YAG laser) (1 or more stages)
- 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
- 65426: Excision or transposition of pterygium; with graft
Also known as:
- Glaucoma Canal Dilation
- Glaucoma Drainage Device Insertion
- Canaloplasty
- Aqueous Outflow Dilation
- Glaucoma Drainage Procedure
- Eye Pressure Reduction Surgery
- Aqueous Shunt Placement
- Glaucoma Implant Surgery
- Eye Pressure Drainage Device
CPT Codes:
- 66174: Transluminal dilation of aqueous outflow canal (eg, canaloplasty); without retention of device or stent
- 66183: Insertion of anterior segment aqueous drainage device, without extraocular reservoir, external approach
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:
- Eye Surgery Wound Repair
- Anterior segment wound revision
- Eye wound repair
- Ocular wound revision
CPT Codes:
- 66250: Revision or repair of operative wound of anterior segment, any type, early or late, major or minor procedure
Also known as:
- Meibomian Gland Imaging
- Dry Eye Gland Imaging
- Infrared Meibomian Gland Scan
- Eyelid Gland Imaging
CPT Codes:
- 0507T: Near-infrared dual imaging (ie, simultaneous reflective and trans-illuminated light) of meibomian glands, unilateral or bilateral, with interpretation and report
Also known as:
- Shaving of Small Skin Lesion (Face/Head)
- Epidermal Lesion Shave Excision
- Dermal Lesion Removal
- Skin Growth Shaving
CPT Codes:
- 11310: Shaving of epidermal or dermal lesion, single lesion, face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; lesion diameter 0.5 cm or less
Does Dr. Kellum accept my insurance?
Dr. Kellum accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (985) 872-5577 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kellum accept in Houma, LA?
Dr. Kellum in Houma, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
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Where is Dr. Kellum's office located?
What is Dr. Kellum's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kellum's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1225036023.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kellum?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kellum
What is Dr. Keith Kellum's specialty?
Dr. Kellum is a Ophthalmologist near Houma, LA. 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. Kellum to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Keith Kellum affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Kellum is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Physicians Medical Center. 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 Keith Kellum accepting new patients in Houma, LA?
Yes, Dr. Keith Kellum is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Keith Kellum offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kellum's office at (985) 872-5577 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Keith Kellum?
Please contact Dr. Kellum's office at (985) 872-5577 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Keith Kellum have?
Dr. Keith Kellum is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
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