39 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Leftwich, Specialist in Marrero, LA?
Where did Dr. Leftwich go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: La State Univ Eye Ctr, Ophthalmology; Med Ctr La New Orleans-Lsu, Internal Medicine
Medical School: La State Univ Sch of Med In New Orleans, New Orleans La
Is Dr. Leftwich board certified as a Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Owen Leftwich, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Leftwich speak?
Dr. Leftwich and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Specialist like Dr. Leftwich typically treat?
As a Specialist, Dr. Leftwich 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. Leftwich. 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
- Cortical Age-Related Cataract
- Secondary Cataract
- Other Secondary Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
- Cortical Cataract
- Outer Lens Clouding
- After-Cataract
- Posterior Capsule Opacification
- PCO
- Cataract from another condition
- Complicated cataract
- Acquired cataract
ICD-10 Codes:
- H25011: Cortical age-related cataract, right eye
- H25012: Cortical age-related cataract, left eye
- H26492: Other secondary cataract, left eye
- H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
- H26491: Other secondary cataract, right eye
What procedures does a Specialist like Dr. Leftwich typically perform?
As a Specialist, Dr. Leftwich 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. Leftwich. 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:
- Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Posterior Capsulotomy
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Laser Eye 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)
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:
- Upper Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty)
- Droopy Eyelid Repair (Ptosis Surgery)
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- Droopy Eyelid Surgery
- Upper Eyelid Reduction
- Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery
- Blepharoptosis Repair
- Levator Resection
- Eyelid Lift Surgery
- Ptosis Correction
CPT Codes:
- 15823: Blepharoplasty, upper eyelid; with excessive skin weighting down lid
- 67904: Repair of blepharoptosis; (tarso) levator resection or advancement, external approach
Does Dr. Leftwich accept my insurance?
Dr. Leftwich accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (504) 347-8434 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Leftwich accept in Marrero, LA?
Dr. Leftwich in Marrero, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Baylor Scott & White Holdings
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Leftwich's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Leftwich affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Leftwich has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Leftwich's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Leftwich's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1588663819.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Leftwich?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Leftwich