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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sheppard, Ophthalmologist in Norfolk, VA?
Dr. John Sheppard, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Norfolk, VA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Sheppard completed his residency at Univ Ca Sf Sch Of Med, Ophthalmology Univ Of Pittsburgh Med Ctr, Ophthalmology Univ Of Va Med Ctr, Pediatrics. Dr. Sheppard is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sheppard’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sheppard’s office at (757) 622-2200.
Where did Dr. Sheppard go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Ca Sf Sch Of Med, Ophthalmology Univ Of Pittsburgh Med Ctr, Ophthalmology Univ Of Va Med Ctr, Pediatrics | University Of Pittsburgh
Is Dr. Sheppard board certified as an Ophthalmologist?
Yes, Dr. John Sheppard, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Sheppard speak?
Dr. Sheppard and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
What conditions does Dr. Sheppard treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Sheppard 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. Sheppard. 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:
- Dry Eyes
- Tears
- Dry eye syndrome
- Keratoconjunctivitis sicca
- Ocular dryness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H04123: Dry eye syndrome of bilateral lacrimal glands
Also known as:
- Borderline Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Ocular Hypertension
- Glaucoma
- Early Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Open-angle glaucoma suspect
- Risk of Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Wide-Angle Glaucoma
- POAG
- High Eye Pressure
- Elevated Intraocular Pressure
- Eye pressure problem
- Chronic Simple Glaucoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- H40013: Open angle with borderline findings, low risk, bilateral
- H401131: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, mild stage
- H40053: Ocular hypertension, bilateral
- H40023: Open angle with borderline findings, high risk, bilateral
- H401132: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, moderate stage
- H401133: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, severe stage
- H401111: Primary open-angle glaucoma, right eye, mild stage
- H401121: Primary open-angle glaucoma, left eye, mild stage
Also known as:
- Cataract
- Combined Age-Related Cataract
- Secondary Cataract
- Other Secondary Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
- Mixed Type Cataract
- Multiple Cataract Types
- After-Cataract
- Posterior Capsule Opacification
- PCO
- Cataract from another condition
- Complicated cataract
- Acquired cataract
ICD-10 Codes:
- H25813: Combined forms of age-related cataract, bilateral
- H25811: Combined forms of age-related cataract, right eye
- H26492: Other secondary cataract, left eye
- H26491: Other secondary cataract, right eye
- H25812: Combined forms of age-related cataract, left eye
- H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
Also known as:
- Corneal Transplant
- Organ Transplantation
- Eye Transplant
- Cornea Graft
- Keratoplasty
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z947: Corneal transplant status
Also known as:
- Dry Eye Syndrome
- Tears
- Dry Eyes
- Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
- Ocular Dryness
- Chronic Dry Eye
ICD-10 Codes:
- H04122: Dry eye syndrome of left lacrimal gland
- H04121: Dry eye syndrome of right lacrimal gland
Also known as:
- Fuchs' Dystrophy
- Corneal Disorder
- Fuchs' Endothelial Dystrophy', 'Corneal Endothelial Dystrophy', 'Fuchs' Corneal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- H18513: Endothelial corneal dystrophy, bilateral
Also known as:
- Keratoconus
- Corneal Disorder
- Cone-shaped Cornea
- Corneal Thinning Disorder
- Bulging Cornea
ICD-10 Codes:
- H18623: Keratoconus, unstable, bilateral
What procedures does Dr. Sheppard perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Sheppard 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. Sheppard. 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:
- Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
- Laser Trabeculoplasty
- Eye Adhesion Removal
- Tear Duct Opening Closure
- Cataract Surgery with Glaucoma Drainage Device
- Pterygium Removal with Graft
- Corneal Lesion Removal (Keratectomy)
- Iris Incision Surgery
- Vitrectomy Eye Surgery
- Eye Adhesion Release (Posterior Synechiae)
- Aqueous Shunt Revision
- Laser Eye Surgery for Glaucoma
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Posterior Capsulotomy
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Laser Eye Surgery
- Glaucoma laser surgery
- Laser eye treatment for glaucoma
- Trabeculoplasty
- Anterior Synechiae Lysis
- Eye Adhesion Severing
- Incisional Eye Adhesion Removal
- Punctal Occlusion
- Lacrimal Punctum Closure
- Dry Eye Treatment (Punctal)
- 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
- Corneal Excision
- Lamellar Keratectomy
- Partial Cornea Removal
- Iridotomy
- Stab Incision of Iris
- Glaucoma Eye Surgery
- Pars Plana Vitrectomy
- Retinal Surgery
- Eye Gel Removal Surgery
- Synechiolysis
- Posterior Synechiae Lysis
- Iris Adhesion Release
- Glaucoma shunt repair
- Eye drainage device adjustment
- Revision of eye implant
- Iridectomy
- Laser Glaucoma Treatment
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)
- 65855: Trabeculoplasty by laser surgery
- 65870: Severing adhesions of anterior segment of eye, incisional technique (with or without injection of air or liquid) (separate procedure); anterior synechiae, except goniosynechiae
- 68760: Closure of the lacrimal punctum; by thermocauterization, ligation, or laser surgery
- 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
- 65400: Excision of lesion, cornea (keratectomy, lamellar, partial), except pterygium
- 66500: Iridotomy by stab incision (separate procedure); except transfixion
- 67036: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach;
- 65875: Severing adhesions of anterior segment of eye, incisional technique (with or without injection of air or liquid) (separate procedure); posterior synechiae
- 66184: Revision of aqueous shunt to extraocular equatorial plate reservoir; without graft
- 66761: Iridotomy/iridectomy by laser surgery (eg, for glaucoma) (per session)
Also known as:
- Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
- Complex Cataract Surgery with Glaucoma Device
- Extracapsular cataract extraction
- Phacoemulsification
- IOL implantation
- Combined Cataract and Glaucoma Surgery
- Complex Lens Replacement with Drainage Device
- Phacoemulsification with Glaucoma Implant
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
- 66989: 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; with insertion of intraocular (eg, trabecular meshwork, supraciliary, suprachoroidal) anterior segment aqueous drainage device, without extraocular reservoir, internal approach, one or more
Also known as:
- Endothelial Corneal Transplant
- Corneal Transplant Surgery
- Penetrating Corneal Transplant
- Keratoplasty
- Endothelial keratoplasty
- Corneal graft
- Penetrating Keratoplasty
- Full-Thickness Corneal Transplant
- Eye Surface Transplant
- PKP (Penetrating Keratoplasty)
- Cornea Replacement Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 65756: Keratoplasty (corneal transplant); endothelial
- 65755: Keratoplasty (corneal transplant); penetrating (in pseudophakia)
- 65730: Keratoplasty (corneal transplant); penetrating (except in aphakia or pseudophakia)
Also known as:
- Amniotic Membrane Placement on Eye (No Stitches)
- Ocular surface repair with amniotic membrane
- Eye membrane graft
- Sutureless amniotic membrane transplant
CPT Codes:
- 65778: Placement of amniotic membrane on the ocular surface; without sutures
Also known as:
- Tear Duct Plug Insertion
- Punctal Plug Insertion
- Lacrimal Punctum Closure
- Dry Eye Plugs
CPT Codes:
- 68761: Closure of the lacrimal punctum; by plug, each
Also known as:
- Drug-Eluting Implant in Tear Duct
- Lacrimal Canaliculus Implant
- Tear Duct Drug Implant
- Punctal Implant for Eye Medication
CPT Codes:
- 68841: Insertion of drug-eluting implant, including punctal dilation when performed, into lacrimal canaliculus, each
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:
- Injection into Eye Capsule
- Eye Surface Injection
- Tenon's Capsule Injection
- Periocular Injection
- Eye Medication Injection
- Subconjunctival Shot
- Eye Injection
- Conjunctival Injection
CPT Codes:
- 67515: Injection of medication or other substance into Tenon's capsule
- 68200: Subconjunctival injection
Also known as:
- Conjunctiva Repair with Graft
- Conjunctival Grafting
- Eye Surface Reconstruction
- Extensive Conjunctivoplasty
CPT Codes:
- 68320: Conjunctivoplasty; with conjunctival graft or extensive rearrangement
Also known as:
- Corneal Epithelium Removal
- Corneal Abrasion
- Corneal Curettage
- Eye Surface Scraping
CPT Codes:
- 65435: Removal of corneal epithelium; with or without chemocauterization (abrasion, curettage)
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:
- Cornea Surface Cell Removal with Chelating Agent
- Corneal debridement with EDTA
- Removal of corneal surface cells
- Eye surface treatment
CPT Codes:
- 65436: Removal of corneal epithelium; with application of chelating agent (eg, EDTA)
Also known as:
- Eyelash Removal for Trichiasis
- Trichiasis Epilation
- Forceps Epilation of Eyelashes
- Ingrown Eyelash Removal
CPT Codes:
- 67820: Correction of trichiasis; epilation, by forceps only
Also known as:
- Eye Shunt Revision with Graft
- Aqueous Shunt Repair
- Glaucoma Drainage Device Revision
- Eye Pressure Shunt Adjustment
CPT Codes:
- 66185: Revision of aqueous shunt to extraocular equatorial plate reservoir; with graft
Also known as:
- Temporary Eyelid Closure
- Eyelid suturing
- Frost suture procedure
- Temporary tarsorrhaphy
CPT Codes:
- 67875: Temporary closure of eyelids by suture (eg, Frost suture)
Also known as:
- Intraocular Lens Exchange
- IOL Exchange
- Cataract Lens Replacement (Secondary)
- Replacement of Eye Implant
CPT Codes:
- 66986: Exchange of intraocular lens
Does Dr. Sheppard accept my insurance?
Dr. Sheppard accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (757) 622-2200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sheppard accept in Norfolk, VA?
Dr. Sheppard in Norfolk, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Department of Veterans Affairs
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Fox Insurance Company
Humana
Medicare
Sentara Health System / Optima Health
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Sheppard's office located?
Recognitions
Awards
Honor Award
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Health Professions Scholarship
Armed Forces
What is Dr. Sheppard's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sheppard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1588663702.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sheppard?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sheppard
What is Dr. John Sheppard's specialty?
Dr. Sheppard is a Ophthalmologist near Norfolk, VA. 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. Sheppard to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. John Sheppard affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sheppard is affiliated with Sentara Norfolk General Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 John Sheppard accepting new patients in Norfolk, VA?
Yes, Dr. John Sheppard is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. John Sheppard offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sheppard's office at (757) 622-2200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with John Sheppard?
Please contact Dr. Sheppard's office at (757) 622-2200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. John Sheppard have?
Dr. John Sheppard is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
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