45 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Singh, Ophthalmologist in Kansas City, KS?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Singh?
Dr. Gurinder Singh, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Ophthalmologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Singh empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Cataract Surgery, Glaucoma, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Kansas City, KS community, Dr. Singh is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Singh go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Chas R Drew Univ Med & Sci, Ophthalmology | Martin Luther King Jr General Hospital | Louisiana State University (Lake Charles) Program
Medical School: Government Med College | Agartala Government Medical College
Is Dr. Singh board certified as an Ophthalmologist?
Yes, Dr. Gurinder Singh, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Singh speak?
Dr. Singh and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Hindi
What conditions does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Singh typically treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Singh 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. Singh. 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
- Combined Age-Related Cataract
- Other Secondary Cataract
- Secondary Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
- Mixed Type Cataract
- Multiple Cataract Types
- Cataract from another condition
- Complicated cataract
- Acquired cataract
- After-Cataract
- Posterior Capsule Opacification
- PCO
ICD-10 Codes:
- H25812: Combined forms of age-related cataract, left eye
- H25811: Combined forms of age-related cataract, right eye
- H26491: Other secondary cataract, right eye
- H26492: Other secondary cataract, left eye
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 with Diabetic Cataract
- Cataract
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes-related cataract
- Cloudy lens from diabetes
- Diabetic eye cataract
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1136: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic cataract
Also known as:
- Pink Eye
- Conjunctivitis
- Red Eye
- Chronic Conjunctivitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- H10403: Unspecified chronic conjunctivitis, bilateral
What procedures does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Singh typically perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Singh 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. Singh. 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
Does Dr. Singh accept my insurance?
Dr. Singh 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. Singh accept in Kansas City, KS?
Dr. Singh in Kansas City, KS accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Advantage
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Humana
Medicare
State of Kansas
Transamerica
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Singh's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Singh affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Singh has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Singh's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Singh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1356357230.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Singh?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Singh