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Dr. Daniel Eichenbaum, MD

Murphy, NC

50 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Eichenbaum, Ophthalmologist in Murphy, NC?

    Dr. Daniel Eichenbaum, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Murphy, NC with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 50 years and is board certified. Dr. Eichenbaum completed his residency at Jackson Mem Hosp/Jackson Hlth, Ophthalmology; Yale New Haven Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Eichenbaum is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Eichenbaum’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Eichenbaum’s office at (828) 837-5404.

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

    • Residency: Jackson Mem Hosp/Jackson Hlth, Ophthalmology; Yale New Haven Hosp, Internal Medicine | Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Anne Bates Leach Eye Hospital

    • Medical School: Yale University School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Eichenbaum board certified as an Ophthalmologist?

    Yes, Dr. Daniel Eichenbaum, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology

    What languages does Dr. Eichenbaum speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Eichenbaum treat?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Eichenbaum 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. Eichenbaum. 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
    • Exudative AMD
    • Neovascular Macular Degeneration
    • Wet AMD
    • Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
    • Dry AMD
    • Atrophic Macular Degeneration
    • Age-related Macular Degeneration (Dry)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H353211: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
    • H353221: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
    • H353131: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, early dry stage
    • H353231: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, with active choroidal neovascularization
    • H353134: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, advanced atrophic with subfoveal involvement

    Also known as:

    • Cataract
    • Other Secondary Cataract
    • Secondary Cataract
    • Cloudy lens
    • Lens clouding
    • Eye cloudiness
    • Cataract from another condition
    • Complicated cataract
    • Acquired cataract
    • After-Cataract
    • Posterior Capsule Opacification
    • PCO

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
    • H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
    • H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
    • H26491: Other secondary cataract, right eye
    • H26492: Other secondary cataract, left eye

    Also known as:

    • Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Borderline Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Glaucoma
    • Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Wide-Angle Glaucoma
    • POAG
    • Early Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Open-angle glaucoma suspect
    • Risk of Open-Angle Glaucoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H401131: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, mild stage
    • H40013: Open angle with borderline findings, low risk, bilateral
    • H401134: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, indeterminate stage

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Macular Edema
    • 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
    • Diabetic Eye Swelling
    • Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
    • Diabetic Macular Swelling
    • 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
    • E113211: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with mild nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, right eye
    • E113293: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with mild nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, bilateral
    • E113311: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with moderate nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, right eye

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H35373: Puckering of macula, bilateral
    • H348320: Tributary (branch) retinal vein occlusion, left eye, with macular edema

    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. Eichenbaum perform?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Eichenbaum 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. Eichenbaum. 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
    • Laser Eye Surgery for Glaucoma
    • YAG Laser Capsulotomy
    • Posterior Capsulotomy
    • Secondary Cataract Removal
    • Laser Eye Surgery
    • Iridotomy
    • 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)
    • 66761: Iridotomy/iridectomy by laser surgery (eg, for glaucoma) (per session)

    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:

    • 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

    Does Dr. Eichenbaum accept my insurance?

    Dr. Eichenbaum accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (828) 837-5404 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Eichenbaum accept in Murphy, NC?

    Dr. Eichenbaum in Murphy, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Georgia

    • State of North Carolina

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Eichenbaum's office located?

    Dr. Daniel Eichenbaum's Primary Practice

    1321 W US Highway 64

    Murphy, NC 28906

    (828) 837-5404

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    Dr. Daniel Eichenbaum's Practice 2

    380 Bracketts Way

    Blairsville, GA 30512

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

    Dr. Eichenbaum's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1992706196.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Eichenbaum?

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

    What is Dr. Daniel Eichenbaum's specialty?

    Dr. Eichenbaum is a Ophthalmologist near Murphy, NC. 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. Eichenbaum to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Daniel Eichenbaum affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Eichenbaum is affiliated with Union General Hospital - Blairsville, GA, Piedmont Mountainside Hospital, Northside Hospital Forsyth 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 Daniel Eichenbaum accepting new patients in Murphy, NC?

    Yes, Dr. Daniel Eichenbaum is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Daniel Eichenbaum offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Eichenbaum's office at (828) 837-5404 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Daniel Eichenbaum?

    Please contact Dr. Eichenbaum's office at (828) 837-5404 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Daniel Eichenbaum have?

    Dr. Daniel Eichenbaum is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

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