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Who is Dr. Epstein, Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon in Plantation, FL?
Dr. Gilbert Epstein, MD is an Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, who primarily practices in Plantation, FL. He is board certified. Dr. Epstein graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Michael Reese Hosp Med Ctr, Ophthalmology Michael Reese Hosp Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Epstein is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Epstein’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Epstein’s office at (954) 741-5555.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Epstein?
Dr. Gilbert Epstein, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon 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. Epstein empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Cosmetic Surgery-Eyes, Oculoplastic Surgery, Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Plantation/FL community, Dr. Epstein is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Epstein go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Michael Reese Hosp Med Ctr, Ophthalmology Michael Reese Hosp Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | MICHAEL REESE HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
Medical School: Tufts Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma | Tufts University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Epstein board certified as an Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Gilbert Epstein, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Epstein speak?
Dr. Epstein and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Epstein treat?
As an Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Dr. Epstein 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. Epstein. 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:
- Droopy Eyelid
- Chalazion on Right Upper Eyelid
- Chalazion
- Eyelid Disorder
- Ptosis
- Eyelid Droop
- Falling Eyelid
- Muscle-Related Eyelid Droop
- Mechanical Eyelid Droop
- Right Upper Eyelid Cyst
- Meibomian Cyst on Upper Lid
- Blocked Gland Right Upper Eyelid
- Meibomian cyst
- Eyelid cyst
- Stye-like bump
ICD-10 Codes:
- H02423: Myogenic ptosis of bilateral eyelids
- H02413: Mechanical ptosis of bilateral eyelids
- H0011: Chalazion right upper eyelid
- H0014: Chalazion left upper eyelid
Also known as:
- Blepharitis
- Eyelid Disorder
- Inflamed eyelids
- Eyelid margin inflammation
- Crusty eyelids
- Eyelid irritation
ICD-10 Codes:
- H0100A: Unspecified blepharitis right eye, upper and lower eyelids
Also known as:
- Bone, Soft Tissue, or Skin Growth of Unknown Type
- Bone Disease
- Skin Condition
- Bone tumor of unknown nature
- Skin lesion of unknown type
- Soft tissue mass of unknown behavior
ICD-10 Codes:
- D492: Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of bone, soft tissue, and skin
Also known as:
- Localized Blind Spot
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Localized Visual Field Loss
- Specific Blind Spot
- Patchy Vision Loss
ICD-10 Codes:
- H53453: Other localized visual field defect, bilateral
What procedures does Dr. Epstein perform?
As an Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Dr. Epstein 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. Epstein. 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:
- Droopy Eyelid Repair
- Upper Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty)
- Extensive Ectropion Repair
- Lower Eyelid Lift with Fat Removal
- Eyelid Retraction Correction
- Eyelid Turning In Repair
- Droopy Eyelid Repair (Ptosis Surgery)
- Lateral Canthopexy
- Eyelid Corner Reconstruction (Canthoplasty)
- Ptosis Repair (Fasanella-Servat Type)
- Eyelid Repair (Extensive)
- Eyelid Lesion Removal
- Chalazion Removal
- Ectropion Repair
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- Ptosis Repair
- Blepharoptosis Correction
- Levator Resection
- Eyelid Lift Surgery
- Droopy Eyelid Surgery
- Upper Eyelid Reduction
- Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery
- Eyelid Ectropion Surgery
- Tarsal Strip Operation
- Lower Eyelid Repair
- Outward Turning Eyelid Repair
- Lower Blepharoplasty
- Eye Bag Removal
- Transconjunctival Blepharoplasty
- Eyelid retraction repair
- Lower eyelid retraction surgery
- Fix pulled back eyelid
- Entropion Repair
- Inward Eyelid Surgery
- Tarsal Strip Repair
- Blepharoptosis Repair
- Ptosis Correction
- Eyelid Corner Tightening
- Canthal Suspension
- Lateral Canthal Repositioning
- Canthoplasty
- Eyelid corner repair
- Eye shape surgery
- Reconstructive eyelid surgery
- Levator Resection for Ptosis
- Full Thickness Eyelid Repair
- Eyelid Reconstruction
- Eyelid Margin Excision and Repair
- Eyelid growth removal
- Eyelid bump excision
- Eyelid skin lesion surgery
- Eyelid Cyst Excision
- Stye Removal Surgery
- Meibomian Cyst Removal
- Outward-Turning Eyelid Surgery
- Tarsal Wedge Excision
- Eyelid Sagging Repair
CPT Codes:
- 67903: Repair of blepharoptosis; (tarso) levator resection or advancement, internal approach
- 15823: Blepharoplasty, upper eyelid; with excessive skin weighting down lid
- 67917: Repair of ectropion; extensive (eg, tarsal strip operations)
- 15821: Blepharoplasty, Lower Eyelid; With Extensive Herniated Fat Pad
- 67911: Correction of lid retraction
- 67924: Repair of entropion; extensive (eg, tarsal strip or capsulopalpebral fascia repairs operation)
- 67904: Repair of blepharoptosis; (tarso) levator resection or advancement, external approach
- 21282: Lateral canthopexy
- 67950: Canthoplasty (reconstruction of canthus)
- 67908: Repair of blepharoptosis; conjunctivo-tarso-Muller's muscle-levator resection (eg, Fasanella-Servat type)
- 67966: Excision and repair of eyelid, involving lid margin, tarsus, conjunctiva, canthus, or full thickness, may include preparation for skin graft or pedicle flap with adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement; over one-fourth of lid margin
- 67840: Excision of lesion of eyelid (except chalazion) without closure or with simple direct closure
- 67800: Excision of chalazion; single
- 67916: Repair of ectropion; excision tarsal wedge
Also known as:
- Eyelid Skin Biopsy
- Eyelid Biopsy
- Lid Margin Biopsy
- Eyelid Lesion Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 67810: Incisional Biopsy Of Eyelid Skin Including Lid Margin
Also known as:
- Tear Duct Probing
- Lacrimal Duct Probing
- Tear Duct Irrigation
- Unblocking Tear Duct
CPT Codes:
- 68840: Probing of lacrimal canaliculi, with or without irrigation
Also known as:
- Eyelid Reconstruction with Flap
- Eyelid Reconstruction (Second Stage)
- Full Thickness Eyelid Repair
- Tarsoconjunctival Flap
- Eyelid Surgery
- Full thickness eyelid repair
- Tarsoconjunctival flap
- Eyelid surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67971: Reconstruction of eyelid, full thickness by transfer of tarsoconjunctival flap from opposing eyelid; up to two-thirds of eyelid, 1 stage or first stage
- 67975: Reconstruction of eyelid, full thickness by transfer of tarsoconjunctival flap from opposing eyelid; second stage
Also known as:
- Tear Duct Bypass Surgery (DCR)
- Tear Duct Obstruction Removal
- Dacryocystorhinostomy
- Blocked Tear Duct Surgery
- Lacrimal Sac to Nasal Cavity Bypass
- Lacrimal Passage Clearance
- Dacryolith Removal
- Tear Duct Stone Removal
- Eye Foreign Body Removal (Tear Duct)
CPT Codes:
- 68720: Dacryocystorhinostomy (fistulization of lacrimal sac to nasal cavity)
- 68530: Removal of foreign body or dacryolith, lacrimal passages
Also known as:
- Eyelid Wound Stitching
- Eyelid Laceration Repair
- Eyelid Margin Suture
- Palpebral Conjunctiva Repair
CPT Codes:
- 67930: Suture of recent wound, eyelid, involving lid margin, tarsus, and/or palpebral conjunctiva direct closure; partial thickness
Also known as:
- Conjunctiva Biopsy
- Eye Surface Biopsy
- Conjunctival Tissue Sample
- Biopsy of the Eye Lining
CPT Codes:
- 68100: Biopsy of conjunctiva
Also known as:
- Tear Duct Opening Procedure
- Lacrimal Punctum Incision
- Punctal Dilation
- Blocked Tear Duct Opening
- Tear Duct Snip
CPT Codes:
- 68440: Snip incision of lacrimal punctum
Also known as:
- Eyelash Correction for Trichiasis
- Trichiasis Treatment
- Ingrown Eyelash Removal
- Electrosurgery for Eyelashes
CPT Codes:
- 67825: Correction of trichiasis; epilation by other than forceps (eg, by electrosurgery, cryotherapy, laser surgery)
Also known as:
- Tear Duct Probing with Stent Placement
- Nasolacrimal Duct Probing with Stent
- Tear Duct Stent Insertion
- Blocked Tear Duct Repair
- Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) Stent
CPT Codes:
- 68815: Probing of nasolacrimal duct, with or without irrigation; with insertion of tube or stent
Also known as:
- Eye Socket Exploration and Biopsy
- Orbitotomy without bone removal
- Orbital exploration
- Eye socket biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 67400: Orbitotomy without bone flap (frontal or transconjunctival approach); for exploration, with or without biopsy
Also known as:
- Removal of Foreign Object from Eyelid
- Eyelid Foreign Body Extraction
- Embedded Eyelid Object Removal
- Eyelid Debridement
CPT Codes:
- 67938: Removal of embedded foreign body, eyelid
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:
- Facial Tissue Transfer (Eyelids, Nose, Ears, Lips)
- Local Flap Surgery
- Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
- Facial Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 14060: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, eyelids, nose, ears and/or lips; defect 10 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Injection for Skin Lesions (Up to 7)
- Intralesional Injection
- Lesion Injection Therapy
- Steroid Injection for Skin Bumps
CPT Codes:
- 11900: Injection, intralesional; up to and including 7 lesions
Also known as:
- Full Thickness Skin Graft (Face)
- Facial Skin Graft
- Free Skin Graft (Nose/Ears/Eyelids/Lips)
- Full Thickness Graft for Face
- Cosmetic Skin Graft (Face)
CPT Codes:
- 15260: Full thickness graft, free, including direct closure of donor site, nose, ears, eyelids, and/or lips; 20 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Surgical Preparation for Skin Graft (Infants/Children)
- Surgery
- Wound Debridement for Graft
- Burn Scar Release Surgery
- Recipient Site Preparation for Skin Repair
CPT Codes:
- 15004: Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or scar (including subcutaneous tissues), or incisional release of scar contracture, face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet and/or multiple digits; first 100 sq cm or 1% of body area of infants and children
Also known as:
- Removal of Precancerous Skin Lesions
- Skin Conditions
- Actinic Keratosis Treatment
- Premalignant Lesion Destruction
- Skin Cancer Prevention Treatment
- Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
CPT Codes:
- 17000: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), premalignant lesions (eg, actinic keratoses); first lesion
Does Dr. Epstein accept my insurance?
Dr. Epstein accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (954) 741-5555 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Epstein accept in Plantation, FL?
Dr. Epstein in Plantation, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
AvMed Health Plan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Florida Blue / Guidewell
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Epstein's office located?
Dr. Gilbert Epstein's Primary Practice
850 S Pine Island Rd Ste A
Plantation, FL 33324
(954) 741-5555
What is Dr. Epstein's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Epstein's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1679575351.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Epstein?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Epstein
What is Dr. Gilbert Epstein's specialty?
Dr. Epstein is a Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon near Plantation, FL. A physician specializing in oculofacial plastic and reconstructive surgery combines orbital and periocular surgery with facial plastic surgery. This subspecialty involves both aesthetic and reconstructive procedures for the face, orbit, eyelid, and lacrimal system. Practitioners evaluate, diagnose, and treat conditions affecting the eyelids, brows, midface, orbits, lacrimal systems, and the surrounding structures of the face and neck. Contact Dr. Epstein to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Gilbert Epstein affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Epstein is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: HCA Florida Westside Hospital. 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 Gilbert Epstein accepting new patients in Plantation, FL?
Yes, Dr. Gilbert Epstein is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Gilbert Epstein offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Epstein's office at (954) 741-5555 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Gilbert Epstein?
Please contact Dr. Epstein's office at (954) 741-5555 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Gilbert Epstein have?
Dr. Gilbert Epstein is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
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