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20 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Mehr, Retina Specialist in West Jordan, UT?
Dr. Douglas Mehr, MD is a Retina Specialist, who primarily practices in West Jordan, UT with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 20 years and is board certified. Dr. Mehr graduated from Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science and completed his residency at St Louis University Eye Institute. Dr. Mehr is fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mehr’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mehr’s office.
Where did Dr. Mehr go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: St Louis University Eye Institute
Medical School: Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science
Is Dr. Mehr board certified as a Retina Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Douglas Mehr, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Mehr speak?
Dr. Mehr and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Portuguese
Spanish
What conditions does a Retina Specialist like Dr. Mehr typically treat?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Mehr 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. Mehr. 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:
- 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:
- H353231: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353211: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353221: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353134: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, advanced atrophic with subfoveal involvement
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Advanced Diabetic Eye Disease and Macular Swelling (Both Eyes)
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Eye Problems
- Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy with Macular Edema Bilateral
- Advanced Retina Damage Both Eyes with Macular Swelling
- Diabetic Macular Edema Both Eyes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E113513: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
What procedures does a Retina Specialist like Dr. Mehr typically perform?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Mehr 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. Mehr. 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:
- 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:
- Vitrectomy Eye Surgery
- Vitrectomy for Macular Pucker
- Retinal Detachment Repair with Vitrectomy
- Pars Plana Vitrectomy
- Retinal Surgery
- Eye Gel Removal Surgery
- Retinal Membrane Removal
- Macular Pucker Surgery
- Vitrectomy for retinal detachment
- Retinal reattachment surgery
- Eye surgery for detached retina
CPT Codes:
- 67036: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach;
- 67041: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with removal of preretinal cellular membrane (eg, macular pucker)
- 67108: Repair of retinal detachment; with vitrectomy, any method, including, when performed, air or gas tamponade, focal endolaser photocoagulation, cryotherapy, drainage of subretinal fluid, scleral buckling, and/or removal of lens by same technique
Also known as:
- Complex Retinal Detachment Repair
- Vitrectomy for Retinal Detachment
- Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy Repair
- Diabetic Retinal Detachment Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67113: Repair of complex retinal detachment (eg, proliferative vitreoretinopathy, stage C-1 or greater, diabetic traction retinal detachment, retinopathy of prematurity, retinal tear of greater than 90 degrees), with vitrectomy and membrane peeling, including, when performed, air, gas, or silicone oil tamponade, cryotherapy, endolaser photocoagulation, drainage of subretinal fluid, scleral buckling, and/or removal of lens
Also known as:
- Vitrectomy with Laser Treatment
- Pars Plana Vitrectomy with Laser
- Retinal Laser Surgery
- Eye Vitreous Removal with Laser
CPT Codes:
- 67039: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with focal endolaser photocoagulation
Also known as:
- Retina Repair for Macular Hole or Edema
- Vitrectomy with Membrane Peel
- Macular Hole Repair
- Diabetic Macular Edema Surgery
- Internal Limiting Membrane Removal
CPT Codes:
- 67042: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina (eg, for repair of macular hole, diabetic macular edema), includes, if performed, intraocular tamponade (ie, air, gas or silicone oil)
Does Dr. Mehr accept my insurance?
Dr. Mehr accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Mehr accept in West Jordan, UT?
Dr. Mehr in West Jordan, UT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cambia Health Solutions
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Independence Health Group
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Mehr's office located?
What is Dr. Mehr's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Mehr's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1720070899.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mehr?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mehr
What is Dr. Douglas Mehr's specialty?
Dr. Mehr is a Retina Specialist near West Jordan, UT.
What does a Retina Specialist do?
An ophthalmologist specializing in vitreoretinal diseases focuses on diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the vitreous and retina, including issues such as retinal detachment, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration. This specialist employs advanced medical and surgical techniques to manage these complex eye conditions.
Is this Dr. Douglas Mehr affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Mehr is affiliated with Intermountain Medical Center, Alta View Hospital 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 Douglas Mehr accepting new patients in West Jordan, UT?
Yes, Dr. Douglas Mehr is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Douglas Mehr offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Mehr's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Douglas Mehr?
Please contact Dr. Mehr's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Douglas Mehr have?
Dr. Douglas Mehr is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
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