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Dr. Ray Balyeat, MD

Dr. Ray Balyeat, MD

Tulsa, OK

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Balyeat, Ophthalmologist in Tulsa, OK?

    Dr. Ray Balyeat, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Tulsa, OK. He is board certified. Dr. Balyeat graduated from University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine and completed his residency at Piedmont Hosp, Ophthalmology; Univ Ok Hlth Sci Ctr, Ophthalmology; Univ Ok Hlth Sci Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Balyeat is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Balyeat’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Balyeat’s office at (918) 749-2220.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Balyeat?

    Dr. Ray Balyeat, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Ophthalmologist 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. Balyeat empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Retina/Vitreous Surgery, Retinal Detachment, Retinal Disorders, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Tulsa/OK community, Dr. Balyeat is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: Piedmont Hosp, Ophthalmology; Univ Ok Hlth Sci Ctr, Ophthalmology; Univ Ok Hlth Sci Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year | University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Program

    • Medical School: University of Ok Coll of Med, Oklahoma City Ok | University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine

    Is Dr. Balyeat board certified as an Ophthalmologist?

    Yes, Dr. Ray Balyeat, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology

    What languages does Dr. Balyeat speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Balyeat treat?

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H353221: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
    • H353211: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
    • H353231: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, with active choroidal neovascularization
    • H353132: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, intermediate dry stage
    • H353112: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, intermediate dry stage
    • H353131: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, early dry stage

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Macular Edema
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Advanced Diabetic Eye Disease and Macular Swelling (Both Eyes)
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Eye Problems
    • Diabetic Eye Swelling
    • Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
    • Diabetic Macular Swelling
    • Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy with Macular Edema Bilateral
    • Advanced Retina Damage Both Eyes with Macular Swelling
    • Diabetic Macular Edema Both Eyes
    • Advanced diabetic eye disease
    • Diabetic retinopathy (proliferative)
    • New blood vessel growth in eye from diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E113511: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, right eye
    • E113512: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, left eye
    • E113513: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
    • E113313: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with moderate nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
    • E113591: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, right eye
    • E113311: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with moderate nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, right eye

    Also known as:

    • Macular Pucker
    • Blocked Branch Retinal Vein
    • Blocked Central Retinal Vein
    • Retinal Disorder
    • Epiretinal Membrane
    • Cellophane Maculopathy
    • Macular Wrinkle
    • Retinal Scar
    • Macular Fibrosis
    • Wrinkled Retina
    • Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion
    • BRVO
    • Eye Stroke
    • Central Retinal Vein Occlusion
    • CRVO

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H35371: Puckering of macula, right eye
    • H35373: Puckering of macula, bilateral
    • H35372: Puckering of macula, left eye
    • H348320: Tributary (branch) retinal vein occlusion, left eye, with macular edema
    • H348120: Central retinal vein occlusion, left eye, with macular edema

    Also known as:

    • Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion
    • Central Retinal Vein Occlusion
    • Retinal Disorder
    • BRVO
    • Eye stroke (branch vein)
    • Branch eye vein blockage
    • CRVO
    • Eye stroke (vein)
    • Central eye vein blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H348310: Tributary (branch) retinal vein occlusion, right eye, with macular edema
    • H348110: Central retinal vein occlusion, right eye, with macular edema

    Also known as:

    • Aging of the eye's gel
    • Eye Disease
    • Vitreous Detachment
    • Vitreous syneresis
    • Eye gel breakdown
    • Vitreous aging

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H43813: Vitreous degeneration, bilateral

    What procedures does Dr. Balyeat perform?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Balyeat 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. Balyeat. 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
    • Eye Injection (Suprachoroidal Space)
    • Intravitreal Injection
    • Retinal Injection
    • Macular Degeneration Injection
    • Eye Medication Injection
    • Suprachoroidal Drug Injection
    • Choroidal Space Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 67028: Intravitreal injection of a pharmacologic agent (separate procedure)
    • 67516: Suprachoroidal space injection of pharmacologic agent (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Laser Treatment for Retinopathy
    • Retina Laser Treatment (Photocoagulation)
    • Photocoagulation for Retinopathy
    • Diabetic Retinopathy Laser Treatment
    • Retinal Laser Therapy
    • Retinal photocoagulation
    • Macular edema laser
    • Retina tumor laser treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 67228: Treatment of extensive or progressive retinopathy (eg, diabetic retinopathy), photocoagulation
    • 67210: Destruction of localized lesion of retina (eg, macular edema, tumors), 1 or more sessions; photocoagulation

    Also known as:

    • Retinal Detachment Repair with Vitrectomy
    • Vitrectomy for Macular Pucker
    • Vitrectomy Eye Surgery
    • Vitrectomy for retinal detachment
    • Retinal reattachment surgery
    • Eye surgery for detached retina
    • Retinal Membrane Removal
    • Macular Pucker Surgery
    • Pars Plana Vitrectomy
    • Retinal Surgery
    • Eye Gel Removal Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 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
    • 67041: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with removal of preretinal cellular membrane (eg, macular pucker)
    • 67036: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach;

    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)

    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:

    • Retinal Detachment Repair with Gas Injection
    • Pneumatic Retinopexy
    • Gas Bubble for Retinal Detachment
    • Retina Reattachment Surgery
    • Eye Detachment Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 67110: Repair of retinal detachment; by injection of air or other gas (eg, pneumatic retinopexy)

    Does Dr. Balyeat accept my insurance?

    Dr. Balyeat accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (918) 749-2220 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Balyeat accept in Tulsa, OK?

    Dr. Balyeat in Tulsa, OK accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska

    • Community Care Plan

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Humana

    • Medica

    • Medicare

    • State of Oklahoma

    • State of Tennessee

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    Where is Dr. Balyeat's office located?

    Dr. Ray Balyeat's Primary Practice

    2000 S Wheeling Ave Ste 400

    Tulsa, OK 74104

    (918) 749-2220

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

    Dr. Balyeat's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1376538769.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Balyeat?

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

    What is Dr. Ray Balyeat's specialty?

    Dr. Balyeat is a Ophthalmologist near Tulsa, OK. 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. Balyeat to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Ray Balyeat affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Balyeat is affiliated with Ascension St. John Medical Center 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 Ray Balyeat accepting new patients in Tulsa, OK?

    Yes, Dr. Ray Balyeat is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ray Balyeat offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Balyeat's office at (918) 749-2220 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Ray Balyeat?

    Please contact Dr. Balyeat's office at (918) 749-2220 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Ray Balyeat have?

    Dr. Ray Balyeat is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

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