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Dr. Russell Hayhurst, MD

Dr. Russell Hayhurst, MD

Austin, TX

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Hayhurst, Ophthalmologist in Austin, TX?

    Dr. Russell Hayhurst, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Austin, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Hayhurst completed his residency at Washington University, Hematology/Oncology. Dr. Hayhurst is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hayhurst’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hayhurst’s office at (512) 452-8467.

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

    • Residency: Washington University, Hematology/Oncology | Mt Sinai Med Center

    • Medical School: U of Tx Med Sch At Houston, Houston Tx

    Is Dr. Hayhurst board certified as an Ophthalmologist?

    Yes, Dr. Russell Hayhurst, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology

    What languages does Dr. Hayhurst speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Hayhurst treat?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Hayhurst 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. Hayhurst. 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:

    • Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Borderline Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Ocular Hypertension
    • Glaucoma
    • Narrow Angle Glaucoma Risk
    • Chronic Angle-Closure Glaucoma
    • Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Wide-Angle Glaucoma
    • POAG
    • Early Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Open-angle glaucoma suspect
    • Risk of Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Chronic Simple Glaucoma
    • High Eye Pressure
    • Elevated Intraocular Pressure
    • Eye pressure problem
    • Optic Nerve Damage
    • Eye Pressure Disorder
    • Anatomical Narrow Angle
    • Angle-Closure Glaucoma Risk
    • Eye angle problem
    • Long-term Angle-Closure Glaucoma
    • Gradual Angle-Closure Glaucoma
    • Persistent Narrow-Angle Glaucoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H401133: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, severe stage
    • H401132: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, moderate stage
    • H401131: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, mild stage
    • H40013: Open angle with borderline findings, low risk, bilateral
    • H401122: Primary open-angle glaucoma, left eye, moderate stage
    • H401113: Primary open-angle glaucoma, right eye, severe stage
    • H401112: Primary open-angle glaucoma, right eye, moderate stage
    • H401123: Primary open-angle glaucoma, left eye, severe stage
    • H401111: Primary open-angle glaucoma, right eye, mild stage
    • H401121: Primary open-angle glaucoma, left eye, mild stage
    • H40053: Ocular hypertension, bilateral
    • H4089: Other specified glaucoma
    • H40033: Anatomical narrow angle, bilateral
    • H402213: Chronic angle-closure glaucoma, right eye, severe stage
    • H402233: Chronic angle-closure glaucoma, bilateral, severe stage

    Also known as:

    • Combined Age-Related Cataract
    • Cataract
    • Other Secondary Cataract
    • Mixed Type Cataract
    • Multiple Cataract Types
    • Cloudy lens
    • Lens clouding
    • Eye cloudiness
    • Cataract from another condition
    • Complicated cataract
    • Acquired cataract

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H25811: Combined forms of age-related cataract, right eye
    • H25812: Combined forms of age-related cataract, left eye
    • H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
    • H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
    • H26491: Other secondary cataract, right eye

    What procedures does Dr. Hayhurst perform?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Hayhurst 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. Hayhurst. 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:

    • Laser Trabeculoplasty
    • Cataract Surgery with Glaucoma Drainage Device
    • Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
    • Glaucoma Surgery (Trabeculectomy)
    • Laser Eye Surgery for Glaucoma
    • Partial Vitreous Removal (Eye Surgery)
    • Glaucoma laser surgery
    • Laser eye treatment for glaucoma
    • Trabeculoplasty
    • Combined Cataract and Glaucoma Surgery
    • Phacoemulsification with Aqueous Drainage Device
    • IOL Insertion with Glaucoma Stent
    • YAG Laser Capsulotomy
    • Posterior Capsulotomy
    • Secondary Cataract Removal
    • Laser Eye Surgery
    • Trabeculectomy
    • Glaucoma Filtering Surgery
    • Eye Pressure Surgery
    • Iridotomy
    • Iridectomy
    • Laser Glaucoma Treatment
    • Anterior Vitrectomy
    • Open Sky Vitrectomy
    • Eye Gel Removal
    • Vitreous Humor Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 65855: Trabeculoplasty by laser surgery
    • 66991: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1 stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification); with insertion of intraocular (eg, trabecular meshwork, supraciliary, suprachoroidal) anterior segment aqueous drainage device, without extraocular reservoir, internal approach, one or more
    • 66821: Discission of secondary membranous cataract (opacified posterior lens capsule and/or anterior hyaloid); laser surgery (eg, YAG laser) (1 or more stages)
    • 66170: Fistulization of sclera for glaucoma; trabeculectomy ab externo in absence of previous surgery
    • 66761: Iridotomy/iridectomy by laser surgery (eg, for glaucoma) (per session)
    • 67010: Removal of vitreous, anterior approach (open sky technique or limbal incision); subtotal removal with mechanical vitrectomy

    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:

    • Glaucoma Canal Dilation
    • Glaucoma Drainage Device Implant
    • Goniotomy (Glaucoma Surgery)
    • Glaucoma Eye Surgery
    • Canaloplasty
    • Aqueous Outflow Dilation
    • Glaucoma Drainage Procedure
    • Eye Pressure Reduction Surgery
    • Aqueous Shunt Surgery
    • Glaucoma Shunt with Graft
    • Eye Pressure Shunt
    • Goniotomy Procedure
    • Angle-Opening Glaucoma Surgery
    • Congenital Glaucoma Surgery
    • Sclerectomy
    • Iridectomy
    • Glaucoma Filtration Surgery
    • Eye Fistulization

    CPT Codes:

    • 66174: Transluminal dilation of aqueous outflow canal (eg, canaloplasty); without retention of device or stent
    • 66180: Aqueous shunt to extraocular equatorial plate reservoir, external approach; with graft
    • 65820: Goniotomy
    • 66160: Fistulization of sclera for glaucoma; sclerectomy with punch or scissors, with iridectomy

    Also known as:

    • Eye Medication Injection
    • Intraocular injection
    • Anterior chamber injection
    • Eye drug injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 66030: Injection, anterior chamber of eye (separate procedure); medication

    Also known as:

    • Scleral Reinforcement with Graft
    • Scleral Grafting
    • Eye Wall Strengthening
    • Posterior Scleral Reinforcement

    CPT Codes:

    • 67255: Scleral reinforcement (separate procedure); with graft

    Also known as:

    • Eye Surgery Wound Repair
    • Anterior segment wound revision
    • Eye wound repair
    • Ocular wound revision

    CPT Codes:

    • 66250: Revision or repair of operative wound of anterior segment, any type, early or late, major or minor procedure

    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:

    • Glaucoma Laser Treatment (Cyclophotocoagulation)
    • Transscleral cyclophotocoagulation
    • Ciliary body laser
    • CPC treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 66710: Ciliary body destruction; cyclophotocoagulation, transscleral

    Does Dr. Hayhurst accept my insurance?

    Dr. Hayhurst accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (512) 452-8467 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Hayhurst accept in Austin, TX?

    Dr. Hayhurst in Austin, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Baylor Scott & White Health

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • MedImpact

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Hayhurst's office located?

    Dr. Russell Hayhurst's Primary Practice

    901 W 38th St Ste 303

    Austin, TX 78705

    (512) 452-8467

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    Dr. Russell Hayhurst's Practice 2

    7800 N Mopac Expy Ste 345

    Austin, TX 78759

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    Dr. Russell Hayhurst's Practice 3

    1433 W Highway 290

    Dripping Springs, TX 78620

    (512) 452-8467

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

    Dr. Hayhurst's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1609861897.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hayhurst?

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

    What is Dr. Russell Hayhurst's specialty?

    Dr. Hayhurst is a Ophthalmologist near Austin, TX. 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. Hayhurst to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Russell Hayhurst affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Hayhurst is affiliated with Ascension Seton Medical Center - Austin, TX, Heart Hospital of Austin 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 Russell Hayhurst accepting new patients in Austin, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Russell Hayhurst is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Russell Hayhurst offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Hayhurst's office at (512) 452-8467 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Russell Hayhurst?

    Please contact Dr. Hayhurst's office at (512) 452-8467 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Russell Hayhurst have?

    Dr. Russell Hayhurst is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

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