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Dr. Mont Cartwright, MD

Dr. Mont Cartwright, MD

Kissimmee, FL

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Cartwright, Ophthalmologist in Kissimmee, FL?

    Dr. Mont Cartwright, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Kissimmee, FL with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Cartwright graduated from University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine and completed his residency at Med Coll Of Virginia Hosp, Ophthalmology; Jackson Mem Hosp/Jackson Hlth, Neurological Surgery; Jackson Mem Hosp/Jackson Hlth, General Surgery. He is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Dr. Cartwright is fluent in English, Chinese, German, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cartwright’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cartwright’s office at (407) 933-7800.

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

    • Fellowship: Oculoplastic - (University of Michigan - W.K. Kellogg Eye Center) | Glaucoma - (Bascom Palmer Eye Institute) | Univ Miami-B Palmer Eye Inst, Glaucoma | Univ Michigan/WK Kellogg Eye Ctr, Plastics/Reconstructive

    • Residency: Med Coll Of Virginia Hosp, Ophthalmology; Jackson Mem Hosp/Jackson Hlth, Neurological Surgery; Jackson Mem Hosp/Jackson Hlth, General Surgery | Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Affiliated Hospitals | University of Miami Affiliated Hospitals | Ophthalmology - (Medical College of Virginia - Richmond) | Virginia Commonwealth University | Jackson Memorial Hospital/Jackson Health System Program

    • Medical School: University of Chicago, Pritzker Sch of Med, Chicago Il | University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Cartwright board certified as an Ophthalmologist?

    Yes, Dr. Mont Cartwright, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology

    What languages does Dr. Cartwright speak?

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

    • Chinese

    • English

    • German

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Cartwright treat?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Cartwright 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. Cartwright. 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:

    • Borderline Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Ocular Hypertension
    • Glaucoma
    • Early Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Open-angle glaucoma suspect
    • Risk of Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Wide-Angle Glaucoma
    • POAG
    • High Eye Pressure
    • Elevated Intraocular Pressure
    • Eye pressure problem
    • Chronic Simple Glaucoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H40013: Open angle with borderline findings, low risk, bilateral
    • H40023: Open angle with borderline findings, high risk, bilateral
    • H401131: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, mild stage
    • H40053: Ocular hypertension, bilateral
    • H401133: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, severe stage
    • H401111: Primary open-angle glaucoma, right eye, mild stage

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

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

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Early Diabetic Eye Disease (Both Eyes)
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Macular Edema
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Eye Problems
    • Mild Nonproliferative Diabetic Retinopathy Bilateral
    • Early Retina Damage in Both Eyes
    • Beginning Diabetic Retinopathy in Both Eyes
    • Diabetic Eye Swelling
    • Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
    • Diabetic Macular Swelling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E113293: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with mild nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, bilateral
    • E113213: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with mild nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Baggy Eyelids
    • Eyelid Disorder
    • Droopy eyelids
    • Excess eyelid skin
    • Dermatochalasis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H02831: Dermatochalasis of right upper eyelid

    Also known as:

    • Skin Tumor of Uncertain Behavior
    • Skin Condition
    • Skin Neoplasm
    • Skin Growth
    • Uncertain Skin Lesion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D485: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin

    Also known as:

    • Dry Eyes
    • Tears
    • Dry eye syndrome
    • Keratoconjunctivitis sicca
    • Ocular dryness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H04123: Dry eye syndrome of bilateral lacrimal glands

    Also known as:

    • Dry Eye Syndrome
    • Tears
    • Dry Eyes
    • Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
    • Ocular Dryness
    • Chronic Dry Eye

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H04122: Dry eye syndrome of left lacrimal gland

    Also known as:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy

    Also known as:

    • Dry Macular Degeneration
    • Macular Degeneration
    • Dry AMD
    • Atrophic Macular Degeneration
    • Age-related Macular Degeneration (Dry)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H353131: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, early dry stage

    Also known as:

    • Intraocular Lens Implant
    • Cataract
    • Refractive Errors
    • IOL Implant
    • Artificial Eye Lens
    • Cataract Lens Implant

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z961: Presence of intraocular lens

    What procedures does Dr. Cartwright perform?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Cartwright 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. Cartwright. 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
    • Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
    • Tear Duct Opening Closure
    • Pterygium Removal with Graft
    • Laser Vitreous Surgery
    • Ciliary Body Destruction (Cryotherapy)
    • Cataract Surgery with Glaucoma Drainage Device
    • Laser Eye Surgery for Glaucoma
    • Tear Duct Opening Procedure
    • Glaucoma laser surgery
    • Laser eye treatment for glaucoma
    • Trabeculoplasty
    • YAG Laser Capsulotomy
    • Posterior Capsulotomy
    • Secondary Cataract Removal
    • Laser Eye Surgery
    • Punctal Occlusion
    • Lacrimal Punctum Closure
    • Dry Eye Treatment (Punctal)
    • Pterygium Excision with Autograft', 'Conjunctival Graft for Pterygium', 'Surfer's Eye Surgery with Graft
    • Vitreolysis
    • laser eye surgery
    • vitreous strand removal
    • YAG laser vitreolysis
    • Glaucoma Cryotherapy
    • Eye Pressure Reduction
    • Ciliary Body Freezing
    • Combined Cataract and Glaucoma Surgery
    • Phacoemulsification with Aqueous Drainage Device
    • IOL Insertion with Glaucoma Stent
    • Iridotomy
    • Iridectomy
    • Laser Glaucoma Treatment
    • Lacrimal Punctum Incision
    • Punctal Dilation
    • Blocked Tear Duct Opening
    • Tear Duct Snip

    CPT Codes:

    • 65855: Trabeculoplasty by laser surgery
    • 66821: Discission of secondary membranous cataract (opacified posterior lens capsule and/or anterior hyaloid); laser surgery (eg, YAG laser) (1 or more stages)
    • 68760: Closure of the lacrimal punctum; by thermocauterization, ligation, or laser surgery
    • 65426: Excision or transposition of pterygium; with graft
    • 67031: Severing of vitreous strands, vitreous face adhesions, sheets, membranes or opacities, laser surgery (1 or more stages)
    • 66720: Ciliary body destruction; cryotherapy
    • 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
    • 66761: Iridotomy/iridectomy by laser surgery (eg, for glaucoma) (per session)
    • 68440: Snip incision of lacrimal punctum

    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:

    • Tear Duct Plug Insertion
    • Tear Duct Probing with Stent Placement
    • Tear Duct Opening Dilation
    • Punctal Plug Insertion
    • Lacrimal Punctum Closure
    • Dry Eye Plugs
    • Nasolacrimal Duct Probing with Stent
    • Tear Duct Stent Insertion
    • Blocked Tear Duct Repair
    • Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) Stent
    • Lacrimal Punctum Dilation
    • Tear Duct Widening
    • Punctal Dilation

    CPT Codes:

    • 68761: Closure of the lacrimal punctum; by plug, each
    • 68815: Probing of nasolacrimal duct, with or without irrigation; with insertion of tube or stent
    • 68801: Dilation of lacrimal punctum, with or without irrigation

    Also known as:

    • Eye Injection
    • Injection into Eye Capsule
    • Eye Medication Injection
    • Eye Injection Behind the Eyeball
    • Intravitreal Injection
    • Retinal Injection
    • Macular Degeneration Injection
    • Tenon's Capsule Injection
    • Periocular Injection
    • Intraocular injection
    • Anterior chamber injection
    • Eye drug injection
    • Retrobulbar block
    • Eye nerve block
    • Injection behind eye

    CPT Codes:

    • 67028: Intravitreal injection of a pharmacologic agent (separate procedure)
    • 67515: Injection of medication or other substance into Tenon's capsule
    • 66030: Injection, anterior chamber of eye (separate procedure); medication
    • 67500: Retrobulbar injection; medication (separate procedure, does not include supply of medication)

    Also known as:

    • Drooping Brow Repair
    • Brow Lift
    • Forehead Lift
    • Ptosis Repair (Brow)

    CPT Codes:

    • 67900: Repair of brow ptosis (supraciliary, mid-forehead or coronal approach)

    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:

    • 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 Drainage Device Insertion
    • Aqueous Shunt Placement
    • Glaucoma Implant Surgery
    • Eye Pressure Drainage Device

    CPT Codes:

    • 66183: Insertion of anterior segment aqueous drainage device, without extraocular reservoir, external approach

    Also known as:

    • Eye Socket Lesion Removal
    • Orbitotomy
    • Orbital Tumor Removal
    • Eye Socket Growth Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 67412: Orbitotomy without bone flap (frontal or transconjunctival approach); with removal of lesion

    Also known as:

    • Eye Surface Reconstruction with Amniotic Membrane
    • Amniotic Membrane Transplant (Eye)
    • Ocular Surface Repair
    • Cornea Reconstruction

    CPT Codes:

    • 65780: Ocular surface reconstruction; amniotic membrane transplantation, multiple layers

    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 Bypass Surgery (DCR)
    • Dacryocystorhinostomy
    • Blocked Tear Duct Surgery
    • Lacrimal Sac to Nasal Cavity Bypass

    CPT Codes:

    • 68720: Dacryocystorhinostomy (fistulization of lacrimal sac to nasal cavity)

    Also known as:

    • Eyelid Lesion Removal
    • Droopy Eyelid Repair (Ptosis Surgery)
    • Chalazion Removal
    • Chalazion Removal (Under General Anesthesia)
    • Temporary Eyelid Closure
    • Upper Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty)
    • Anesthesia
    • Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
    • Eyelid growth removal
    • Eyelid bump excision
    • Eyelid skin lesion surgery
    • Blepharoptosis Repair
    • Levator Resection
    • Eyelid Lift Surgery
    • Ptosis Correction
    • Eyelid Cyst Excision
    • Stye Removal Surgery
    • Meibomian Cyst Removal
    • Chalazion Surgery
    • Eyelid suturing
    • Frost suture procedure
    • Temporary tarsorrhaphy
    • Droopy Eyelid Surgery
    • Upper Eyelid Reduction
    • Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 67840: Excision of lesion of eyelid (except chalazion) without closure or with simple direct closure
    • 67904: Repair of blepharoptosis; (tarso) levator resection or advancement, external approach
    • 67800: Excision of chalazion; single
    • 67808: Excision of chalazion; under general anesthesia and/or requiring hospitalization, single or multiple
    • 67875: Temporary closure of eyelids by suture (eg, Frost suture)
    • 15823: Blepharoplasty, upper eyelid; with excessive skin weighting down lid

    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:

    • Benign Facial Lesion Removal (1.1-2.0 cm)
    • Facial mole removal
    • Eyelid lesion excision
    • Lip lesion removal
    • Benign growth removal from face

    CPT Codes:

    • 11442: Excision, other benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Benign Facial Lesion (0.6-1.0 cm)
    • Removal of Benign Lesion on Face/Ears/Eyelids/Nose/Lips (3.1-4.0 cm)
    • Removal of Non-Cancerous Skin Growth (1.1-2.0 cm)
    • Facial Skin Growth Excision
    • Benign Lesion Removal (Face)
    • Eyelid Lesion Excision
    • Lip Lesion Removal
    • Facial Lesion Excision
    • Benign Skin Growth Removal (Face)
    • Eyelid Lesion Surgery
    • Benign Skin Lesion Excision
    • Skin Tumor Removal (Benign)
    • Mole Removal (Non-Cancerous)

    CPT Codes:

    • 11441: Excision, other benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; excised diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm
    • 11444: Excision, other benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; excised diameter 3.1 to 4.0 cm
    • 11402: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm

    Also known as:

    • Benign Lesion Removal (Face/Head)
    • Facial Lesion Excision
    • Skin Growth Removal
    • Benign Tumor Excision
    • Head/Neck Lesion Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 11443: Excision, other benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; excised diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm

    Also known as:

    • Small Benign Lesion Removal (Head/Extremities)
    • Benign Growth Excision (Scalp/Neck)
    • Hand/Foot Lesion Removal
    • Genital Lesion Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 11422: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm

    Does Dr. Cartwright accept my insurance?

    Dr. Cartwright accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (407) 933-7800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Cartwright accept in Kissimmee, FL?

    Dr. Cartwright in Kissimmee, 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

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Devoted Health

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health Insurance Co

    • State of Tennessee

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    Where is Dr. Cartwright's office located?

    Dr. Mont Cartwright's Primary Practice

    921 N Main St

    Kissimmee, FL 34744

    (407) 933-7800

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    Dr. Mont Cartwright's Practice 2

    1525 S Orange Ave

    Orlando, FL 32806

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    Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Mont Cartwright?

    Dr. Cartwright has appointments available at his Kissimmee, FL office, as well as 1 other location. Please select a location, date, and time below.

    Recognitions

    Memberships & Associations

    American Academy of Ophthalmology

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

    Dr. Cartwright's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1023003290.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cartwright?

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

    What is Dr. Mont Cartwright's specialty?

    Dr. Cartwright is a Ophthalmologist near Kissimmee, FL. 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. Cartwright to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Mont Cartwright affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Cartwright is affiliated with HCA Florida Osceola Hospital 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 Mont Cartwright accepting new patients in Kissimmee, FL?

    Yes, Dr. Mont Cartwright is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Mont Cartwright offer online booking?

    Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Cartwright, or call (407) 933-7800 for more information.

    How can I make an appointment with Mont Cartwright?

    Please contact Dr. Cartwright's office at (407) 933-7800 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Mont Cartwright have?

    Dr. Mont Cartwright is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

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