Who is Dr. Levitt, Glaucoma Specialist in Tampa, FL?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Levitt?
Dr. Michael Levitt, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Glaucoma Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Levitt empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Cataract Surgery, Eyelid Surgery, Glaucoma, Intraocular Lens Replacement, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Tampa, FL community, Dr. Levitt is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Levitt go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Washington University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, Mo
Residency: Boston University in Boston
What languages does Dr. Levitt speak?
Dr. Levitt and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Glaucoma Specialist like Dr. Levitt typically treat?
As a Glaucoma Specialist, Dr. Levitt 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. Levitt. 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:
- Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Borderline Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Glaucoma
- Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Wide-Angle Glaucoma
- POAG
- Early Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Open-angle glaucoma suspect
- Risk of Open-Angle Glaucoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- H401131: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, mild stage
- H40023: Open angle with borderline findings, high risk, bilateral
Also known as:
- Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
- H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
What procedures does a Glaucoma Specialist like Dr. Levitt typically perform?
As a Glaucoma Specialist, Dr. Levitt 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. Levitt. 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:
- 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:
- Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
- Laser Trabeculoplasty
- Laser Eye Surgery for Glaucoma
- Cataract Surgery with Glaucoma Drainage Device
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Posterior Capsulotomy
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Laser Eye Surgery
- Glaucoma laser surgery
- Laser eye treatment for glaucoma
- Trabeculoplasty
- Iridotomy
- Iridectomy
- Laser Glaucoma Treatment
- Combined Cataract and Glaucoma Surgery
- Phacoemulsification with Aqueous Drainage Device
- IOL Insertion with Glaucoma Stent
CPT Codes:
- 66821: Discission of secondary membranous cataract (opacified posterior lens capsule and/or anterior hyaloid); laser surgery (eg, YAG laser) (1 or more stages)
- 65855: Trabeculoplasty by laser surgery
- 66761: Iridotomy/iridectomy by laser surgery (eg, for glaucoma) (per session)
- 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
Also known as:
- Glaucoma Drainage Device Insertion
- Glaucoma Drainage Device Implant
- Aqueous Shunt Placement
- Glaucoma Implant Surgery
- Eye Pressure Drainage Device
- Aqueous Shunt Surgery
- Glaucoma Shunt with Graft
- Eye Pressure Shunt
CPT Codes:
- 66183: Insertion of anterior segment aqueous drainage device, without extraocular reservoir, external approach
- 66180: Aqueous shunt to extraocular equatorial plate reservoir, external approach; with graft
Does Dr. Levitt accept my insurance?
Dr. Levitt accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (813) 233-2020 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Levitt accept in Tampa, FL?
Dr. Levitt in Tampa, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation
Humana
Medicare
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Levitt's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Levitt affiliated with?
Dr. Levitt has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Levitt's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Levitt's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1720074974.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Levitt?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Levitt