MW
18 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Wheat-Sipes, Ophthalmologist in Shreveport, LA?
Dr. Margaret Wheat-Sipes, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Shreveport, LA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 18 years. Dr. Wheat-Sipes is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wheat-Sipes’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wheat-Sipes’s office.
Where did Dr. Wheat-Sipes go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: State University of New York Downstate College of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Wheat-Sipes speak?
Dr. Wheat-Sipes and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Wheat-Sipes treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Wheat-Sipes 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. Wheat-Sipes. 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:
- Dry Eyes
- Tears
- Dry eye syndrome
- Keratoconjunctivitis sicca
- Ocular dryness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H04123: Dry eye syndrome of bilateral lacrimal glands
Also known as:
- Borderline Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Glaucoma
- Early Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Open-angle glaucoma suspect
- Risk of Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Wide-Angle Glaucoma
- POAG
ICD-10 Codes:
- H40013: Open angle with borderline findings, low risk, bilateral
- H401132: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, moderate stage
- H401131: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, mild stage
- H401133: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, severe stage
Also known as:
- Cataract
- Other Secondary Cataract
- Secondary Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
- Cataract from another condition
- Complicated cataract
- Acquired cataract
- After-Cataract
- Posterior Capsule Opacification
- PCO
ICD-10 Codes:
- H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
- H26491: Other secondary cataract, right eye
- H26492: Other secondary cataract, left eye
Also known as:
- Baggy Eyelids
- Droopy Eyelid
- Eyelid Disorder
- Droopy eyelids
- Excess eyelid skin
- Dermatochalasis
- Ptosis
- Eyelid Droop
- Falling Eyelid
- Mechanical Eyelid Droop
ICD-10 Codes:
- H02831: Dermatochalasis of right upper eyelid
- H02413: Mechanical ptosis of bilateral eyelids
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
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
- H353132: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, intermediate dry stage
Also known as:
- Dry Eye Syndrome
- Tears
- Dry Eyes
- Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
- Ocular Dryness
- Chronic Dry Eye
ICD-10 Codes:
- H04121: Dry eye syndrome of right lacrimal gland
- H04122: Dry eye syndrome of left lacrimal gland
Also known as:
- Eye and Vision Examination with Abnormal Findings
- Eye Disease
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Eye Exam with Issues
- Abnormal Vision Test
- Eye Doctor Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0101: Encounter for examination of eyes and vision with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Macular Pucker
- Retinal Disorder
- Epiretinal Membrane
- Cellophane Maculopathy
- Macular Wrinkle
- Retinal Scar
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35373: Puckering of macula, bilateral
Also known as:
- Pink Eye
- Conjunctivitis
- Red Eye
- Follicular Conjunctivitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- H10433: Chronic follicular conjunctivitis, bilateral
Also known as:
- Dry Eye Syndrome
- Corneal Disorder
- Dry Eye Disease
- Chronic Dry Eye
- Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
ICD-10 Codes:
- H16223: Keratoconjunctivitis sicca, not specified as Sjogren's, bilateral
Also known as:
- Other Vision Problems
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Other visual disturbances
- Unspecified vision issues
- Various eye problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- H538: Other visual disturbances
What procedures does Dr. Wheat-Sipes perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Wheat-Sipes 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. Wheat-Sipes. 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:
- Upper Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty)
- Droopy Eyelid Repair (Ptosis Surgery)
- Eyelid Lesion Removal
- Entropion Repair with Suture
- Extensive Ectropion Repair
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- Droopy Eyelid Surgery
- Upper Eyelid Reduction
- Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery
- Blepharoptosis Repair
- Levator Resection
- Eyelid Lift Surgery
- Ptosis Correction
- Eyelid growth removal
- Eyelid bump excision
- Eyelid skin lesion surgery
- Eyelid Turning In Repair
- Suture Entropion Correction
- Inward-Turning Eyelid Surgery
- Eyelid Ectropion Surgery
- Tarsal Strip Operation
- Lower Eyelid Repair
- Outward Turning Eyelid Repair
CPT Codes:
- 15823: Blepharoplasty, upper eyelid; with excessive skin weighting down lid
- 67904: Repair of blepharoptosis; (tarso) levator resection or advancement, external approach
- 67840: Excision of lesion of eyelid (except chalazion) without closure or with simple direct closure
- 67921: Repair of entropion; suture
- 67917: Repair of ectropion; extensive (eg, tarsal strip operations)
Also known as:
- Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
- Laser Trabeculoplasty
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Posterior Capsulotomy
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Laser Eye Surgery
- Glaucoma laser surgery
- Laser eye treatment for glaucoma
- Trabeculoplasty
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
Also known as:
- Tear Duct Plug Insertion
- Punctal Plug Insertion
- Lacrimal Punctum Closure
- Dry Eye Plugs
CPT Codes:
- 68761: Closure of the lacrimal punctum; by plug, each
Also known as:
- Facial Muscle Injection for Spasms (One Side)
- Botox for facial spasms
- Facial nerve chemodenervation
- Blepharospasm treatment
- Hemifacial spasm injection
CPT Codes:
- 64612: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial nerve, unilateral (eg, for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm)
Does Dr. Wheat-Sipes accept my insurance?
Dr. Wheat-Sipes 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. Wheat-Sipes accept in Shreveport, LA?
Dr. Wheat-Sipes in Shreveport, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Ascension Health
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Department of Veterans Affairs
Humana
Medicare
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
View All Insurances
Where is Dr. Wheat-Sipes' office located?
What is Dr. Wheat-Sipes's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wheat-Sipes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1427045814.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wheat-Sipes?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wheat-Sipes
What is Dr. Margaret Wheat-Sipes's specialty?
Dr. Wheat-Sipes is a Ophthalmologist near Shreveport, LA. 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. Wheat-Sipes to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Margaret Wheat-Sipes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Wheat-Sipes is affiliated with CHRISTUS Highland Medical Center, Ochsner LSU Health - St. Mary Medical Center 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
Where can I learn more about Ophthalmologist?
Explore Ophthalmologist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Margaret Wheat-Sipes accepting new patients in Shreveport, LA?
Yes, Dr. Margaret Wheat-Sipes is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Margaret Wheat-Sipes offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Wheat-Sipes's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Margaret Wheat-Sipes?
Please contact Dr. Wheat-Sipes's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Other Ophthalmologist Near Shreveport, LA
JS
Ophthalmologist
Accepting patientsDr. James Swearingen, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Shreveport, LA with 1 additional practice location.
Shreveport, LA
DB
Ophthalmologist
Accepting patientsDr. David Bryan, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Shreveport, LA with 2 additional practice locations.
Shreveport, LA
NZ
Ophthalmologist
Accepting patientsDr. Nicolas Zaunbrecher, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Shreveport, LA with 2 additional practice locations.
Shreveport, LA