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Who is Dr. Olk, Ophthalmologist in Saint Louis, MO?
Dr. Robert Olk, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Saint Louis, MO with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Olk graduated from Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center. Dr. Olk is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Olk’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Olk’s office at (314) 569-2020.
Where did Dr. Olk go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center
Is Dr. Olk board certified as an Ophthalmologist?
Yes, Dr. Robert Olk, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Olk speak?
Dr. Olk and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Olk treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Olk 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. Olk. 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
- Cystoid Macular Edema
- Macular Degeneration
- Exudative AMD
- Neovascular Macular Degeneration
- Wet AMD
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
- Dry AMD
- Atrophic Macular Degeneration
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Dry)
- Nonexudative AMD
- CME
- Macular swelling
- Fluid in the macula
- Macular Swelling
- Retinal Edema
- Fluid in Macula
ICD-10 Codes:
- H353231: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353211: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353221: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353132: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, intermediate dry stage
- H353134: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, advanced atrophic with subfoveal involvement
- H353133: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, advanced atrophic without subfoveal involvement
- H353233: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, with inactive scar
- H353131: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, early dry stage
- H35351: Cystoid macular degeneration, right eye
- H353213: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, with inactive scar
- H35353: Cystoid macular degeneration, bilateral
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Advanced Diabetic Eye Disease and Macular Swelling (Both Eyes)
- Type 2 Diabetes with Macular Edema
- Type 2 Diabetes with Early Diabetic Eye Disease (Both Eyes)
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Retinopathy
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Eye Problems
- Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy with Macular Edema Bilateral
- Advanced Retina Damage Both Eyes with Macular Swelling
- Diabetic Macular Edema Both Eyes
- Diabetic Eye Swelling
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Diabetic Macular Swelling
- Mild Nonproliferative Diabetic Retinopathy Bilateral
- Early Retina Damage in Both Eyes
- Beginning Diabetic Retinopathy in Both Eyes
- Diabetic Eye Disease
- Diabetic Retinal Disease
- Diabetes Mellitus Eye Complications
ICD-10 Codes:
- E113513: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
- 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
- E113293: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with mild nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, bilateral
- E113553: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with stable proliferative diabetic retinopathy, bilateral
Also known as:
- Retinal Detachment
- Traction Retinal Detachment
- Detached retina
- Tractional retinal detachment
- Retina separation
- Pulled Retina Detachment
- Fibrovascular Retinal Detachment
- Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- H3342: Traction detachment of retina, left eye
- H3341: Traction detachment of retina, right eye
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
Also known as:
- Other Retinal Disorder
- Retinal Disorder
- Various Retinal Conditions
- Uncommon Retinal Diseases
- Miscellaneous Retinal Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- H3589: Other specified retinal disorders
What procedures does Dr. Olk perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Olk 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. Olk. 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
- Injection into Eye Capsule
- Suprachoroidal Eye Injection
- Eye Injection (Suprachoroidal Space)
- Alcohol Injection Behind the Eye
- Intravitreal Injection
- Retinal Injection
- Macular Degeneration Injection
- Eye Medication Injection
- Tenon's Capsule Injection
- Periocular Injection
- Injection into Eye (Suprachoroidal)
- Suprachoroidal Drug Injection
- Choroidal Space Injection
- Retrobulbar Alcohol Injection
- Eye Nerve Block with Alcohol
- Alcohol Injection for Eye Pain
CPT Codes:
- 67028: Intravitreal injection of a pharmacologic agent (separate procedure)
- 67515: Injection of medication or other substance into Tenon's capsule
- 0465T: Suprachoroidal injection of a pharmacologic agent (does not include supply of medication)
- 67516: Suprachoroidal space injection of pharmacologic agent (separate procedure)
- 67505: Retrobulbar injection; alcohol
Also known as:
- Vitrectomy Eye Surgery
- Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
- Vitrectomy for Macular Pucker
- Eye Drug Implant with Vitreous Removal
- Removal of Foreign Object from Eye
- Retinal Detachment Repair with Vitrectomy
- Retinal Detachment Repair (Laser)
- Eye Fluid Removal (Vitreous, Subretinal, Choroidal)
- Eye Foreign Body Removal (Posterior Segment)
- Ciliary Body Destruction (Cryotherapy)
- Pars Plana Vitrectomy
- Retinal Surgery
- Eye Gel Removal Surgery
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Posterior Capsulotomy
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Laser Eye Surgery
- Retinal Membrane Removal
- Macular Pucker Surgery
- Intravitreal Implant
- Vitreous Removal and Drug Delivery
- Ganciclovir Eye Implant
- Intraocular Foreign Body Removal
- Eye Foreign Object Extraction
- Anterior Chamber Foreign Body Removal
- Vitrectomy for retinal detachment
- Retinal reattachment surgery
- Eye surgery for detached retina
- Laser Retinal Repair
- Photocoagulation for Retina
- Detached Retina Surgery
- Vitreous Aspiration
- Subretinal Fluid Drainage
- Choroidal Fluid Release
- Posterior Sclerotomy
- Intraocular Foreign Body Extraction
- Removal of Object from Back of Eye
- Nonmagnetic Eye Foreign Body Removal
- Glaucoma Cryotherapy
- Eye Pressure Reduction
- Ciliary Body Freezing
CPT Codes:
- 67036: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach;
- 66821: Discission of secondary membranous cataract (opacified posterior lens capsule and/or anterior hyaloid); laser surgery (eg, YAG laser) (1 or more stages)
- 67041: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with removal of preretinal cellular membrane (eg, macular pucker)
- 67027: Implantation of intravitreal drug delivery system (eg, ganciclovir implant), includes concomitant removal of vitreous
- 65235: Removal of foreign body, intraocular; from anterior chamber of eye or lens
- 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
- 67105: Repair of retinal detachment, including drainage of subretinal fluid when performed; photocoagulation
- 67015: Aspiration or release of vitreous, subretinal or choroidal fluid, pars plana approach (posterior sclerotomy)
- 65265: Removal of foreign body, intraocular; from posterior segment, nonmagnetic extraction
- 66720: Ciliary body destruction; cryotherapy
Also known as:
- Vitrectomy with Endolaser Treatment
- Retina Repair for Macular Hole or Edema
- Pars Plana Vitrectomy with Laser
- Retinal Laser Surgery
- Diabetic Retinopathy Surgery
- Vitrectomy with Membrane Peel
- Macular Hole Repair
- Diabetic Macular Edema Surgery
- Internal Limiting Membrane Removal
CPT Codes:
- 67040: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with endolaser panretinal photocoagulation
- 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:
- 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 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:
- Photodynamic Therapy for Eye Lesions
- Choroidal neovascularization treatment
- Eye laser therapy
- PDT for eye disease
- Retinal lesion destruction
CPT Codes:
- 67221: Destruction of localized lesion of choroid (eg, choroidal neovascularization); photodynamic therapy (includes intravenous infusion)
Also known as:
- Lens Material Removal from Eye (Pars Plana Approach)
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
- Pars Plana Lensectomy
- Vitrectomy with Lens Removal
- Eye Lens Material Extraction
- Membranous cataract removal
- Posterior lens capsule opacification surgery
- Iridocapsulotomy
- Iridocapsulectomy
- Extracapsular cataract extraction
- Phacoemulsification
- IOL implantation
CPT Codes:
- 66852: Removal of lens material; pars plana approach, with or without vitrectomy
- 66830: Removal of secondary membranous cataract (opacified posterior lens capsule and/or anterior hyaloid) with corneo-scleral section, with or without iridectomy (iridocapsulotomy, iridocapsulectomy)
- 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:
- Amniotic Membrane Placement on Eye (No Stitches)
- Ocular surface repair with amniotic membrane
- Eye membrane graft
- Sutureless amniotic membrane transplant
CPT Codes:
- 65778: Placement of amniotic membrane on the ocular surface; without sutures
Also known as:
- Photodynamic Therapy for Eye Lesion (Second Eye)
- Laser treatment for choroid lesion
- Eye lesion destruction (photodynamic)
- Choroidal neovascularization treatment
CPT Codes:
- 67225: Destruction of localized lesion of choroid (eg, choroidal neovascularization); photodynamic therapy, second eye, at single session (List separately in addition to code for primary eye treatment)
Also known as:
- Retinal Laser Treatment
- Eye Fluid Removal (with Blood)
- Eye Fluid Removal
- Retinal Photocoagulation
- Laser for Retinal Tear
- Retinal Detachment Prevention Laser
- Anterior Chamber Paracentesis
- Eye Blood Removal
- Eye Fluid Drainage
- Aqueous Humor Removal
- Eye Pressure Relief Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 67145: Prophylaxis of retinal detachment (eg, retinal break, lattice degeneration) without drainage; photocoagulation
- 65815: Paracentesis of anterior chamber of eye (separate procedure); with removal of blood, with or without irrigation and/or air injection
- 65800: Paracentesis of anterior chamber of eye (separate procedure); with removal of aqueous
Also known as:
- Vitrectomy with Laser Treatment
- Pars Plana Vitrectomy with Laser
- Retinal Laser Surgery
- Eye Vitreous Removal with Laser
CPT Codes:
- 67039: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with focal endolaser photocoagulation
Also known as:
- Secondary Intraocular Lens Implant
- IOL implant (secondary)
- Replacement eye lens surgery
- Artificial lens insertion (secondary)
CPT Codes:
- 66985: Insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (secondary implant), not associated with concurrent cataract removal
Does Dr. Olk accept my insurance?
Dr. Olk accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (314) 569-2020 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Olk accept in Saint Louis, MO?
Dr. Olk in Saint Louis, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Essence Healthcare
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
StableView Health
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Olk's office located?
Dr. Robert Olk's Primary Practice
11710 Old Ballas Rd Ste 102
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 569-2020
What is Dr. Olk's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Olk's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1265429245.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Olk?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Olk
What is Dr. Robert Olk's specialty?
Dr. Olk is a Ophthalmologist near Saint Louis, MO. 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. Olk to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Robert Olk affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Olk is affiliated with SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton 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 Robert Olk accepting new patients in Saint Louis, MO?
Yes, Dr. Robert Olk is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Robert Olk offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Olk's office at (314) 569-2020 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Robert Olk?
Please contact Dr. Olk's office at (314) 569-2020 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Robert Olk have?
Dr. Robert Olk is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
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