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Dr. Steven Silverstein, MD

Dr. Steven Silverstein, MD

Kansas City, MO

33 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Silverstein, Ophthalmologist in Kansas City, MO?

    Dr. Steven Silverstein, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Kansas City, MO. He has been practicing for over 33 years and is board certified. Dr. Silverstein graduated from University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine and completed his residency at New England Med Ctr Hosps, Ophthalmology; St Elizabeth'S Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. He is a member of the Saint Luke's Care and American Academy of Ophthalmology. Dr. Silverstein is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Silverstein’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Silverstein’s office at (816) 358-3600.

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

    • Fellowship: Ophthal/Crnea-Ext Di, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI | Univ Michigan/WK Kellogg Eye Ctr, Cornea/External Disease

    • Residency: New England Med Ctr Hosps, Ophthalmology; St Elizabeth'S Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Tufts Medical Center (New England) Program

    • Medical School: University of Ok Coll of Med, Oklahoma City Ok | University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine

    Is Dr. Silverstein board certified as an Ophthalmologist?

    Yes, Dr. Steven Silverstein, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology

    What languages does Dr. Silverstein speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Silverstein treat?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Silverstein 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. Silverstein. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
    • H25013: Cortical age-related cataract, bilateral
    • H26493: Other secondary cataract, bilateral
    • H26492: Other secondary cataract, left eye
    • H26491: Other secondary cataract, right eye
    • H25012: Cortical age-related cataract, left eye
    • H25011: Cortical age-related cataract, right eye
    • H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
    • H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye

    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
    • Chronic Simple Glaucoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H401131: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, mild stage
    • H40013: Open angle with borderline findings, low risk, bilateral
    • H401132: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, moderate stage
    • H401111: Primary open-angle glaucoma, right eye, mild stage

    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:

    • Glaucoma
    • Optic Nerve Disorder
    • Glaucomatous optic neuropathy
    • Eye pressure damage
    • Optic nerve damage from glaucoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H47233: Glaucomatous optic atrophy, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Age-Related Farsightedness
    • Refractive Errors
    • Presbyopia
    • Aging Eyes
    • Difficulty Reading Up Close

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H524: Presbyopia

    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

    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
    • 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:

    • Observation for Other Ruled Out Condition (General)
    • Monitoring for Various Suspected Illnesses
    • General Observation for Excluded Conditions
    • Broad Diagnostic Observation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0389: Encounter for observation for other suspected diseases and conditions ruled out

    What procedures does Dr. Silverstein perform?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Silverstein 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. Silverstein. 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:

    • 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
    • Partial Vitreous Removal (Eye Surgery)
    • Cataract Surgery with Glaucoma Drainage Device
    • Endoscopic Eye Pressure Reduction
    • Laser Vitreous Surgery
    • YAG Laser Capsulotomy
    • Posterior Capsulotomy
    • Secondary Cataract Removal
    • Laser Eye Surgery
    • Glaucoma laser surgery
    • Laser eye treatment for glaucoma
    • Trabeculoplasty
    • Anterior Vitrectomy
    • Open Sky Vitrectomy
    • Eye Gel Removal
    • Vitreous Humor Surgery
    • Combined Cataract and Glaucoma Surgery
    • Phacoemulsification with Aqueous Drainage Device
    • IOL Insertion with Glaucoma Stent
    • Endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation
    • Ciliary body destruction (endoscopic)
    • Glaucoma eye pressure surgery
    • Vitreolysis
    • laser eye surgery
    • vitreous strand removal
    • YAG laser vitreolysis

    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
    • 67010: Removal of vitreous, anterior approach (open sky technique or limbal incision); subtotal removal with mechanical vitrectomy
    • 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
    • 66711: Ciliary body destruction; cyclophotocoagulation, endoscopic, without concomitant removal of crystalline lens
    • 67031: Severing of vitreous strands, vitreous face adhesions, sheets, membranes or opacities, laser surgery (1 or more stages)

    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:

    • Eye Injection
    • Injection into Eye Capsule
    • Eye Medication Injection
    • Intravitreal Injection
    • Retinal Injection
    • Macular Degeneration Injection
    • Tenon's Capsule Injection
    • Periocular Injection
    • Intraocular injection
    • Anterior chamber injection
    • Eye drug injection

    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

    Also known as:

    • Glaucoma Canal Dilation
    • Goniotomy (Glaucoma Surgery)
    • Glaucoma Drainage Device Placement (External Approach)
    • Canaloplasty
    • Aqueous Outflow Dilation
    • Glaucoma Drainage Procedure
    • Eye Pressure Reduction Surgery
    • Goniotomy Procedure
    • Angle-Opening Glaucoma Surgery
    • Congenital Glaucoma Surgery
    • Aqueous shunt implantation
    • Glaucoma shunt surgery
    • Eye pressure drainage device
    • External glaucoma drainage

    CPT Codes:

    • 66174: Transluminal dilation of aqueous outflow canal (eg, canaloplasty); without retention of device or stent
    • 65820: Goniotomy
    • 66179: Aqueous shunt to extraocular equatorial plate reservoir, external approach; without graft

    Also known as:

    • Drug-Eluting Implant in Tear Duct
    • Lacrimal Canaliculus Implant
    • Tear Duct Drug Implant
    • Punctal Implant for Eye Medication

    CPT Codes:

    • 68841: Insertion of drug-eluting implant, including punctal dilation when performed, into lacrimal canaliculus, each

    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

    Does Dr. Silverstein accept my insurance?

    Dr. Silverstein accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (816) 358-3600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Silverstein accept in Kansas City, MO?

    Dr. Silverstein in Kansas City, 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

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Medicare

    • State of Missouri

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Silverstein's office located?

    Dr. Steven Silverstein's Primary Practice

    4240 Blue Ridge Blvd Ste 1000

    Kansas City, MO 64133

    (816) 358-3600

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    Recognitions

    Memberships & Associations

    Saint Luke's Care

    Member

    American Academy of Ophthalmology

    Fellow

    Awards

    Kansas City Super Doctors

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

    Dr. Silverstein's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1285622951.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Silverstein?

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

    What is Dr. Steven Silverstein's specialty?

    Dr. Silverstein is a Ophthalmologist near Kansas City, 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. Silverstein to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Steven Silverstein affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Silverstein is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Broward Health Imperial Point. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Steven Silverstein accepting new patients in Kansas City, MO?

    Yes, Dr. Steven Silverstein is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Steven Silverstein offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Silverstein's office at (816) 358-3600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Steven Silverstein?

    Please contact Dr. Silverstein's office at (816) 358-3600 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Steven Silverstein have?

    Dr. Steven Silverstein is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

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