Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Couvillion, Ophthalmologist in Baton Rouge, LA?
Dr. John Couvillion, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Baton Rouge, LA. Dr. Couvillion graduated from Tulane Univ School of Medicine and completed his residency at Tulane Univ Sch Of Med, Ophthalmology; Tulane Univ Sch Of Med, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Couvillion is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Couvillion’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Couvillion’s office at (225) 768-8833.
Where did Dr. Couvillion go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Tulane Univ Sch Of Med, Ophthalmology; Tulane Univ Sch Of Med, Flexible Or Transitional Year | LSU HEALTH SCIENCES
Medical School: Tulane Univ Sch of Med, New Orleans La | Tulane Univ School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Couvillion speak?
Dr. Couvillion and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Couvillion treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Couvillion 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. Couvillion. 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
- Macular Hole
- Macular Degeneration
- Exudative AMD
- Neovascular Macular Degeneration
- Wet AMD
- Macular Cyst
- Foveal Hole
- Retinal Hole
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
- Macular Pseudohole
ICD-10 Codes:
- H353211: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H35341: Macular cyst, hole, or pseudohole, right eye
- H353221: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H35342: Macular cyst, hole, or pseudohole, left eye
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Early Diabetic Eye Disease (Both Eyes)
- Type 2 Diabetes with Advanced Diabetic Eye Disease and Macular Swelling (Both Eyes)
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Retinopathy
- 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
- Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy with Macular Edema Bilateral
- Advanced Retina Damage Both Eyes with Macular Swelling
- Diabetic Macular Edema Both Eyes
- Diabetic Eye Disease
- Diabetic Retinal Disease
- Diabetes Mellitus Eye Complications
- 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
- E113513: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
- E113593: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, bilateral
- E113213: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with mild nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
Also known as:
- Retinal Detachment with Multiple Breaks
- Serous Retinal Detachment
- Retinal Detachment with Single Break
- Retinal Detachment
- Detached Retina with Multiple Tears
- Multiple Retinal Tears Detachment
- Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment
- Fluid Retinal Detachment
- Exudative Retinal Detachment
- Non-Rhegmatogenous Detachment
- Detached Retina with One Tear
- Single Break Retinal Detachment
ICD-10 Codes:
- H33022: Retinal detachment with multiple breaks, left eye
- H33021: Retinal detachment with multiple breaks, right eye
- H3322: Serous retinal detachment, left eye
- H33012: Retinal detachment with single break, left eye
Also known as:
- Bleeding in the eye's gel
- Aging of the eye's gel
- Eye Disease
- Vitreous Detachment
- Eye bleeding
- Blood in the vitreous
- Ocular hemorrhage
- Vitreous syneresis
- Eye gel breakdown
- Vitreous aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- H4312: Vitreous hemorrhage, left eye
- H43813: Vitreous degeneration, bilateral
- H4311: Vitreous hemorrhage, right eye
Also known as:
- Macular Pucker
- Retinal Disorder
- Epiretinal Membrane
- Cellophane Maculopathy
- Macular Wrinkle
- Retinal Scar
- Macular Fibrosis
- Wrinkled Retina
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35371: Puckering of macula, right eye
- H35372: Puckering of macula, left eye
Also known as:
- Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion
- Retinal Disorder
- BRVO
- Eye stroke (branch vein)
- Branch eye vein blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- H348310: Tributary (branch) retinal vein occlusion, right eye, with macular edema
- H348332: Tributary (branch) retinal vein occlusion, bilateral, stable
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
What procedures does Dr. Couvillion perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Couvillion 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. Couvillion. 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
- Intravitreal Injection
- Retinal Injection
- Macular Degeneration Injection
- Eye Medication Injection
CPT Codes:
- 67028: Intravitreal injection of a pharmacologic agent (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Vitrectomy for Macular Pucker
- Retinal Detachment Repair with Vitrectomy
- Retinal Membrane Removal
- Macular Pucker Surgery
- Pars Plana Vitrectomy
- Vitrectomy for retinal detachment
- Retinal reattachment surgery
- Eye surgery for detached retina
CPT Codes:
- 67041: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with removal of preretinal cellular membrane (eg, macular pucker)
- 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
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Retinal Laser Treatment
- Retinal Photocoagulation
- Laser for Retinal Tear
- Retinal Detachment Prevention Laser
CPT Codes:
- 67145: Prophylaxis of retinal detachment (eg, retinal break, lattice degeneration) without drainage; photocoagulation
Does Dr. Couvillion accept my insurance?
Dr. Couvillion accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (225) 768-8833 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Couvillion accept in Baton Rouge, LA?
Dr. Couvillion in Baton Rouge, 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
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Department of Veterans Affairs
Humana
Medicare
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State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Couvillion's office located?
Dr. John Couvillion's Primary Practice
10202 Jefferson Hwy Ste D
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
(225) 768-8833
Ratings & Reviews
5.0
Overall rating
Based on 1 reviews
Office Experience
100% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern
Attentiveness
100% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly
Wait Times
80% of patients were satisfied with the wait time
Appointment Booking
100% of patients found it easy to book an appointment
Patients give Dr. John Couvillion an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Couvillion has been rated and reviewed by 1 patient. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Couvillion, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.
Read Patient ReviewsWhat is Dr. Couvillion's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Couvillion's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1497762207.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Couvillion?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Couvillion
What is Dr. John Couvillion's specialty?
Dr. Couvillion is a Ophthalmologist near Baton Rouge, 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. Couvillion to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. John Couvillion affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Couvillion is affiliated with North Oaks Medical Center, Baton Rouge General - Bluebonnet, St. Tammany Parish Hospital, Opelousas General Health System-Main Campus, Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center, Slidell Memorial Hospital 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
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Is John Couvillion accepting new patients in Baton Rouge, LA?
Yes, Dr. John Couvillion is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. John Couvillion offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Couvillion's office at (225) 768-8833 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
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