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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Byrd, Ophthalmologist in Shreveport, LA?
Dr. William Byrd, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Shreveport, LA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Byrd completed his residency at Lsu Hlth Sci Ctr-Univ Hosp, Ophthalmology; Lsu Hlth Sci Ctr-Univ Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Byrd is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Byrd’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Byrd’s office at (225) 626-0050.
Where did Dr. Byrd go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Lsu Hlth Sci Ctr-Univ Hosp, Ophthalmology; Lsu Hlth Sci Ctr-Univ Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year
Medical School: Tulane Univ Sch of Med, New Orleans La
Is Dr. Byrd board certified as an Ophthalmologist?
Yes, Dr. William Byrd, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Byrd speak?
Dr. Byrd and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Byrd treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Byrd 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. Byrd. 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:
- Baggy Eyelids
- Eyelid Disorder
- Droopy Eyelid
- Droopy eyelids
- Excess eyelid skin
- Dermatochalasis
- Eyelid Problems
- Eyelid Conditions
- Blepharitis
- Stye
- Ptosis
- Eyelid Drooping
- Upper Eyelid Sagging
- Fallen Eyelid
- Eyelid Droop
- Falling Eyelid
- Mechanical Eyelid Droop
ICD-10 Codes:
- H02831: Dermatochalasis of right upper eyelid
- H029: Unspecified disorder of eyelid
- H02403: Unspecified ptosis of bilateral eyelids
- H02413: Mechanical ptosis of bilateral eyelids
Also known as:
- Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H25813: Combined forms of age-related cataract, bilateral
- H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
- H25812: Combined forms of age-related cataract, left eye
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
- H401131: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, mild stage
- H401132: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, moderate stage
Also known as:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
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 Eyes
- Tears
- Dry eye syndrome
- Keratoconjunctivitis sicca
- Ocular dryness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H04123: Dry eye syndrome of bilateral lacrimal glands
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Anophthalmia
- Birth Defects
- Eye Disease
- Absence of Eyeball
- No Eye at Birth
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q111: Other anophthalmos
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Routine Eye and Vision Exam (Normal Findings)
- Eye Disease
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Annual eye checkup
- Vision screening, no issues
- Eye health exam, all clear
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0100: Encounter for examination of eyes and vision without abnormal findings
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:
- Refractive Error
- Eye Movement Disorder
- Vision problem
- Focusing problem
- Blurred vision
ICD-10 Codes:
- H527: Unspecified disorder of refraction
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. Byrd perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Byrd 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. Byrd. 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:
- Droopy Eyelid Repair (Ptosis Surgery)
- Upper Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty)
- Eyelid Lesion Removal
- Chalazion Removal
- Extensive Ectropion Repair
- Eyelid Closure Surgery with Tarsal Plate Transposition
- Temporary Eyelid Closure
- Eyelid Stitch Removal (Tarsorrhaphy Release)
- Eyelid Surgery to Help Eye Close (Gold Weight Implant)
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- Blepharoptosis Repair
- Levator Resection
- Eyelid Lift Surgery
- Ptosis Correction
- Droopy Eyelid Surgery
- Upper Eyelid Reduction
- Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery
- Eyelid growth removal
- Eyelid bump excision
- Eyelid skin lesion surgery
- Eyelid Cyst Excision
- Stye Removal Surgery
- Meibomian Cyst Removal
- Eyelid Ectropion Surgery
- Tarsal Strip Operation
- Lower Eyelid Repair
- Outward Turning Eyelid Repair
- Tarsorrhaphy
- Canthorrhaphy
- Eyelid Adhesion Surgery
- Eyelid Reconstruction
- Eyelid suturing
- Frost suture procedure
- Temporary tarsorrhaphy
- Tarsorrhaphy Severing
- Eyelid Fusion Release
- Eyelid Closure Reversal
- Lagophthalmos correction
- Gold weight eyelid implant
- Upper eyelid load
- Eyelid closure surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67904: Repair of blepharoptosis; (tarso) levator resection or advancement, external approach
- 15823: Blepharoplasty, upper eyelid; with excessive skin weighting down lid
- 67840: Excision of lesion of eyelid (except chalazion) without closure or with simple direct closure
- 67800: Excision of chalazion; single
- 67917: Repair of ectropion; extensive (eg, tarsal strip operations)
- 67882: Construction of intermarginal adhesions, median tarsorrhaphy, or canthorrhaphy; with transposition of tarsal plate
- 67875: Temporary closure of eyelids by suture (eg, Frost suture)
- 67710: Severing of tarsorrhaphy
- 67912: Correction of lagophthalmos, with implantation of upper eyelid lid load (eg, gold weight)
Also known as:
- Eyelash Removal for Trichiasis
- Eyelash Correction for Trichiasis
- Trichiasis Epilation
- Forceps Epilation of Eyelashes
- Ingrown Eyelash Removal
- Trichiasis Treatment
- Electrosurgery for Eyelashes
CPT Codes:
- 67820: Correction of trichiasis; epilation, by forceps only
- 67825: Correction of trichiasis; epilation by other than forceps (eg, by electrosurgery, cryotherapy, laser surgery)
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:
- 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:
- Eyelid Skin Biopsy
- Eyelid Biopsy
- Lid Margin Biopsy
- Eyelid Lesion Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 67810: Incisional Biopsy Of Eyelid Skin Including Lid Margin
Also known as:
- Corneal Foreign Body Removal with Slit Lamp
- Eye Foreign Object Removal
- Corneal Rust Ring Removal
- Slit Lamp Foreign Body Extraction
CPT Codes:
- 65222: Removal of foreign body, external eye; corneal, with slit lamp
Also known as:
- Eye Removal with Implant
- Ocular Enucleation
- Artificial Eye Implant
- Eye Prosthesis Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 65105: Enucleation of eye; with implant, muscles attached to implant
Also known as:
- Conjunctiva Biopsy
- Eye Surface Biopsy
- Conjunctival Tissue Sample
- Biopsy of the Eye Lining
CPT Codes:
- 68100: Biopsy of conjunctiva
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)
Also known as:
- Full Thickness Skin Graft (Face)
- Facial Skin Graft
- Free Skin Graft (Nose/Ears/Eyelids/Lips)
- Full Thickness Graft for Face
- Cosmetic Skin Graft (Face)
CPT Codes:
- 15260: Full thickness graft, free, including direct closure of donor site, nose, ears, eyelids, and/or lips; 20 sq cm or less
Does Dr. Byrd accept my insurance?
Dr. Byrd accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (225) 626-0050 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Byrd accept in Shreveport, LA?
Dr. Byrd in Shreveport, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
County of Kern (CA)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Humana
Medicare
SSM Health Care
State of Louisiana
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Byrd's office located?
What is Dr. Byrd's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Byrd's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1316937998.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Byrd?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Byrd
What is Dr. William Byrd's specialty?
Dr. Byrd 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. Byrd to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. William Byrd affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Byrd is affiliated with Ochsner LSU Health - St. Mary Medical Center, Ochsner LSU Health - Monroe 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
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Is William Byrd accepting new patients in Shreveport, LA?
Yes, Dr. William Byrd is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. William Byrd offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Byrd's office at (225) 626-0050 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with William Byrd?
Please contact Dr. Byrd's office at (225) 626-0050 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. William Byrd have?
Dr. William Byrd is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
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