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24 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ware, Retina Specialist in Little Rock, AR?
Dr. Gerald Ware, MD is a Retina Specialist, who primarily practices in Little Rock, AR. He has been practicing for over 24 years. Dr. Ware completed his residency at Ar Children's Hospital. Dr. Ware is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ware’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ware’s office at (501) 219-0900.
Where did Dr. Ware go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Ar Children's Hospital
Medical School: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine | University of Arkansas College of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Ware speak?
Dr. Ware and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Ware treat?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Ware 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. Ware. 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 Degeneration
- Exudative AMD
- Neovascular Macular Degeneration
- Wet AMD
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
ICD-10 Codes:
- H353211: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353221: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Macular Edema
- Type 2 Diabetes with Moderate Diabetic Eye Disease and Macular Swelling (Left Eye)
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Eye Problems
- Diabetic Eye Swelling
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Diabetic Macular Swelling
- Moderate Nonproliferative Diabetic Retinopathy with Macular Edema Left Eye
- Moderate Retina Damage Left Eye with Macular Swelling
- Diabetic Macular Edema Left Eye
ICD-10 Codes:
- 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
- E113311: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with moderate nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, right eye
- E113312: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with moderate nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, 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
What procedures does Dr. Ware perform?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Ware 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. Ware. 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:
- 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:
- Vitrectomy for Macular Pucker
- Retinal Membrane Removal
- Macular Pucker Surgery
- Pars Plana Vitrectomy
CPT Codes:
- 67041: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with removal of preretinal cellular membrane (eg, macular pucker)
Also known as:
- Retina Repair for Macular Hole or Edema
- Vitrectomy with Membrane Peel
- Macular Hole Repair
- Diabetic Macular Edema Surgery
- Internal Limiting Membrane Removal
CPT Codes:
- 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)
Does Dr. Ware accept my insurance?
Dr. Ware accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (501) 219-0900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ware accept in Little Rock, AR?
Dr. Ware in Little Rock, AR 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 Blue Shield of Michigan
Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Department of Veterans Affairs
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Ware's office located?
Dr. Gerald Ware's Primary Practice
9800 Baptist Health Dr Ste 200
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 219-0900
What is Dr. Ware's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ware's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1851373484.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ware?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ware
What is Dr. Gerald Ware's specialty?
Dr. Ware is a Retina Specialist near Little Rock, AR. An ophthalmologist specializing in vitreoretinal diseases focuses on diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the vitreous and retina, including issues such as retinal detachment, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration. This specialist employs advanced medical and surgical techniques to manage these complex eye conditions. Contact Dr. Ware to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Gerald Ware affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ware is affiliated with Baptist Health Medical Center-Little Rock 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
Where can I learn more about Retina Specialist?
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Is Gerald Ware accepting new patients in Little Rock, AR?
Yes, Dr. Gerald Ware is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Gerald Ware offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ware's office at (501) 219-0900 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Gerald Ware?
Please contact Dr. Ware's office at (501) 219-0900 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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