Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Altenbernd, Ophthalmologist in Tucson, AZ?
Where did Dr. Altenbernd go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: (Ophthalmology), UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA COLLEGE OF MEDICINE, GAINESVILLE, FL
Residency: Univ Of Fl Coll Of Med, Ophthalmology; Univ Of Az Coll Of Med, Ophthalmology; Univ Hosps & Clinics, Internal Medicine | University of Missouri Health System | Arizona Health Sciences Center | University of Florida Program
Medical School: University of Mo, Columbia Sch of Med, Columbia Mo | University of Pennsylvania
Is Dr. Altenbernd board certified as an Ophthalmologist?
Yes, Dr. Todd Altenbernd, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Altenbernd speak?
Dr. Altenbernd and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Altenbernd typically treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Altenbernd 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. Altenbernd. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Borderline Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Ocular Hypertension
- Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Glaucoma
- Early Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Open-angle glaucoma suspect
- Risk of Open-Angle Glaucoma
- High Eye Pressure
- Elevated Intraocular Pressure
- Eye pressure problem
- Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Wide-Angle Glaucoma
- POAG
ICD-10 Codes:
- H40013: Open angle with borderline findings, low risk, bilateral
- H40053: Ocular hypertension, bilateral
- H40023: Open angle with borderline findings, high risk, bilateral
- H401132: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, moderate stage
- H401131: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, mild stage
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
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
What procedures does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Altenbernd typically perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Altenbernd 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. Altenbernd. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Laser Trabeculoplasty
- Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
- Glaucoma laser surgery
- Laser eye treatment for glaucoma
- Trabeculoplasty
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Posterior Capsulotomy
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Laser Eye Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 65855: Trabeculoplasty by laser surgery
- 66821: Discission of secondary membranous cataract (opacified posterior lens capsule and/or anterior hyaloid); laser surgery (eg, YAG laser) (1 or more stages)
Does Dr. Altenbernd accept my insurance?
Dr. Altenbernd accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Altenbernd accept in Tucson, AZ?
Dr. Altenbernd in Tucson, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Banner Health
Capital Blue Cross
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Altenbernd's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Altenbernd affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Altenbernd has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Altenbernd's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Altenbernd's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1841273356.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Altenbernd?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Altenbernd