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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bloom, Ophthalmologist in Louisville, KY?
Dr. Steven Bloom, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Louisville, KY with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Bloom graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency at New England Med Ctr Hosps, Ophthalmology; Med Coll Of Pa & Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Bloom is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bloom’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bloom’s office.
Where did Dr. Bloom go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: New England Med Ctr Hosps, Ophthalmology; Med Coll Of Pa & Hosp, Internal Medicine | Tufts Medical Center (New England) Program
Medical School: Med Coll of Pa, Philadelphia | Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine | Drexel University College Of Medicine
Is Dr. Bloom board certified as an Ophthalmologist?
Yes, Dr. Steven Bloom, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Bloom speak?
Dr. Bloom and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Bloom typically treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Bloom 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. Bloom. 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:
- 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
- H353231: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, with active choroidal neovascularization
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Eye Problems
- Advanced diabetic eye disease
- Diabetic retinopathy (proliferative)
- New blood vessel growth in eye from diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E113591: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, right eye
What procedures does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Bloom typically perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Bloom 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. Bloom. 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:
- 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:
- Photodynamic Therapy for Eye Lesions
- Choroidal neovascularization treatment
- Eye laser therapy
- PDT for eye disease
- Retinal lesion destruction
CPT Codes:
- 67221: Destruction of localized lesion of choroid (eg, choroidal neovascularization); photodynamic therapy (includes intravenous infusion)
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
Also known as:
- Retinal Detachment Repair with Vitrectomy
- Retinal Detachment Prevention (Freezing/Heat)
- Vitrectomy for retinal detachment
- Retinal reattachment surgery
- Eye surgery for detached retina
- Retinal Break Treatment
- Cryotherapy for Retinal Detachment
- Diathermy for Retinal Tears
CPT Codes:
- 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
- 67141: Prophylaxis of retinal detachment (eg, retinal break, lattice degeneration) without drainage; cryotherapy, diathermy
Does Dr. Bloom accept my insurance?
Dr. Bloom accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bloom accept in Louisville, KY?
Dr. Bloom in Louisville, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Guardian Life Insurance Company of America
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of Kentucky
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Bloom's office located?
What is Dr. Bloom's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bloom's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1346224409.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bloom?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bloom
What is Dr. Steven Bloom's specialty?
Dr. Bloom is a Ophthalmologist near Louisville, KY.
What does an Ophthalmologist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Steven Bloom affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bloom is affiliated with The Medical Center At Bowling Green, Baptist Health Louisville, Baptist Health Hardin, T.j. Samson Community 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 Steven Bloom accepting new patients in Louisville, KY?
Yes, Dr. Steven Bloom is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Steven Bloom offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bloom's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Steven Bloom?
Please contact Dr. Bloom's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Steven Bloom have?
Dr. Steven Bloom is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
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