39 Years of Experience
Who is Dr. Dawson, Ophthalmologist in Tinley Park, IL?
Where did Dr. Dawson go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Howard Univ Hosp, Ophthalmology; Howard Univ Hosp, Internal Medicine | Howard University Program
Medical School: Meharry Medical College School Of Medicine | Logan College of Chiropractic | Meharry Medical College
Is Dr. Dawson board certified as an Ophthalmologist?
Yes, Dr. Derek Dawson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Dawson speak?
Dr. Dawson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Dawson typically treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Dawson 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. Dawson. 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:
- Cataract
- Combined Age-Related Cataract
- Secondary Cataract
- Other Secondary Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
- Mixed Type Cataract
- Multiple Cataract Types
- After-Cataract
- Posterior Capsule Opacification
- PCO
- Cataract from another condition
- Complicated cataract
- Acquired cataract
ICD-10 Codes:
- H25812: Combined forms of age-related cataract, left eye
- H25811: Combined forms of age-related cataract, right eye
- H26492: Other secondary cataract, left eye
- H26491: Other secondary cataract, right eye
- H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
- H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Cataract
- Cataract
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes-related cataract
- Cloudy lens from diabetes
- Diabetic eye cataract
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1136: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic cataract
What procedures does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Dawson typically perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Dawson 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. Dawson. 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:
- Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
- Extracapsular cataract extraction
- Phacoemulsification
- IOL implantation
CPT Codes:
- 66984: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1 stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification); without endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation
Also known as:
- Laser Trabeculoplasty
- Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
- Laser Eye Surgery for Glaucoma
- Cataract Surgery with Glaucoma Drainage Device
- Glaucoma laser surgery
- Laser eye treatment for glaucoma
- Trabeculoplasty
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Posterior Capsulotomy
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Laser Eye Surgery
- Iridotomy
- Iridectomy
- Laser Glaucoma Treatment
- Combined Cataract and Glaucoma Surgery
- Phacoemulsification with Aqueous Drainage Device
- IOL Insertion with Glaucoma Stent
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)
- 66761: Iridotomy/iridectomy by laser surgery (eg, for glaucoma) (per session)
- 66991: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1 stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification); with insertion of intraocular (eg, trabecular meshwork, supraciliary, suprachoroidal) anterior segment aqueous drainage device, without extraocular reservoir, internal approach, one or more
Also known as:
- Complex Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
- Advanced Cataract Surgery
- Phacoemulsification with IOL
- Complex Extracapsular Cataract Extraction
CPT Codes:
- 66982: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1-stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification), complex, requiring devices or techniques not generally used in routine cataract surgery (eg, iris expansion device, suture support for intraocular lens, or primary posterior capsulorrhexis) or performed on patients in the amblyogenic developmental stage; without endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation
Also known as:
- Glaucoma Canal Dilation
- Goniotomy (Glaucoma Surgery)
- Canaloplasty
- Aqueous Outflow Dilation
- Glaucoma Drainage Procedure
- Eye Pressure Reduction Surgery
- Goniotomy Procedure
- Angle-Opening Glaucoma Surgery
- Congenital Glaucoma Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 66174: Transluminal dilation of aqueous outflow canal (eg, canaloplasty); without retention of device or stent
- 65820: Goniotomy
Does Dr. Dawson accept my insurance?
Dr. Dawson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (219) 836-2770 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Dawson accept in Tinley Park, IL?
Dr. Dawson in Tinley Park, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Advocate Health Care
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Cook County Health & Hospitals System
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
State of Illinois
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Dawson's office located?
Dr. Derek Dawson's Primary Practice
18210 La Grange Rd Ste 210
Tinley Park, IL 60487
(219) 836-2770
What hospitals are Dr. Dawson affiliated with?
Dr. Dawson has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Dawson's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Dawson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1013992411.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dawson?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Dawson