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Dr. Paul Proffer, MD

Dr. Paul Proffer, MD

Amarillo, TX

24 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Proffer, Ophthalmologist in Amarillo, TX?

    Dr. Paul Proffer, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Amarillo, TX. He has been practicing for over 24 years and is board certified. Dr. Proffer graduated from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine,Lubbock, Tx, United States and completed his residency at Univ Tx Med Sch-San Antonio, Ophthalmology; Univ Hosp-S Tx Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Proffer is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Proffer’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Proffer’s office at (806) 354-4900.

    Where did Dr. Proffer go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Univ Tx Med Sch-San Antonio, Ophthalmology; Univ Hosp-S Tx Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio | University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers (South Central) Program

    • Medical School: Tx Tech Univ Hlth Sci Ctr Sch of Med, Lubbock Tx | Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine,Lubbock, Tx, United States | Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Proffer board certified as an Ophthalmologist?

    Yes, Dr. Paul Proffer, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology

    What languages does Dr. Proffer speak?

    Dr. Proffer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Proffer treat?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Proffer 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. Proffer. 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
    • Droopy Eyelid
    • Eyelid Turning Outward
    • Age-Related Eyelid Turning Out
    • Eyelid Disorder
    • Droopy eyelids
    • Excess eyelid skin
    • Dermatochalasis
    • Ptosis
    • Eyelid Droop
    • Falling Eyelid
    • Muscle-Related Eyelid Droop
    • Everted Eyelid
    • Eyelid Eversion
    • Senile Ectropion
    • Spastic Ectropion
    • Aging Eyelid Turning Out
    • Involutional Ectropion
    • Cicatricial Ectropion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H02831: Dermatochalasis of right upper eyelid
    • H02421: Myogenic ptosis of right eyelid
    • H02423: Myogenic ptosis of bilateral eyelids
    • H02132: Senile ectropion of right lower eyelid
    • H02422: Myogenic ptosis of left eyelid
    • H02135: Senile ectropion of left lower eyelid
    • H02131: Senile ectropion of right upper eyelid
    • H02112: Cicatricial ectropion of right lower eyelid

    Also known as:

    • Other Acquired Head Deformity
    • Acquired Nose Deformity
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Head shape change
    • Deformed head
    • Acquired skull deformity
    • Nose shape change
    • Deformed nose
    • Nasal deformity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M952: Other acquired deformity of head
    • M950: Acquired deformity of nose

    Also known as:

    • Other Acquired Musculoskeletal Deformities
    • Acquired Bone Deformities
    • Acquired Joint Deformities
    • Connective Tissue Deformities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M958: Other specified acquired deformities of musculoskeletal system

    Also known as:

    • Right Eyelid or Eye Area Wound
    • Left Eyelid or Eye Area Wound
    • Eye Injuries
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Right Eyelid Cut
    • Right Eye Area Laceration
    • Right Periorbital Wound
    • Left Eyelid Cut
    • Left Eye Area Laceration
    • Left Periorbital Wound

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S01101A: Unspecified open wound of right eyelid and periocular area, initial encounter
    • S01102A: Unspecified open wound of left eyelid and periocular area, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
    • Reconstructive Surgery
    • Cosmetic Procedures
    • Aesthetic Surgery
    • Body Enhancement Surgery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z428: Encounter for other plastic and reconstructive surgery following medical procedure or healed injury

    Also known as:

    • Skin Tumor of Uncertain Behavior
    • Skin Condition
    • Skin Neoplasm
    • Skin Growth
    • Uncertain Skin Lesion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D485: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin

    Also known as:

    • Baggy Eyelids
    • Eyelid Disorder
    • Dermatochalasis
    • Droopy Eyelid Skin
    • Excess Eyelid Skin

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H02834: Dermatochalasis of left upper eyelid

    Also known as:

    • Seborrheic Keratosis
    • Benign Tumor
    • Skin Condition
    • SK
    • Senile Wart
    • Barnacle of Life

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L821: Other seborrheic keratosis

    Also known as:

    • Open Head Wound
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Head injury with open skin
    • Cut on head
    • Scalp wound

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S0180XA: Unspecified open wound of other part of head, initial encounter

    What procedures does Dr. Proffer perform?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Proffer 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. Proffer. 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:

    • Upper Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty)
    • Droopy Eyelid Repair (Ptosis Surgery)
    • Extensive Ectropion Repair
    • Eyelid Repair (Extensive)
    • Eyelid Closure Surgery
    • Eyelid Turning In Repair
    • Chalazion Removal (Under General Anesthesia)
    • Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
    • Anesthesia
    • Droopy Eyelid Surgery
    • Upper Eyelid Reduction
    • Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery
    • Blepharoptosis Repair
    • Levator Resection
    • Eyelid Lift Surgery
    • Ptosis Correction
    • Eyelid Ectropion Surgery
    • Tarsal Strip Operation
    • Lower Eyelid Repair
    • Outward Turning Eyelid Repair
    • Full Thickness Eyelid Repair
    • Eyelid Reconstruction
    • Eyelid Margin Excision and Repair
    • Tarsorrhaphy
    • Canthorrhaphy
    • Eyelid Adhesion Surgery
    • Entropion Repair
    • Inward Eyelid Surgery
    • Tarsal Strip Repair
    • Eyelid Cyst Excision
    • Stye Removal Surgery
    • Chalazion Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 15823: Blepharoplasty, upper eyelid; with excessive skin weighting down lid
    • 67904: Repair of blepharoptosis; (tarso) levator resection or advancement, external approach
    • 67917: Repair of ectropion; extensive (eg, tarsal strip operations)
    • 67966: Excision and repair of eyelid, involving lid margin, tarsus, conjunctiva, canthus, or full thickness, may include preparation for skin graft or pedicle flap with adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement; over one-fourth of lid margin
    • 67880: Construction of intermarginal adhesions, median tarsorrhaphy, or canthorrhaphy;
    • 67924: Repair of entropion; extensive (eg, tarsal strip or capsulopalpebral fascia repairs operation)
    • 67808: Excision of chalazion; under general anesthesia and/or requiring hospitalization, single or multiple

    Also known as:

    • Drooping Brow Repair
    • Brow Lift
    • Forehead Lift
    • Ptosis Repair (Brow)

    CPT Codes:

    • 67900: Repair of brow ptosis (supraciliary, mid-forehead or coronal approach)

    Also known as:

    • Full Thickness Skin Graft (Face)
    • Full Thickness Skin Graft (Face, Neck, Hands, Feet)
    • Full Thickness Skin Graft (Small Area)
    • Facial Skin Graft
    • Free Skin Graft (Nose/Ears/Eyelids/Lips)
    • Full Thickness Graft for Face
    • Cosmetic Skin Graft (Face)
    • Facial skin graft
    • Hand skin graft
    • Neck skin graft
    • Genital skin graft
    • Free skin graft
    • Skin transplant
    • Dermal graft

    CPT Codes:

    • 15260: Full thickness graft, free, including direct closure of donor site, nose, ears, eyelids, and/or lips; 20 sq cm or less
    • 15240: Full Thickness Graft, Free, Including Direct Closure Of Donor Site, Forehead, Cheeks, Chin, Mouth, Neck, Axillae, Genitalia, Hands, And/Or Feet; 20 Sq Cm Or Less
    • 15220: Full thickness graft, free, including direct closure of donor site, scalp, arms, and/or legs; 20 sq cm or less

    Also known as:

    • Surgical Preparation for Skin Graft (Infants/Children)
    • Surgery
    • Wound Debridement for Graft
    • Burn Scar Release Surgery
    • Recipient Site Preparation for Skin Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 15004: Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or scar (including subcutaneous tissues), or incisional release of scar contracture, face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet and/or multiple digits; first 100 sq cm or 1% of body area of infants and children

    Also known as:

    • Facial Tissue Reconstruction
    • Facial Tissue Transfer (Eyelids, Nose, Ears, Lips)
    • Adjacent tissue flap surgery
    • Eyelid reconstruction
    • Nose reconstruction
    • Lip reconstruction
    • Local Flap Surgery
    • Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
    • Facial Reconstruction

    CPT Codes:

    • 14061: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, eyelids, nose, ears and/or lips; defect 10.1 sq cm to 30.0 sq cm
    • 14060: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, eyelids, nose, ears and/or lips; defect 10 sq cm or less

    Also known as:

    • Skin Flap Surgery (Medium)
    • Tissue Rearrangement Surgery
    • Local Flap Surgery
    • Skin Graft (Adjacent Tissue)

    CPT Codes:

    • 14301: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, any area; defect 30.1 sq cm to 60.0 sq cm

    Also known as:

    • Skin Flap Surgery (Medium Size)
    • Adjacent tissue transfer
    • Local flap surgery
    • Skin rearrangement

    CPT Codes:

    • 14041: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; defect 10.1 sq cm to 30.0 sq cm

    Also known as:

    • Skin Biopsy
    • Shave Biopsy
    • Tangential Biopsy
    • Skin Lesion Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 11102: Tangential biopsy of skin (eg, shave, scoop, saucerize, curette); single lesion

    Also known as:

    • Wound or Burn Site Preparation for Graft
    • Surgery
    • Surgical Wound Debridement
    • Burn Eschar Excision
    • Scar Contracture Release
    • Recipient Site Preparation

    CPT Codes:

    • 15002: Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or scar (including subcutaneous tissues), or incisional release of scar contracture, trunk, arms, legs; first 100 sq cm or 1% of body area of infants and children

    Does Dr. Proffer accept my insurance?

    Dr. Proffer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (806) 354-4900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Proffer accept in Amarillo, TX?

    Dr. Proffer in Amarillo, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • ArcelorMittal

    • BH Management Services

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Express Scripts

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Humana

    • IMCare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Proffer's office located?

    Dr. Paul Proffer's Primary Practice

    1611 Wallace Blvd

    Amarillo, TX 79106

    (806) 354-4900

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    What is Dr. Proffer's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Proffer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1962488676.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Proffer?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Proffer

    What is Dr. Paul Proffer's specialty?

    Dr. Proffer is a Ophthalmologist near Amarillo, TX. 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. Proffer to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Paul Proffer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Proffer is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Paul Proffer accepting new patients in Amarillo, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Paul Proffer is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Paul Proffer offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Proffer's office at (806) 354-4900 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Paul Proffer?

    Please contact Dr. Proffer's office at (806) 354-4900 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Paul Proffer have?

    Dr. Paul Proffer is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

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