Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bowers, Ophthalmologist in Chattanooga, TN?
Where did Dr. Bowers go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Tn Coll Med-Chattanooga, Ophthalmology Univ Tn Coll Med-Chattanooga, Flexible Or Transitional Year
Medical School: Med Coll Of Ga Sch Of Med
What languages does Dr. Bowers speak?
Dr. Bowers and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Bowers typically treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Bowers 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. Bowers. 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
- Secondary Cataract
- Other Secondary Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
- After-Cataract
- Posterior Capsule Opacification
- PCO
- Cataract from another condition
- Complicated cataract
- Acquired cataract
ICD-10 Codes:
- H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
- H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
- H26492: Other secondary cataract, left eye
- H26491: Other secondary cataract, right eye
Also known as:
- Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Glaucoma
- Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Wide-Angle Glaucoma
- POAG
- Chronic Simple Glaucoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- H401121: Primary open-angle glaucoma, left eye, mild stage
- H401111: Primary open-angle glaucoma, right eye, mild stage
- H401131: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, mild stage
What procedures does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Bowers typically perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Bowers 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. Bowers. 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 Surgery for Secondary Cataract
- Laser Trabeculoplasty
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Posterior Capsulotomy
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Laser Eye Surgery
- Glaucoma laser surgery
- Laser eye treatment for glaucoma
- Trabeculoplasty
CPT Codes:
- 66821: Discission of secondary membranous cataract (opacified posterior lens capsule and/or anterior hyaloid); laser surgery (eg, YAG laser) (1 or more stages)
- 65855: Trabeculoplasty by laser surgery
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
- Canaloplasty
- Aqueous Outflow Dilation
- Glaucoma Drainage Procedure
- Eye Pressure Reduction Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 66174: Transluminal dilation of aqueous outflow canal (eg, canaloplasty); without retention of device or stent
Does Dr. Bowers accept my insurance?
Dr. Bowers accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (423) 624-3937 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bowers accept in Chattanooga, TN?
Dr. Bowers in Chattanooga, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alliant Health Plans
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Bowers' office located?
Dr. Patrick Bowers' Primary Practice
725 Glenwood Dr Ste 892
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 624-3937
What hospitals are Dr. Bowers affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Bowers has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Bowers's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bowers's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1780660977.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bowers?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bowers