33 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pfister, Cornea and External Diseases Specialist in Flagstaff, AZ?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Pfister?
Dr. Daryl Pfister, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Cornea and External Diseases Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Pfister empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in LASIK-Refractive Surgery, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Flagstaff, AZ community, Dr. Pfister is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Pfister go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Tulane Univ Sch Of Med, Ophthalmology; Univ Of Al Hosp, Internal Medicine | Tulane University Hospital and Clinics | LSU HEALTH SCIENCES
Medical School: University of Alabama School of Medicine
Is Dr. Pfister board certified as a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Daryl Pfister, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Pfister speak?
Dr. Pfister and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist like Dr. Pfister typically treat?
As a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist, Dr. Pfister 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. Pfister. 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
- Other Secondary Cataract
- Secondary Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
- Mixed Type Cataract
- Multiple Cataract Types
- Cataract from another condition
- Complicated cataract
- Acquired cataract
- After-Cataract
- Posterior Capsule Opacification
- PCO
ICD-10 Codes:
- H25813: Combined forms of age-related cataract, bilateral
- H25812: Combined forms of age-related cataract, left eye
- H25811: Combined forms of age-related cataract, right eye
- H26493: Other secondary cataract, bilateral
- H26491: Other secondary cataract, right eye
- H26492: Other secondary cataract, left eye
- H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
What procedures does a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist like Dr. Pfister typically perform?
As a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist, Dr. Pfister 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. Pfister. 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
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Posterior Capsulotomy
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Laser Eye Surgery
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)
Also known as:
- Drug-Eluting Implant in Tear Duct
- Lacrimal Canaliculus Implant
- Tear Duct Drug Implant
- Punctal Implant for Eye Medication
CPT Codes:
- 68841: Insertion of drug-eluting implant, including punctal dilation when performed, into lacrimal canaliculus, each
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
Does Dr. Pfister accept my insurance?
Dr. Pfister 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. Pfister accept in Flagstaff, AZ?
Dr. Pfister in Flagstaff, 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)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Mercy Care
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Pfister's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Pfister affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Pfister has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Pfister's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pfister's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1801868088.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pfister?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pfister