Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Distefano, Ophthalmologist in Chattanooga, TN?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Distefano?
Dr. Deborah Distefano, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Ophthalmologist 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. Distefano empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in LASIK-Refractive Surgery, LASIK-Refractive Surgery, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Chattanooga, TN community, Dr. Distefano is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Distefano go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals Program
Medical School: Medical College of Wisconsin
What languages does Dr. Distefano speak?
Dr. Distefano and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Distefano typically treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Distefano 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. Distefano. 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:
- H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
- H26492: Other secondary cataract, left eye
- H26491: Other secondary cataract, right eye
Also known as:
- Dry Eye Syndrome
- Corneal Disorder
- Dry Eye Disease
- Chronic Dry Eye
- Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
ICD-10 Codes:
- H16223: Keratoconjunctivitis sicca, not specified as Sjogren's, bilateral
Also known as:
- Baggy Eyelids
- Eyelid Disorder
- Droopy eyelids
- Excess eyelid skin
- Dermatochalasis
ICD-10 Codes:
- H02831: Dermatochalasis of right upper eyelid
Also known as:
- Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Borderline Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Glaucoma
- Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Wide-Angle Glaucoma
- POAG
- Early Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Open-angle glaucoma suspect
- Risk of Open-Angle Glaucoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- H401132: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, moderate stage
- H40013: Open angle with borderline findings, low risk, bilateral
Also known as:
- Corneal Transplant
- Organ Transplantation
- Eye Transplant
- Cornea Graft
- Keratoplasty
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z947: Corneal transplant status
Also known as:
- Other Ocular Prosthetic Device Mechanical Problem
- Eye implant mechanical issue
- Artificial eye device complication
- Ocular graft problem
ICD-10 Codes:
- T85398A: Other mechanical complication of other ocular prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter
What procedures does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Distefano typically perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Distefano 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. Distefano. 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:
- 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:
- Upper Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty)
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- Droopy Eyelid Surgery
- Upper Eyelid Reduction
- Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 15823: Blepharoplasty, upper eyelid; with excessive skin weighting down lid
Does Dr. Distefano accept my insurance?
Dr. Distefano accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (423) 648-3937 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Distefano accept in Chattanooga, TN?
Dr. Distefano 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
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Distefano's office located?
Dr. Deborah Distefano's Primary Practice
1815 Gunbarrel Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 648-3937
What hospitals are Dr. Distefano affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Distefano has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Distefano's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Distefano's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1932172558.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Distefano?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Distefano