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Dr. Brett Rhode, MD

Milwaukee, WI

28 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Rhode, Ophthalmologist in Milwaukee, WI?

    Dr. Brett Rhode, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Milwaukee, WI with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 28 years and is board certified. Dr. Rhode graduated from New Jersey College of Dentistry and completed his residency at Univ Iowa Hosps & Clinics, Ophthalmology; Univ Of Wi Hosp & Cli, Internal Medicine. Dr. Rhode is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rhode’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rhode’s office.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Rhode?

    Dr. Brett Rhode, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Ophthalmologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Rhode empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Diabetic Eye Disease/Retinopathy, Macular Degeneration, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Milwaukee/WI community, Dr. Rhode is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: Univ Iowa Hosps & Clinics, Ophthalmology; Univ Of Wi Hosp & Cli, Internal Medicine | University Of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics | University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics

    • Medical School: University of Wi Med Sch, Madison Wi | New Jersey College of Dentistry

    Is Dr. Rhode board certified as an Ophthalmologist?

    Yes, Dr. Brett Rhode, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology

    What languages does Dr. Rhode speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Rhode treat?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Rhode 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. Rhode. 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:

    • Combined Age-Related Cataract
    • Cataract
    • Mixed Type Cataract
    • Multiple Cataract Types
    • Cloudy lens
    • Lens clouding
    • Eye cloudiness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H25811: Combined forms of age-related cataract, right eye
    • H25812: Combined forms of age-related cataract, left eye
    • H25813: Combined forms of age-related cataract, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Moderate Diabetic Eye Disease and Macular Swelling (Left Eye)
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Macular Edema
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Advanced Diabetic Eye Disease and Macular Swelling (Both Eyes)
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Eye Problems
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Moderate Nonproliferative Diabetic Retinopathy with Macular Edema Left Eye
    • Moderate Retina Damage Left Eye with Macular Swelling
    • Diabetic Macular Edema Left Eye
    • Diabetic Eye Swelling
    • Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
    • Diabetic Macular Swelling
    • Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy with Macular Edema Bilateral
    • Advanced Retina Damage Both Eyes with Macular Swelling
    • Diabetic Macular Edema Both Eyes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E113312: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with moderate nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, left eye
    • E113313: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with moderate nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
    • E113311: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with moderate nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, right eye
    • E113513: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Preglaucoma
    • Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Ocular Hypertension
    • Glaucoma
    • Early Glaucoma
    • Borderline Glaucoma
    • Risk of Glaucoma
    • Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Wide-Angle Glaucoma
    • POAG
    • High Eye Pressure
    • Elevated Intraocular Pressure
    • Eye pressure problem
    • Chronic Simple Glaucoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H40003: Preglaucoma, unspecified, bilateral
    • H401132: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, moderate stage
    • H401131: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, mild stage
    • H401112: Primary open-angle glaucoma, right eye, moderate stage
    • H401133: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, severe stage
    • H40053: Ocular hypertension, bilateral
    • H401111: Primary open-angle glaucoma, right eye, mild stage

    Also known as:

    • Wet Macular Degeneration
    • Macular Degeneration
    • Exudative AMD
    • Neovascular Macular Degeneration
    • Wet AMD
    • Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H353211: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
    • H353221: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
    • H353231: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, with active choroidal neovascularization

    Also known as:

    • Intraocular Lens Implant
    • Cataract
    • Refractive Errors
    • IOL Implant
    • Artificial Eye Lens
    • Cataract Lens Implant

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z961: Presence of intraocular lens

    Also known as:

    • Retinal Edema
    • Retinal Disorder
    • Swelling of the Retina
    • Fluid in Retina
    • Macular Edema

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H3581: Retinal edema

    What procedures does Dr. Rhode perform?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Rhode 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. Rhode. 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:

    • Eye Injection
    • Injection into Eye Capsule
    • Intravitreal Injection
    • Retinal Injection
    • Macular Degeneration Injection
    • Eye Medication Injection
    • Tenon's Capsule Injection
    • Periocular Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 67028: Intravitreal injection of a pharmacologic agent (separate procedure)
    • 67515: Injection of medication or other substance into Tenon's capsule

    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
    • Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
    • Pterygium Removal with Graft
    • Laser Eye Surgery for Glaucoma
    • YAG Laser Capsulotomy
    • Posterior Capsulotomy
    • Secondary Cataract Removal
    • Laser Eye Surgery
    • Glaucoma laser surgery
    • Laser eye treatment for glaucoma
    • Trabeculoplasty
    • Cataract surgery
    • intraocular lens implantation
    • phacoemulsification
    • IOL implant
    • Pterygium Excision with Autograft', 'Conjunctival Graft for Pterygium', 'Surfer's Eye Surgery with Graft
    • Iridotomy
    • Iridectomy
    • Laser Glaucoma Treatment

    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
    • 66988: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1 stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification); with endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation
    • 65426: Excision or transposition of pterygium; with graft
    • 66761: Iridotomy/iridectomy by laser surgery (eg, for glaucoma) (per session)

    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:

    • Laser Treatment for Retinopathy
    • Photocoagulation for Retinopathy
    • Diabetic Retinopathy Laser Treatment
    • Retinal Laser Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 67228: Treatment of extensive or progressive retinopathy (eg, diabetic retinopathy), photocoagulation

    Also known as:

    • Glaucoma Drainage Device Insertion
    • Glaucoma Drainage Device Implant
    • Aqueous Shunt Placement
    • Glaucoma Implant Surgery
    • Eye Pressure Drainage Device
    • Aqueous Shunt Surgery
    • Glaucoma Shunt with Graft
    • Eye Pressure Shunt

    CPT Codes:

    • 66183: Insertion of anterior segment aqueous drainage device, without extraocular reservoir, external approach
    • 66180: Aqueous shunt to extraocular equatorial plate reservoir, external approach; with graft

    Also known as:

    • Droopy Eyelid Repair (Ptosis Surgery)
    • Blepharoptosis Repair
    • Levator Resection
    • Eyelid Lift Surgery
    • Ptosis Correction

    CPT Codes:

    • 67904: Repair of blepharoptosis; (tarso) levator resection or advancement, external approach

    Also known as:

    • Retinal Laser Treatment
    • Retinal Photocoagulation
    • Laser for Retinal Tear
    • Retinal Detachment Prevention Laser

    CPT Codes:

    • 67145: Prophylaxis of retinal detachment (eg, retinal break, lattice degeneration) without drainage; photocoagulation

    Does Dr. Rhode accept my insurance?

    Dr. Rhode accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Rhode accept in Milwaukee, WI?

    Dr. Rhode in Milwaukee, WI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Dean Health Plan

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • First Medical Health Plan

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Rhode's office located?

    Dr. Brett Rhode's Primary Practice

    633 W Wisconsin Ave Ste 1400

    Milwaukee, WI 53203

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    Dr. Brett Rhode's Practice 2

    10150 W National Ave Ste 100

    West Allis, WI 53227

    (414) 321-7520

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

    Dr. Rhode's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1639147879.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rhode?

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

    What is Dr. Brett Rhode's specialty?

    Dr. Rhode is a Ophthalmologist near Milwaukee, WI. 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. Rhode to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Brett Rhode affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Rhode is affiliated with ProHealth Waukesha Memorial Hospital, Froedtert Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They 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 Brett Rhode accepting new patients in Milwaukee, WI?

    Yes, Dr. Brett Rhode is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Brett Rhode offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Rhode's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Brett Rhode?

    Please contact Dr. Rhode's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Brett Rhode have?

    Dr. Brett Rhode is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

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