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Dr. James Dickey, MD

Dr. James Dickey, MD

Pittsburgh, PA

32 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Dickey, Ophthalmologist in Pittsburgh, PA?

    Dr. James Dickey, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Pittsburgh, PA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 32 years and is board certified. Dr. Dickey graduated from Oral Roberts University and completed his residency at Loyola Univ Med Ctr, Ophthalmology; Tucson Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year. He is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Dr. Dickey is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dickey’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dickey’s office at (412) 561-1964.

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

    • Residency: Loyola Univ Med Ctr, Ophthalmology; Tucson Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year | Loyola U Stritch Sch Med | Tucson Hospitals Medical Education Program | Loyola University Affiliated Hospitals | Loyola University Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: Oral Roberts Univ Sch of Med, Tulsa Ok | Oral Roberts University | Oral Roberts University | Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine

    Is Dr. Dickey board certified as an Ophthalmologist?

    Yes, Dr. James Dickey, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology

    What languages does Dr. Dickey speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Dickey treat?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Dickey 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. Dickey. 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:

    • Cataract
    • Other Secondary Cataract
    • Combined Age-Related Cataract
    • Secondary Cataract
    • Cloudy lens
    • Lens clouding
    • Eye cloudiness
    • Cataract from another condition
    • Complicated cataract
    • Acquired cataract
    • Mixed Type Cataract
    • Multiple Cataract Types
    • After-Cataract
    • Posterior Capsule Opacification
    • PCO

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
    • H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
    • H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
    • H25093: Other age-related incipient cataract, bilateral
    • H25813: Combined forms of age-related cataract, bilateral
    • H26493: Other secondary cataract, bilateral
    • H25811: Combined forms of age-related cataract, right eye
    • H25812: Combined forms of age-related cataract, left eye
    • H26492: Other secondary cataract, left eye

    Also known as:

    • Ocular Hypertension
    • Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Glaucoma
    • High Eye Pressure
    • Elevated Intraocular Pressure
    • Eye pressure problem
    • Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Wide-Angle Glaucoma
    • POAG

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H40053: Ocular hypertension, bilateral
    • H401131: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, mild stage

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Dry Eyes
    • Tears
    • Dry eye syndrome
    • Keratoconjunctivitis sicca
    • Ocular dryness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H04123: Dry eye syndrome of bilateral lacrimal glands

    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:

    • Aging of the eye's gel
    • Eye Disease
    • Vitreous Detachment
    • Vitreous syneresis
    • Eye gel breakdown
    • Vitreous aging

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H43813: Vitreous degeneration, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Dry Macular Degeneration
    • Macular Degeneration
    • Dry AMD
    • Atrophic Macular Degeneration
    • Age-related Macular Degeneration (Dry)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H353131: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, early dry stage

    Also known as:

    • Age-Related Farsightedness
    • Refractive Errors
    • Presbyopia
    • Aging Eyes
    • Difficulty Reading Up Close

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H524: Presbyopia

    Also known as:

    • Type 1 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 1
    • Type 1 diabetes
    • Diabetes Tests & Diagnosis
    • Juvenile Diabetes
    • Insulin-Dependent Diabetes
    • T1D

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E109: Type 1 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
    • Eyelid Disorder
    • MGD
    • Blocked Eyelid Glands
    • Oil Gland Dysfunction of Eyelid

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H02889: Meibomian gland dysfunction of unspecified eye, unspecified eyelid

    Also known as:

    • Macular Pucker
    • Retinal Disorder
    • Epiretinal Membrane
    • Cellophane Maculopathy
    • Macular Wrinkle
    • Retinal Scar

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H35371: Puckering of macula, right eye

    What procedures does Dr. Dickey perform?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Dickey 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. Dickey. 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:

    • 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 Surgery with Glaucoma Drainage Device
    • YAG Laser Capsulotomy
    • Posterior Capsulotomy
    • Secondary Cataract Removal
    • Laser Eye Surgery
    • Glaucoma laser surgery
    • Laser eye treatment for glaucoma
    • Trabeculoplasty
    • Combined Cataract and Glaucoma Surgery
    • Phacoemulsification with Aqueous Drainage Device
    • IOL Insertion with Glaucoma Stent

    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
    • 66991: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1 stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification); with insertion of intraocular (eg, trabecular meshwork, supraciliary, suprachoroidal) anterior segment aqueous drainage device, without extraocular reservoir, internal approach, one or more

    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. Dickey accept my insurance?

    Dr. Dickey accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (412) 561-1964 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Dickey accept in Pittsburgh, PA?

    Dr. Dickey in Pittsburgh, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

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    Where is Dr. Dickey's office located?

    Dr. James Dickey's Primary Practice

    713 Washington Rd

    Pittsburgh, PA 15228

    (412) 561-1964

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    Dr. James Dickey's Practice 2

    189 E Pike St

    Mc Murray, PA 15317

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    Recognitions

    Memberships & Associations

    American Academy of Ophthalmology

    Fellow

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

    Dr. Dickey's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1013976398.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dickey?

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

    What is Dr. James Dickey's specialty?

    Dr. Dickey is a Ophthalmologist near Pittsburgh, PA. 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. Dickey to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. James Dickey affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Dickey is affiliated with St. Clair Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 James Dickey accepting new patients in Pittsburgh, PA?

    Yes, Dr. James Dickey is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. James Dickey offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Dickey's office at (412) 561-1964 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with James Dickey?

    Please contact Dr. Dickey's office at (412) 561-1964 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. James Dickey have?

    Dr. James Dickey is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

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