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22 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Steffen, Ophthalmologist in Lebanon, NH?
Dr. Eric Steffen, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Lebanon, NH. He has been practicing for over 22 years and is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. Dr. Steffen graduated from Creighton University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Eastern Va Med Sch, Ophthalmology Forest Park Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Steffen is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Steffen’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Steffen’s office at (603) 650-5000.
Where did Dr. Steffen go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Eastern Va Med Sch, Ophthalmology Forest Park Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year
Medical School: Creighton University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Steffen board certified in Ophthalmologist?
Yes, Dr. Eric Steffen, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Steffen speak?
Dr. Steffen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Steffen treat?
As a Ophthalmologist, Dr. Steffen 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. Steffen. 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:
- Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Preglaucoma
- Narrow Angle Glaucoma Risk
- Ocular Hypertension
- Capsular Glaucoma
- Low-Tension Glaucoma
- Narrow-Angle Glaucoma
- Glaucoma at Birth
- Glaucoma
- Birth Defects
- Early-onset glaucoma
- POAG
- Chronic Simple Glaucoma
- Wide-Angle Glaucoma
- Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Early Glaucoma
- Borderline Glaucoma
- Risk of Glaucoma
- Anatomical Narrow Angle
- Angle-Closure Glaucoma Risk
- Eye angle problem
- High Eye Pressure
- Elevated Intraocular Pressure
- Eye pressure problem
- Pseudoexfoliation Glaucoma
- Exfoliation Syndrome Glaucoma
- Lens Exfoliation Glaucoma
- Normal-Tension Glaucoma
- NTG
- Low Pressure Glaucoma
- Angle-Closure Glaucoma
- Acute Glaucoma
- Closed-Angle Glaucoma
- Infant Glaucoma
- Primary Congenital Glaucoma
- Early-Onset Glaucoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- H401130: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, stage unspecified
- H401132: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, moderate stage
- H40003: Preglaucoma, unspecified, bilateral
- H401131: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, mild stage
- H401133: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, severe stage
- H40033: Anatomical narrow angle, bilateral
- H401134: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, indeterminate stage
- H40053: Ocular hypertension, bilateral
- H401430: Capsular glaucoma with pseudoexfoliation of lens, bilateral, stage unspecified
- H401232: Low-tension glaucoma, bilateral, moderate stage
- H40039: Anatomical narrow angle, unspecified eye
- Q150: Congenital glaucoma
Also known as:
- Cataract
- Other Secondary Cataract
- Secondary Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
- Cloudy Lens
- Lens Opacity
- Eye Clouding
- Cataract from another condition
- Complicated cataract
- Acquired cataract
- After-Cataract
- Posterior Capsule Opacification
- PCO
ICD-10 Codes:
- H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
- H25813: Combined forms of age-related cataract, bilateral
- H269: Unspecified cataract
- H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
- H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
- H26491: Other secondary cataract, right eye
- H26492: Other secondary cataract, left eye
- H25812: Combined forms of age-related cataract, left eye
What procedures does Dr. Steffen perform?
As a Ophthalmologist, Dr. Steffen 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. Steffen. 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
- Complex Cataract Surgery with Glaucoma Device
- Extracapsular cataract extraction
- Phacoemulsification
- IOL implantation
- Combined Cataract and Glaucoma Surgery
- Complex Lens Replacement with Drainage Device
- Phacoemulsification with Glaucoma Implant
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
- 66989: 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; 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:
- Cataract Surgery with Glaucoma Drainage Device
- Laser Trabeculoplasty
- Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
- Glaucoma Surgery (Trabeculectomy)
- Laser Eye Surgery for Glaucoma
- Combined Cataract and Glaucoma Surgery
- Phacoemulsification with Aqueous Drainage Device
- IOL Insertion with Glaucoma Stent
- Glaucoma laser surgery
- Laser eye treatment for glaucoma
- Trabeculoplasty
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Posterior Capsulotomy
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Laser Eye Surgery
- Trabeculectomy
- Glaucoma Filtering Surgery
- Eye Pressure Surgery
- Iridotomy
- Iridectomy
- Laser Glaucoma Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 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
- 65855: Trabeculoplasty by laser surgery
- 66821: Discission of secondary membranous cataract (opacified posterior lens capsule and/or anterior hyaloid); laser surgery (eg, YAG laser) (1 or more stages)
- 66170: Fistulization of sclera for glaucoma; trabeculectomy ab externo in absence of previous surgery
- 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:
- Glaucoma Laser Treatment (Cyclophotocoagulation)
- Transscleral cyclophotocoagulation
- Ciliary body laser
- CPC treatment
CPT Codes:
- 66710: Ciliary body destruction; cyclophotocoagulation, transscleral
Also known as:
- Glaucoma Drainage Device Implant
- Aqueous Shunt Surgery
- Glaucoma Shunt with Graft
- Eye Pressure Shunt
CPT Codes:
- 66180: Aqueous shunt to extraocular equatorial plate reservoir, external approach; with graft
Does Dr. Steffen accept my insurance?
Dr. Steffen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (603) 650-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Steffen accept in Lebanon, NH?
Dr. Steffen in Lebanon, NH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BlueCross and BlueShield of Vermont
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Mattel Inc
Medicare
State of Tennessee
State of Vermont
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Steffen's office located?
What is Dr. Steffen's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Steffen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1376505172.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Steffen?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Steffen
What is Dr. Eric Steffen's specialty?
Dr. Steffen is a Ophthalmologist near Lebanon, NH. 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. Steffen to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Eric Steffen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Steffen is affiliated with Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital, Speare Memorial Hospital, New London Hospital, Springfield Hospital - Springfield, VT, Cheshire Medical Center 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 Eric Steffen accepting new patients in Lebanon, NH?
Yes, Dr. Eric Steffen is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Eric Steffen offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Steffen's office at (603) 650-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Eric Steffen?
Please contact Dr. Steffen's office at (603) 650-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Eric Steffen have?
Dr. Eric Steffen is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
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