45 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Alpern, Specialist in El Paso, TX?
Dr. Louis Alpern, MD is a Specialist, who primarily practices in El Paso, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 45 years and is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. Dr. Alpern graduated from Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts and completed his residency at Barnes-Jewish Hosp-S Campus, Ophthalmology; Hartford Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Alpern is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alpern’s office at (915) 545-2333.
Where did Dr. Alpern go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Barnes-Jewish Hosp-S Campus, Ophthalmology; Hartford Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year | Jewish Hospital of Cincinnati Program
Medical School: Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts | Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
Is Dr. Alpern board certified in Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Louis Alpern, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Alpern speak?
Dr. Alpern and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Alpern treat?
As a Specialist, Dr. Alpern 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. Alpern. 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
- Narrow Angle Glaucoma Risk
- Ocular Hypertension
- Glaucoma
- Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Wide-Angle Glaucoma
- POAG
- Anatomical Narrow Angle
- Angle-Closure Glaucoma Risk
- Eye angle problem
- Chronic Simple Glaucoma
- High Eye Pressure
- Elevated Intraocular Pressure
- Eye pressure problem
ICD-10 Codes:
- H401131: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, mild stage
- H401132: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, moderate stage
- H40033: Anatomical narrow angle, bilateral
- H401112: Primary open-angle glaucoma, right eye, moderate stage
- H401111: Primary open-angle glaucoma, right eye, mild stage
- H401113: Primary open-angle glaucoma, right eye, severe stage
- H40053: Ocular hypertension, bilateral
Also known as:
- Cataract
- Other Secondary Cataract
- Secondary Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
- 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
- H26491: Other secondary cataract, right eye
- H26492: Other secondary cataract, left eye
- H26493: Other secondary cataract, bilateral
Also known as:
- Glaucoma
- Optic Nerve Disorder
- Glaucomatous optic neuropathy
- Eye pressure damage
- Optic nerve damage from glaucoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- H47233: Glaucomatous optic atrophy, bilateral
Also known as:
- Age-Related Farsightedness
- Astigmatism
- Refractive Errors
- Presbyopia
- Aging Eyes
- Difficulty Reading Up Close
- Irregular Cornea
- Blurred Vision
- Distorted Vision
ICD-10 Codes:
- H524: Presbyopia
- H52223: Regular astigmatism, bilateral
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:
- Dry Eyes
- Tears
- Dry eye syndrome
- Keratoconjunctivitis sicca
- Ocular dryness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H04123: Dry eye syndrome of bilateral lacrimal glands
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:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
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
Does Dr. Alpern accept my insurance?
Please contact Dr. Alpern's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.
Where is Dr. Alpern's office located?
Dr. Louis Alpern's Primary Practice
4171 N Mesa St Ste D100
El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 545-2333
What is Dr. Alpern's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Alpern's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295798304.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alpern?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alpern
What is Dr. Louis Alpern's specialty?
Dr. Alpern is a Specialist near El Paso, TX. Contact Dr. Alpern to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Louis Alpern affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Alpern is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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
Where can I learn more about Specialist?
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Is Louis Alpern accepting new patients in El Paso, TX?
Yes, Dr. Louis Alpern is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Louis Alpern offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Alpern's office at (915) 545-2333 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Louis Alpern?
Please contact Dr. Alpern's office at (915) 545-2333 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Louis Alpern have?
Dr. Louis Alpern is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
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