29 Years of Experience
Who is Dr. Capoor, Cornea and External Diseases Specialist in Lexington, KY?
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What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Capoor?
Dr. Seema Capoor, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Cornea and External Diseases Specialist 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. Capoor empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Cataract Surgery, Cornea & External Eye Disease, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Lexington, KY community, Dr. Capoor is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Capoor go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Charing Cross & Westminter Medical School, Imperial College, University of London
Is Dr. Capoor board certified as a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Seema Capoor, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Capoor speak?
Dr. Capoor and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Hindi
What conditions does a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist like Dr. Capoor typically treat?
As a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist, Dr. Capoor 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. Capoor. 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:
- 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 with Diabetic Cataract
- Cataract
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes-related cataract
- Cloudy lens from diabetes
- Diabetic eye cataract
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1136: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic cataract
What procedures does a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist like Dr. Capoor typically perform?
As a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist, Dr. Capoor 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. Capoor. 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 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:
- 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:
- Endothelial Corneal Transplant
- Keratoplasty
- Endothelial keratoplasty
- Corneal graft
CPT Codes:
- 65756: Keratoplasty (corneal transplant); endothelial
Also known as:
- Eye Surface Injection
- Subconjunctival Shot
- Eye Injection
- Conjunctival Injection
CPT Codes:
- 68200: Subconjunctival injection
Does Dr. Capoor accept my insurance?
Dr. Capoor accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (859) 257-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Capoor accept in Lexington, KY?
Dr. Capoor in Lexington, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Aetna
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EyeMed
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Capoor's office located?
Dr. Seema Capoor's Primary Practice
2400 Greatstone Pt
Lexington, KY 40504
(859) 257-1000
What hospitals are Dr. Capoor affiliated with?
Dr. Capoor has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Capoor's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Capoor's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1194788364.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Capoor?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Capoor