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Dr. David Lightman, MD

Allenwood, PA

39 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Lightman, Ophthalmologist in Allenwood, PA?

    Dr. David Lightman, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Allenwood, PA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 39 years and is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. Dr. Lightman graduated from Tulane Univ School of Medicine and completed his residency at Johns Hopkins Hosp, Ophthalmology; New England Med Ctr Hosps, Ophthalmology; Baptist Mem Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Lightman is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lightman’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lightman’s office at (866) 995-3937.

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

    • Residency: Johns Hopkins Hosp, Ophthalmology; New England Med Ctr Hosps, Ophthalmology; Baptist Mem Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year | Tufts New England Med Center | Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Program A

    • Medical School: Tulane Univ Sch of Med, New Orleans La | Tulane Univ School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Lightman board certified in Ophthalmologist?

    Yes, Dr. David Lightman, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology

    What languages does Dr. Lightman speak?

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

    • English

    • French

    What conditions does Dr. Lightman treat?

    As a Ophthalmologist, Dr. Lightman 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. Lightman. 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:

    • Wet Macular Degeneration
    • Cystoid Macular Edema
    • Macular Degeneration
    • Exudative AMD
    • Neovascular Macular Degeneration
    • Wet AMD
    • Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
    • CME
    • Macular swelling
    • Fluid in the macula

    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
    • H35351: Cystoid macular degeneration, right eye

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Macular Edema
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Advanced Diabetic Eye Disease and Macular Swelling (Both Eyes)
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Retinopathy
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Eye Problems
    • 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
    • Diabetic Eye Disease
    • Diabetic Retinal Disease
    • Diabetes Mellitus Eye Complications

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E113511: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, right eye
    • E113513: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
    • E113512: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, left eye
    • E113313: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with moderate nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
    • E113592: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, left eye
    • E113593: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, bilateral
    • E113213: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with mild nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Macular Pucker
    • Blocked Branch Retinal Vein
    • Retinal Neovascularization
    • Retinal Disorder
    • Epiretinal Membrane
    • Cellophane Maculopathy
    • Macular Wrinkle
    • Retinal Scar
    • Macular Fibrosis
    • Wrinkled Retina
    • Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion
    • BRVO
    • Eye Stroke
    • New Blood Vessel Growth in Retina
    • Abnormal Retinal Vessels
    • Retinal Angiogenesis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H35371: Puckering of macula, right eye
    • H35372: Puckering of macula, left eye
    • H348320: Tributary (branch) retinal vein occlusion, left eye, with macular edema
    • H35373: Puckering of macula, bilateral
    • H35051: Retinal neovascularization, unspecified, right eye

    Also known as:

    • Retinal Detachment with Break
    • Retinal Detachment
    • Detached Retina with Tear
    • Retinal Tear with Detachment
    • Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment
    • Retinal Separation with Break

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H33001: Unspecified retinal detachment with retinal break, right eye
    • H33002: Unspecified retinal detachment with retinal break, left eye

    Also known as:

    • Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion
    • Central Retinal Vein Occlusion
    • Retinal Disorder
    • BRVO
    • Eye stroke (branch vein)
    • Branch eye vein blockage
    • CRVO
    • Eye stroke (vein)
    • Central eye vein blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H348310: Tributary (branch) retinal vein occlusion, right eye, with macular edema
    • H348110: Central retinal vein occlusion, right eye, with macular edema

    What procedures does Dr. Lightman perform?

    As a Ophthalmologist, Dr. Lightman 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. Lightman. 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
    • Intravitreal Injection
    • Retinal Injection
    • Macular Degeneration Injection
    • Eye Medication Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 67028: Intravitreal injection of a pharmacologic agent (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Retinal Detachment Repair with Vitrectomy
    • Vitrectomy Eye Surgery
    • Vitrectomy for Macular Pucker
    • Vitrectomy for retinal detachment
    • Retinal reattachment surgery
    • Eye surgery for detached retina
    • Pars Plana Vitrectomy
    • Retinal Surgery
    • Eye Gel Removal Surgery
    • Retinal Membrane Removal
    • Macular Pucker Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 67108: Repair of retinal detachment; with vitrectomy, any method, including, when performed, air or gas tamponade, focal endolaser photocoagulation, cryotherapy, drainage of subretinal fluid, scleral buckling, and/or removal of lens by same technique
    • 67036: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach;
    • 67041: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with removal of preretinal cellular membrane (eg, macular pucker)

    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

    Also known as:

    • Laser Treatment for Retinopathy
    • Retina Laser Treatment (Photocoagulation)
    • Photocoagulation for Retinopathy
    • Diabetic Retinopathy Laser Treatment
    • Retinal Laser Therapy
    • Retinal photocoagulation
    • Macular edema laser
    • Retina tumor laser treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 67228: Treatment of extensive or progressive retinopathy (eg, diabetic retinopathy), photocoagulation
    • 67210: Destruction of localized lesion of retina (eg, macular edema, tumors), 1 or more sessions; photocoagulation

    Also known as:

    • Retina Repair for Macular Hole or Edema
    • Vitrectomy with Endolaser Treatment
    • Vitrectomy with Membrane Peel
    • Macular Hole Repair
    • Diabetic Macular Edema Surgery
    • Internal Limiting Membrane Removal
    • Pars Plana Vitrectomy with Laser
    • Retinal Laser Surgery
    • Diabetic Retinopathy Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 67042: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina (eg, for repair of macular hole, diabetic macular edema), includes, if performed, intraocular tamponade (ie, air, gas or silicone oil)
    • 67040: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with endolaser panretinal photocoagulation

    Also known as:

    • Complex Retinal Detachment Repair
    • Vitrectomy for Retinal Detachment
    • Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy Repair
    • Diabetic Retinal Detachment Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 67113: Repair of complex retinal detachment (eg, proliferative vitreoretinopathy, stage C-1 or greater, diabetic traction retinal detachment, retinopathy of prematurity, retinal tear of greater than 90 degrees), with vitrectomy and membrane peeling, including, when performed, air, gas, or silicone oil tamponade, cryotherapy, endolaser photocoagulation, drainage of subretinal fluid, scleral buckling, and/or removal of lens

    Does Dr. Lightman accept my insurance?

    Dr. Lightman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (866) 995-3937 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Lightman accept in Allenwood, PA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Geisinger Health Plan

    • Highmark Inc.

    • Humana

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UPMC Health Plan

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    Where is Dr. Lightman's office located?

    Dr. David Lightman's Primary Practice

    66 Enterprise Blvd

    Allenwood, PA 17810

    (866) 995-3937

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    Dr. David Lightman's Practice 2

    137 Jpm Rd

    Lewisburg, PA 17837

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

    Dr. Lightman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1477516193.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lightman?

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

    What is Dr. David Lightman's specialty?

    Dr. Lightman is a Ophthalmologist near Allenwood, 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. Lightman to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. David Lightman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Lightman is affiliated with WellSpan Evangelical Community Hospital, UPMC Williamsport 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 David Lightman accepting new patients in Allenwood, PA?

    Yes, Dr. David Lightman is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. David Lightman offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Lightman's office at (866) 995-3937 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with David Lightman?

    Please contact Dr. Lightman's office at (866) 995-3937 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. David Lightman have?

    Dr. David Lightman is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

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