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Dr. Thomas Beggins, MD

Middletown, CT

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Beggins, Ophthalmologist in Middletown, CT?

    Dr. Thomas Beggins, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Middletown, CT. He is board certified. Dr. Beggins graduated from New York Medical College and completed his residency at St Luke'S-Roosevelt-St Lukes D, Ophthalmology; Lenox Hill Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Beggins is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Beggins’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Beggins’s office at (860) 347-9377.

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

    • Residency: St Luke'S-Roosevelt-St Lukes D, Ophthalmology; Lenox Hill Hosp, Internal Medicine | Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/St Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center Program

    • Medical School: New York Med Coll- Valhalla Ny | New York Medical College

    Is Dr. Beggins board certified as an Ophthalmologist?

    Yes, Dr. Thomas Beggins, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology

    What languages does Dr. Beggins speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Beggins treat?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Beggins 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. Beggins. 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
    • Combined Age-Related Cataract
    • Cloudy lens
    • Lens clouding
    • Eye cloudiness
    • Mixed Type Cataract
    • Multiple Cataract Types

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
    • H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
    • H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
    • H25811: Combined forms of age-related cataract, right eye
    • H25812: Combined forms of age-related cataract, left eye

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Eye Damage
    • Macular Pucker
    • Retinal Disorder
    • Hypertensive Retinopathy
    • Eye Damage from Hypertension
    • High Blood Pressure Retinopathy
    • Epiretinal Membrane
    • Cellophane Maculopathy
    • Macular Wrinkle
    • Retinal Scar
    • Macular Fibrosis
    • Wrinkled Retina

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H35033: Hypertensive retinopathy, bilateral
    • H35371: Puckering of macula, right eye
    • H35372: Puckering of macula, left eye
    • H35373: Puckering of macula, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Dry Macular Degeneration
    • Wet Macular Degeneration
    • Macular Drusen
    • Macular Degeneration
    • Dry AMD
    • Atrophic Macular Degeneration
    • Age-related Macular Degeneration (Dry)
    • Wet AMD
    • Neovascular Macular Degeneration
    • Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
    • Retinal Drusen
    • Yellow Spots on Retina
    • Age-Related Macular Drusen
    • Drusen in Eye

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H353132: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, intermediate dry stage
    • H353221: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
    • H353131: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, early dry stage
    • H35363: Drusen (degenerative) of macula, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Borderline Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Glaucoma
    • Early Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Open-angle glaucoma suspect
    • Risk of Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Wide-Angle Glaucoma
    • POAG

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H40013: Open angle with borderline findings, low risk, bilateral
    • H401132: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, moderate stage
    • H401131: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, mild stage

    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:

    • Farsightedness
    • Refractive Errors
    • Farsightedness (Hyperopia)
    • Hyperopia
    • Long-sightedness
    • Hypermetropia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H5203: Hypermetropia, bilateral

    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:

    • Unexplained Vision Problems
    • Vision Impairment and Blindness
    • Visual Disturbances
    • Subjective Vision Issues
    • Unclear Vision Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H5310: Unspecified subjective visual disturbances

    What procedures does Dr. Beggins perform?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Beggins 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. Beggins. 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
    • YAG Laser Capsulotomy
    • Posterior Capsulotomy
    • Secondary Cataract Removal
    • Laser Eye Surgery

    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)

    Does Dr. Beggins accept my insurance?

    Dr. Beggins accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (860) 347-9377 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Beggins accept in Middletown, CT?

    Dr. Beggins in Middletown, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • ArcBest Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Express Scripts

    • HealthComp

    • Medicare

    • State of Connecticut

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Beggins' office located?

    Dr. Thomas Beggins' Primary Practice

    535 Saybrook Rd

    Middletown, CT 06457

    (860) 347-9377

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

    Dr. Beggins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1235140104.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Beggins?

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

    What is Dr. Thomas Beggins's specialty?

    Dr. Beggins is a Ophthalmologist near Middletown, CT. 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. Beggins to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Thomas Beggins affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Beggins is affiliated with Middlesex Hospital, Westerly Hospital 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 Thomas Beggins accepting new patients in Middletown, CT?

    Yes, Dr. Thomas Beggins is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Thomas Beggins offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Beggins's office at (860) 347-9377 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Thomas Beggins?

    Please contact Dr. Beggins's office at (860) 347-9377 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Thomas Beggins have?

    Dr. Thomas Beggins is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

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