SOUTHWESTERN EYE CENTER LTD
NPI 1700828423
Clinic/Center - Ambulatory Surgical in Sierra Vista, AZ

Areas of Expertise

The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.

Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens

This procedure involves removing a cloudy lens (cataract) from your eye and replacing it with a clear, artificial lens. It helps restore vision that has been affected by the cataract. The operation is usually done under local anesthesia.

This service was performed 28 times for 22 patients

Dexamethasone, lacrimal ophthalmic insert, 0.1 mg

Dexamethasone, lacrimal ophthalmic insert, 0.1 mg is a tiny device inserted into your tear duct. It releases a steroid, dexamethasone, to reduce inflammation and discomfort in your eye. It's often used for conditions like dry eye or following eye surgery.

This service was performed 140 times for 24 patients

Injection, dexamethasone 9 percent, intraocular, 1 microgram

This is an eye procedure where a small dose of dexamethasone, a type of steroid, is injected into your eye. It's used to reduce inflammation and improve vision, often in cases of eye disease or after surgery. It's a quick, in-office procedure.

This service was performed 147,345 times for 176 patients

Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens

This is a procedure where a cloudy lens in your eye, known as a cataract, is removed. After removal, a clear artificial lens is inserted. This helps to restore your vision, enabling you to see clearly again.

This service was performed 308 times for 186 patients

Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser

This procedure, known as YAG laser capsulotomy, treats cloudiness in the lens capsule following cataract surgery. A laser is used to create a small hole in the cloudy capsule, allowing light to pass through and restore clear vision. It's a quick, painless procedure.

This service was performed 126 times for 92 patients

CLIA Information

The Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) of 1988 applies to facilities or sites that test human specimens for health assessment or to diagnose, prevent, or treat disease. The CLIA Program sets standards for clinical laboratory testing and issues certificates. The NPI / CLIA crosswalk information for this NPI number is:

CLIA Number

03D1007761

Facility Type

Ambulatory Surgery Center

Certificate Effective Date

December 30, 2024

Certificate Expiration Date

December 29, 2026

Laboratory Director

KATHY SEESE-KIRLIN

Certificate Type

Certificate of Waiver

Certificate Type Description

This CLIA certificate is issued to Southwestern Eye Center Ltd to perform only waived tests. CLIA defines waived tests as simple tests with a low risk for an incorrect result. Waived tests include certain tests listed in CLIA regulations, tests cleared by the FDA for home use and tests approved by the FDA for waived status and that meet CLIA waiver criteria.

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