Browse ophthalmologists in New Hampshire.
131
Ophthalmologists
100%
Accepting patients
88%
Most common: MD
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New Hampshire has 131 licensed ophthalmologists spread across the state. 100% are currently accepting new patients. The most common credential is MD (88%), which stands for Doctor of Medicine. DO (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine) is the second most common at 5%.
Dartmouth Geisel School of Medicine trains practitioners in the state. Notable hospitals include Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Elliot Hospital, and Concord Hospital. Health systems such as Dartmouth Health, and Elliot Health System employ many of the state's ophthalmologists.
71% accept Medicare. Patients with New Hampshire Medicaid should verify coverage directly, as not all ophthalmologists participate. The most widely accepted carriers include unitedhealthcare, medicare, qhp-44228, qhp-59025, and qhp-58944.
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center is New Hampshire's only academic medical center and Level I trauma center.
New Hampshire has 131 licensed ophthalmologists. 100% are currently accepting new patients, so finding an available provider should be straightforward.
Yes. 100% of ophthalmologists in New Hampshire are currently accepting new patients. You can filter your search on FindClarity to show only providers who are taking new patients.
The most commonly accepted carriers among ophthalmologists in New Hampshire include unitedhealthcare, medicare, qhp-44228, qhp-59025, and qhp-58944. Coverage and in-network status vary by provider, so it is worth confirming directly with the office before scheduling. FindClarity shows accepted insurance for each provider.
An office visit copay is $30 to $75. Cataract surgery costs $3,000 to $5,000 per eye. LASIK runs $2,000 to $3,000 per eye. Retinal imaging costs $50 to $200. Actual costs in New Hampshire depend on the provider and your insurance plan. Medical eye conditions (cataracts, glaucoma) are billed to medical insurance. Routine refraction for glasses is billed to vision insurance. LASIK is typically self-pay. Verify which insurance applies to your visit type.
Look for a board-certified provider who accepts your insurance and practices near you. New Hampshire has 131 ophthalmologists. Reading patient reviews and checking hospital affiliations can help narrow your choice. FindClarity lets you compare providers by credentials, insurance, and location.
MD stands for Doctor of Medicine and DO stands for Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. Both are equivalent qualifications. In New Hampshire, 88% hold the MD credential and 5% hold DO. The difference is in training pathway, not quality of care.
71% of ophthalmologists in New Hampshire accept Medicare. Medicare covers eye exams for conditions like glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy. Cataract surgery is covered. Routine vision exams for glasses prescriptions are not covered under Original Medicare. You can filter for Medicare-accepting providers on FindClarity.
Some ophthalmologists in New Hampshire accept New Hampshire Medicaid, the state's Medicaid program. Medicaid covers medically necessary eye care in all states. Coverage for routine vision exams and glasses varies by state. Children have broader coverage than adults. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm New Hampshire Medicaid participation before scheduling.
Top accepted carriers in New Hampshire include unitedhealthcare, medicare, qhp-44228, qhp-59025, and qhp-58944.
Medical insurance covers ophthalmology visits for eye diseases and conditions (glaucoma, cataracts, diabetic eye exams). Vision insurance covers routine refraction and glasses prescriptions. LASIK is typically not covered by either. Cataract surgery is covered by medical insurance. Verify in-network status and whether pre-authorization is needed for surgery or diagnostic imaging.