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Eric Hunt Wigton, M.D. practises ophthalmology in Swansea, IL. Eric is a 2007 graduate of Saint Louis University School of Medicine.
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What does Dr. Wigton specialise in?
Dr. Wigton is an ophthalmology in Swansea, IL. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OPHTHALMOLOGY”.
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Where is Dr. Wigton located?
Dr. Wigton is listed at 3990 N ILLINOIS ST, Swansea, IL 62226. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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What is Dr. Wigton's phone number?
The number on file is (618) 277-1130. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is Dr. Wigton's NPI number?
Dr. Wigton's National Provider Identifier is 1396926424. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
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Where did Dr. Wigton go to medical school?
Dr. Wigton attended Saint Louis University School of Medicine, graduating in 2007. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
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How long has Dr. Wigton been practising?
Dr. Wigton has 19 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2007, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
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What does Dr. Wigton do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Wigton performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser and laser repair to improve eye fluid flow; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as imaging of optic nerve and established patient complete exam of visual system, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (618) 277-1130
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3990 N ILLINOIS ST
Swansea, IL 62226
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,662 services · 3,182 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
275 |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
36 |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65855 |
35 |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
18 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
30 |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
724 |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
678 |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
323 |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
308 |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
146 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
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Other ophthalmology specialists at this location 7
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Related specialists at this location 1
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Also at this address 4
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Trained at Saint Louis University School of Medicine 7
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Class of 2007 at Saint Louis University School of Medicine 7
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Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
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