Dr. Jeffrey Berman, MD
Portland, ME
21 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Berman, Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist in Portland, ME?
Dr. Jeffrey Berman, MD is a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist, who primarily practices in Portland, ME. He has been practicing for over 21 years and is board certified. Dr. Berman graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Beth Israel Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Berman is fluent in English, French, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Berman’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Berman’s office at (207) 774-8277.
Where did Dr. Berman go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Beth Israel Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Montefiore Mc/Albert Einstein College Med | Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Program
Medical School: Tufts Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma | Tufts University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Berman board certified as a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Jeffrey Berman, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Berman speak?
Dr. Berman and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
Spanish
What conditions does a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist like Dr. Berman typically treat?
As a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist, Dr. Berman 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. Berman. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Esotropia
- Intermittent Alternating Exotropia
- Inward Turning Eye
- Eye Movement Disorder
- Crossed Eyes
- Convergent Strabismus
- Intermittent Alternating Wall Eyes
- Intermittent Alternating Divergent Strabismus
- Temporary Wall Eye
- Crossed Eyes from Farsightedness
- Accommodative Squint
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5000: Unspecified esotropia
- H5034: Intermittent alternating exotropia
- H5043: Accommodative component in esotropia
Also known as:
- Strabismic Amblyopia
- Refractive Amblyopia
- Amblyopia
- Eye Movement Disorder
- Refractive Errors
- Lazy eye from crossed eyes
- Squint amblyopia
- Amblyopia from eye turn
- Lazy eye from refractive error
- Anisometropic amblyopia
- Refractive lazy eye
ICD-10 Codes:
- H53032: Strabismic amblyopia, left eye
- H53031: Strabismic amblyopia, right eye
- H53021: Refractive amblyopia, right eye
Also known as:
- Astigmatism
- Farsightedness
- Refractive Errors
- Farsightedness (Hyperopia)
- Irregular Cornea
- Blurred Vision
- Distorted Vision
- Hyperopia
- Long-sightedness
- Hypermetropia
ICD-10 Codes:
- H52223: Regular astigmatism, bilateral
- H5203: Hypermetropia, bilateral
Also known as:
- Double Vision
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Diplopia
- Seeing double
- Ghosting vision
ICD-10 Codes:
- H532: Diplopia
Also known as:
- Lazy Eye
- Amblyopia
- Refractive Errors
- Refractive Amblyopia
- Vision Loss from Unequal Focus
ICD-10 Codes:
- H53022: Refractive amblyopia, left eye
What procedures does a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist like Dr. Berman typically perform?
As a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist, Dr. Berman 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. Berman. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Crossed Eye Surgery (One Muscle)
- Eye Muscle Surgery for Strabismus
- Crossed Eye Surgery (2 Muscles)
- Complex Strabismus Surgery
- Eye Muscle Transposition Surgery
- Strabismus Repair
- Eye Alignment Surgery
- Ocular Muscle Adjustment
- Strabismus Correction Surgery
- Crossed Eyes Surgery
- Wall Eyes Surgery
- Ocular Muscle Surgery
- Crossed Eye Surgery with Scarring
- Restrictive Myopathy Strabismus Repair
- Difficult Eye Alignment Surgery
- Paretic Extraocular Muscle Surgery
- Strabismus Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67311: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 1 horizontal muscle
- 67314: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 1 vertical muscle (excluding superior oblique)
- 67312: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 2 horizontal muscles
- 67332: Strabismus surgery on patient with scarring of extraocular muscles (eg, prior ocular injury, strabismus or retinal detachment surgery) or restrictive myopathy (eg, dysthyroid ophthalmopathy) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 67320: Transposition procedure (eg, for paretic extraocular muscle), any extraocular muscle (specify) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Tear Duct Probing with Anesthesia
- Tear Duct Probing with Stent Placement
- Anesthesia
- Nasolacrimal duct probing
- Blocked tear duct procedure
- Tear duct irrigation
- Nasolacrimal Duct Probing with Stent
- Tear Duct Stent Insertion
- Blocked Tear Duct Repair
- Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) Stent
CPT Codes:
- 68811: Probing of nasolacrimal duct, with or without irrigation; requiring general anesthesia
- 68815: Probing of nasolacrimal duct, with or without irrigation; with insertion of tube or stent
Also known as:
- Eyelid Abscess Drainage
- Blepharotomy for Abscess
- Eyelid Incision and Drainage
- Stye Drainage
- Eyelid Infection Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 67700: Blepharotomy, drainage of abscess, eyelid
Does Dr. Berman accept my insurance?
Dr. Berman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (207) 774-8277 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Berman accept in Portland, ME?
Dr. Berman in Portland, ME accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
Community Health Options
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Martin's Point
Martin's Point Health Care
Medicare
Point32Health
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Berman's office located?
What is Dr. Berman's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Berman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1407852528.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Berman?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Berman
What is Dr. Jeffrey Berman's specialty?
Dr. Berman is a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist near Portland, ME.
What does a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist do?
An ophthalmologist specializing in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus management focuses on the medical and surgical treatment of eye disorders in children. Common conditions addressed include amblyopia, strabismus, refractive errors, cataracts, and glaucoma. These disorders may be associated with neurological and endocrinological diseases, trauma, or age-related changes in the extraocular muscles, necessitating medical, optical, and surgical interventions.
Is this Dr. Jeffrey Berman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Berman is affiliated with Mainehealth Maine Medical Center Portland, Mid Coast 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 Jeffrey Berman accepting new patients in Portland, ME?
Yes, Dr. Jeffrey Berman is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jeffrey Berman offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Berman's office at (207) 774-8277 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jeffrey Berman?
Please contact Dr. Berman's office at (207) 774-8277 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Jeffrey Berman have?
Dr. Jeffrey Berman is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
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