Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Amarasekera, Ophthalmologist in Cherry Hill, NJ?
What languages does Dr. Amarasekera speak?
Dr. Amarasekera and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Amarasekera typically treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Amarasekera 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. Amarasekera. 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.
Also known as:
- Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Glaucoma
- Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Wide-Angle Glaucoma
- POAG
- Chronic Simple Glaucoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- H401133: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, severe stage
- H401132: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, moderate stage
- H401131: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, mild stage
- H401113: Primary open-angle glaucoma, right eye, severe stage
- H401123: Primary open-angle glaucoma, left eye, severe stage
- H401112: Primary open-angle glaucoma, right eye, moderate stage
- H401122: Primary open-angle glaucoma, left eye, moderate stage
What procedures does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Amarasekera typically perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Amarasekera 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. Amarasekera. 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.
Also known as:
- Glaucoma Drainage Device Implant
- Goniotomy (Glaucoma Surgery)
- Aqueous Shunt Surgery
- Glaucoma Shunt with Graft
- Eye Pressure Shunt
- Goniotomy Procedure
- Angle-Opening Glaucoma Surgery
- Congenital Glaucoma Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 66180: Aqueous shunt to extraocular equatorial plate reservoir, external approach; with graft
- 65820: Goniotomy
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:
- Glaucoma Surgery (Trabeculectomy)
- Cataract Surgery with Glaucoma Drainage Device
- Laser Trabeculoplasty
- Trabeculectomy
- Glaucoma Filtering Surgery
- Eye Pressure Surgery
- Combined Cataract and Glaucoma Surgery
- Phacoemulsification with Aqueous Drainage Device
- IOL Insertion with Glaucoma Stent
- Glaucoma laser surgery
- Laser eye treatment for glaucoma
- Trabeculoplasty
CPT Codes:
- 66170: Fistulization of sclera for glaucoma; trabeculectomy ab externo in absence of previous surgery
- 66991: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1 stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification); with insertion of intraocular (eg, trabecular meshwork, supraciliary, suprachoroidal) anterior segment aqueous drainage device, without extraocular reservoir, internal approach, one or more
- 65855: Trabeculoplasty by laser surgery
Also known as:
- Glaucoma Laser Treatment (Cyclophotocoagulation)
- Transscleral cyclophotocoagulation
- Ciliary body laser
- CPC treatment
CPT Codes:
- 66710: Ciliary body destruction; cyclophotocoagulation, transscleral
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
Does Dr. Amarasekera accept my insurance?
Dr. Amarasekera accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (215) 928-3197 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Amarasekera accept in Cherry Hill, NJ?
Dr. Amarasekera in Cherry Hill, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
Independence Health Group
Jefferson Health
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Amarasekera's office located?
Dr. Dilru Amarasekera's Primary Practice
408 Route 70 E
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
(215) 928-3197
What hospitals are Dr. Amarasekera affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Amarasekera has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Amarasekera's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Amarasekera's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1033606744.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Amarasekera?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Amarasekera