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Dr. Bryan Schwent, MD

Richmond, VA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Schwent, Ophthalmologist in Richmond, VA?

    Dr. Bryan Schwent, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Richmond, VA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Schwent is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Schwent’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Schwent’s office at (804) 644-7478.

    Where did Dr. Schwent go to medical school and complete their residency?

      Is Dr. Schwent board certified as an Ophthalmologist?

      Yes, Dr. Bryan Schwent, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology

      What languages does Dr. Schwent speak?

      Dr. Schwent and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

      • English

      • Spanish

      What conditions does Dr. Schwent treat?

      As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Schwent 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. Schwent. 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.

      Also known as:

      • Wet Macular Degeneration
      • Dry Macular Degeneration
      • Macular Degeneration
      • Exudative AMD
      • Neovascular Macular Degeneration
      • Wet AMD
      • Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
      • Dry AMD
      • Atrophic Macular Degeneration
      • Age-related Macular Degeneration (Dry)

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • H353231: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, with active choroidal neovascularization
      • H353211: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
      • H353221: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
      • H353132: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, intermediate dry stage
      • H353131: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, early dry stage

      Also known as:

      • Type 2 Diabetes with Advanced Diabetic Eye Disease and Macular Swelling (Both Eyes)
      • Type 2 Diabetes with Macular Edema
      • Type 2 Diabetes with Severe Diabetic Eye Disease and Macular Swelling (Both Eyes)
      • Type 2 Diabetes with Severe Diabetic Eye Disease and Macular Swelling (Right Eye)
      • Type 2 Diabetes with Moderate Diabetic Eye Disease and Macular Swelling (Left Eye)
      • Diabetes Type 2
      • Diabetic Eye Problems
      • Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy with Macular Edema Bilateral
      • Advanced Retina Damage Both Eyes with Macular Swelling
      • Diabetic Macular Edema Both Eyes
      • Diabetic Eye Swelling
      • Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
      • Diabetic Macular Swelling
      • Severe Nonproliferative Diabetic Retinopathy with Macular Edema Bilateral
      • Severe Nonproliferative Diabetic Retinopathy with Macular Edema Right Eye
      • Advanced Retina Damage Right Eye with Macular Swelling
      • Diabetic Macular Edema Right Eye
      • Moderate Nonproliferative Diabetic Retinopathy with Macular Edema Left Eye
      • Moderate Retina Damage Left Eye with Macular Swelling
      • Diabetic Macular Edema Left Eye

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • E113513: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
      • E113313: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with moderate nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
      • E113413: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with severe nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
      • E113512: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, left eye
      • E113511: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, right eye
      • E113311: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with moderate nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, right eye
      • E113411: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with severe nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, right eye
      • E113312: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with moderate nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, left eye

      Also known as:

      • Blocked Branch Retinal Vein
      • Blocked Central Retinal Vein
      • Macular Pucker
      • Retinal Disorder
      • Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion
      • BRVO
      • Eye Stroke
      • Central Retinal Vein Occlusion
      • CRVO
      • Epiretinal Membrane
      • Cellophane Maculopathy
      • Macular Fibrosis
      • Wrinkled Retina
      • Macular Wrinkle
      • Retinal Scar

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • H348320: Tributary (branch) retinal vein occlusion, left eye, with macular edema
      • H348120: Central retinal vein occlusion, left eye, with macular edema
      • H35372: Puckering of macula, left eye
      • H35371: Puckering of macula, right eye

      Also known as:

      • Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion
      • Central Retinal Vein Occlusion
      • Retinal Disorder
      • BRVO
      • Eye stroke (branch vein)
      • Branch eye vein blockage
      • CRVO
      • Eye stroke (vein)
      • Central eye vein blockage

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • H348310: Tributary (branch) retinal vein occlusion, right eye, with macular edema
      • H348110: Central retinal vein occlusion, right eye, with macular edema

      Also known as:

      • Retinal Detachment with Single Break
      • Retinal Detachment
      • Detached Retina with One Tear
      • Single Break Retinal Detachment

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • H33011: Retinal detachment with single break, right eye

      What procedures does Dr. Schwent perform?

      As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Schwent 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. Schwent. 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.

      Also known as:

      • Eye Injection
      • Injection into Eye Capsule
      • Intravitreal Injection
      • Retinal Injection
      • Macular Degeneration Injection
      • Eye Medication Injection
      • Tenon's Capsule Injection
      • Periocular Injection

      CPT Codes:

      • 67028: Intravitreal injection of a pharmacologic agent (separate procedure)
      • 67515: Injection of medication or other substance into Tenon's capsule

      Also known as:

      • Retinal Detachment Repair with Vitrectomy
      • Vitrectomy Eye Surgery
      • Retinal Detachment Repair (Laser)
      • Vitrectomy for retinal detachment
      • Retinal reattachment surgery
      • Eye surgery for detached retina
      • Pars Plana Vitrectomy
      • Retinal Surgery
      • Eye Gel Removal Surgery
      • Laser Retinal Repair
      • Photocoagulation for Retina
      • Detached Retina Surgery

      CPT Codes:

      • 67108: Repair of retinal detachment; with vitrectomy, any method, including, when performed, air or gas tamponade, focal endolaser photocoagulation, cryotherapy, drainage of subretinal fluid, scleral buckling, and/or removal of lens by same technique
      • 67036: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach;
      • 67105: Repair of retinal detachment, including drainage of subretinal fluid when performed; photocoagulation

      Also known as:

      • Laser Treatment for Retinopathy
      • Photocoagulation for Retinopathy
      • Diabetic Retinopathy Laser Treatment
      • Retinal Laser Therapy

      CPT Codes:

      • 67228: Treatment of extensive or progressive retinopathy (eg, diabetic retinopathy), photocoagulation

      Also known as:

      • Retina Repair for Macular Hole or Edema
      • Vitrectomy with Membrane Peel
      • Macular Hole Repair
      • Diabetic Macular Edema Surgery
      • Internal Limiting Membrane Removal

      CPT Codes:

      • 67042: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina (eg, for repair of macular hole, diabetic macular edema), includes, if performed, intraocular tamponade (ie, air, gas or silicone oil)

      Also known as:

      • Retinal Laser Treatment
      • Retinal Photocoagulation
      • Laser for Retinal Tear
      • Retinal Detachment Prevention Laser

      CPT Codes:

      • 67145: Prophylaxis of retinal detachment (eg, retinal break, lattice degeneration) without drainage; photocoagulation

      Also known as:

      • Complex Retinal Detachment Repair
      • Vitrectomy for Retinal Detachment
      • Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy Repair
      • Diabetic Retinal Detachment Surgery

      CPT Codes:

      • 67113: Repair of complex retinal detachment (eg, proliferative vitreoretinopathy, stage C-1 or greater, diabetic traction retinal detachment, retinopathy of prematurity, retinal tear of greater than 90 degrees), with vitrectomy and membrane peeling, including, when performed, air, gas, or silicone oil tamponade, cryotherapy, endolaser photocoagulation, drainage of subretinal fluid, scleral buckling, and/or removal of lens

      Does Dr. Schwent accept my insurance?

      Dr. Schwent accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (804) 644-7478 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

      What insurance plans does Dr. Schwent accept in Richmond, VA?

      Dr. Schwent in Richmond, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

      Top Insurances

      • All Other Third Party

      • Crown Cork and Seal Company

      • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

      • Department of Veterans Affairs

      • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

      • Fox Insurance Company

      • Humana

      • Medicare

      • Sentara Health System / Optima Health

      • UnitedHealthcare

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      Where is Dr. Schwent's office located?

      Dr. Bryan Schwent's Primary Practice

      8720 Stony Point Pkwy Ste 105

      Richmond, VA 23235

      (804) 644-7478

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      Dr. Bryan Schwent's Practice 2

      280 Charles H Dimmock Pkwy Ste 2

      Colonial Heights, VA 23834

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      Dr. Bryan Schwent's Practice 3

      609 Jefferson Davis Hwy 201

      Fredericksburg, VA 22401

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      What is Dr. Schwent's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

      Dr. Schwent's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1760494835.

      What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Schwent?

      Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Schwent

      What is Dr. Bryan Schwent's specialty?

      Dr. Schwent is a Ophthalmologist near Richmond, VA. An ophthalmologist possesses the knowledge and professional skills required to deliver comprehensive eye and vision care. These medical doctors are trained to diagnose, monitor, and treat all ocular and visual disorders, whether through medical or surgical interventions. Their expertise encompasses a wide range of issues affecting the eye and its structures, including the eyelids, orbit, and visual pathways. Additionally, ophthalmologists prescribe vision services, such as glasses and contact lenses, to help patients achieve optimal visual health. Contact Dr. Schwent to book an appointment today.

      Is this Dr. Bryan Schwent affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

      Yes, Dr. Schwent is affiliated with Johnston-Willis Hospital, Bon Secours St. Mary's 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 Bryan Schwent accepting new patients in Richmond, VA?

      Yes, Dr. Bryan Schwent is accepting new patients at this time.

      Does Dr. Bryan Schwent offer online booking?

      Please contact Dr. Schwent's office at (804) 644-7478 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

      How can I make an appointment with Bryan Schwent?

      Please contact Dr. Schwent's office at (804) 644-7478 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

      Which board certifications does Dr. Bryan Schwent have?

      Dr. Bryan Schwent is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

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