Who is Dr. Azar, Ophthalmologist in Chicago, IL?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Azar?
Dr. Dimitri Azar, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Ophthalmologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Azar empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in LASIK-Refractive Surgery, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Chicago, IL community, Dr. Azar is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Azar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Mass Eye And Ear Infirmary, Ophthalmology | Mass Ee Infirm Harvard Med School
Is Dr. Azar board certified as an Ophthalmologist?
Yes, Dr. Dimitri Azar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Azar speak?
Dr. Azar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- Arabic
- English
What conditions does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Azar typically treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Azar 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. Azar. 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:
- Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H25813: Combined forms of age-related cataract, bilateral
What procedures does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Azar typically perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Azar 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. Azar. 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:
- 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
Does Dr. Azar accept my insurance?
Dr. Azar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 573-4458 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Azar accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Azar in Chicago, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
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Where is Dr. Azar's office located?
Dr. Dimitri Azar's Primary Practice
1855 W Taylor St # 648
Chicago, IL 60612
(617) 573-4458
What hospitals are Dr. Azar affiliated with?
Dr. Azar has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Azar's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Azar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1205810413.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Azar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Azar