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Who is Dr. Rishi, Retina Specialist in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Ekta Rishi is a Retina Specialist, who primarily practices in San Antonio, TX. Dr. Rishi is fluent in English and Hindi, and is not currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rishi’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rishi’s office at (210) 567-0407.
What languages does Dr. Rishi speak?
Dr. Rishi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
What conditions does a Retina Specialist like Dr. Rishi typically treat?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Rishi 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. Rishi. 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:
- 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:
- 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
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Cataract
- Type 2 Diabetes with Advanced Diabetic Eye Disease and Macular Swelling (Both Eyes)
- Cataract
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Eye Problems
- Diabetes-related cataract
- Cloudy lens from diabetes
- Diabetic eye cataract
- Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy with Macular Edema Bilateral
- Advanced Retina Damage Both Eyes with Macular Swelling
- Diabetic Macular Edema Both Eyes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1136: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic cataract
- E113513: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
Also known as:
- Bleeding in the eye's gel
- Eye Disease
- Eye bleeding
- Blood in the vitreous
- Ocular hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- H4311: Vitreous hemorrhage, right eye
Also known as:
- Sense Organ Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Eye surgery aftercare
- Ear surgery aftercare
- Sensory organ recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z48810: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the sense organs
Also known as:
- Macular Pucker
- Retinal Disorder
- Epiretinal Membrane
- Cellophane Maculopathy
- Macular Wrinkle
- Retinal Scar
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35373: Puckering of macula, bilateral
What procedures does a Retina Specialist like Dr. Rishi typically perform?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Rishi 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. Rishi. 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:
- Eye Injection
- Intravitreal Injection
- Retinal Injection
- Macular Degeneration Injection
- Eye Medication Injection
CPT Codes:
- 67028: Intravitreal injection of a pharmacologic agent (separate procedure)
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:
- Retina Repair for Macular Hole or Edema
- Vitrectomy with Endolaser Treatment
- Vitrectomy with Membrane Peel
- Macular Hole Repair
- Diabetic Macular Edema Surgery
- Internal Limiting Membrane Removal
- Pars Plana Vitrectomy with Laser
- Retinal Laser Surgery
- Diabetic Retinopathy Surgery
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)
- 67040: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with endolaser panretinal 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
Also known as:
- Vitrectomy Eye Surgery
- Retinal Detachment Repair with Vitrectomy
- Vitrectomy for Macular Pucker
- Pars Plana Vitrectomy
- Retinal Surgery
- Eye Gel Removal Surgery
- Vitrectomy for retinal detachment
- Retinal reattachment surgery
- Eye surgery for detached retina
- Retinal Membrane Removal
- Macular Pucker Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67036: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach;
- 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
- 67041: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with removal of preretinal cellular membrane (eg, macular pucker)
Does Dr. Rishi accept my insurance?
Dr. Rishi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (210) 567-0407 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Rishi accept in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Rishi in San Antonio, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
BCBS Unspecified
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Rishi's office located?
What is Dr. Rishi's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Rishi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1114791035.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rishi?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Rishi
What is Dr. Ekta Rishi's specialty?
Dr. Rishi is a Retina Specialist near San Antonio, TX.
What does a Retina Specialist do?
An ophthalmologist specializing in vitreoretinal diseases focuses on diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the vitreous and retina, including issues such as retinal detachment, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration. This specialist employs advanced medical and surgical techniques to manage these complex eye conditions.
Is this Dr. Ekta Rishi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Rishi is affiliated with University Hospital-San Antonio which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Ekta Rishi accepting new patients in San Antonio, TX?
No, Dr. Ekta Rishi is not accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ekta Rishi offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Rishi's office at (210) 567-0407 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ekta Rishi?
Please contact Dr. Rishi's office at (210) 567-0407 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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