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Dr. Parvathy Pillai, MD

Dr. Parvathy Pillai, MD

Columbia, MD

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Pillai, Ophthalmologist in Columbia, MD?

    Dr. Parvathy Pillai, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Columbia, MD with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Pillai is fluent in English, and is not currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pillai’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pillai’s office.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Pillai?

    Dr. Parvathy Pillai, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Ophthalmologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Pillai empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Anterior Segment Surgery, Cataract Surgery, Diabetic Eye Disease/Retinopathy, Glaucoma, Uveitis, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Columbia/MD community, Dr. Pillai is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    What languages does Dr. Pillai speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Pillai treat?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Pillai 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. Pillai. 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:

    • Cataract
    • Combined Age-Related Cataract
    • Other Age-Related Cataract
    • Cloudy lens
    • Lens clouding
    • Eye cloudiness
    • Mixed Type Cataract
    • Multiple Cataract Types
    • Other Senile Cataract
    • Uncommon Age-Related Cataract

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
    • H25813: Combined forms of age-related cataract, bilateral
    • H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
    • H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
    • H25811: Combined forms of age-related cataract, right eye
    • H2589: Other age-related cataract
    • H25812: Combined forms of age-related cataract, left eye

    Also known as:

    • Borderline Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Ocular Hypertension
    • Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Glaucoma
    • Early Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Open-angle glaucoma suspect
    • Risk of Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • High Eye Pressure
    • Elevated Intraocular Pressure
    • Eye pressure problem
    • Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Wide-Angle Glaucoma
    • POAG

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H40013: Open angle with borderline findings, low risk, bilateral
    • H40023: Open angle with borderline findings, high risk, bilateral
    • H40053: Ocular hypertension, bilateral
    • H401131: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, mild stage
    • H401112: Primary open-angle glaucoma, right eye, moderate stage

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Dry Eyes
    • Tears
    • Dry eye syndrome
    • Keratoconjunctivitis sicca
    • Ocular dryness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H04123: Dry eye syndrome of bilateral lacrimal glands

    Also known as:

    • Nearsightedness
    • Age-Related Farsightedness
    • Refractive Errors
    • Myopia
    • Difficulty Seeing Far Away
    • Blurry Distance Vision
    • Presbyopia
    • Aging Eyes
    • Difficulty Reading Up Close

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H5213: Myopia, bilateral
    • H524: Presbyopia

    Also known as:

    • Intraocular Lens Implant
    • Cataract
    • Refractive Errors
    • IOL Implant
    • Artificial Eye Lens
    • Cataract Lens Implant

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z961: Presence of intraocular lens

    Also known as:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy

    Also known as:

    • Primary Iridocyclitis
    • Eye Disease
    • Primary Uveitis
    • Idiopathic Eye Inflammation
    • Iritis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H20013: Primary iridocyclitis, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Dry Macular Degeneration
    • Macular Degeneration
    • Dry AMD
    • Atrophic Macular Degeneration
    • Age-related Macular Degeneration (Dry)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H353131: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, early dry stage

    What procedures does Dr. Pillai perform?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Pillai 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. Pillai. 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:

    • 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:

    • Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
    • Laser Trabeculoplasty
    • YAG Laser Capsulotomy
    • Posterior Capsulotomy
    • Secondary Cataract Removal
    • Laser Eye Surgery
    • Glaucoma laser surgery
    • Laser eye treatment for glaucoma
    • Trabeculoplasty

    CPT Codes:

    • 66821: Discission of secondary membranous cataract (opacified posterior lens capsule and/or anterior hyaloid); laser surgery (eg, YAG laser) (1 or more stages)
    • 65855: Trabeculoplasty by laser surgery

    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

    Also known as:

    • Injection into Eye Capsule
    • Tenon's Capsule Injection
    • Periocular Injection
    • Eye Medication Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 67515: Injection of medication or other substance into Tenon's capsule

    Also known as:

    • Goniotomy (Glaucoma Surgery)
    • Goniotomy Procedure
    • Angle-Opening Glaucoma Surgery
    • Congenital Glaucoma Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 65820: Goniotomy

    Also known as:

    • Tear Duct Plug Insertion
    • Punctal Plug Insertion
    • Lacrimal Punctum Closure
    • Dry Eye Plugs

    CPT Codes:

    • 68761: Closure of the lacrimal punctum; by plug, each

    Does Dr. Pillai accept my insurance?

    Dr. Pillai accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Pillai accept in Columbia, MD?

    Dr. Pillai in Columbia, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Johns Hopkins

    • Maryland Physicians Care

    • Medicare

    • State of Maryland

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Pillai's office located?

    Dr. Parvathy Pillai's Primary Practice

    11055 Little Patuxent Pkwy Ste 105

    Columbia, MD 21044

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    Dr. Parvathy Pillai's Practice 2

    2411 W Belvedere Ave Fl 6

    Baltimore, MD 21215

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    Dr. Parvathy Pillai's Practice 3

    2700 Quarry Lake Dr Ste 160

    Baltimore, MD 21209

    (410) 601-6129

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

    Dr. Pillai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1023275997.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pillai?

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

    What is Dr. Parvathy Pillai's specialty?

    Dr. Pillai is a Ophthalmologist near Columbia, MD. 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. Pillai to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Parvathy Pillai affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Pillai is affiliated with Sinai Hospital - Baltimore 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 Parvathy Pillai accepting new patients in Columbia, MD?

    No, Dr. Parvathy Pillai is not accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Parvathy Pillai offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Pillai's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Parvathy Pillai?

    Please contact Dr. Pillai's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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