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Dr. Brian Larsen, MD

Dr. Brian Larsen, MD

Stickney, IL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Larsen, Retina Specialist in Stickney, IL?

    Dr. Brian Larsen, MD is a Retina Specialist, who primarily practices in Stickney, IL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Larsen is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Larsen’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Larsen’s office at (708) 788-3400.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Larsen?

    Dr. Brian Larsen, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Retina Specialist 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. Larsen empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Retinitis, Diabetic Eye Disease/Retinopathy, Macular Degeneration, Retinal Disorders, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Stickney/IL community, Dr. Larsen is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    Is Dr. Larsen board certified as a Retina Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Brian Larsen, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology

    What languages does Dr. Larsen speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Larsen treat?

    As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Larsen 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. Larsen. 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)
    • Nonexudative AMD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H353231: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, with active choroidal neovascularization
    • H353221: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
    • H353211: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
    • H353112: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, intermediate dry stage
    • H353114: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, advanced atrophic with subfoveal involvement
    • H353132: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, intermediate dry stage
    • H353134: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, advanced atrophic with subfoveal involvement
    • H353111: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, early dry stage
    • H353210: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, stage unspecified
    • H353230: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, stage unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Eye Damage
    • Macular Pucker
    • Blocked Branch Retinal Vein
    • Blocked Central Retinal Vein
    • Retinal Disorder
    • Hypertensive Retinopathy
    • Eye Damage from Hypertension
    • High Blood Pressure Retinopathy
    • Epiretinal Membrane
    • Cellophane Maculopathy
    • Macular Wrinkle
    • Retinal Scar
    • Macular Fibrosis
    • Wrinkled Retina
    • Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion
    • BRVO
    • Eye Stroke
    • Central Retinal Vein Occlusion
    • CRVO

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H35033: Hypertensive retinopathy, bilateral
    • H35371: Puckering of macula, right eye
    • H35373: Puckering of macula, bilateral
    • H35372: Puckering of macula, left eye
    • H348320: Tributary (branch) retinal vein occlusion, left eye, with macular edema
    • H348120: Central retinal vein occlusion, left eye, with macular edema

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Advanced Diabetic Eye Disease and Macular Swelling (Both Eyes)
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Macular Edema
    • 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

    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

    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

    What procedures does Dr. Larsen perform?

    As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Larsen 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. Larsen. 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
    • Intravitreal Injection
    • Retinal Injection
    • Macular Degeneration Injection
    • Eye Medication Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 67028: Intravitreal injection of a pharmacologic agent (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Retinal Detachment Repair with Vitrectomy
    • Vitrectomy for Macular Pucker
    • Vitrectomy Eye Surgery
    • Vitrectomy for retinal detachment
    • Retinal reattachment surgery
    • Eye surgery for detached retina
    • Retinal Membrane Removal
    • Macular Pucker Surgery
    • Pars Plana Vitrectomy
    • Retinal Surgery
    • Eye Gel Removal 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
    • 67041: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with removal of preretinal cellular membrane (eg, macular pucker)
    • 67036: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach;

    Also known as:

    • Laser Treatment for Retinopathy
    • Retina Laser Treatment (Photocoagulation)
    • Photocoagulation for Retinopathy
    • Diabetic Retinopathy Laser Treatment
    • Retinal Laser Therapy
    • Retinal photocoagulation
    • Macular edema laser
    • Retina tumor laser treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 67228: Treatment of extensive or progressive retinopathy (eg, diabetic retinopathy), photocoagulation
    • 67210: Destruction of localized lesion of retina (eg, macular edema, tumors), 1 or more sessions; photocoagulation

    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:

    • 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

    Does Dr. Larsen accept my insurance?

    Dr. Larsen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (708) 788-3400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Larsen accept in Stickney, IL?

    Dr. Larsen in Stickney, IL 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)

    • Express Scripts

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health Insurance Co

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Larsen's office located?

    Dr. Brian Larsen's Primary Practice

    4401 S Harlem Ave

    Stickney, IL 60402

    (708) 788-3400

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    Dr. Brian Larsen's Practice 2

    1901 W Harrison St

    Chicago, IL 60612

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    Dr. Brian Larsen's Practice 3

    6337 S Woodlawn Ave

    Chicago, IL 60637

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

    Dr. Larsen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1083871974.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Larsen?

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

    What is Dr. Brian Larsen's specialty?

    Dr. Larsen is a Retina Specialist near Stickney, IL. 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. Contact Dr. Larsen to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Brian Larsen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Larsen is affiliated with Loyola University Medical Center, MacNeal 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

    Where can I learn more about Retina Specialist?

    Explore Retina Specialist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Brian Larsen accepting new patients in Stickney, IL?

    Yes, Dr. Brian Larsen is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Brian Larsen offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Larsen's office at (708) 788-3400 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Brian Larsen?

    Please contact Dr. Larsen's office at (708) 788-3400 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Brian Larsen have?

    Dr. Brian Larsen is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

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