Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Dorairaj, Ophthalmologist in Jacksonville, FL?
Dr. Syril Dorairaj, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Jacksonville, FL. Dr. Dorairaj completed his residency at New York Eye and Ear Infirmary. He is a member of the Association of Research and Vision in Ophthalmology, American Academy of Ophthalmology, American College of Surgeons, and American Society for Cataract and Refractive Surgery. Dr. Dorairaj is fluent in English and Tamil, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dorairaj’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dorairaj’s office at (904) 953-2000.
Where did Dr. Dorairaj go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: OPHTHALMOLOGY, SHILEY EYE CENTER, LA JOLLA, CA | Fellow - Ophthalmic Molecular Genetics: Indian Institute of Science | Clinical Research Fellowship - Glaucoma: The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, New York Medical College | Chief Clinical Fellow - Preceptors: Robert Ritch, Jeffrey Liebmann, Celso Tello: The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, New York Medical College | Clinical Fellowship - Glaucoma: Shiley Eye Center, University of California San Diego
Residency: New York Eye and Ear Infirmary | Resident - Ophthalmology: Regional Institute of Ophthalmology | New York Medical College Affiliated Hospitals
What languages does Dr. Dorairaj speak?
Dr. Dorairaj and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Tamil
What conditions does Dr. Dorairaj treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Dorairaj 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. Dorairaj. 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:
- Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Ocular Hypertension
- Glaucoma
- Glaucoma Surgery Bleb Status
- Narrow Angle Glaucoma Risk
- Borderline Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Chronic Angle-Closure Glaucoma
- Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Wide-Angle Glaucoma
- POAG
- High Eye Pressure
- Elevated Intraocular Pressure
- Eye pressure problem
- High eye pressure
- Optic nerve damage
- Ocular hypertension
- Post-Glaucoma Surgery Bleb
- Filtering Bleb
- Eye Surgery Aftermath
- Anatomical Narrow Angle
- Angle-Closure Glaucoma Risk
- Eye angle problem
- Early Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Open-angle glaucoma suspect
- Risk of Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Long-Term Angle-Closure Glaucoma
- Progressive Narrow-Angle Glaucoma
- Closed-Angle Glaucoma
- Chronic Simple Glaucoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- H401133: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, severe stage
- H401132: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, moderate stage
- H401131: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, mild stage
- H40053: Ocular hypertension, bilateral
- H409: Unspecified glaucoma
- Z9883: Filtering (vitreous) bleb after glaucoma surgery status
- H40033: Anatomical narrow angle, bilateral
- H40013: Open angle with borderline findings, low risk, bilateral
- H402230: Chronic angle-closure glaucoma, bilateral, stage unspecified
- H40023: Open angle with borderline findings, high risk, bilateral
- H401123: Primary open-angle glaucoma, left eye, severe stage
- H401130: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, stage unspecified
- H401113: Primary open-angle glaucoma, right eye, severe stage
- H401122: Primary open-angle glaucoma, left eye, moderate stage
Also known as:
- Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
- Cloudy Lens
- Lens Opacity
- Eye Clouding
ICD-10 Codes:
- H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
- H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
- H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
- H269: Unspecified cataract
- H25813: Combined forms of age-related cataract, bilateral
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
What procedures does Dr. Dorairaj perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Dorairaj 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. Dorairaj. 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
- Eye Adhesion Removal
- Cataract Surgery with Glaucoma Drainage Device
- Laser Trabeculoplasty
- Eye Drainage Device Insertion
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Posterior Capsulotomy
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Laser Eye Surgery
- Goniosynechiae surgery
- Anterior segment adhesion release
- Eye scar tissue removal
- Combined Cataract and Glaucoma Surgery
- Phacoemulsification with Aqueous Drainage Device
- IOL Insertion with Glaucoma Stent
- Glaucoma laser surgery
- Laser eye treatment for glaucoma
- Trabeculoplasty
- Aqueous drainage device placement
- Glaucoma drainage implant
- Subconjunctival drainage device
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)
- 65865: Severing adhesions of anterior segment of eye, incisional technique (with or without injection of air or liquid) (separate procedure); goniosynechiae
- 66991: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1 stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification); with insertion of intraocular (eg, trabecular meshwork, supraciliary, suprachoroidal) anterior segment aqueous drainage device, without extraocular reservoir, internal approach, one or more
- 65855: Trabeculoplasty by laser surgery
- 0449T: Insertion of aqueous drainage device, without extraocular reservoir, internal approach, into the subconjunctival space; initial device
Also known as:
- Glaucoma Canal Dilation
- Goniotomy (Glaucoma Surgery)
- Canaloplasty
- Aqueous Outflow Dilation
- Glaucoma Drainage Procedure
- Eye Pressure Reduction Surgery
- Goniotomy Procedure
- Angle-Opening Glaucoma Surgery
- Congenital Glaucoma Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 66174: Transluminal dilation of aqueous outflow canal (eg, canaloplasty); without retention of device or stent
- 65820: Goniotomy
Also known as:
- Glaucoma Laser Treatment (Cyclophotocoagulation)
- Transscleral cyclophotocoagulation
- Ciliary body laser
- CPC treatment
CPT Codes:
- 66710: Ciliary body destruction; cyclophotocoagulation, transscleral
Also known as:
- Eye Surgery Wound Repair
- Anterior segment wound revision
- Eye wound repair
- Ocular wound revision
CPT Codes:
- 66250: Revision or repair of operative wound of anterior segment, any type, early or late, major or minor procedure
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
Does Dr. Dorairaj accept my insurance?
Dr. Dorairaj accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (904) 953-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Dorairaj accept in Jacksonville, FL?
Dr. Dorairaj in Jacksonville, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Benefit and Risk Management Services (BRMS)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
State of Florida
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
ZF TRW
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Where is Dr. Dorairaj's office located?
Dr. Syril Dorairaj's Primary Practice
4500 San Pablo Rd S
Jacksonville, FL 32224
(904) 953-2000
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
Association of Research and Vision in Ophthalmology
Member
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Member
American College of Surgeons
Member
American Society for Cataract and Refractive Surgery
Member
What is Dr. Dorairaj's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Dorairaj's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295992550.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dorairaj?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Dorairaj
What is Dr. Syril Dorairaj's specialty?
Dr. Dorairaj is a Ophthalmologist near Jacksonville, FL. 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. Dorairaj to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Syril Dorairaj affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Dorairaj is affiliated with Mayo Building & Hospital - Florida 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 Syril Dorairaj accepting new patients in Jacksonville, FL?
Yes, Dr. Syril Dorairaj is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Syril Dorairaj offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Dorairaj's office at (904) 953-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Syril Dorairaj?
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