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Who is Dr. Chang, Retina Specialist in Bellaire, TX?
Dr. Emmanuel Chang is a Retina Specialist, who primarily practices in Bellaire, TX with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Chang is fluent in English, Mandarin, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chang’s practice accepts Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chang’s office at (713) 799-9975.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Chang?
Dr. Emmanuel Chang is a highly-rated, board-certified Retina Specialist 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. Chang empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Diabetic Eye Disease/Retinopathy, Macular Disease/Degeneration, Retinal Detachment, Retinal Disorders-Pediatric, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Bellaire, TX community, Dr. Chang is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Chang speak?
Dr. Chang and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Mandarin
Spanish
What conditions does a Retina Specialist like Dr. Chang typically treat?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Chang 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. Chang. 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:
- Traction Retinal Detachment
- Retinal Detachment
- Pulled Retina Detachment
- Fibrovascular Retinal Detachment
- Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy
- Detached retina
- Tractional retinal detachment
- Retina separation
ICD-10 Codes:
- H3341: Traction detachment of retina, right eye
- H3342: Traction detachment of retina, left eye
- H3343: Traction detachment of retina, bilateral
Also known as:
- Lattice Retinal Degeneration
- Retinal Edema
- Retinal Disorder
- Lattice Degeneration
- Retinal Lattice
- Peripheral Retinal Thinning
- Swelling of the Retina
- Fluid in Retina
- Macular Edema
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35413: Lattice degeneration of retina, bilateral
- H3581: Retinal edema
Also known as:
- Eye gel sticking to the macula
- Eye Disease
- VMA
- Macular adhesion
- Vitreous traction
ICD-10 Codes:
- H43823: Vitreomacular adhesion, bilateral
What procedures does a Retina Specialist like Dr. Chang typically perform?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Chang 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. Chang. 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Vitrectomy Eye Surgery
- Retinal Detachment Repair (Scleral Buckling)
- Retinal Detachment Repair with Vitrectomy
- Pars Plana Vitrectomy
- Retinal Surgery
- Eye Gel Removal Surgery
- Scleral Buckling Surgery
- Retinal Reattachment Surgery
- Eye Detachment Repair
- Vitrectomy for retinal detachment
- Retinal reattachment surgery
- Eye surgery for detached retina
CPT Codes:
- 67036: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach;
- 67107: Repair of retinal detachment; scleral buckling (such as lamellar scleral dissection, imbrication or encircling procedure), including, when performed, implant, cryotherapy, photocoagulation, and drainage of subretinal fluid
- 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
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
Also known as:
- Laser Treatment for Retinopathy
- Photocoagulation for Retinopathy
- Diabetic Retinopathy Laser Treatment
- Retinal Laser Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 67228: Treatment of extensive or progressive retinopathy (eg, diabetic retinopathy), photocoagulation
Also known as:
- Retina Repair for Macular Hole or Edema
- Vitrectomy with Membrane Peel
- Macular Hole Repair
- Diabetic Macular Edema Surgery
- Internal Limiting Membrane Removal
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)
Does Dr. Chang accept my insurance?
Dr. Chang accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (713) 799-9975 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chang accept in Bellaire, TX?
Dr. Chang in Bellaire, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Texas Children's Hospital
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Chang's office located?
Dr. Emmanuel Chang's Primary Practice
6565 West Loop S Ste 400
Bellaire, TX 77401
(713) 799-9975
What is Dr. Chang's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chang's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1083877740.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chang?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chang
What is Dr. Emmanuel Chang's specialty?
Dr. Chang is a Retina Specialist near Bellaire, 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. Emmanuel Chang affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Chang is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Texas Children's Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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
When to see a Retina Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Emmanuel Chang accepting new patients in Bellaire, TX?
Yes, Dr. Emmanuel Chang is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Emmanuel Chang offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chang's office at (713) 799-9975 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Emmanuel Chang?
Please contact Dr. Chang's office at (713) 799-9975 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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