Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Punjabi, Ophthalmologist in Charlotte, NC?
Dr. Omar Punjabi, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Charlotte, NC with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. He is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS), Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO), and Heed Ophthalmic Foundation. Dr. Punjabi is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Punjabi’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Punjabi’s office at (704) 295-3000.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Punjabi?
Dr. Omar Punjabi, 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. Punjabi empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Diabetic Eye Disease/Retinopathy, Macular Degeneration, Retina/Vitreous Surgery, Retinal Detachment, Uveitis, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Charlotte/NC community, Dr. Punjabi is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Punjabi go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Retina Research Fellowship, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami, Miami, FL | Vitreoretinal Diseases and Surgery, Cole Eye Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, . Heed Fellow
Is Dr. Punjabi board certified as an Ophthalmologist?
Yes, Dr. Omar Punjabi, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Punjabi speak?
Dr. Punjabi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
What conditions does Dr. Punjabi treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Punjabi 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. Punjabi. 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 Hole
- Macular Degeneration
- Wet AMD
- Neovascular Macular Degeneration
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
- Exudative AMD
- Dry AMD
- Atrophic Macular Degeneration
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Dry)
- Macular Cyst
- Foveal Hole
- Retinal Hole
- Macular Pseudohole
ICD-10 Codes:
- H353221: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353211: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353231: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353132: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, intermediate dry stage
- H353131: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, early dry stage
- H35341: Macular cyst, hole, or pseudohole, right eye
- H35342: Macular cyst, hole, or pseudohole, left eye
Also known as:
- Macular Pucker
- Blocked Branch Retinal Vein
- Blocked Central Retinal Vein
- Lattice Retinal Degeneration
- Retinal Disorder
- Epiretinal Membrane
- Cellophane Maculopathy
- Macular Wrinkle
- Retinal Scar
- Macular Fibrosis
- Wrinkled Retina
- Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion
- BRVO
- Eye Stroke
- Central Retinal Vein Occlusion
- CRVO
- Lattice Degeneration
- Retinal Lattice
- Peripheral Retinal Thinning
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35371: Puckering of macula, right eye
- 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
- H35413: Lattice degeneration of retina, bilateral
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Severe Diabetic Eye Disease and Macular Swelling (Both Eyes)
- Type 2 Diabetes with Advanced Diabetic Eye Disease and Macular Swelling (Both Eyes)
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Eye Problems
- Severe Nonproliferative Diabetic Retinopathy with Macular Edema Bilateral
- Advanced Retina Damage Both Eyes with Macular Swelling
- Diabetic Macular Edema Both Eyes
- Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy with Macular Edema Bilateral
ICD-10 Codes:
- E113413: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with severe nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
- E113513: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
Also known as:
- Serous Retinal Detachment
- Retinal Detachment
- Fluid Retinal Detachment
- Exudative Retinal Detachment
- Non-Rhegmatogenous Detachment
ICD-10 Codes:
- H3321: Serous retinal detachment, right eye
- H3322: Serous retinal detachment, left eye
Also known as:
- Aging of the eye's gel
- Eye Disease
- Vitreous Detachment
- Vitreous syneresis
- Eye gel breakdown
- Vitreous aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- H43813: Vitreous degeneration, bilateral
Also known as:
- Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion
- Retinal Disorder
- BRVO
- Eye stroke (branch vein)
- Branch eye vein blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- H348310: Tributary (branch) retinal vein occlusion, right eye, with macular edema
Also known as:
- Horseshoe Retinal Tear
- Retinal Disorder
- U-shaped Retinal Tear
- Flap Retinal Tear
ICD-10 Codes:
- H33312: Horseshoe tear of retina without detachment, left eye
Also known as:
- Horseshoe Retinal Tear
- Retinal Disorder
- U-shaped Retinal Tear
- Flap Retinal Tear
- Retinal Break
ICD-10 Codes:
- H33311: Horseshoe tear of retina without detachment, right eye
What procedures does Dr. Punjabi perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Punjabi 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. Punjabi. 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
- Removal of Eye Implant (Back of Eye)
- Eye Fluid Removal (Vitreous, Subretinal, Choroidal)
- 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
- Intraocular Implant Removal
- Posterior Segment Implant Extraction
- Eye Device Removal Surgery
- Vitreous Aspiration
- Subretinal Fluid Drainage
- Choroidal Fluid Release
- Posterior Sclerotomy
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;
- 67121: Removal of implanted material, posterior segment; intraocular
- 67015: Aspiration or release of vitreous, subretinal or choroidal fluid, pars plana approach (posterior sclerotomy)
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Lens Material Removal from Eye (Pars Plana Approach)
- Pars Plana Lensectomy
- Vitrectomy with Lens Removal
- Eye Lens Material Extraction
CPT Codes:
- 66852: Removal of lens material; pars plana approach, with or without vitrectomy
Does Dr. Punjabi accept my insurance?
Dr. Punjabi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (704) 295-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Punjabi accept in Charlotte, NC?
Dr. Punjabi in Charlotte, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Partners Plans
Humana
Medicare
State of North Carolina
State of Oregon
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Punjabi's office located?
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)
Fellow
American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS)
Member
Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO)
Member
Heed Ophthalmic Foundation
Member
Castle Connolly Doctor’s Choice Awards
Doctor’s Choice - 2025
Among the most nominated for the Castle Connolly Top Doctor recognition in 2025
Awards
Best Fellow Teacher of the year, Cleveland Clinic
Heed Fellow
Chief Resident in Ophthalmology, Northwestern University
Academic Achievement Award, Northwestern University
Best Resident Research Paper, Northwestern University
Beem-Fisher Award for Best Research Paper, Chicago, IL
Heed-Foundation Resident Retreat
National Eye Institute Travel Grant Award, ARVO
What is Dr. Punjabi's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Punjabi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1508022286.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Punjabi?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Punjabi
What is Dr. Omar Punjabi's specialty?
Dr. Punjabi is a Ophthalmologist near Charlotte, NC. 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. Punjabi to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Omar Punjabi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Punjabi is affiliated with Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center 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 Omar Punjabi accepting new patients in Charlotte, NC?
Yes, Dr. Omar Punjabi is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Omar Punjabi offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Punjabi's office at (704) 295-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Omar Punjabi?
Please contact Dr. Punjabi's office at (704) 295-3000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Omar Punjabi have?
Dr. Omar Punjabi is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
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