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Who is Dr. Alasil, Retina Specialist in Palm Desert, CA?
Dr. Tarek Alasil, MD is a Retina Specialist, who primarily practices in Palm Desert, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Alasil graduated from University of Aleppo Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Alasil is fluent in English, Arabic, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alasil’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alasil’s office.
Where did Dr. Alasil go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Aleppo Faculty of Medicine
Is Dr. Alasil board certified as a Retina Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Tarek Alasil, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Alasil speak?
Dr. Alasil and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Retina Specialist like Dr. Alasil typically treat?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Alasil 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. Alasil. 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 here.
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Eye Damage
- Retinal Edema
- Retinal Ischemia
- Retinal Disorder
- Hypertensive Retinopathy
- Eye Damage from Hypertension
- High Blood Pressure Retinopathy
- Swelling of the Retina
- Fluid in Retina
- Macular Edema
- Lack of Blood Flow to Retina
- Retinal Blood Flow Problems
- Eye Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35033: Hypertensive retinopathy, bilateral
- H3581: Retinal edema
- H3582: Retinal ischemia
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Advanced Diabetic Eye Disease and Macular Swelling (Both Eyes)
- Type 2 Diabetes with Macular Edema
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Eye Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- 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
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E113513: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
- E113511: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, right eye
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
What procedures does a Retina Specialist like Dr. Alasil typically perform?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Alasil 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. Alasil. 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 here.
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
- Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
- Vitrectomy Eye Surgery
- Vitrectomy for retinal detachment
- Retinal reattachment surgery
- Eye surgery for detached retina
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Posterior Capsulotomy
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Laser Eye 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
- 66821: Discission of secondary membranous cataract (opacified posterior lens capsule and/or anterior hyaloid); laser surgery (eg, YAG laser) (1 or more stages)
- 67036: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach;
Also known as:
- Vitrectomy with Endolaser Treatment
- Pars Plana Vitrectomy with Laser
- Retinal Laser Surgery
- Diabetic Retinopathy Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 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
Does Dr. Alasil accept my insurance?
Dr. Alasil 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. Alasil accept in Palm Desert, CA?
Dr. Alasil in Palm Desert, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
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Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
HealthSmart
Heritage Health
OptumRx Administered Payer
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State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Alasil's office located?
What is Dr. Alasil's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Alasil's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1003072786.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alasil?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alasil
What is Dr. Tarek Alasil's specialty?
Dr. Alasil is a Retina Specialist near Palm Desert, CA.
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. Tarek Alasil affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Alasil is affiliated with Torrance Memorial Medical Center, Providence Saint John's Health Center, Memorial Hospital Of Gardena, Dignity Health - California Hospital Medical Center 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
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Is Tarek Alasil accepting new patients in Palm Desert, CA?
Yes, Dr. Tarek Alasil is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Tarek Alasil offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Alasil's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Tarek Alasil?
Please contact Dr. Alasil's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Tarek Alasil have?
Dr. Tarek Alasil is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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