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Who is Dr. Lema, Retina Specialist in New York, NY?
Dr. Gareth Lema, MD, PHD is a Retina Specialist, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Lema is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lema’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lema’s office at (716) 881-7900.
What languages does Dr. Lema speak?
Dr. Lema and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Lema treat?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Lema 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. Lema. 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:
- Blocked Branch Retinal Vein
- High Blood Pressure Eye Damage
- Macular Pucker
- Retinal Edema
- Retinal Disorder
- Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion
- BRVO
- Eye Stroke
- Hypertensive Retinopathy
- Eye Damage from Hypertension
- High Blood Pressure Retinopathy
- Epiretinal Membrane
- Cellophane Maculopathy
- Macular Wrinkle
- Retinal Scar
- Macular Fibrosis
- Wrinkled Retina
- Swelling of the Retina
- Fluid in Retina
- Macular Edema
ICD-10 Codes:
- H348320: Tributary (branch) retinal vein occlusion, left eye, with macular edema
- H35033: Hypertensive retinopathy, bilateral
- H35373: Puckering of macula, bilateral
- H35372: Puckering of macula, left eye
- H3581: Retinal edema
- H35371: Puckering of macula, right eye
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Advanced Diabetic Eye Disease and Macular Swelling (Both Eyes)
- Type 2 Diabetes with Severe Diabetic Eye Disease and Macular Swelling (Both Eyes)
- Type 2 Diabetes with Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Eye Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Eye Disease
- Diabetic Retinal Disease
- Diabetes Mellitus Eye Complications
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy with Macular Edema Bilateral
- Advanced Retina Damage Both Eyes with Macular Swelling
- Diabetic Macular Edema Both Eyes
- Severe Nonproliferative Diabetic Retinopathy with Macular Edema Bilateral
- Advanced diabetic eye disease
- Diabetic retinopathy (proliferative)
- New blood vessel growth in eye from diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E113593: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, bilateral
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E113513: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
- E113413: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with severe nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
- E113591: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, right eye
Also known as:
- Serous Retinal Detachment
- Retinal Detachment with Break
- Retinal Detachment
- Fluid Retinal Detachment
- Exudative Retinal Detachment
- Non-Rhegmatogenous Detachment
- Detached Retina with Tear
- Retinal Tear with Detachment
- Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment
ICD-10 Codes:
- H3321: Serous retinal detachment, right eye
- H3322: Serous retinal detachment, left eye
- H33001: Unspecified retinal detachment with retinal break, right eye
Also known as:
- Dry Macular Degeneration
- Wet Macular Degeneration
- Macular Degeneration
- Dry AMD
- Atrophic Macular Degeneration
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Dry)
- Exudative AMD
- Neovascular Macular Degeneration
- Wet AMD
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
ICD-10 Codes:
- H353132: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, intermediate dry stage
- H353211: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353221: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
Also known as:
- Bleeding in the eye's gel
- Aging of the eye's gel
- Eye Disease
- Vitreous Detachment
- Eye bleeding
- Blood in the vitreous
- Ocular hemorrhage
- Vitreous syneresis
- Eye gel breakdown
- Vitreous aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- H4312: Vitreous hemorrhage, left eye
- 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
Which procedures does Dr. Lema perform as a Retina Specialist?
As a Retina Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Gareth Lema may include:
- Cataract Removal
- Corneal Specialist Consultation
- Corneal Specialist Follow Up
- Dark Adaptometry
- Diabetes Care - Eye Exam
- Electro-oculography (EOG)
- Electroretinography (ERG)
- Eye Emergency Visit
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Lema's office.
Does Dr. Lema accept my insurance?
Dr. Lema accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (716) 881-7900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lema accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Lema in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst
Medicare
MetroPlus
State of New York
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Lema's office located?
What is Dr. Lema's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lema's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982802476.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lema?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lema
What is Dr. Gareth Lema's specialty?
Dr. Lema is a Retina Specialist near New York, NY. 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. Lema to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Gareth Lema affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Lema is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Buffalo VA Medical Center. 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
Where can I learn more about Retina Specialist?
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Is Gareth Lema accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Gareth Lema is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Gareth Lema offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lema's office at (716) 881-7900 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Gareth Lema?
Please contact Dr. Lema's office at (716) 881-7900 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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