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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. 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
- Macular Pucker
- High Blood Pressure Eye Damage
- Retinal Disorder
- Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion
- BRVO
- Eye Stroke
- Epiretinal Membrane
- Cellophane Maculopathy
- Macular Wrinkle
- Retinal Scar
- Hypertensive Retinopathy
- Eye Damage from Hypertension
- High Blood Pressure Retinopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- H348320: Tributary (branch) retinal vein occlusion, left eye, with macular edema
- H35373: Puckering of macula, bilateral
- H35033: Hypertensive retinopathy, bilateral
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- 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
ICD-10 Codes:
- E113593: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, bilateral
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Serous Retinal Detachment
- Retinal Detachment
- Fluid Retinal Detachment
- Exudative Retinal Detachment
ICD-10 Codes:
- H3321: Serous retinal detachment, right eye
Also known as:
- Dry Macular Degeneration
- Macular Degeneration
- Dry AMD
- Atrophic Macular Degeneration
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Dry)
ICD-10 Codes:
- H353132: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, intermediate dry stage
What procedures does Dr. Lema perform?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Lema 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. 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:
- 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 with Vitrectomy
- Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
- Retinal Detachment Repair (Laser)
- Retinal Detachment Repair (Scleral Buckling)
- Vitrectomy for Macular Pucker
- Pars Plana Vitrectomy
- Retinal Surgery
- Eye Gel Removal Surgery
- Vitrectomy for retinal detachment
- Retinal reattachment surgery
- Eye surgery for detached retina
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Posterior Capsulotomy
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Laser Eye Surgery
- Laser Retinal Repair
- Photocoagulation for Retina
- Detached Retina Surgery
- Scleral Buckling Surgery
- Retinal Reattachment Surgery
- Eye Detachment Repair
- Retinal Membrane Removal
- Macular Pucker Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67036: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach;
- 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)
- 67105: Repair of retinal detachment, including drainage of subretinal fluid when performed; photocoagulation
- 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
- 67041: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with removal of preretinal cellular membrane (eg, macular pucker)
Also known as:
- Laser Treatment for Retinopathy
- Retina Laser Treatment (Photocoagulation)
- Photocoagulation for Retinopathy
- Diabetic Retinopathy Laser Treatment
- Retinal Laser Therapy
- Retinal photocoagulation
- Macular edema laser
- Retina tumor laser treatment
CPT Codes:
- 67228: Treatment of extensive or progressive retinopathy (eg, diabetic retinopathy), photocoagulation
- 67210: Destruction of localized lesion of retina (eg, macular edema, tumors), 1 or more sessions; 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:
- Retinal Laser Treatment
- Eye Fluid Removal
- Retinal Photocoagulation
- Laser for Retinal Tear
- Retinal Detachment Prevention Laser
- Anterior Chamber Paracentesis
- Aqueous Humor Removal
- Eye Pressure Relief Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 67145: Prophylaxis of retinal detachment (eg, retinal break, lattice degeneration) without drainage; photocoagulation
- 65800: Paracentesis of anterior chamber of eye (separate procedure); with removal of aqueous
Also known as:
- Vitrectomy with Endolaser Treatment
- Retina Repair for Macular Hole or Edema
- Pars Plana Vitrectomy with Laser
- Retinal Laser Surgery
- Diabetic Retinopathy Surgery
- Vitrectomy with Membrane Peel
- Macular Hole Repair
- Diabetic Macular Edema Surgery
- Internal Limiting Membrane Removal
CPT Codes:
- 67040: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with endolaser panretinal photocoagulation
- 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)
Also known as:
- Retinal Detachment Repair with Gas Injection
- Pneumatic Retinopexy
- Gas Bubble for Retinal Detachment
- Retina Reattachment Surgery
- Eye Detachment Repair
CPT Codes:
- 67110: Repair of retinal detachment; by injection of air or other gas (eg, pneumatic retinopexy)
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
ArcBest Corporation
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst
Medicare
State of New York
State of Tennessee
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?
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