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Dr. Tara Guretzky, MD

Fulton, MD

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Guretzky, Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist in Fulton, MD?

    Dr. Tara Guretzky, MD is a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist, who primarily practices in Fulton, MD with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Guretzky is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Guretzky’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Guretzky’s office at (301) 330-1366.

    What languages does Dr. Guretzky speak?

    Dr. Guretzky and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Guretzky treat?

    As a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist, Dr. Guretzky 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. Guretzky. 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:

    • Intermittent Alternating Crossed Eyes
    • Intermittent Alternating Exotropia
    • Alternating Walleye
    • Alternating Crossed Eyes
    • Hidden Inward Eye Turn
    • Eye Movement Disorder
    • Intermittent alternating esotropia
    • Eyes take turns crossing sometimes
    • Occasional alternating inward eye turn
    • Intermittent Alternating Wall Eyes
    • Intermittent Alternating Divergent Strabismus
    • Temporary Wall Eye
    • Alternating exotropia
    • Eyes take turns turning out
    • Intermittent exotropia
    • Alternating esotropia
    • Eyes take turns crossing
    • Intermittent esotropia
    • Esophoria
    • Latent esotropia
    • Hidden crossed eyes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H5032: Intermittent alternating esotropia
    • H5034: Intermittent alternating exotropia
    • H5015: Alternating exotropia
    • H5005: Alternating esotropia
    • H5051: Esophoria

    Also known as:

    • Retinopathy of Prematurity
    • Premature Babies
    • Retinal Disorder
    • ROP
    • Premature Retinopathy
    • Retinal Disease in Premature Babies
    • Retinal disease in premature babies
    • Premature baby eye condition

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H35113: Retinopathy of prematurity, stage 0, bilateral
    • H35123: Retinopathy of prematurity, stage 1, bilateral
    • H35143: Retinopathy of prematurity, stage 3, bilateral
    • H35133: Retinopathy of prematurity, stage 2, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Lazy Eye
    • Amblyopia
    • Deprivation Amblyopia
    • Vision Loss from Blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H53013: Deprivation amblyopia, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Ocular Hypertension
    • Glaucoma
    • High Eye Pressure
    • Elevated Intraocular Pressure
    • Eye pressure problem

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H40053: Ocular hypertension, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Acquired Blocked Tear Duct
    • Blocked tear duct
    • Tears
    • Acquired Nasolacrimal Duct Stenosis
    • Adult Tear Duct Blockage
    • Obstructed Tear Duct in Adults
    • Nasolacrimal duct obstruction
    • Dacryostenosis
    • Tear duct blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H04553: Acquired stenosis of bilateral nasolacrimal duct
    • H04552: Acquired stenosis of left nasolacrimal duct
    • H04551: Acquired stenosis of right nasolacrimal duct

    Also known as:

    • Severe nearsightedness
    • Refractive Errors
    • Pathologic myopia
    • High myopia
    • Progressive nearsightedness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H4423: Degenerative myopia, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Chalazion
    • Chalazion on Right Upper Eyelid
    • Eyelid Disorder
    • Meibomian cyst
    • Eyelid cyst
    • Stye-like bump
    • Right Upper Eyelid Cyst
    • Meibomian Cyst on Upper Lid
    • Blocked Gland Right Upper Eyelid

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H0014: Chalazion left upper eyelid
    • H0011: Chalazion right upper eyelid

    Also known as:

    • Trochlear Nerve Palsy
    • Eye Movement Disorder
    • Fourth Cranial Nerve Palsy
    • Trochlear Nerve Paralysis
    • CN IV Palsy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H4913: Fourth [trochlear] nerve palsy, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Pink Eye
    • Conjunctivitis
    • Red Eye
    • Allergic Pink Eye
    • Allergic Conjunctivitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H1045: Other chronic allergic conjunctivitis

    Also known as:

    • Optic Disc Drusen
    • Optic Nerve Disorder
    • Drusen in the eye
    • Optic nerve head drusen
    • Calcifications in optic nerve

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H47323: Drusen of optic disc, bilateral

    What procedures does Dr. Guretzky perform?

    As a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist, Dr. Guretzky 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. Guretzky. 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:

    • Crossed Eye Surgery (One Muscle)
    • Eye Muscle Surgery for Strabismus
    • Strabismus Repair
    • Eye Alignment Surgery
    • Ocular Muscle Adjustment
    • Strabismus Correction Surgery
    • Crossed Eyes Surgery
    • Wall Eyes Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 67311: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 1 horizontal muscle
    • 67314: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 1 vertical muscle (excluding superior oblique)

    Also known as:

    • Tear Duct Balloon Dilation
    • Nasolacrimal Duct Dilation
    • Blocked Tear Duct Ballooning
    • Tear Duct Probing with Balloon

    CPT Codes:

    • 68816: Probing of nasolacrimal duct, with or without irrigation; with transluminal balloon catheter dilation

    Also known as:

    • Chalazion Removal (Under General Anesthesia)
    • Anesthesia
    • Eyelid Cyst Excision
    • Stye Removal Surgery
    • Chalazion Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 67808: Excision of chalazion; under general anesthesia and/or requiring hospitalization, single or multiple

    Does Dr. Guretzky accept my insurance?

    Dr. Guretzky accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (301) 330-1366 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Guretzky accept in Fulton, MD?

    Dr. Guretzky in Fulton, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • MedStar Health

    • State of Colorado

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Guretzky's office located?

    Dr. Tara Guretzky's Primary Practice

    7625 Maple Lawn Blvd Ste 200

    Fulton, MD 20759

    (301) 330-1366

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    Dr. Tara Guretzky's Practice 2

    15235 Shady Grove Rd Ste 101

    Rockville, MD 20850

    (301) 330-1366

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    What is Dr. Guretzky's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Guretzky's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1659488294.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Guretzky?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Guretzky

    What is Dr. Tara Guretzky's specialty?

    Dr. Guretzky is a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist near Fulton, MD. An ophthalmologist specializing in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus management focuses on the medical and surgical treatment of eye disorders in children. Common conditions addressed include amblyopia, strabismus, refractive errors, cataracts, and glaucoma. These disorders may be associated with neurological and endocrinological diseases, trauma, or age-related changes in the extraocular muscles, necessitating medical, optical, and surgical interventions. Contact Dr. Guretzky to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Tara Guretzky affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Guretzky is affiliated with University Hospital - MU Health Care 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 Tara Guretzky accepting new patients in Fulton, MD?

    Yes, Dr. Tara Guretzky is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Tara Guretzky offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Guretzky's office at (301) 330-1366 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Tara Guretzky?

    Please contact Dr. Guretzky's office at (301) 330-1366 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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