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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Festok, Retina Specialist in New York, NY?
Dr. Muhamad Festok, MD is a Retina Specialist, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Festok is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Festok’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Festok’s office at (646) 962-2020.
What languages does Dr. Festok speak?
Dr. Festok and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Retina Specialist like Dr. Festok typically treat?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Festok 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. Festok. 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.
Also known as:
- Serous Retinal Detachment
- Retinal Detachment with Multiple Breaks
- Retinal Detachment
- Fluid Retinal Detachment
- Exudative Retinal Detachment
- Detached Retina with Multiple Tears
- Multiple Retinal Tears Detachment
- Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment
ICD-10 Codes:
- H3321: Serous retinal detachment, right eye
- H33021: Retinal detachment with multiple breaks, right eye
Also known as:
- Other Specified Aftercare
- Specific post-op care
- Specialized recovery care
- Follow-up for specific procedures
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5189: Encounter for other specified aftercare
What procedures does a Retina Specialist like Dr. Festok typically perform?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Festok 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. Festok. 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.
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:
- Vitrectomy Eye Surgery
- Pars Plana Vitrectomy
- Retinal Surgery
- Eye Gel Removal Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67036: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach;
Does Dr. Festok accept my insurance?
Dr. Festok accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (646) 962-2020 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Festok accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Festok in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst New York
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Festok's office located?
Dr. Muhamad Festok's Primary Practice
1305 York Ave Fl 11
New York, NY 10021
(646) 962-2020
What is Dr. Festok's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Festok's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1356802052.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Festok?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Festok
What is Dr. Muhamad Festok's specialty?
Dr. Festok is a Retina Specialist near New York, NY.
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. Muhamad Festok affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Festok is affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian/columbia University Irving 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
When to see a Retina Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Muhamad Festok accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Muhamad Festok is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Muhamad Festok offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Festok's office at (646) 962-2020 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Muhamad Festok?
Please contact Dr. Festok's office at (646) 962-2020 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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