Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Rothstein, Ophthalmologist in Forest Hills, NY?
Dr. Robert Rothstein, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Forest Hills, NY with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Rothstein graduated from State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine and completed his residency at Suny Hlth Sci Ctr Brooklyn, Ophthalmology; Long Island Jewish Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Rothstein is fluent in English and Hebrew, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rothstein’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rothstein’s office at (718) 261-2727.
Where did Dr. Rothstein go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Suny Hlth Sci Ctr Brooklyn, Ophthalmology; Long Island Jewish Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | RowanSOM/OPTI/AHS Morristown Medical Center Program
Medical School: Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Brooklyn, Coll of Med, Brooklyn Ny | State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine
Is Dr. Rothstein board certified as an Ophthalmologist?
Yes, Dr. Robert Rothstein, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Rothstein speak?
Dr. Rothstein and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hebrew
What conditions does Dr. Rothstein treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Rothstein 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. Rothstein. 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:
- Borderline Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Glaucoma
- Narrow Angle Glaucoma Risk
- Chronic Angle-Closure Glaucoma
- Ocular Hypertension
- Early Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Open-angle glaucoma suspect
- Risk of Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Wide-Angle Glaucoma
- POAG
- High Eye Pressure
- Optic Nerve Damage
- Eye Pressure Disorder
- Anatomical Narrow Angle
- Angle-Closure Glaucoma Risk
- Eye angle problem
- Long-term Angle-Closure Glaucoma
- Gradual Angle-Closure Glaucoma
- Persistent Narrow-Angle Glaucoma
- Elevated Intraocular Pressure
- Eye pressure problem
ICD-10 Codes:
- H40013: Open angle with borderline findings, low risk, bilateral
- H401133: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, severe stage
- H4089: Other specified glaucoma
- H40033: Anatomical narrow angle, bilateral
- H401132: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, moderate stage
- H401113: Primary open-angle glaucoma, right eye, severe stage
- H402233: Chronic angle-closure glaucoma, bilateral, severe stage
- H401112: Primary open-angle glaucoma, right eye, moderate stage
- H40023: Open angle with borderline findings, high risk, bilateral
- H401131: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, mild stage
- H402232: Chronic angle-closure glaucoma, bilateral, moderate stage
- H40053: Ocular hypertension, bilateral
Also known as:
- Other Optic Atrophy
- Pseudopapilledema
- Swelling of the Optic Disc from Increased Brain Pressure
- Optic Nerve Disorder
- Miscellaneous optic nerve wasting
- Unspecified optic nerve degeneration
- Different types of optic atrophy
- Pseudo-swollen optic disc
- Optic disc elevation
- Congenital optic disc anomaly
- Papilledema with intracranial pressure
- Optic disc edema from high ICP
- Swollen optic nerve due to brain pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- H47293: Other optic atrophy, bilateral
- H47333: Pseudopapilledema of optic disc, bilateral
- H4711: Papilledema associated with increased intracranial pressure
Also known as:
- Dry Eyes
- Tears
- Dry eye syndrome
- Keratoconjunctivitis sicca
- Ocular dryness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H04123: Dry eye syndrome of bilateral lacrimal glands
Also known as:
- Other Subjective Visual Disturbances
- Double Vision
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Various vision problems
- Unexplained vision issues
- Unspecified vision symptoms
- Diplopia
- Seeing double
- Ghosting vision
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5319: Other subjective visual disturbances
- H532: Diplopia
Also known as:
- Idiopathic intracranial hypertension
- Brain Disease
- Pseudotumor cerebri
- IIH
- Benign intracranial hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- G932: Benign intracranial hypertension
Also known as:
- Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
What procedures does Dr. Rothstein perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Rothstein 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. Rothstein. 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:
- Laser Trabeculoplasty
- Laser Eye Surgery for Glaucoma
- Glaucoma Surgery (Trabeculectomy)
- Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
- Cataract Surgery with Glaucoma Drainage Device
- Glaucoma laser surgery
- Laser eye treatment for glaucoma
- Trabeculoplasty
- Iridotomy
- Iridectomy
- Laser Glaucoma Treatment
- Trabeculectomy
- Glaucoma Filtering Surgery
- Eye Pressure Surgery
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Posterior Capsulotomy
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Laser Eye Surgery
- Combined Cataract and Glaucoma Surgery
- Phacoemulsification with Aqueous Drainage Device
- IOL Insertion with Glaucoma Stent
CPT Codes:
- 65855: Trabeculoplasty by laser surgery
- 66761: Iridotomy/iridectomy by laser surgery (eg, for glaucoma) (per session)
- 66170: Fistulization of sclera for glaucoma; trabeculectomy ab externo in absence of previous surgery
- 66821: Discission of secondary membranous cataract (opacified posterior lens capsule and/or anterior hyaloid); laser surgery (eg, YAG laser) (1 or more stages)
- 66991: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1 stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification); with insertion of intraocular (eg, trabecular meshwork, supraciliary, suprachoroidal) anterior segment aqueous drainage device, without extraocular reservoir, internal approach, one or more
Also known as:
- Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
- Extracapsular cataract extraction
- Phacoemulsification
- IOL implantation
CPT Codes:
- 66984: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1 stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification); without endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation
Also known as:
- Glaucoma Laser Treatment (Cyclophotocoagulation)
- Laser Iridoplasty
- Transscleral cyclophotocoagulation
- Ciliary body laser
- CPC treatment
- Photocoagulation Iridoplasty
- Laser Eye Surgery for Glaucoma
- Anterior Chamber Angle Widening
CPT Codes:
- 66710: Ciliary body destruction; cyclophotocoagulation, transscleral
- 66762: Iridoplasty by photocoagulation (1 or more sessions) (eg, for improvement of vision, for widening of anterior chamber angle)
Also known as:
- Glaucoma Drainage Device Implant
- Aqueous Shunt Surgery
- Glaucoma Shunt with Graft
- Eye Pressure Shunt
CPT Codes:
- 66180: Aqueous shunt to extraocular equatorial plate reservoir, external approach; with graft
Also known as:
- Eye Surgery Wound Repair
- Anterior segment wound revision
- Eye wound repair
- Ocular wound revision
CPT Codes:
- 66250: Revision or repair of operative wound of anterior segment, any type, early or late, major or minor procedure
Also known as:
- Tear Duct Plug Insertion
- Punctal Plug Insertion
- Lacrimal Punctum Closure
- Dry Eye Plugs
CPT Codes:
- 68761: Closure of the lacrimal punctum; by plug, each
Also known as:
- Eye Shunt Revision with Graft
- Aqueous Shunt Repair
- Glaucoma Drainage Device Revision
- Eye Pressure Shunt Adjustment
CPT Codes:
- 66185: Revision of aqueous shunt to extraocular equatorial plate reservoir; with graft
Also known as:
- Facial Muscle Injection for Spasms (One Side)
- Botox for facial spasms
- Facial nerve chemodenervation
- Blepharospasm treatment
- Hemifacial spasm injection
CPT Codes:
- 64612: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial nerve, unilateral (eg, for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm)
Does Dr. Rothstein accept my insurance?
Dr. Rothstein accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 261-2727 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Rothstein accept in Forest Hills, NY?
Dr. Rothstein in Forest Hills, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centers Plan for Healthy Living
Deutsche Bank
Elderplan
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Healthfirst
Medicaid
Medicare
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Rothstein's office located?
Dr. Robert Rothstein's Primary Practice
11045 Queens Blvd Ste Aa
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 261-2727
What is Dr. Rothstein's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Rothstein's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1447368543.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rothstein?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Rothstein
What is Dr. Robert Rothstein's specialty?
Dr. Rothstein is a Ophthalmologist near Forest Hills, NY. An ophthalmologist possesses the knowledge and professional skills required to deliver comprehensive eye and vision care. These medical doctors are trained to diagnose, monitor, and treat all ocular and visual disorders, whether through medical or surgical interventions. Their expertise encompasses a wide range of issues affecting the eye and its structures, including the eyelids, orbit, and visual pathways. Additionally, ophthalmologists prescribe vision services, such as glasses and contact lenses, to help patients achieve optimal visual health. Contact Dr. Rothstein to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Robert Rothstein affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Rothstein is affiliated with New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai 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 Robert Rothstein accepting new patients in Forest Hills, NY?
Yes, Dr. Robert Rothstein is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Robert Rothstein offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Rothstein's office at (718) 261-2727 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Robert Rothstein?
Please contact Dr. Rothstein's office at (718) 261-2727 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Robert Rothstein have?
Dr. Robert Rothstein is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
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