43 Years of Experience
Who is Dr. Ben-David, Ophthalmologist in Brooklyn, NY?
Where did Dr. Ben-David go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine (Montefiore) Program
Medical School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University
Is Dr. Ben-David board certified as an Ophthalmologist?
Yes, Dr. Simcha Ben-David, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Ben-David speak?
Dr. Ben-David and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- French
- Hebrew
- Hungarian
- Spanish
- Yiddish
What conditions does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Ben-David typically treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Ben-David 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. Ben-David. 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:
- Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Borderline Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Ocular Hypertension
- Glaucoma
- Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Wide-Angle Glaucoma
- POAG
- Early Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Open-angle glaucoma suspect
- Risk of Open-Angle Glaucoma
- High Eye Pressure
- Elevated Intraocular Pressure
- Eye pressure problem
ICD-10 Codes:
- H401131: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, mild stage
- H401132: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, moderate stage
- H40013: Open angle with borderline findings, low risk, bilateral
- H40053: Ocular hypertension, bilateral
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Dry Eye Syndrome
- Corneal Disorder
- Dry Eye Disease
- Chronic Dry Eye
- Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
ICD-10 Codes:
- H16223: Keratoconjunctivitis sicca, not specified as Sjogren's, bilateral
Also known as:
- Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H25093: Other age-related incipient cataract, bilateral
What procedures does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Ben-David typically perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Ben-David 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. Ben-David. 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:
- Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Posterior Capsulotomy
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Laser Eye Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 66821: Discission of secondary membranous cataract (opacified posterior lens capsule and/or anterior hyaloid); laser surgery (eg, YAG laser) (1 or more stages)
Does Dr. Ben-David accept my insurance?
Dr. Ben-David accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 435-6363 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ben-David accept in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Ben-David in Brooklyn, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
National Benefit Fund
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Ben-David's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Ben-David affiliated with?
Dr. Ben-David has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Ben-David's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ben-David's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1700996311.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ben-David?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ben-David