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Dr. Jonathan Silbert, MD

Waterbury, CT

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Silbert, Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon in Waterbury, CT?

    Dr. Jonathan Silbert, MD is an Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, who primarily practices in Waterbury, CT with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Silbert graduated from Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis and completed his residency at Washington U/B-Jh/Slch Conc, Ophthalmology; Barnes-Jewish Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Silbert is fluent in English, French, German, Russian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Silbert’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Silbert’s office at (203) 597-9100.

    Where did Dr. Silbert go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Washington U/B-Jh/Slch Conc, Ophthalmology; Barnes-Jewish Hosp, Internal Medicine | Wash U/Barnes Hosp | George Washington University Program A

    • Medical School: Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis | Washington Center / School of Medicine | Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis

    Is Dr. Silbert board certified as an Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Jonathan Silbert, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology

    What languages does Dr. Silbert speak?

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

    • English

    • French

    • German

    • Russian

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Silbert treat?

    As an Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Dr. Silbert 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. Silbert. 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:

    • Baggy Eyelids
    • Droopy Eyelid
    • Eyelid Disorder
    • Droopy eyelids
    • Excess eyelid skin
    • Dermatochalasis
    • Ptosis
    • Eyelid Drooping
    • Upper Eyelid Sagging
    • Fallen Eyelid

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H02831: Dermatochalasis of right upper eyelid
    • H02401: Unspecified ptosis of right eyelid
    • H02411: Mechanical ptosis of right eyelid

    Also known as:

    • Baggy Eyelids
    • Eyelid Disorder
    • Dermatochalasis
    • Droopy Eyelid Skin
    • Excess Eyelid Skin

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H02834: Dermatochalasis of left upper eyelid

    Also known as:

    • Cataract
    • Cloudy lens
    • Lens clouding
    • Eye cloudiness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
    • H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye

    Also known as:

    • Pre-Procedure Lab Tests
    • Pre-op blood work
    • Lab tests before surgery
    • Pre-treatment lab assessment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01812: Encounter for preprocedural laboratory examination

    What procedures does Dr. Silbert perform?

    As an Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Dr. Silbert 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. Silbert. 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:

    • Upper Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty)
    • Droopy Eyelid Repair (Ptosis Surgery)
    • Extensive Ectropion Repair
    • Eyelid Turning In Repair
    • Eyelid Entropion Repair
    • Eyelid Lesion Removal
    • Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
    • Droopy Eyelid Surgery
    • Upper Eyelid Reduction
    • Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery
    • Blepharoptosis Repair
    • Levator Resection
    • Eyelid Lift Surgery
    • Ptosis Correction
    • Eyelid Ectropion Surgery
    • Tarsal Strip Operation
    • Lower Eyelid Repair
    • Outward Turning Eyelid Repair
    • Entropion Repair
    • Inward Eyelid Surgery
    • Tarsal Strip Repair
    • Entropion Correction Surgery
    • Inward-Turning Eyelid Repair
    • Tarsal Wedge Excision
    • Eyelid Surgery for Entropion
    • Eyelid growth removal
    • Eyelid bump excision
    • Eyelid skin lesion surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 15823: Blepharoplasty, upper eyelid; with excessive skin weighting down lid
    • 67904: Repair of blepharoptosis; (tarso) levator resection or advancement, external approach
    • 67917: Repair of ectropion; extensive (eg, tarsal strip operations)
    • 67924: Repair of entropion; extensive (eg, tarsal strip or capsulopalpebral fascia repairs operation)
    • 67923: Repair of entropion; excision tarsal wedge
    • 67840: Excision of lesion of eyelid (except chalazion) without closure or with simple direct closure

    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:

    • Tear Duct Probing with Stent Placement
    • Tear Duct Probing with Anesthesia
    • Anesthesia
    • Nasolacrimal Duct Probing with Stent
    • Tear Duct Stent Insertion
    • Blocked Tear Duct Repair
    • Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) Stent
    • Nasolacrimal duct probing
    • Blocked tear duct procedure
    • Tear duct irrigation

    CPT Codes:

    • 68815: Probing of nasolacrimal duct, with or without irrigation; with insertion of tube or stent
    • 68811: Probing of nasolacrimal duct, with or without irrigation; requiring general anesthesia

    Also known as:

    • Eye Socket Lesion Removal
    • Orbitotomy
    • Orbital Tumor Removal
    • Eye Socket Growth Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 67412: Orbitotomy without bone flap (frontal or transconjunctival approach); with removal of lesion

    Also known as:

    • Complex Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
    • Advanced Cataract Surgery
    • Phacoemulsification with IOL
    • Complex Extracapsular Cataract Extraction

    CPT Codes:

    • 66982: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1-stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification), complex, requiring devices or techniques not generally used in routine cataract surgery (eg, iris expansion device, suture support for intraocular lens, or primary posterior capsulorrhexis) or performed on patients in the amblyogenic developmental stage; without endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation

    Also known as:

    • Facial Tissue Transfer (Eyelids, Nose, Ears, Lips)
    • Local Flap Surgery
    • Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
    • Facial Reconstruction

    CPT Codes:

    • 14060: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, eyelids, nose, ears and/or lips; defect 10 sq cm or less

    Also known as:

    • Full Thickness Skin Graft (Face)
    • Facial Skin Graft
    • Free Skin Graft (Nose/Ears/Eyelids/Lips)
    • Full Thickness Graft for Face
    • Cosmetic Skin Graft (Face)

    CPT Codes:

    • 15260: Full thickness graft, free, including direct closure of donor site, nose, ears, eyelids, and/or lips; 20 sq cm or less

    Also known as:

    • Temporal Artery Biopsy or Ligation
    • Head Artery Biopsy
    • Giant Cell Arteritis Biopsy
    • Temporal Artery Tie-Off

    CPT Codes:

    • 37609: Ligation or biopsy, temporal artery

    Does Dr. Silbert accept my insurance?

    Dr. Silbert accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (203) 597-9100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Silbert accept in Waterbury, CT?

    Dr. Silbert in Waterbury, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • ArcBest Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Silbert's office located?

    Dr. Jonathan Silbert's Primary Practice

    1201 W Main St Ste 100

    Waterbury, CT 06708

    (203) 597-9100

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    Dr. Jonathan Silbert's Practice 2

    6 Business Park Dr Ste 102

    Branford, CT 06405

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

    Dr. Silbert's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1477523496.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Silbert?

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

    What is Dr. Jonathan Silbert's specialty?

    Dr. Silbert is a Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon near Waterbury, CT. A physician specializing in oculofacial plastic and reconstructive surgery combines orbital and periocular surgery with facial plastic surgery. This subspecialty involves both aesthetic and reconstructive procedures for the face, orbit, eyelid, and lacrimal system. Practitioners evaluate, diagnose, and treat conditions affecting the eyelids, brows, midface, orbits, lacrimal systems, and the surrounding structures of the face and neck. Contact Dr. Silbert to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Jonathan Silbert affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Silbert is affiliated with Yale New Haven Hospital, York Street Campus 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 Jonathan Silbert accepting new patients in Waterbury, CT?

    Yes, Dr. Jonathan Silbert is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Jonathan Silbert offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Silbert's office at (203) 597-9100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Jonathan Silbert?

    Please contact Dr. Silbert's office at (203) 597-9100 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Jonathan Silbert have?

    Dr. Jonathan Silbert is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

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