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Who is Dr. Leff, Ophthalmologist in Lakewood, NJ?
Dr. Steven Leff, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Lakewood, NJ with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Leff completed his residency at Wills Eye Hosp, Ophthalmology; St Luke'S-Roosevelt H-Roosevel, Internal Medicine. Dr. Leff is fluent in English, French, Italian, Polish, Russian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Leff’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Leff’s office.
Where did Dr. Leff go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Wills Eye Hosp, Ophthalmology; St Luke'S-Roosevelt H-Roosevel, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Columbia Univ Coll of Physicians And Surgeons, New York Ny
Is Dr. Leff board certified as an Ophthalmologist?
Yes, Dr. Steven Leff, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Leff speak?
Dr. Leff and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
Italian
Polish
Russian
Spanish
What conditions does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Leff typically treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Leff 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. Leff. 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:
- Macular Drusen
- Dry Macular Degeneration
- Wet Macular Degeneration
- Macular Degeneration
- Retinal Drusen
- Yellow Spots on Retina
- Age-Related Macular Drusen
- Drusen in Eye
- Dry AMD
- Atrophic Macular Degeneration
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Dry)
- Exudative AMD
- Neovascular Macular Degeneration
- Wet AMD
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35363: Drusen (degenerative) of macula, bilateral
- H353132: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, intermediate dry stage
- H353211: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
Also known as:
- Borderline Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Glaucoma
- Early Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Open-angle glaucoma suspect
- Risk of Open-Angle Glaucoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- H40013: Open angle with borderline findings, low risk, bilateral
Also known as:
- Macular Pucker
- Changes in Eye Blood Vessels
- Retinal Disorder
- Epiretinal Membrane
- Cellophane Maculopathy
- Macular Wrinkle
- Retinal Scar
- Retinal Vascular Appearance Changes
- Abnormal Retinal Vessel Look
- Eye Vessel Changes
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35373: Puckering of macula, bilateral
- H35013: Changes in retinal vascular appearance, bilateral
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Retinopathy
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Eye Problems
- Diabetic Eye Disease
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Diabetic Retinal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E113393: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with moderate nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, bilateral
What procedures does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Leff typically perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Leff 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. Leff. 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:
- Eye Injection
- Intravitreal Injection
- Retinal Injection
- Macular Degeneration Injection
- Eye Medication Injection
CPT Codes:
- 67028: Intravitreal injection of a pharmacologic agent (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Retina Laser Treatment (Photocoagulation)
- Laser Treatment for Retinopathy
- Retinal photocoagulation
- Macular edema laser
- Retina tumor laser treatment
- Photocoagulation for Retinopathy
- Diabetic Retinopathy Laser Treatment
- Retinal Laser Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 67210: Destruction of localized lesion of retina (eg, macular edema, tumors), 1 or more sessions; photocoagulation
- 67228: Treatment of extensive or progressive retinopathy (eg, diabetic retinopathy), photocoagulation
Does Dr. Leff accept my insurance?
Dr. Leff accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Leff accept in Lakewood, NJ?
Dr. Leff in Lakewood, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
Clover Health Holdings
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Horizon Mutual Holdings
Medicare
Oscar Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Leff's office located?
What is Dr. Leff's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Leff's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1073586871.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Leff?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Leff
What is Dr. Steven Leff's specialty?
Dr. Leff is a Ophthalmologist near Lakewood, NJ.
What does an Ophthalmologist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Steven Leff affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Leff is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Steven Leff accepting new patients in Lakewood, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Steven Leff is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Steven Leff offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Leff's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Steven Leff?
Please contact Dr. Leff's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Steven Leff have?
Dr. Steven Leff is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
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