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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Yates, Ophthalmologist in Charlottesville, VA?
Dr. Paul Yates, MD, PHD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Charlottesville, VA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Yates is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Yates’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Yates’s office.
Is Dr. Yates board certified as an Ophthalmologist?
Yes, Dr. Paul Yates, MD, PHD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Yates speak?
Dr. Yates and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Yates typically treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Yates 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. Yates. 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:
- Wet Macular Degeneration
- Dry Macular Degeneration
- Macular Degeneration
- Wet AMD
- Neovascular Macular Degeneration
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
- Exudative AMD
- Dry AMD
- Atrophic Macular Degeneration
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Dry)
ICD-10 Codes:
- H353221: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353211: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353231: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353132: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, intermediate dry stage
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Advanced Diabetic Eye Disease and Macular Swelling (Both Eyes)
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Eye Disease and Macular Swelling
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Eye Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy with Macular Edema Bilateral
- Advanced Retina Damage Both Eyes with Macular Swelling
- Diabetic Macular Edema Both Eyes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Retinopathy with Macular Edema
- Macular Swelling from Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetic Macular Edema
ICD-10 Codes:
- E113513: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E11311: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with unspecified diabetic retinopathy with macular edema
What procedures does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Yates typically perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Yates 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. Yates. 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:
- Retinal Laser Treatment
- Retinal Photocoagulation
- Laser for Retinal Tear
- Retinal Detachment Prevention Laser
CPT Codes:
- 67145: Prophylaxis of retinal detachment (eg, retinal break, lattice degeneration) without drainage; photocoagulation
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
Does Dr. Yates accept my insurance?
Dr. Yates 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. Yates accept in Charlottesville, VA?
Dr. Yates in Charlottesville, VA 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)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Sentara Health System / Optima Health
State of Virginia
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Yates' office located?
What is Dr. Yates's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Yates's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1508833997.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Yates?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Yates
What is Dr. Paul Yates's specialty?
Dr. Yates is a Ophthalmologist near Charlottesville, VA.
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. Paul Yates affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Yates is affiliated with Uva University Hospital 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 Paul Yates accepting new patients in Charlottesville, VA?
Yes, Dr. Paul Yates is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Paul Yates offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Yates's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Paul Yates?
Please contact Dr. Yates's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Paul Yates have?
Dr. Paul Yates is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
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