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Dr. Edward Rubinchik, MD

Dr. Edward Rubinchik, MD

Brooklyn, NY

28 Years of Experience

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    Who is Dr. Rubinchik, Ophthalmologist in Brooklyn, NY?

    Dr. Edward Rubinchik, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Brooklyn, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 28 years and is board certified. Dr. Rubinchik is fluent in English, Hebrew, Russian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rubinchik’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rubinchik’s office at (718) 275-8900.

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

    • Medical School: SUNY DWNSTATE M C COLL MEDICINE

    Is Dr. Rubinchik board certified as an Ophthalmologist?

    Yes, Dr. Edward Rubinchik, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology since 1999

    What languages does Dr. Rubinchik speak?

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

    • English

    • Hebrew

    • Russian

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Rubinchik treat?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Rubinchik 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. Rubinchik. 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
    • Preglaucoma
    • Narrow Angle Glaucoma Risk
    • Ocular Hypertension
    • Glaucoma
    • Early Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Open-angle glaucoma suspect
    • Risk of Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Wide-Angle Glaucoma
    • POAG
    • Early Glaucoma
    • Borderline Glaucoma
    • Risk of Glaucoma
    • Anatomical Narrow Angle
    • Angle-Closure Glaucoma Risk
    • Eye angle problem
    • High Eye Pressure
    • Elevated Intraocular Pressure
    • Eye pressure problem

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H40013: Open angle with borderline findings, low risk, bilateral
    • H401132: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, moderate stage
    • H40003: Preglaucoma, unspecified, bilateral
    • H40033: Anatomical narrow angle, bilateral
    • H40053: Ocular hypertension, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Nearsightedness
    • Farsightedness
    • Age-Related Farsightedness
    • Astigmatism
    • Refractive Errors
    • Farsightedness (Hyperopia)
    • Myopia
    • Difficulty Seeing Far Away
    • Blurry Distance Vision
    • Hyperopia
    • Long-sightedness
    • Hypermetropia
    • Presbyopia
    • Aging Eyes
    • Difficulty Reading Up Close
    • Irregular Cornea
    • Blurred Vision
    • Distorted Vision

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H5213: Myopia, bilateral
    • H5203: Hypermetropia, bilateral
    • H524: Presbyopia
    • H52223: Regular astigmatism, bilateral

    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:

    • Cataract
    • Cloudy lens
    • Lens clouding
    • Eye cloudiness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
    • H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
    • H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Other Optic Nerve Disorder
    • Optic Nerve Disorder
    • Miscellaneous Optic Nerve Conditions
    • Unspecified Optic Nerve Problems
    • Optic Nerve Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H47093: Other disorders of optic nerve, not elsewhere classified, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Conjunctival Pigmentation
    • Eye Disease
    • Eye discoloration
    • Pigmented spots on eye
    • Conjunctival nevus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H11133: Conjunctival pigmentations, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Pink Eye
    • Conjunctivitis
    • Red Eye
    • Allergic Pink Eye
    • Allergic Conjunctivitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H1045: Other chronic allergic conjunctivitis

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Eye Damage
    • Retinal Disorder
    • Hypertensive Retinopathy
    • Eye Damage from Hypertension
    • High Blood Pressure Retinopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H35033: Hypertensive retinopathy, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Retinopathy
    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Eye Problems
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Eye Disease
    • Diabetic Retinal Disease
    • Diabetes Mellitus Eye Complications
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E113593: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, bilateral
    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Pinguecula
    • Eye Disease
    • Eye Bump
    • Yellow Eye Spot
    • Conjunctival Growth

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H11153: Pinguecula, bilateral

    What procedures does Dr. Rubinchik perform?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Rubinchik 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. Rubinchik. 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:

    • 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:

    • Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
    • Laser Eye Surgery for Glaucoma
    • Cataract Surgery with Glaucoma Drainage Device
    • Pterygium Removal with Graft
    • YAG Laser Capsulotomy
    • Posterior Capsulotomy
    • Secondary Cataract Removal
    • Laser Eye Surgery
    • Iridotomy
    • Iridectomy
    • Laser Glaucoma Treatment
    • Combined Cataract and Glaucoma Surgery
    • Phacoemulsification with Aqueous Drainage Device
    • IOL Insertion with Glaucoma Stent
    • Pterygium Excision with Autograft', 'Conjunctival Graft for Pterygium', 'Surfer's Eye Surgery with Graft

    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)
    • 66761: Iridotomy/iridectomy by laser surgery (eg, for glaucoma) (per session)
    • 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
    • 65426: Excision or transposition of pterygium; with graft

    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:

    • 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:

    • Glaucoma Canal Dilation
    • Goniotomy (Glaucoma Surgery)
    • Canaloplasty
    • Aqueous Outflow Dilation
    • Glaucoma Drainage Procedure
    • Eye Pressure Reduction Surgery
    • Goniotomy Procedure
    • Angle-Opening Glaucoma Surgery
    • Congenital Glaucoma Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 66174: Transluminal dilation of aqueous outflow canal (eg, canaloplasty); without retention of device or stent
    • 65820: Goniotomy

    Also known as:

    • Eyelid Abscess Drainage
    • Blepharotomy for Abscess
    • Eyelid Incision and Drainage
    • Stye Drainage
    • Eyelid Infection Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 67700: Blepharotomy, drainage of abscess, eyelid

    Does Dr. Rubinchik accept my insurance?

    Dr. Rubinchik accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 275-8900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Rubinchik accept in Brooklyn, NY?

    Dr. Rubinchik in Brooklyn, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Deutsche Bank

    • International Brotherhood of Teamsters

    • Medicare

    • MetroPlus

    • Molina

    • National Benefit Fund

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

    • State of Tennessee

    • Superiorvision

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    Where is Dr. Rubinchik's office located?

    Dr. Edward Rubinchik's Primary Practice

    2613 E 16th St Fl 2

    Brooklyn, NY 11235

    (718) 275-8900

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    Dr. Edward Rubinchik's Practice 2

    665 Pelham Pkwy N Apt 202

    Bronx, NY 10467

    (718) 547-2020

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    Dr. Edward Rubinchik's Practice 3

    142 Joralemon St Ste 10B

    Brooklyn, NY 11201

    (718) 451-2020

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    Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Edward Rubinchik?

    Dr. Rubinchik has appointments available at his Brooklyn, NY office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.

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

    Dr. Rubinchik's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1487632568.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rubinchik?

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

    What is Dr. Edward Rubinchik's specialty?

    Dr. Rubinchik is a Ophthalmologist near Brooklyn, 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. Rubinchik to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Edward Rubinchik affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Rubinchik 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 Edward Rubinchik accepting new patients in Brooklyn, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Edward Rubinchik is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Edward Rubinchik offer online booking?

    Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Rubinchik, or call (718) 275-8900 for more information.

    How can I make an appointment with Edward Rubinchik?

    Please contact Dr. Rubinchik's office at (718) 275-8900 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Edward Rubinchik have?

    Dr. Edward Rubinchik is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

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