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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sommers, Ophthalmologist in Pittsburgh, PA?
Dr. Matthew Sommers, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Pittsburgh, PA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Sommers is currently affiliated with Upmc Montefiore Hospital. Dr. Sommers is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sommers’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sommers’s office at (412) 621-5822.
What languages does Dr. Sommers speak?
Dr. Sommers and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Sommers typically treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Sommers 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. Sommers. 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:
- Borderline Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Glaucoma
- Early Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Open-angle glaucoma suspect
- Risk of Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Wide-Angle Glaucoma
- POAG
ICD-10 Codes:
- H40013: Open angle with borderline findings, low risk, bilateral
- H401131: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, mild stage
- H401132: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, moderate stage
- H40023: Open angle with borderline findings, high risk, bilateral
- H401133: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, severe stage
Also known as:
- Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H25813: Combined forms of age-related cataract, 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Squamous Blepharitis
- Eyelid Disorder
- Scaly eyelid inflammation
- Dandruff-like eyelids
- Chronic blepharitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- H0102A: Squamous blepharitis right eye, upper and lower eyelids
Also known as:
- Dry Macular Degeneration
- Macular Degeneration
- Dry AMD
- Atrophic Macular Degeneration
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Dry)
ICD-10 Codes:
- H353131: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, early dry stage
What procedures does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Sommers typically perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Sommers 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. Sommers. 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 Trabeculoplasty
- Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
- Glaucoma laser surgery
- Laser eye treatment for glaucoma
- Trabeculoplasty
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Posterior Capsulotomy
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Laser Eye Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 65855: Trabeculoplasty by laser surgery
- 66821: Discission of secondary membranous cataract (opacified posterior lens capsule and/or anterior hyaloid); laser surgery (eg, YAG laser) (1 or more stages)
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
Does Dr. Sommers accept my insurance?
Dr. Sommers accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (412) 621-5822 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sommers accept in Pittsburgh, PA?
Dr. Sommers in Pittsburgh, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Highmark Health
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Sommers' office located?
What is Dr. Sommers's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sommers's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1528682796.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sommers?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sommers
What is Dr. Matthew Sommers's specialty?
Dr. Sommers is a Ophthalmologist near Pittsburgh, PA.
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. Matthew Sommers affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sommers is affiliated with Upmc Passavant-Mccandless, Butler Memorial Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Matthew Sommers accepting new patients in Pittsburgh, PA?
Yes, Dr. Matthew Sommers is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Matthew Sommers offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sommers's office at (412) 621-5822 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Matthew Sommers?
Please contact Dr. Sommers's office at (412) 621-5822 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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