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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Okaka, Glaucoma Specialist in New York, NY?
Dr. Yvonne Okaka, MD is a Glaucoma Specialist, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Okaka is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Okaka’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Okaka’s office at (646) 962-0602.
What languages does Dr. Okaka speak?
Dr. Okaka and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Glaucoma Specialist like Dr. Okaka typically treat?
As a Glaucoma Specialist, Dr. Okaka 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. Okaka. 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:
- Combined Age-Related Cataract
- Cataract
- Mixed Type Cataract
- Multiple Cataract Types
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H25811: Combined forms of age-related cataract, right eye
- H25812: Combined forms of age-related cataract, left eye
Also known as:
- Preglaucoma
- Glaucoma
- Early Glaucoma
- Borderline Glaucoma
- Risk of Glaucoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- H40003: Preglaucoma, unspecified, bilateral
What procedures does a Glaucoma Specialist like Dr. Okaka typically perform?
As a Glaucoma Specialist, Dr. Okaka 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. Okaka. 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:
- 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. Okaka accept my insurance?
Dr. Okaka accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (646) 962-0602 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Okaka accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Okaka in New York, 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
Cascade Comprehensive Care
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
National Benefit Fund
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
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Where is Dr. Okaka's office located?
What is Dr. Okaka's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Okaka's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1649731456.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Okaka?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Okaka
What is Dr. Yvonne Okaka's specialty?
Dr. Okaka is a Glaucoma Specialist near New York, NY.
What does a Glaucoma Specialist do?
An ophthalmologist specializing in the treatment of glaucoma and related disorders focuses on managing conditions associated with increased intraocular pressure and optic nerve damage. This specialty encompasses both medical and surgical interventions to effectively treat these conditions.
Is this Dr. Yvonne Okaka affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Okaka is affiliated with Nyu Langone Health - Tisch 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 Yvonne Okaka accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Yvonne Okaka is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Yvonne Okaka offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Okaka's office at (646) 962-0602 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Yvonne Okaka?
Please contact Dr. Okaka's office at (646) 962-0602 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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