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Dr. Fay Bennett-Phillips, MD

North Brunswick, NJ

31 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Bennett-Phillips, Ophthalmologist in North Brunswick, NJ?

    Dr. Fay Bennett-Phillips, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in North Brunswick, NJ. She has been practicing for over 31 years and is board certified. Dr. Bennett-Phillips completed her residency at SUNY Downstate. Dr. Bennett-Phillips is fluent in English, French, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bennett-Phillips’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bennett-Phillips’s office.

    Where did Dr. Bennett-Phillips go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: SUNY Downstate

    Is Dr. Bennett-Phillips board certified as an Ophthalmologist?

    Yes, Dr. Fay Bennett-Phillips, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology

    What languages does Dr. Bennett-Phillips speak?

    Dr. Bennett-Phillips and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • French

    • Spanish

    What conditions does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Bennett-Phillips typically treat?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Bennett-Phillips 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. Bennett-Phillips. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Optic Disc Disorder
    • Glaucoma
    • Optic Nerve Disorder
    • Optic nerve head anomaly
    • Optic disc problem
    • Disorder of the optic nerve head
    • Glaucomatous optic neuropathy
    • Eye pressure damage
    • Optic nerve damage from glaucoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H47393: Other disorders of optic disc, bilateral
    • H47233: Glaucomatous optic atrophy, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Other Retinal Disorder
    • High Blood Pressure Eye Damage
    • Retinal Disorder
    • Various Retinal Conditions
    • Uncommon Retinal Diseases
    • Miscellaneous Retinal Problems
    • Hypertensive Retinopathy
    • Eye Damage from Hypertension
    • High Blood Pressure Retinopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H3589: Other specified retinal disorders
    • H35033: Hypertensive retinopathy, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Aging of the eye's gel
    • Eye Disease
    • Vitreous Detachment
    • Vitreous syneresis
    • Eye gel breakdown
    • Vitreous aging

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H43813: Vitreous degeneration, bilateral
    • H43812: Vitreous degeneration, left eye

    Also known as:

    • Borderline Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Glaucoma
    • Early Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Open-angle glaucoma suspect
    • Risk of Open-Angle Glaucoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H40023: Open angle with borderline findings, high risk, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Nearsightedness
    • Astigmatism
    • Refractive Errors
    • Myopia
    • Difficulty Seeing Far Away
    • Blurry Distance Vision
    • Blurred Vision
    • Distorted Vision
    • Eye Curvature Problem

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H5213: Myopia, bilateral
    • H52203: Unspecified astigmatism, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Visual Discomfort
    • Vision Impairment and Blindness
    • Eye strain
    • Eye fatigue
    • Uncomfortable vision

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H53143: Visual discomfort, bilateral

    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. Bennett-Phillips typically perform?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Bennett-Phillips 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. Bennett-Phillips. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Laser Treatment for Retinopathy
    • Retina Laser Treatment (Photocoagulation)
    • Photocoagulation for Retinopathy
    • Diabetic Retinopathy Laser Treatment
    • Retinal Laser Therapy
    • Retinal photocoagulation
    • Macular edema laser
    • Retina tumor laser treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 67228: Treatment of extensive or progressive retinopathy (eg, diabetic retinopathy), photocoagulation
    • 67210: Destruction of localized lesion of retina (eg, macular edema, tumors), 1 or more sessions; photocoagulation

    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:

    • Laser Trabeculoplasty
    • Glaucoma laser surgery
    • Laser eye treatment for glaucoma
    • Trabeculoplasty

    CPT Codes:

    • 65855: Trabeculoplasty by laser surgery

    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

    Does Dr. Bennett-Phillips accept my insurance?

    Dr. Bennett-Phillips 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. Bennett-Phillips accept in North Brunswick, NJ?

    Dr. Bennett-Phillips in North Brunswick, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Carepoint Health

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Humana

    • Independence Health Group

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Bennett-Phillips' office located?

    Dr. Fay Bennett-Phillips' Primary Practice

    1440 How Ln Ste 2B

    North Brunswick, NJ 08902

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

    Dr. Bennett-Phillips's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1659321842.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bennett-Phillips?

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

    What is Dr. Fay Bennett-Phillips's specialty?

    Dr. Bennett-Phillips is a Ophthalmologist near North Brunswick, 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. Fay Bennett-Phillips affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Bennett-Phillips is affiliated with Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital - New Brunswick 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

    When to see an Ophthalmologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Ophthalmologist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Fay Bennett-Phillips accepting new patients in North Brunswick, NJ?

    Yes, Dr. Fay Bennett-Phillips is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Fay Bennett-Phillips offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Bennett-Phillips's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Fay Bennett-Phillips?

    Please contact Dr. Bennett-Phillips's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Fay Bennett-Phillips have?

    Dr. Fay Bennett-Phillips is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

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