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Dr. Francisco Marruenda, MD

Dr. Francisco Marruenda, MD

Chicago, IL

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    Who is Dr. Marruenda, Ophthalmologist in Chicago, IL?

    Dr. Francisco Marruenda, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Marruenda graduated from Universidad De Granada, Facultad De Medicina and completed his residency at Cook County Hosp, Ophthalmology; Cook County Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Marruenda is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Marruenda’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Marruenda’s office at (773) 282-2000.

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

    • Residency: Cook County Hosp, Ophthalmology; Cook County Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year | John H Stroger Jr Hospital Of Cook County | Loyola University/Cook County Hospital Program

    • Medical School: University De Granada, Fac De Med, Granada, Spain | Universidad De Granada, Facultad De Medicina | Universidad De Granada, Facultad De Medicina

    Is Dr. Marruenda board certified as an Ophthalmologist?

    Yes, Dr. Francisco Marruenda, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology

    What languages does Dr. Marruenda speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Marruenda treat?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Marruenda 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. Marruenda. 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:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Early Diabetic Eye Disease (Both Eyes)
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Retinopathy
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Eye Problems
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Mild Nonproliferative Diabetic Retinopathy Bilateral
    • Early Retina Damage in Both Eyes
    • Beginning Diabetic Retinopathy in Both Eyes
    • Diabetic Eye Disease
    • Diabetic Retinal Disease
    • Diabetes Mellitus Eye Complications
    • Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
    • Advanced diabetic eye disease
    • Diabetic retinopathy (proliferative)
    • New blood vessel growth in eye from diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E113293: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with mild nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, bilateral
    • E113593: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, bilateral
    • E113393: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with moderate nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, bilateral
    • E113591: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, right eye
    • E113592: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, left eye
    • E113553: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with stable proliferative diabetic retinopathy, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Cataract
    • Combined Age-Related Cataract
    • Cloudy lens
    • Lens clouding
    • Eye cloudiness
    • Mixed Type Cataract
    • Multiple Cataract Types

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H25813: Combined forms of age-related cataract, bilateral
    • H25811: Combined forms of age-related cataract, right eye
    • H25812: Combined forms of age-related cataract, left eye

    Also known as:

    • Borderline Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Low-Tension Glaucoma
    • Ocular Hypertension
    • Glaucoma
    • Early Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Open-angle glaucoma suspect
    • Risk of Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Wide-Angle Glaucoma
    • POAG
    • Normal-Tension Glaucoma
    • NTG
    • Normal Pressure Glaucoma
    • High Eye Pressure
    • Elevated Intraocular Pressure
    • Eye pressure problem

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H40023: Open angle with borderline findings, high risk, bilateral
    • H40013: Open angle with borderline findings, low risk, bilateral
    • H401131: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, mild stage
    • H401231: Low-tension glaucoma, bilateral, mild stage
    • H40053: Ocular hypertension, 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H43813: Vitreous degeneration, bilateral
    • H43811: Vitreous degeneration, right eye
    • H43812: Vitreous degeneration, left eye

    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

    What procedures does Dr. Marruenda perform?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Marruenda 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. Marruenda. 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:

    • 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:

    • 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
    • Pterygium Removal with Graft
    • YAG Laser Capsulotomy
    • Posterior Capsulotomy
    • Secondary Cataract Removal
    • Laser Eye Surgery
    • Iridotomy
    • Iridectomy
    • Laser Glaucoma Treatment
    • 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)
    • 65426: Excision or transposition of pterygium; with graft

    Also known as:

    • Laser Treatment for Retinopathy
    • Retina Laser Treatment (Photocoagulation)
    • Retinopathy Treatment (Cryotherapy/Diathermy)
    • Photocoagulation for Retinopathy
    • Diabetic Retinopathy Laser Treatment
    • Retinal Laser Therapy
    • Retinal photocoagulation
    • Macular edema laser
    • Retina tumor laser treatment
    • Diabetic retinopathy treatment
    • Retina destruction therapy
    • Cryotherapy for retinopathy
    • Diathermy for eye disease

    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
    • 67227: Destruction of extensive or progressive retinopathy (eg, diabetic retinopathy), cryotherapy, diathermy

    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:

    • Eyelid Lesion Removal
    • Chalazion Removal
    • Eyelid growth removal
    • Eyelid bump excision
    • Eyelid skin lesion surgery
    • Eyelid Cyst Excision
    • Stye Removal Surgery
    • Meibomian Cyst Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 67840: Excision of lesion of eyelid (except chalazion) without closure or with simple direct closure
    • 67800: Excision of chalazion; single

    Does Dr. Marruenda accept my insurance?

    Dr. Marruenda accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (773) 282-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Marruenda accept in Chicago, IL?

    Dr. Marruenda in Chicago, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Advocate Health Care

    • All Other Third Party

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Illinois

    • Tria Health

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Marruenda's office located?

    Dr. Francisco Marruenda's Primary Practice

    836 W Wellington Ave

    Chicago, IL 60657

    (773) 282-2000

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    Dr. Francisco Marruenda's Practice 2

    3982 N Milwaukee Ave

    Chicago, IL 60641

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    Dr. Francisco Marruenda's Practice 3

    2640 183rd St

    Homewood, IL 60430

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

    Dr. Marruenda's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1992758817.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Marruenda?

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

    What is Dr. Francisco Marruenda's specialty?

    Dr. Marruenda is a Ophthalmologist near Chicago, IL. 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. Marruenda to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Francisco Marruenda affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Marruenda is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: John H. Stroger Hospital of Cook County. 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 Francisco Marruenda accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?

    Yes, Dr. Francisco Marruenda is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Francisco Marruenda offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Marruenda's office at (773) 282-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Francisco Marruenda?

    Please contact Dr. Marruenda's office at (773) 282-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Francisco Marruenda have?

    Dr. Francisco Marruenda is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

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