Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Medina, Ophthalmologist in Washington, DC?
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What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Medina?
Dr. Georgina Medina, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Ophthalmologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Medina empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Cataract Surgery, Glaucoma, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Washington, DC community, Dr. Medina is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Medina speak?
Dr. Medina and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Medina typically treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Medina 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. Medina. 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:
- Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Borderline Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Glaucoma
- Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Wide-Angle Glaucoma
- POAG
- Early Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Open-angle glaucoma suspect
- Risk of Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Chronic Simple Glaucoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- H401133: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, severe stage
- H40023: Open angle with borderline findings, high risk, bilateral
- H401112: Primary open-angle glaucoma, right eye, moderate stage
- H401113: Primary open-angle glaucoma, right eye, severe stage
- H401111: Primary open-angle glaucoma, right eye, mild stage
- H401122: Primary open-angle glaucoma, left eye, moderate stage
What procedures does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Medina typically perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Medina 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. Medina. 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
Also known as:
- Laser Trabeculoplasty
- Glaucoma laser surgery
- Laser eye treatment for glaucoma
- Trabeculoplasty
CPT Codes:
- 65855: Trabeculoplasty by laser surgery
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
Does Dr. Medina accept my insurance?
Dr. Medina accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (202) 877-8278 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Medina accept in Washington, DC?
Dr. Medina in Washington, DC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
District of Columbia
Humana
Independence Health Group
Johns Hopkins Health System
Medicare
MedStar Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Medina's office located?
Dr. Georgina Medina's Primary Practice
4301 Connecticut Ave NW Ste 125
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 877-8278
What hospitals are Dr. Medina affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Medina has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Medina's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Medina's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1679078083.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Medina?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Medina