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Dr. Philip Conkling, MD

Ophthalmologist, Retina Specialist

Slingerlands, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Conkling, Ophthalmologist in Slingerlands, NY?

    Dr. Philip Conkling, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Slingerlands, NY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Conkling is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Conkling’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Conkling’s office at (518) 533-6550.

    What languages does Dr. Conkling speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Conkling typically treat?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Conkling 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. Conkling. 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:

    • Bleeding in the eye's gel
    • Aging of the eye's gel
    • Eye Disease
    • Vitreous Detachment
    • Eye bleeding
    • Blood in the vitreous
    • Ocular hemorrhage
    • Vitreous syneresis
    • Eye gel breakdown
    • Vitreous aging

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H4311: Vitreous hemorrhage, right eye
    • H43812: Vitreous degeneration, left eye

    Also known as:

    • Dry Macular Degeneration
    • Macular Degeneration
    • Dry AMD
    • Atrophic Macular Degeneration
    • Age-related Macular Degeneration (Dry)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H353132: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, intermediate dry stage

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Retinopathy
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Eye Problems
    • Diabetic Eye Disease
    • Diabetic Retinal Disease
    • Diabetes Mellitus Eye Complications

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E113593: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, bilateral

    What procedures does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Conkling typically perform?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Conkling 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. Conkling. 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:

    • Eye Injection
    • Intravitreal Injection
    • Retinal Injection
    • Macular Degeneration Injection
    • Eye Medication Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 67028: Intravitreal injection of a pharmacologic agent (separate procedure)

    Does Dr. Conkling accept my insurance?

    Dr. Conkling accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (518) 533-6550 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Conkling accept in Slingerlands, NY?

    Dr. Conkling in Slingerlands, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP)

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Highmark Health

    • Martin's Point Health Care

    • Medicare

    • State of New York

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Conkling's office located?

    Dr. Philip Conkling's Primary Practice

    1220 New Scotland Rd Ste 201

    Slingerlands, NY 12159

    (518) 533-6550

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    Dr. Philip Conkling's Practice 2

    47 New Scotland Ave

    Albany, NY 12208

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    Dr. Philip Conkling's Practice 3

    322 Dewey St

    Bennington, VT 05201

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    What hospitals are Dr. Conkling affiliated with?

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    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Conkling has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Saratoga Hospital,Saratoga Springs, NY

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

    Dr. Conkling's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1689202525.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Conkling?

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

    What is Dr. Philip Conkling's specialty?

    Dr. Conkling is an Ophthalmologist near Slingerlands, NY.

    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 Dr. Philip Conkling affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Conkling is affiliated with Albany Medical Center, Albany Med South Clinical Campus 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

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

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    Is Dr. Philip Conkling accepting new patients in Slingerlands, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Philip Conkling is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Philip Conkling offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Conkling's office at (518) 533-6550 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Philip Conkling?

    Please contact Dr. Conkling's office at (518) 533-6550 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Conkling's office located?

    Dr. Conkling's offices are located in Slingerlands, NY, Albany, NY, and Bennington, VT.