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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Vives, Ophthalmologist in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Maria Vives, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in New Orleans, LA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Vives is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vives’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vives’s office at (504) 899-4005.
What languages does Dr. Vives speak?
Dr. Vives and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Vives treat?
As a Ophthalmologist, Dr. Vives 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. Vives. 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:
- Alternating Walleye
- Alternating Crossed Eyes
- Outward Hidden Eye Turn
- Mechanical Strabismus
- Vertical Strabismus
- Vertical Eye Misalignment
- Walleye
- Esotropia
- Eye Movement Disorder
- Alternating exotropia
- Eyes take turns turning out
- Intermittent exotropia
- Alternating esotropia
- Eyes take turns crossing
- Intermittent esotropia
- Latent Outward Squint
- Exophoria
- Eye Muscle Imbalance
- Eye Muscle Restriction
- Restricted Eye Movement
- Mechanical Squint
- Hypertropia
- Hypotropia
- Vertical strabismus
- One eye higher than the other
- Exotropia
- Divergent strabismus
- Outward turning eye
- Crossed Eyes
- Convergent Strabismus
- Inward Turning Eye
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5015: Alternating exotropia
- H5005: Alternating esotropia
- H5052: Exophoria
- H5069: Other mechanical strabismus
- H5021: Vertical strabismus, right eye
- H5022: Vertical strabismus, left eye
- H5010: Unspecified exotropia
- H5000: Unspecified esotropia
Also known as:
- Idiopathic intracranial hypertension
- Brain Disease
- Pseudotumor cerebri
- IIH
- Benign intracranial hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- G932: Benign intracranial hypertension
Also known as:
- Convergence Insufficiency
- Other Binocular Eye Movement Disorder
- Nystagmus
- Eye Movement Disorder
- Convergence disorder
- Eye teaming problem
- Near vision difficulty
- Disorder of eye coordination
- Eye alignment problem
- Binocular vision dysfunction
- Involuntary eye movements
- Dancing eyes
- Oscillating eyes
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5111: Convergence insufficiency
- H518: Other specified disorders of binocular movement
- H5509: Other forms of nystagmus
Also known as:
- Premature Baby
- Premature Babies
- Preterm newborn
- Early birth
- Preemie
ICD-10 Codes:
- P0730: Preterm newborn, unspecified weeks of gestation
Also known as:
- Acquired Color Blindness
- Color Blindness
- Color vision deficiency
- Acquired color vision deficiency
- Color perception problems
- Dyschromatopsia
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5352: Acquired color vision deficiency
Also known as:
- Defective Stereoscopic Vision
- One Eye Dominance
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Poor depth perception
- Lack of 3D vision
- Stereopsis defect
- Binocular Suppression', 'Eye Suppression', 'Ignoring One Eye's Image
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5332: Fusion with defective stereopsis
- H5334: Suppression of binocular vision
Also known as:
- Pink Eye
- Conjunctivitis
- Red Eye
- Allergic Pink Eye
- Allergic Conjunctivitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- H1045: Other chronic allergic conjunctivitis
Also known as:
- Other Pupil Function Problems
- Eye Disease
- Anomalies of pupillary function
- Pupil reaction disorders
- Abnormal pupil responses
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5709: Other anomalies of pupillary function
Also known as:
- Swelling of the Optic Disc
- Optic Nerve Disorder
- Papilledema
- Optic disc edema
- Swollen optic nerve
ICD-10 Codes:
- H4710: Unspecified papilledema
Also known as:
- Borderline Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Glaucoma
- Early Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Open-angle glaucoma suspect
- Risk of Open-Angle Glaucoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- H40013: Open angle with borderline findings, low risk, bilateral
Which procedures does Dr. Vives perform as a Ophthalmologist?
As a Ophthalmologist, procedures performed by an Dr. Maria Vives may include:
- Cataract Removal
- Corneal Specialist Consultation
- Corneal Specialist Follow Up
- Dark Adaptometry
- Diabetes Care - Eye Exam
- Electro-oculography (EOG)
- Electroretinography (ERG)
- Eye Emergency Visit
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Vives' office.
Does Dr. Vives accept my insurance?
Dr. Vives accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (504) 899-4005 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Vives accept in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Vives in New Orleans, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
State of Louisiana
State of Mississippi
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Vives' office located?
What is Dr. Vives's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Vives's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1184667685.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vives?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vives
What is Dr. Maria Vives's specialty?
Dr. Vives is a Ophthalmologist near New Orleans, LA. 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. Vives to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Maria Vives affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Vives is affiliated with St. Tammany Parish 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 Maria Vives accepting new patients in New Orleans, LA?
Yes, Dr. Maria Vives is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Maria Vives offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Vives's office at (504) 899-4005 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Maria Vives?
Please contact Dr. Vives's office at (504) 899-4005 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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