MV
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 1 additional practice location. 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 an 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
- Outward Hidden Eye Turn
- Alternating Crossed Eyes
- Inward Turning Eye
- Esotropia
- Vertical Eye Misalignment
- Alternating Exotropia
- Vertical Strabismus
- Eye Movement Disorder
- Alternating exotropia
- Eyes take turns turning out
- Intermittent exotropia
- Latent Outward Squint
- Exophoria
- Eye Muscle Imbalance
- Alternating esotropia
- Eyes take turns crossing
- Intermittent esotropia
- Crossed Eyes from Farsightedness
- Accommodative Squint
- Crossed Eyes
- Convergent Strabismus
- Vertical strabismus
- One eye higher than the other
- Hypertropia
- Hypotropia
- Alternating Wall Eyes
- Alternating Divergent Strabismus
- Intermittent Exotropia
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5015: Alternating exotropia
- H5052: Exophoria
- H5005: Alternating esotropia
- H5043: Accommodative component in esotropia
- H5000: Unspecified esotropia
- H5022: Vertical strabismus, left eye
- H5017: Alternating exotropia with V pattern
- H5021: Vertical strabismus, right eye
Also known as:
- Swelling of the Optic Disc from Increased Brain Pressure
- Swelling of the Optic Disc
- Optic Atrophy
- Optic Nerve Disorder
- Optic atrophy type 1
- Papilledema with intracranial pressure
- Optic disc edema from high ICP
- Swollen optic nerve due to brain pressure
- Papilledema
- Optic disc edema
- Swollen optic nerve
- Optic neuropathy
- Wasting of the optic nerve
- Damaged optic nerve
- Primary optic atrophy
ICD-10 Codes:
- H4711: Papilledema associated with increased intracranial pressure
- H4710: Unspecified papilledema
- H47213: Primary optic atrophy, bilateral
Also known as:
- Retinopathy of Prematurity
- Premature Babies
- Retinal Disorder
- ROP
- Premature Retinopathy
- Retinal Disease in Premature Babies
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35113: Retinopathy of prematurity, stage 0, bilateral
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:
- Refractive Amblyopia
- Strabismic Amblyopia
- Amblyopia
- Refractive Errors
- Eye Movement Disorder
- Lazy eye from refractive error
- Anisometropic amblyopia
- Refractive lazy eye
- Lazy eye from crossed eyes
- Squint amblyopia
- Amblyopia from eye turn
ICD-10 Codes:
- H53021: Refractive amblyopia, right eye
- H53031: Strabismic amblyopia, right eye
Also known as:
- Convergence Insufficiency
- Eye Movement Disorder
- Convergence disorder
- Eye teaming problem
- Near vision difficulty
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5111: Convergence insufficiency
Also known as:
- Lazy Eye
- Amblyopia
- Refractive Errors
- Refractive Amblyopia
- Vision Loss from Unequal Focus
ICD-10 Codes:
- H53022: Refractive amblyopia, left eye
Also known as:
- Giant cell arteritis
- Giant Cell Arteritis
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis
- Temporal arteritis', 'Horton's disease
- Cranial arteritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M316: Other giant cell arteritis
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
Also known as:
- Graves' Disease
- Hyperthyroidism
- Graves' disease
- Graves Disease
- Hyperthyroidism with Goiter
- Toxic Diffuse Goiter
- Overactive Thyroid with Enlarged Gland
ICD-10 Codes:
- E0500: Thyrotoxicosis with diffuse goiter without thyrotoxic crisis or storm
What procedures does Dr. Vives perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Vives 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. 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:
- Crossed Eye Surgery (One Muscle)
- Eye Muscle Surgery for Strabismus
- Complex Strabismus Surgery
- Eye Muscle Transposition Surgery
- Strabismus Repair
- Eye Alignment Surgery
- Ocular Muscle Adjustment
- Strabismus Correction Surgery
- Crossed Eyes Surgery
- Wall Eyes Surgery
- Crossed Eye Surgery with Scarring
- Restrictive Myopathy Strabismus Repair
- Difficult Eye Alignment Surgery
- Paretic Extraocular Muscle Surgery
- Strabismus Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67311: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 1 horizontal muscle
- 67314: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 1 vertical muscle (excluding superior oblique)
- 67332: Strabismus surgery on patient with scarring of extraocular muscles (eg, prior ocular injury, strabismus or retinal detachment surgery) or restrictive myopathy (eg, dysthyroid ophthalmopathy) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 67320: Transposition procedure (eg, for paretic extraocular muscle), any extraocular muscle (specify) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
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
County of Kern (CA)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
HealthComp
Humana
Medicare
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
View All Insurances
Where is Dr. Vives' office located?
Dr. Maria Vives' Practice 2
200 Henry Clay Ave Ste 3317
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 896-2134
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, Slidell Memorial Hospital, East Jefferson General Hospital, Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans, West Jefferson Medical Center, William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital 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
Where can I learn more about Ophthalmologist?
Explore Ophthalmologist with 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 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.
Other Ophthalmologist Near New Orleans, LA
AP
Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
Accepting patientsDr. Austin Pharo, MD is an Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, who primarily practices in New Orleans, LA with 2 additional practice locations.
New Orleans, LA
MW
Ophthalmologist
Accepting patientsDr. Michael Worley, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in New Orleans, LA with 2 additional practice locations.
New Orleans, LA
AA
Ophthalmologist
Accepting patientsDr. Adham Al Hariri, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in New Orleans, LA with 2 additional practice locations.
New Orleans, LA