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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 1 additional practice location. Dr. Vives is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vives’s practice accepts Medicare 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 an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Vives typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Alternating Walleye
- Outward Hidden Eye Turn
- Alternating Crossed Eyes
- 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
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5015: Alternating exotropia
- H5052: Exophoria
- H5005: Alternating esotropia
Also known as:
- Swelling of the Optic Disc from Increased Brain Pressure
- Swelling of the Optic Disc
- Optic Nerve Disorder
- Papilledema with intracranial pressure
- Optic disc edema from high ICP
- Swollen optic nerve due to brain pressure
- Papilledema
- Optic disc edema
- Swollen optic nerve
ICD-10 Codes:
- H4711: Papilledema associated with increased intracranial pressure
- H4710: Unspecified papilledema
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:
- Convergence Insufficiency
- Eye Movement Disorder
- Convergence disorder
- Eye teaming problem
- Near vision difficulty
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5111: Convergence insufficiency
What procedures does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Vives typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
WebTPA
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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.
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 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, Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans, East Jefferson General Hospital, North Oaks Medical Center 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
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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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