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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Assi, Glaucoma Specialist in Denver, CO?
Dr. Lama Assi, MD is a Glaucoma Specialist, who primarily practices in Denver, CO with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Assi is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Assi’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Assi’s office at (303) 602-8550.
What languages does Dr. Assi speak?
Dr. Assi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Glaucoma Specialist like Dr. Assi typically treat?
As a Glaucoma Specialist, Dr. Assi 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. Assi. 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:
- Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Ocular Hypertension
- Narrow Angle Glaucoma Risk
- Glaucoma
- Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Wide-Angle Glaucoma
- POAG
- High Eye Pressure
- Elevated Intraocular Pressure
- Eye pressure problem
- Anatomical Narrow Angle
- Angle-Closure Glaucoma Risk
- Eye angle problem
ICD-10 Codes:
- H401131: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, mild stage
- H401133: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, severe stage
- H401132: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, moderate stage
- H40053: Ocular hypertension, bilateral
- H401134: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, indeterminate stage
- H40033: Anatomical narrow angle, bilateral
Also known as:
- Optic Disc Disorder
- Other Optic Disc Disorder
- Optic Nerve Disorder
- Optic nerve head anomaly
- Optic disc problem
- Disorder of the optic nerve head
- Miscellaneous optic disc conditions
- Unspecified optic disc problems
- Different optic disc diseases
ICD-10 Codes:
- H47393: Other disorders of optic disc, bilateral
- H47399: Other disorders of optic disc, unspecified eye
Also known as:
- Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H25813: Combined forms of age-related cataract, bilateral
What procedures does a Glaucoma Specialist like Dr. Assi typically perform?
As a Glaucoma Specialist, Dr. Assi 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. Assi. 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:
- Laser Trabeculoplasty
- Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
- Laser Eye Surgery for Glaucoma
- Glaucoma laser surgery
- Laser eye treatment for glaucoma
- Trabeculoplasty
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Posterior Capsulotomy
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Laser Eye Surgery
- Iridotomy
- Iridectomy
- Laser Glaucoma Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 65855: Trabeculoplasty by laser surgery
- 66821: Discission of secondary membranous cataract (opacified posterior lens capsule and/or anterior hyaloid); laser surgery (eg, YAG laser) (1 or more stages)
- 66761: Iridotomy/iridectomy by laser surgery (eg, for glaucoma) (per session)
Also known as:
- Glaucoma Drainage Device Implant
- Aqueous Shunt Surgery
- Glaucoma Shunt with Graft
- Eye Pressure Shunt
CPT Codes:
- 66180: Aqueous shunt to extraocular equatorial plate reservoir, external approach; with graft
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
Does Dr. Assi accept my insurance?
Dr. Assi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (303) 602-8550 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Assi accept in Denver, CO?
Dr. Assi in Denver, CO 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
Cigna Group
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Assi's office located?
What is Dr. Assi's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Assi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1710567557.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Assi?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Assi
What is Dr. Lama Assi's specialty?
Dr. Assi is a Glaucoma Specialist near Denver, CO.
What does a Glaucoma Specialist do?
An ophthalmologist specializing in the treatment of glaucoma and related disorders focuses on managing conditions associated with increased intraocular pressure and optic nerve damage. This specialty encompasses both medical and surgical interventions to effectively treat these conditions.
Is this Dr. Lama Assi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Assi is affiliated with Uchealth University Of Colorado 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 Lama Assi accepting new patients in Denver, CO?
Yes, Dr. Lama Assi is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Lama Assi offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Assi's office at (303) 602-8550 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Lama Assi?
Please contact Dr. Assi's office at (303) 602-8550 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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