Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chaudhry, Retina Specialist in Waterford, CT?
Dr. Nauman Chaudhry, MD is a Retina Specialist, who primarily practices in Waterford, CT with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Chaudhry completed his residency at Yale New Haven Hosp, Ophthalmology. He is a member of the American Society of Retina Specialists, ASSOCIATION FOR RESEARCH IN VISION & OPHTHALMOLOGY, AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY, New Haven Community Medical Group (NHCMG), and American Academy of Ophthalmology. Dr. Chaudhry is fluent in English and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chaudhry’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chaudhry’s office at (860) 444-1292.
Where did Dr. Chaudhry go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: RETINA, BASCOM PALMER EYE INST, FL | Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Retina/Vitreous Surgery
Residency: Yale New Haven Hosp, Ophthalmology | Yale-New Haven Hospital | Yale University Affiliated Hospitals | Yale University Affiliated Hospitals
Is Dr. Chaudhry board certified as a Retina Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Nauman Chaudhry, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology , American Board of Ophthalmology since 1998
What languages does Dr. Chaudhry speak?
Dr. Chaudhry and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Urdu
What conditions does a Retina Specialist like Dr. Chaudhry typically treat?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Chaudhry 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. Chaudhry. 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:
- Wet Macular Degeneration
- Macular Degeneration
- Exudative AMD
- Neovascular Macular Degeneration
- Wet AMD
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
ICD-10 Codes:
- H353211: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353221: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353231: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, with active choroidal neovascularization
Also known as:
- Macular Pucker
- Retinal Disorder
- Epiretinal Membrane
- Cellophane Maculopathy
- Macular Wrinkle
- Retinal Scar
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35371: Puckering of macula, right eye
Also known as:
- Aging of the eye's gel
- Eye Disease
- Vitreous Detachment
- Vitreous syneresis
- Eye gel breakdown
- Vitreous aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- H43813: Vitreous degeneration, bilateral
Also known as:
- Central Retinal Vein Occlusion
- Retinal Disorder
- CRVO
- Eye stroke (vein)
- Central eye vein blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- H348110: Central retinal vein occlusion, right eye, with macular edema
What procedures does a Retina Specialist like Dr. Chaudhry typically perform?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Chaudhry 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. Chaudhry. 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)
Also known as:
- Retina Repair for Macular Hole or Edema
- Vitrectomy with Membrane Peel
- Macular Hole Repair
- Diabetic Macular Edema Surgery
- Internal Limiting Membrane Removal
CPT Codes:
- 67042: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina (eg, for repair of macular hole, diabetic macular edema), includes, if performed, intraocular tamponade (ie, air, gas or silicone oil)
Also known as:
- Retinal Detachment Repair with Vitrectomy
- Vitrectomy Eye Surgery
- Vitrectomy for retinal detachment
- Retinal reattachment surgery
- Eye surgery for detached retina
- Pars Plana Vitrectomy
- Retinal Surgery
- Eye Gel Removal Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67108: Repair of retinal detachment; with vitrectomy, any method, including, when performed, air or gas tamponade, focal endolaser photocoagulation, cryotherapy, drainage of subretinal fluid, scleral buckling, and/or removal of lens by same technique
- 67036: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach;
Also known as:
- Complex Retinal Detachment Repair
- Vitrectomy for Retinal Detachment
- Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy Repair
- Diabetic Retinal Detachment Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67113: Repair of complex retinal detachment (eg, proliferative vitreoretinopathy, stage C-1 or greater, diabetic traction retinal detachment, retinopathy of prematurity, retinal tear of greater than 90 degrees), with vitrectomy and membrane peeling, including, when performed, air, gas, or silicone oil tamponade, cryotherapy, endolaser photocoagulation, drainage of subretinal fluid, scleral buckling, and/or removal of lens
Does Dr. Chaudhry accept my insurance?
Dr. Chaudhry accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (860) 444-1292 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chaudhry accept in Waterford, CT?
Dr. Chaudhry in Waterford, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
State of Connecticut
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Chaudhry's office located?
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
American Society of Retina Specialists
Member
ASSOCIATION FOR RESEARCH IN VISION & OPHTHALMOLOGY
Member
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY
Member
New Haven Community Medical Group (NHCMG)
Member
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Fellow
What is Dr. Chaudhry's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chaudhry's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1770513715.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chaudhry?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chaudhry
What is Dr. Nauman Chaudhry's specialty?
Dr. Chaudhry is a Retina Specialist near Waterford, CT.
What does a Retina Specialist do?
An ophthalmologist specializing in vitreoretinal diseases focuses on diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the vitreous and retina, including issues such as retinal detachment, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration. This specialist employs advanced medical and surgical techniques to manage these complex eye conditions.
Is this Dr. Nauman Chaudhry affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chaudhry is affiliated with William W. Backus Hospital, Smilow Cancer Hospital At Yale New Haven, Westerly Hospital, Lawrence & Memorial 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
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Is Nauman Chaudhry accepting new patients in Waterford, CT?
Yes, Dr. Nauman Chaudhry is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nauman Chaudhry offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chaudhry's office at (860) 444-1292 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nauman Chaudhry?
Please contact Dr. Chaudhry's office at (860) 444-1292 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Nauman Chaudhry have?
Dr. Nauman Chaudhry is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
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