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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Scimeca, Specialist in Willingboro, NJ?
Dr. Gregory Scimeca, MD is a Specialist, who primarily practices in Willingboro, NJ with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Scimeca graduated from Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University and completed his residency at Temple University Hospital Program. Dr. Scimeca is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Scimeca’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Scimeca’s office at (609) 877-2800.
Where did Dr. Scimeca go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Temple University Hospital Program
Medical School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
Is Dr. Scimeca board certified as a Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Gregory Scimeca, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Scimeca speak?
Dr. Scimeca and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Specialist like Dr. Scimeca typically treat?
As a Specialist, Dr. Scimeca 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. Scimeca. 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:
- Cataract
- Secondary Cataract
- Other Secondary Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
- After-Cataract
- Posterior Capsule Opacification
- PCO
- Cataract from another condition
- Complicated cataract
- Acquired cataract
ICD-10 Codes:
- H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
- H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
- H26492: Other secondary cataract, left eye
- H26491: Other secondary cataract, right eye
What procedures does a Specialist like Dr. Scimeca typically perform?
As a Specialist, Dr. Scimeca 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. Scimeca. 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:
- 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
Also known as:
- Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
- Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
- Laser Trabeculoplasty
- Laser Eye Surgery for Glaucoma
- Endoscopic Eye Pressure Reduction
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Posterior Capsulotomy
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Laser Eye Surgery
- Cataract surgery
- intraocular lens implantation
- phacoemulsification
- IOL implant
- Glaucoma laser surgery
- Laser eye treatment for glaucoma
- Trabeculoplasty
- Iridotomy
- Iridectomy
- Laser Glaucoma Treatment
- Endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation
- Ciliary body destruction (endoscopic)
- Glaucoma eye pressure surgery
CPT Codes:
- 66821: Discission of secondary membranous cataract (opacified posterior lens capsule and/or anterior hyaloid); laser surgery (eg, YAG laser) (1 or more stages)
- 66988: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1 stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification); with endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation
- 65855: Trabeculoplasty by laser surgery
- 66761: Iridotomy/iridectomy by laser surgery (eg, for glaucoma) (per session)
- 66711: Ciliary body destruction; cyclophotocoagulation, endoscopic, without concomitant removal of crystalline lens
Also known as:
- Complex Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
- Advanced Cataract Surgery
- Phacoemulsification with IOL
- Complex Extracapsular Cataract Extraction
CPT Codes:
- 66982: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1-stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification), complex, requiring devices or techniques not generally used in routine cataract surgery (eg, iris expansion device, suture support for intraocular lens, or primary posterior capsulorrhexis) or performed on patients in the amblyogenic developmental stage; without endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation
Also known as:
- Drug-Eluting Implant in Tear Duct
- Lacrimal Canaliculus Implant
- Tear Duct Drug Implant
- Punctal Implant for Eye Medication
CPT Codes:
- 68841: Insertion of drug-eluting implant, including punctal dilation when performed, into lacrimal canaliculus, each
Does Dr. Scimeca accept my insurance?
Dr. Scimeca accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (609) 877-2800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Scimeca accept in Willingboro, NJ?
Dr. Scimeca in Willingboro, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Jefferson Health
Medicare
NAES Corporation
Oscar Health
State of California
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Scimeca's office located?
Dr. Gregory Scimeca's Primary Practice
225 Sunset Rd
Willingboro, NJ 08046
(609) 877-2800
What is Dr. Scimeca's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Scimeca's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1730285651.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Scimeca?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Scimeca
What is Dr. Gregory Scimeca's specialty?
Dr. Scimeca is a Specialist near Willingboro, NJ.
Is this Dr. Gregory Scimeca affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Scimeca is affiliated with Jefferson Stratford Hospital, Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional 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 Gregory Scimeca accepting new patients in Willingboro, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Gregory Scimeca is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Gregory Scimeca offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Scimeca's office at (609) 877-2800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Gregory Scimeca?
Please contact Dr. Scimeca's office at (609) 877-2800 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Gregory Scimeca have?
Dr. Gregory Scimeca is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
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