Dr. Ana Luiza Fontes De Azevedo Costa, MD, PHD
Boston, MA
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Fontes De Azevedo Costa, Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist in Boston, MA?
Dr. Ana Luiza Fontes De Azevedo Costa, MD, PHD is a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Fontes De Azevedo Costa is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fontes De Azevedo Costa’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fontes De Azevedo Costa’s office at (781) 216-3400.
What languages does Dr. Fontes De Azevedo Costa speak?
Dr. Fontes De Azevedo Costa and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist like Dr. Fontes De Azevedo Costa typically treat?
As a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist, Dr. Fontes De Azevedo Costa 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. Fontes De Azevedo Costa. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Intermittent Alternating Exotropia
- Alternating Crossed Eyes
- Inward Turning Eye
- Intermittent Alternating Crossed Eyes
- Intermittent Eye Turn
- Alternating Walleye
- Eye Movement Disorder
- Intermittent Alternating Wall Eyes
- Intermittent Alternating Divergent Strabismus
- Temporary Wall Eye
- Alternating esotropia
- Eyes take turns crossing
- Intermittent esotropia
- Crossed Eyes from Farsightedness
- Accommodative Squint
- Esotropia
- Intermittent alternating esotropia
- Eyes take turns crossing sometimes
- Occasional alternating inward eye turn
- Intermittent heterotropia
- Occasional eye deviation
- Intermittent squint
- Alternating exotropia
- Eyes take turns turning out
- Intermittent exotropia
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5034: Intermittent alternating exotropia
- H5005: Alternating esotropia
- H5043: Accommodative component in esotropia
- H5032: Intermittent alternating esotropia
- H5030: Unspecified intermittent heterotropia
- H5015: Alternating exotropia
Also known as:
- Other Eyelid Birth Defects
- Birth Defects
- Eyelid Disorder
- Various Congenital Eyelid Abnormalities
- Rare Eyelid Malformations
- Infant Eyelid Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q103: Other congenital malformations of eyelid
Also known as:
- Lazy Eye Suspect
- Amblyopia
- Amblyopia Suspect
- Possible Lazy Eye
- Risk of Lazy Eye
ICD-10 Codes:
- H53043: Amblyopia suspect, bilateral
What procedures does a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist like Dr. Fontes De Azevedo Costa typically perform?
As a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist, Dr. Fontes De Azevedo Costa 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. Fontes De Azevedo Costa. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Crossed Eye Surgery (One Muscle)
- Eye Muscle Surgery for Strabismus
- Crossed Eye Surgery (2 Muscles)
- Strabismus Repair
- Eye Alignment Surgery
- Ocular Muscle Adjustment
- Strabismus Correction Surgery
- Crossed Eyes Surgery
- Wall Eyes Surgery
- Ocular Muscle 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)
- 67312: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 2 horizontal muscles
Also known as:
- Adjustable Suture Placement for Eye Muscle Surgery
- Strabismus Surgery with Adjustable Sutures
- Eye Alignment Surgery
- Squint Correction Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67335: Placement of adjustable suture(s) during strabismus surgery, including postoperative adjustment(s) of suture(s) (List separately in addition to code for specific strabismus surgery)
Also known as:
- Tear Duct Probing with Stent Placement
- Nasolacrimal Duct Probing with Stent
- Tear Duct Stent Insertion
- Blocked Tear Duct Repair
- Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) Stent
CPT Codes:
- 68815: Probing of nasolacrimal duct, with or without irrigation; with insertion of tube or stent
Does Dr. Fontes De Azevedo Costa accept my insurance?
Dr. Fontes De Azevedo Costa accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (781) 216-3400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fontes De Azevedo Costa accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Fontes De Azevedo Costa in Boston, MA 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 Massachusetts
BMC Health System
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Mass General Brigham
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Fontes De Azevedo Costa's office located?
Dr. Ana Luiza Fontes De Azevedo Costa's Primary Practice
300 Longwood Ave # 3446
Boston, MA 02115
(781) 216-3400
What is Dr. Fontes De Azevedo Costa's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fontes De Azevedo Costa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1750915450.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fontes De Azevedo Costa?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fontes De Azevedo Costa
What is Dr. Ana Luiza Fontes De Azevedo Costa's specialty?
Dr. Fontes De Azevedo Costa is a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist near Boston, MA.
What does a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist do?
An ophthalmologist specializing in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus management focuses on the medical and surgical treatment of eye disorders in children. Common conditions addressed include amblyopia, strabismus, refractive errors, cataracts, and glaucoma. These disorders may be associated with neurological and endocrinological diseases, trauma, or age-related changes in the extraocular muscles, necessitating medical, optical, and surgical interventions.
Is this Dr. Ana Luiza Fontes De Azevedo Costa affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Fontes De Azevedo Costa is affiliated with Southern New Hampshire Medical Center 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 Ana Luiza Fontes De Azevedo Costa accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Ana Luiza Fontes De Azevedo Costa is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ana Luiza Fontes De Azevedo Costa offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Fontes De Azevedo Costa's office at (781) 216-3400 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ana Luiza Fontes De Azevedo Costa?
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