Who is Dr. Emmel, Ophthalmologist in Wethersfield, CT?
Where did Dr. Emmel go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Manhattan E E T Hosp, Ophthalmology; Ny & Presby Hp-Cornell Campus, Internal Medicine | Manhattan Ee-Throat Hosp
Is Dr. Emmel board certified as an Ophthalmologist?
Yes, Dr. David Emmel, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Emmel speak?
Dr. Emmel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Emmel typically treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Emmel 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. Emmel. 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
- Right Eye Cataract Surgery Status
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
- Right Eye Cataract Removal
- Post-Cataract Surgery Right Eye
- Right Eye Lens Replacement
ICD-10 Codes:
- H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
- Z9841: Cataract extraction status, right eye
Also known as:
- Other Refractive Error
- Refractive Error
- Eye Movement Disorder
- Unspecified Vision Problem
- Uncommon Refractive Error
- Vision Disorder
- Vision problem
- Focusing problem
- Blurred vision
ICD-10 Codes:
- H526: Other disorders of refraction
- H527: Unspecified disorder of refraction
Also known as:
- Borderline Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Glaucoma
- Early Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Open-angle glaucoma suspect
- Risk of Open-Angle Glaucoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- H40013: Open angle with borderline findings, low risk, bilateral
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Droopy Eyelid
- Eyelid Disorder
- Ptosis
- Eyelid Droop
- Falling Eyelid
- Mechanical Eyelid Droop
ICD-10 Codes:
- H02413: Mechanical ptosis of bilateral eyelids
Also known as:
- Strands and floaters in the eye's gel
- Eye Disease
- Eye floaters
- Vitreous opacities
- Vitreous membranes
ICD-10 Codes:
- H43393: Other vitreous opacities, bilateral
What procedures does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Emmel typically perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Emmel 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. Emmel. 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 Surgery with Glaucoma Drainage Device
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Posterior Capsulotomy
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Laser Eye Surgery
- Combined Cataract and Glaucoma Surgery
- Phacoemulsification with Aqueous Drainage Device
- IOL Insertion with Glaucoma Stent
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)
- 66991: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1 stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification); with insertion of intraocular (eg, trabecular meshwork, supraciliary, suprachoroidal) anterior segment aqueous drainage device, without extraocular reservoir, internal approach, one or more
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
Does Dr. Emmel accept my insurance?
Please contact Dr. Emmel's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.
Where is Dr. Emmel's office located?
Dr. David Emmel's Primary Practice
1260 Silas Deane Hwy Ste 110
Wethersfield, CT 06109
(860) 721-8960
What is Dr. Emmel's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Emmel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1225134208.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Emmel?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Emmel