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Who is Dr. Fernandes, Retina Specialist in Silver Spring, MD?
Dr. Joshua Fernandes, MD is a Retina Specialist, who primarily practices in Silver Spring, MD with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Fernandes is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fernandes’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fernandes’s office at (301) 754-1200.
What languages does Dr. Fernandes speak?
Dr. Fernandes and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Fernandes treat?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Fernandes 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. Fernandes. 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.
Also known as:
- Wet Macular Degeneration
- Dry Macular Degeneration
- Macular Drusen
- Macular Degeneration
- Wet AMD
- Neovascular Macular Degeneration
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
- Exudative AMD
- Dry AMD
- Atrophic Macular Degeneration
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Dry)
- Retinal Drusen
- Yellow Spots on Retina
- Age-Related Macular Drusen
- Drusen in Eye
ICD-10 Codes:
- H353221: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353211: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353132: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, intermediate dry stage
- H353231: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H35363: Drusen (degenerative) of macula, bilateral
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Eye Damage
- Blocked Central Retinal Vein
- Other Retinal Disorder
- Retinal Edema
- Macular Pucker
- Retinal Disorder
- Hypertensive Retinopathy
- Eye Damage from Hypertension
- High Blood Pressure Retinopathy
- Central Retinal Vein Occlusion
- Eye Stroke
- CRVO
- Various Retinal Conditions
- Uncommon Retinal Diseases
- Miscellaneous Retinal Problems
- Swelling of the Retina
- Fluid in Retina
- Macular Edema
- Epiretinal Membrane
- Cellophane Maculopathy
- Macular Fibrosis
- Wrinkled Retina
- Macular Wrinkle
- Retinal Scar
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35033: Hypertensive retinopathy, bilateral
- H348120: Central retinal vein occlusion, left eye, with macular edema
- H3589: Other specified retinal disorders
- H3581: Retinal edema
- H35372: Puckering of macula, left eye
- H35371: Puckering of macula, right eye
- H35373: Puckering of macula, bilateral
Also known as:
- Strands and floaters in the eye's gel
- Eye gel sticking to the macula
- Eye Disease
- Eye floaters
- Vitreous opacities
- Vitreous membranes
- VMA
- Macular adhesion
- Vitreous traction
ICD-10 Codes:
- H43393: Other vitreous opacities, bilateral
- H43823: Vitreomacular adhesion, bilateral
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Macular Edema
- Type 2 Diabetes with Moderate Diabetic Eye Disease and Macular Swelling (Left Eye)
- Type 2 Diabetes with Advanced Diabetic Eye Disease and Macular Swelling (Both Eyes)
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Eye Problems
- Diabetic Eye Swelling
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Diabetic Macular Swelling
- Moderate Nonproliferative Diabetic Retinopathy with Macular Edema Left Eye
- Moderate Retina Damage Left Eye with Macular Swelling
- Diabetic Macular Edema Left Eye
- Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy with Macular Edema Bilateral
- Advanced Retina Damage Both Eyes with Macular Swelling
- Diabetic Macular Edema Both Eyes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E113313: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with moderate nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
- E113312: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with moderate nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, left eye
- E113511: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, right eye
- E113513: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
Also known as:
- Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion
- Retinal Disorder
- BRVO
- Eye stroke (branch vein)
- Branch eye vein blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- H348310: Tributary (branch) retinal vein occlusion, right eye, with macular edema
Also known as:
- Choroid Degeneration
- Eye Disease
- Choroid Atrophy
- Choroid Thinning
ICD-10 Codes:
- H31103: Choroidal degeneration, unspecified, bilateral
Which procedures does Dr. Fernandes perform as a Retina Specialist?
As a Retina Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Joshua Fernandes may include:
- Cataract Removal
- Corneal Specialist Consultation
- Corneal Specialist Follow Up
- Dark Adaptometry
- Diabetes Care - Eye Exam
- Electro-oculography (EOG)
- Electroretinography (ERG)
- Eye Emergency Visit
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Fernandes' office.
Does Dr. Fernandes accept my insurance?
Dr. Fernandes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (301) 754-1200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fernandes accept in Silver Spring, MD?
Dr. Fernandes in Silver Spring, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
State of Maryland
Transamerica Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare
USAA
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Where is Dr. Fernandes' office located?
Dr. Joshua Fernandes' Primary Practice
2101 Medical Park Dr Ste 303
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 754-1200
What is Dr. Fernandes's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fernandes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1801057146.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fernandes?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fernandes
What is Dr. Joshua Fernandes's specialty?
Dr. Fernandes is a Retina Specialist near Silver Spring, MD. 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. Contact Dr. Fernandes to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Joshua Fernandes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Fernandes is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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
Where can I learn more about Retina Specialist?
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Is Joshua Fernandes accepting new patients in Silver Spring, MD?
Yes, Dr. Joshua Fernandes is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joshua Fernandes offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Fernandes's office at (301) 754-1200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joshua Fernandes?
Please contact Dr. Fernandes's office at (301) 754-1200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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