Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Fischer, Ophthalmologist in Elmhurst, NY?
Where did Dr. Fischer go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Mt Sinai Med Ctr, Ophthalmology
Medical School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University
Is Dr. Fischer board certified as an Ophthalmologist?
Yes, Dr. Robert Fischer, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Fischer speak?
Dr. Fischer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- Dutch; Flemish
- English
What conditions does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Fischer typically treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Fischer 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. Fischer. 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:
- Preglaucoma
- Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Glaucoma
- Early Glaucoma
- Borderline Glaucoma
- Risk of Glaucoma
- POAG
- Chronic Simple Glaucoma
- Wide-Angle Glaucoma
- Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- H40003: Preglaucoma, unspecified, bilateral
- H401130: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, stage unspecified
- H401133: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, severe stage
- H401132: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, moderate stage
Also known as:
- Dry Eyes
- Tears
- Dry eye syndrome
- Keratoconjunctivitis sicca
- Ocular dryness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H04123: Dry eye syndrome of bilateral lacrimal glands
Also known as:
- Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H25813: Combined forms of age-related cataract, bilateral
- H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
Also known as:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
What procedures does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Fischer typically perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Fischer 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. Fischer. 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:
- Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
- Laser Eye Surgery for Glaucoma
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Posterior Capsulotomy
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Laser Eye Surgery
- Iridotomy
- Iridectomy
- Laser Glaucoma Treatment
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)
- 66761: Iridotomy/iridectomy by laser surgery (eg, for glaucoma) (per session)
Does Dr. Fischer accept my insurance?
Dr. Fischer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 334-4815 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fischer accept in Elmhurst, NY?
Dr. Fischer in Elmhurst, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst New York
Lighthouse Property Insurance Corporation
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Fischer's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Fischer affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Fischer has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Fischer's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fischer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1952400525.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fischer?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fischer