32 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Avery, Retina Specialist in Santa Barbara, CA?
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
Castle Connolly Top Doctors are doctor-nominated and selected by a physician-led research team.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Avery?
Dr. Robert Avery, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Retina Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Avery empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Diabetic Eye Disease/Retinopathy, Macular Degeneration, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Santa Barbara, CA community, Dr. Avery is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Avery go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Johns Hopkins Hosp, Ophthalmology; Santa Barbara Cottage Hosp, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Johns Hopkins Univ Sch of Med, Baltimore Md
Is Dr. Avery board certified as a Retina Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Robert Avery, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Avery speak?
Dr. Avery and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Retina Specialist like Dr. Avery typically treat?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Avery 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. Avery. 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Advanced Diabetic Eye Disease and Macular Swelling (Both Eyes)
- Type 2 Diabetes with Severe Diabetic Eye Disease and Macular Swelling (Both Eyes)
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Eye Problems
- Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy with Macular Edema Bilateral
- Advanced Retina Damage Both Eyes with Macular Swelling
- Diabetic Macular Edema Both Eyes
- Severe Nonproliferative Diabetic Retinopathy with Macular Edema Bilateral
ICD-10 Codes:
- E113513: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
- E113413: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with severe nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
Also known as:
- Wet Macular Degeneration
- Dry Macular Degeneration
- Macular Degeneration
- Wet AMD
- Neovascular Macular Degeneration
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
- Exudative AMD
- Dry AMD
- Atrophic Macular Degeneration
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Dry)
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
Also known as:
- Blocked Branch Retinal Vein
- Retinal Disorder
- Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion
- BRVO
- Eye Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- H348320: Tributary (branch) retinal vein occlusion, left eye, with macular edema
What procedures does a Retina Specialist like Dr. Avery typically perform?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Avery 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. Avery. 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:
- Eye Injection
- Intravitreal Injection
- Retinal Injection
- Macular Degeneration Injection
- Eye Medication Injection
CPT Codes:
- 67028: Intravitreal injection of a pharmacologic agent (separate procedure)
Does Dr. Avery accept my insurance?
Dr. Avery accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Avery accept in Santa Barbara, CA?
Dr. Avery in Santa Barbara, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Aetna
Centene Corporation
Clinicas del Camino Real
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Santa Barbara Select IPA
State of California
Ventura County Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Avery's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Avery affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Avery has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Avery's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Avery's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1700985496.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Avery?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Avery