29 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Battu, Ophthalmologist in New York, NY?
Where did Dr. Battu go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: L V Prasad Eye Institute, Cornea/External Disease
Residency: Albany Med Ctr Hosp, Ophthalmology; La Co Harbor Ucla Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year | Albany Medical Center | Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
Medical School: Albany Medical College of Union University
Is Dr. Battu board certified as an Ophthalmologist?
Yes, Dr. Vijay Battu, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Battu speak?
Dr. Battu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Marathi
- Russian
- Spanish
- Telugu
What conditions does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Battu typically treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Battu 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. Battu. 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:
- Borderline Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Narrow Angle Glaucoma Risk
- Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Glaucoma
- Early Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Open-angle glaucoma suspect
- Risk of Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Anatomical Narrow Angle
- Angle-Closure Glaucoma Risk
- Eye angle problem
- Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Wide-Angle Glaucoma
- POAG
ICD-10 Codes:
- H40013: Open angle with borderline findings, low risk, bilateral
- H40033: Anatomical narrow angle, bilateral
- H401132: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, moderate stage
- H40023: Open angle with borderline findings, high risk, bilateral
Also known as:
- Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
- H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
- H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
Also known as:
- Dry Eyes
- Tears
- Dry eye syndrome
- Keratoconjunctivitis sicca
- Ocular dryness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H04123: Dry eye syndrome of bilateral lacrimal glands
What procedures does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Battu typically perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Battu 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. Battu. 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 Eye Surgery for Glaucoma
- Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
- Iridotomy
- Iridectomy
- Laser Glaucoma Treatment
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Posterior Capsulotomy
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Laser Eye Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 66761: Iridotomy/iridectomy by laser surgery (eg, for glaucoma) (per session)
- 66821: Discission of secondary membranous cataract (opacified posterior lens capsule and/or anterior hyaloid); laser surgery (eg, YAG laser) (1 or more stages)
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. Battu accept my insurance?
Dr. Battu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 755-8808 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Battu accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Battu in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Healthfirst New York
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
National Benefit Fund
Oscar Health
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
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Where is Dr. Battu's office located?
Dr. Vijay Battu's Primary Practice
150 E 56th St Apt 1A
New York, NY 10022
(212) 755-8808
What hospitals are Dr. Battu affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Battu has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
Fellow of American Academy of Ophthalmology
What is Dr. Battu's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Battu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1396844080.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Battu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Battu