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Dr. Robert Feder, MD

Dr. Robert Feder, MD

Chicago, IL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Feder, Ophthalmologist in Chicago, IL?

    Dr. Robert Feder, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Feder graduated from Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine and completed his residency at Univ Iowa Hosps & Clinics, Ophthalmology; Barnes-Jewish Hosp-S Campus, Ophthalmology; Mount Zion M C Univ Ca, Internal Medicine. Dr. Feder is fluent in English, Polish, Russian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Feder’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Feder’s office at (312) 675-8150.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Feder?

    Dr. Robert Feder, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Ophthalmologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Feder empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Cataract Surgery, Corneal Disease, LASIK-Refractive Surgery, PRK-Refractive Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Chicago/IL community, Dr. Feder is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    Where did Dr. Feder go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Univ Iowa Hosps & Clinics, Ophthalmology; Barnes-Jewish Hosp-S Campus, Ophthalmology; Mount Zion M C Univ Ca, Internal Medicine | University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics

    • Medical School: Northwestern Uniiversity | Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Feder board certified as an Ophthalmologist?

    Yes, Dr. Robert Feder, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology

    What languages does Dr. Feder speak?

    Dr. Feder and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Polish

    • Russian

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Feder treat?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Feder 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. Feder. 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:

    • Cataract
    • Cloudy lens
    • Lens clouding
    • Eye cloudiness
    • Cloudy Lens
    • Lens Opacity
    • Eye Clouding

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
    • H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
    • H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
    • H269: Unspecified cataract
    • H25813: Combined forms of age-related cataract, bilateral
    • H25013: Cortical age-related cataract, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Intraocular Lens Implant
    • Cataract
    • Refractive Errors
    • IOL Implant
    • Artificial Eye Lens
    • Cataract Lens Implant

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z961: Presence of intraocular lens

    Also known as:

    • Preglaucoma
    • Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Glaucoma
    • Early Glaucoma
    • Borderline Glaucoma
    • Risk of Glaucoma
    • Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Wide-Angle Glaucoma
    • POAG

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H40003: Preglaucoma, unspecified, bilateral
    • H401132: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, moderate stage

    Also known as:

    • Corneal Transplant
    • Organ Transplantation
    • Eye Transplant
    • Cornea Graft
    • Keratoplasty

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z947: Corneal transplant status

    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:

    • Keratoconus
    • Corneal Disorder
    • Conical cornea
    • KC
    • Corneal thinning disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H18603: Keratoconus, unspecified, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Fuchs' Dystrophy
    • Epithelial Corneal Dystrophy
    • Corneal Disorder
    • Fuchs' Endothelial Dystrophy', 'Corneal Endothelial Dystrophy', 'Fuchs' Corneal Disease
    • Juvenile Corneal Dystrophy', 'Anterior Corneal Dystrophy', 'Meesmann's Corneal Dystrophy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H18513: Endothelial corneal dystrophy, bilateral
    • H18523: Epithelial (juvenile) corneal dystrophy, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Sjogren's Syndrome with Dry Eyes
    • Sjogren's Syndrome
    • Sjögren syndrome
    • Sjögren's Keratoconjunctivitis
    • Dry Eye Disease from Sjogren's', 'Sjogren's Affecting Eyes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M3501: Sjogren syndrome with keratoconjunctivitis

    Also known as:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy

    Also known as:

    • Other Post-Surgery Condition
    • Postoperative State
    • Recovery After Surgery
    • Surgical Follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states

    Also known as:

    • Corneal Scars or Cloudy Spots
    • Corneal Disorder
    • Corneal Clouding
    • Corneal Haze
    • Corneal Leukoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H179: Unspecified corneal scar and opacity

    Also known as:

    • Corneal Inflammation
    • Corneal Disorder
    • Keratitis
    • Inflamed Cornea
    • Eye Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H169: Unspecified keratitis

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Cataract
    • Cataract
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes-related cataract
    • Cloudy lens from diabetes
    • Diabetic eye cataract

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1136: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic cataract

    What procedures does Dr. Feder perform?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Feder 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. Feder. 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:

    • 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
    • Pterygium Removal with Graft
    • YAG Laser Capsulotomy
    • Posterior Capsulotomy
    • Secondary Cataract Removal
    • Laser Eye Surgery
    • Pterygium Excision with Autograft', 'Conjunctival Graft for Pterygium', 'Surfer's Eye Surgery with Graft

    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)
    • 65426: Excision or transposition of pterygium; with graft

    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

    Also known as:

    • Tear Duct Plug Insertion
    • Punctal Plug Insertion
    • Lacrimal Punctum Closure
    • Dry Eye Plugs

    CPT Codes:

    • 68761: Closure of the lacrimal punctum; by plug, each

    Also known as:

    • Endothelial Corneal Transplant
    • Penetrating Corneal Transplant
    • Keratoplasty
    • Endothelial keratoplasty
    • Corneal graft
    • Full-Thickness Corneal Transplant
    • PKP (Penetrating Keratoplasty)
    • Cornea Replacement Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 65756: Keratoplasty (corneal transplant); endothelial
    • 65730: Keratoplasty (corneal transplant); penetrating (except in aphakia or pseudophakia)

    Also known as:

    • Corneal Endothelial Allograft Preparation
    • Cornea Transplant Tissue Prep
    • Endothelial Keratoplasty Preparation
    • DSEK/DSAEK Tissue Preparation

    CPT Codes:

    • 65757: Backbench preparation of corneal endothelial allograft prior to transplantation (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Corneal Epithelium Removal
    • Corneal Abrasion
    • Corneal Curettage
    • Eye Surface Scraping

    CPT Codes:

    • 65435: Removal of corneal epithelium; with or without chemocauterization (abrasion, curettage)

    Does Dr. Feder accept my insurance?

    Dr. Feder accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (312) 675-8150 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Feder accept in Chicago, IL?

    Dr. Feder in Chicago, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal Employee Program

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • State of Nevada

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Feder's office located?

    Dr. Robert Feder's Primary Practice

    675 N Saint Clair St

    Chicago, IL 60611

    (312) 675-8150

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    Dr. Robert Feder's Practice 2

    251 E Huron St

    Chicago, IL 60611

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    What is Dr. Feder's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Feder's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1700985652.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Feder?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Feder

    What is Dr. Robert Feder's specialty?

    Dr. Feder is a Ophthalmologist near Chicago, IL. An ophthalmologist possesses the knowledge and professional skills required to deliver comprehensive eye and vision care. These medical doctors are trained to diagnose, monitor, and treat all ocular and visual disorders, whether through medical or surgical interventions. Their expertise encompasses a wide range of issues affecting the eye and its structures, including the eyelids, orbit, and visual pathways. Additionally, ophthalmologists prescribe vision services, such as glasses and contact lenses, to help patients achieve optimal visual health. Contact Dr. Feder to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Robert Feder affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Feder is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They 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

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    Is Robert Feder accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?

    Yes, Dr. Robert Feder is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Robert Feder offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Feder's office at (312) 675-8150 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Robert Feder?

    Please contact Dr. Feder's office at (312) 675-8150 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Robert Feder have?

    Dr. Robert Feder is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

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