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Dr. Mauricio Pereira, MD, PHD

Charleston, SC

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Pereira, Retina Specialist in Charleston, SC?

    Dr. Mauricio Pereira, MD, PHD is a Retina Specialist, who primarily practices in Charleston, SC with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Pereira is fluent in English, and is not currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pereira’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pereira’s office at (706) 721-6175.

    What languages does Dr. Pereira speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Pereira treat?

    As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Pereira 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. Pereira. 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
    • Macular Degeneration
    • Cystoid Macular Edema
    • Age-related macular degeneration
    • Wet AMD
    • Neovascular Macular Degeneration
    • Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
    • Age-Related Macular Degeneration
    • AMD
    • Macular Disease
    • Exudative AMD
    • CME
    • Macular Swelling
    • Retinal Edema
    • Fluid in Macula
    • Macular swelling
    • Fluid in the macula

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H353221: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
    • H3530: Unspecified macular degeneration
    • H353211: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
    • H353231: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, with active choroidal neovascularization
    • H35353: Cystoid macular degeneration, bilateral
    • H35351: Cystoid macular degeneration, right eye

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Retinopathy
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Advanced Diabetic Eye Disease and Macular Swelling (Both Eyes)
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Macular Edema
    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Eye Problems
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Eye Disease
    • Diabetic Retinal Disease
    • Diabetes Mellitus Eye Complications
    • Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy with Macular Edema Bilateral
    • Advanced Retina Damage Both Eyes with Macular Swelling
    • Diabetic Macular Edema Both Eyes
    • Diabetic Eye Swelling
    • Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
    • Diabetic Macular Swelling
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E113593: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, bilateral
    • E113513: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
    • E113313: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with moderate nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Aging of the eye's gel
    • Bleeding in the eye's gel
    • Eye Disease
    • Vitreous Detachment
    • Vitreous syneresis
    • Eye gel breakdown
    • Vitreous aging
    • Eye bleeding
    • Blood in the vitreous
    • Ocular hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H43812: Vitreous degeneration, left eye
    • H43813: Vitreous degeneration, bilateral
    • H4311: Vitreous hemorrhage, right eye
    • H4312: Vitreous hemorrhage, left eye

    Also known as:

    • Macular Pucker
    • Retinal Disorder
    • Epiretinal Membrane
    • Cellophane Maculopathy
    • Macular Wrinkle
    • Retinal Scar
    • Macular Fibrosis
    • Wrinkled Retina

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H35373: Puckering of macula, bilateral
    • H35372: Puckering of macula, left eye
    • H35371: Puckering of macula, right eye

    Also known as:

    • Other Vision Problems
    • Vision Impairment and Blindness
    • Other visual disturbances
    • Unspecified vision issues
    • Various eye problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H538: Other visual disturbances

    Also known as:

    • Type 1 Diabetes with Diabetic Retinopathy
    • Diabetes Type 1
    • Diabetic Eye Problems
    • Diabetic Eye Disease
    • Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
    • Diabetic Retinal Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E103593: Type 1 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Serous Retinal Detachment
    • Retinal Detachment
    • Fluid Retinal Detachment
    • Exudative Retinal Detachment
    • Non-Rhegmatogenous Detachment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H3322: Serous retinal detachment, left eye

    Does Dr. Pereira accept my insurance?

    Dr. Pereira accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (706) 721-6175 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Pereira accept in Charleston, SC?

    Dr. Pereira in Charleston, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Federal Employee Program

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of South Carolina

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Pereira's office located?

    Dr. Mauricio Pereira's Primary Practice

    171 Ashley Ave

    Charleston, SC 29425

    (706) 721-6175

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    Dr. Mauricio Pereira's Practice 2

    1120 15th St # 2718

    Augusta, GA 30912

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

    Dr. Pereira's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1841976412.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pereira?

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

    What is Dr. Mauricio Pereira's specialty?

    Dr. Pereira is a Retina Specialist near Charleston, SC. 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. Pereira to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Mauricio Pereira affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Pereira is affiliated with Musc Health University Medical Center 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

    Where can I learn more about Retina Specialist?

    Explore Retina Specialist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Mauricio Pereira accepting new patients in Charleston, SC?

    No, Dr. Mauricio Pereira is not accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Mauricio Pereira offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Pereira's office at (706) 721-6175 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Mauricio Pereira?

    Please contact Dr. Pereira's office at (706) 721-6175 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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