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Dr. Matthew Habib, MD

Slingerlands, NY

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Habib, Retina Specialist in Slingerlands, NY?

    Dr. Matthew Habib, MD is a Retina Specialist, who primarily practices in Slingerlands, NY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Habib is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Habib’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Habib’s office at (518) 533-6550.

    What languages does Dr. Habib speak?

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

    • Arabic

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Habib treat?

    As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Habib 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. Habib. 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:

    • Aging of the eye's gel
    • Eye Disease
    • Vitreous Detachment
    • Vitreous syneresis
    • Eye gel breakdown
    • Vitreous aging

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H43813: Vitreous degeneration, bilateral
    • H43811: Vitreous degeneration, right eye

    Also known as:

    • Wet Macular Degeneration
    • Macular Degeneration
    • Exudative AMD
    • Neovascular Macular Degeneration
    • Wet AMD
    • Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H353211: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
    • H353221: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, with active choroidal neovascularization

    Also known as:

    • Retinal Detachment with Break
    • Retinal Detachment
    • Detached Retina with Tear
    • Retinal Separation with Break
    • Retinal Tear with Detachment
    • Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H33002: Unspecified retinal detachment with retinal break, left eye
    • H33001: Unspecified retinal detachment with retinal break, right eye

    Also known as:

    • Macular Pucker
    • Retinal Disorder
    • Epiretinal Membrane
    • Cellophane Maculopathy
    • Macular Wrinkle
    • Retinal Scar

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H35373: Puckering of macula, bilateral

    What procedures does Dr. Habib perform?

    As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Habib 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. Habib. 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:

    • Eye Injection
    • Intravitreal Injection
    • Retinal Injection
    • Macular Degeneration Injection
    • Eye Medication Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 67028: Intravitreal injection of a pharmacologic agent (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Vitrectomy Eye Surgery
    • Retinal Detachment Repair with Vitrectomy
    • Retinal Detachment Repair (Scleral Buckling)
    • Iris or Ciliary Body Suture (Eye Surgery)
    • Pars Plana Vitrectomy
    • Retinal Surgery
    • Eye Gel Removal Surgery
    • Vitrectomy for retinal detachment
    • Retinal reattachment surgery
    • Eye surgery for detached retina
    • Scleral Buckling Surgery
    • Retinal Reattachment Surgery
    • Eye Detachment Repair
    • Iris Repair Surgery
    • Ciliary Body Suture
    • McCannel Suture
    • Eye Iris Fixation

    CPT Codes:

    • 67036: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach;
    • 67108: Repair of retinal detachment; with vitrectomy, any method, including, when performed, air or gas tamponade, focal endolaser photocoagulation, cryotherapy, drainage of subretinal fluid, scleral buckling, and/or removal of lens by same technique
    • 67107: Repair of retinal detachment; scleral buckling (such as lamellar scleral dissection, imbrication or encircling procedure), including, when performed, implant, cryotherapy, photocoagulation, and drainage of subretinal fluid
    • 66682: Suture of iris, ciliary body (separate procedure) with retrieval of suture through small incision (eg, McCannel suture)

    Also known as:

    • Retinal Laser Treatment
    • Eye Fluid Removal
    • Retinal Photocoagulation
    • Laser for Retinal Tear
    • Retinal Detachment Prevention Laser
    • Anterior Chamber Paracentesis
    • Aqueous Humor Removal
    • Eye Pressure Relief Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 67145: Prophylaxis of retinal detachment (eg, retinal break, lattice degeneration) without drainage; photocoagulation
    • 65800: Paracentesis of anterior chamber of eye (separate procedure); with removal of aqueous

    Also known as:

    • Laser Treatment for Retinopathy
    • Retina Laser Treatment (Photocoagulation)
    • Photocoagulation for Retinopathy
    • Diabetic Retinopathy Laser Treatment
    • Retinal Laser Therapy
    • Retinal photocoagulation
    • Macular edema laser
    • Retina tumor laser treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 67228: Treatment of extensive or progressive retinopathy (eg, diabetic retinopathy), photocoagulation
    • 67210: Destruction of localized lesion of retina (eg, macular edema, tumors), 1 or more sessions; photocoagulation

    Also known as:

    • Retina Repair for Macular Hole or Edema
    • Vitrectomy with Membrane Peel
    • Macular Hole Repair
    • Diabetic Macular Edema Surgery
    • Internal Limiting Membrane Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 67042: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina (eg, for repair of macular hole, diabetic macular edema), includes, if performed, intraocular tamponade (ie, air, gas or silicone oil)

    Also known as:

    • Complex Retinal Detachment Repair
    • Vitrectomy for Retinal Detachment
    • Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy Repair
    • Diabetic Retinal Detachment Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 67113: Repair of complex retinal detachment (eg, proliferative vitreoretinopathy, stage C-1 or greater, diabetic traction retinal detachment, retinopathy of prematurity, retinal tear of greater than 90 degrees), with vitrectomy and membrane peeling, including, when performed, air, gas, or silicone oil tamponade, cryotherapy, endolaser photocoagulation, drainage of subretinal fluid, scleral buckling, and/or removal of lens

    Also known as:

    • Retinal Detachment Repair with Gas Injection
    • Pneumatic Retinopexy
    • Gas Bubble for Retinal Detachment
    • Retina Reattachment Surgery
    • Eye Detachment Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 67110: Repair of retinal detachment; by injection of air or other gas (eg, pneumatic retinopexy)

    Also known as:

    • Intraocular Lens Exchange
    • IOL Exchange
    • Cataract Lens Replacement (Secondary)
    • Replacement of Eye Implant

    CPT Codes:

    • 66986: Exchange of intraocular lens

    Does Dr. Habib accept my insurance?

    Dr. Habib accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (518) 533-6550 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Habib accept in Slingerlands, NY?

    Dr. Habib in Slingerlands, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • BlueCross and BlueShield of Vermont

    • CDPHP

    • Centene

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Martin's Point

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

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    Where is Dr. Habib's office located?

    Dr. Matthew Habib's Primary Practice

    1220 New Scotland Rd Ste 201

    Slingerlands, NY 12159

    (518) 533-6550

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    Dr. Matthew Habib's Practice 2

    1 Atwell Rd

    Cooperstown, NY 13326

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    Dr. Matthew Habib's Practice 3

    185 2nd Ave

    Gloversville, NY 12078

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

    Dr. Habib's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1952899783.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Habib?

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

    What is Dr. Matthew Habib's specialty?

    Dr. Habib is a Retina Specialist near Slingerlands, NY. 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. Habib to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Matthew Habib affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Habib is affiliated with Albany Medical Center, Albany Med South Clinical Campus, A.O. Fox Hospital, Southwestern Vermont Medical Center, Glens Falls Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Matthew Habib accepting new patients in Slingerlands, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Matthew Habib is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Matthew Habib offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Habib's office at (518) 533-6550 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Matthew Habib?

    Please contact Dr. Habib's office at (518) 533-6550 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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