Dr. Paul Rychwalski, MD
Hartford, CT
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Rychwalski, Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist in Hartford, CT?
Dr. Paul Rychwalski, MD is a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist, who primarily practices in Hartford, CT with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Rychwalski is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rychwalski’s practice accepts Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rychwalski’s office.
Where did Dr. Rychwalski go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Medical College of Wisconsin
Is Dr. Rychwalski board certified as a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Paul Rychwalski, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Rychwalski speak?
Dr. Rychwalski and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Rychwalski treat?
As a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist, Dr. Rychwalski 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. Rychwalski. 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:
- Alternating Crossed Eyes
- Alternating Walleye
- Intermittent Eye Turn
- Walleye
- Esotropia
- Inward Turning Eye
- Eye Movement Disorder
- Alternating esotropia
- Eyes take turns crossing
- Intermittent esotropia
- Alternating exotropia
- Eyes take turns turning out
- Intermittent exotropia
- Intermittent heterotropia
- Occasional eye deviation
- Intermittent squint
- Exotropia
- Divergent strabismus
- Outward turning eye
- Crossed Eyes
- Convergent Strabismus
- Crossed Eyes from Farsightedness
- Accommodative Squint
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5005: Alternating esotropia
- H5015: Alternating exotropia
- H5030: Unspecified intermittent heterotropia
- H5010: Unspecified exotropia
- H5000: Unspecified esotropia
- H5043: Accommodative component in esotropia
Also known as:
- Retinopathy of Prematurity
- Premature Babies
- Retinal Disorder
- ROP
- Premature Retinopathy
- Retinal Disease in Premature Babies
- Retinal disease in premature babies
- Premature baby eye condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35113: Retinopathy of prematurity, stage 0, bilateral
- H35123: Retinopathy of prematurity, stage 1, bilateral
- H35133: Retinopathy of prematurity, stage 2, bilateral
Also known as:
- Observation for Other Ruled Out Condition (General)
- Monitoring for Various Suspected Illnesses
- General Observation for Excluded Conditions
- Broad Diagnostic Observation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0389: Encounter for observation for other suspected diseases and conditions ruled out
Also known as:
- Retina Disorder in Premature Babies
- Premature Babies
- Retinal Disorder
- Retinopathy of Prematurity
- ROP
- Premature Infant Eye Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35103: Retinopathy of prematurity, unspecified, bilateral
Also known as:
- Eye and Vision Examination with Abnormal Findings
- Eye Disease
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Eye Exam with Issues
- Abnormal Vision Test
- Eye Doctor Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0101: Encounter for examination of eyes and vision with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Other Eyelid Birth Defects
- Droopy Eyelid
- Birth Defects
- Eyelid Disorder
- Various Congenital Eyelid Abnormalities
- Rare Eyelid Malformations
- Infant Eyelid Problems
- Ptosis
- Eyelid Drooping
- Upper Eyelid Sagging
- Fallen Eyelid
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q103: Other congenital malformations of eyelid
- H02402: Unspecified ptosis of left eyelid
Also known as:
- Glaucoma at Birth
- Birth Defects
- Glaucoma
- Early-onset glaucoma
- Infant Glaucoma
- Primary Congenital Glaucoma
- Early-Onset Glaucoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q150: Congenital glaucoma
Also known as:
- Congenital Cataract
- Birth Defects
- Eye Disease
- Baby Cataract
- Cataract at Birth
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q120: Congenital cataract
Also known as:
- Amblyopia
- Lazy eye
- Reduced vision
- Vision loss in one eye
ICD-10 Codes:
- H53002: Unspecified amblyopia, left eye
Also known as:
- Acquired Blocked Tear Duct
- Tears
- Acquired Nasolacrimal Duct Stenosis
- Adult Tear Duct Blockage
- Obstructed Tear Duct in Adults
ICD-10 Codes:
- H04553: Acquired stenosis of bilateral nasolacrimal duct
Also known as:
- Lazy Eye Suspect
- Amblyopia
- Amblyopia Suspect
- Possible Lazy Eye
- Risk of Lazy Eye
ICD-10 Codes:
- H53043: Amblyopia suspect, bilateral
Also known as:
- Blocked Tear Duct at Birth
- Birth Defects
- Tears
- Congenital Lacrimal Duct Obstruction
- Narrow Tear Duct in Baby
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q105: Congenital stenosis and stricture of lacrimal duct
What procedures does Dr. Rychwalski perform?
As a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist, Dr. Rychwalski 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. Rychwalski. 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:
- Crossed Eye Surgery (One Muscle)
- Crossed Eye Surgery (2 Muscles)
- Eye Muscle Surgery for Strabismus
- Strabismus Surgery with Posterior Fixation
- Strabismus Repair
- Eye Alignment Surgery
- Ocular Muscle Adjustment
- Ocular Muscle Surgery
- Strabismus Correction Surgery
- Crossed Eyes Surgery
- Wall Eyes Surgery
- Eye Muscle Recession Surgery
- Squint Surgery
- Posterior Fixation Strabismus Repair
CPT Codes:
- 67311: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 1 horizontal muscle
- 67312: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 2 horizontal muscles
- 67314: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 1 vertical muscle (excluding superior oblique)
- 67334: Strabismus surgery by posterior fixation suture technique, with or without muscle recession (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Tear Duct Probing with Anesthesia
- Tear Duct Probing with Stent Placement
- Anesthesia
- Nasolacrimal duct probing
- Blocked tear duct procedure
- Tear duct irrigation
- Nasolacrimal Duct Probing with Stent
- Tear Duct Stent Insertion
- Blocked Tear Duct Repair
- Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) Stent
CPT Codes:
- 68811: Probing of nasolacrimal duct, with or without irrigation; requiring general anesthesia
- 68815: Probing of nasolacrimal duct, with or without irrigation; with insertion of tube or stent
Also known as:
- Chalazion Removal (Under General Anesthesia)
- Chalazion Removal
- Anesthesia
- Eyelid Cyst Excision
- Stye Removal Surgery
- Chalazion Surgery
- Meibomian Cyst Removal
CPT Codes:
- 67808: Excision of chalazion; under general anesthesia and/or requiring hospitalization, single or multiple
- 67800: Excision of chalazion; single
Also known as:
- Partial Vitreous Removal (Anterior)
- Laser Eye Surgery for Glaucoma
- Anterior Vitrectomy
- Vitreous Gel Removal
- Eye Gel Surgery
- Iridotomy
- Iridectomy
- Laser Glaucoma Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 67005: Removal of vitreous, anterior approach (open sky technique or limbal incision); partial removal
- 66761: Iridotomy/iridectomy by laser surgery (eg, for glaucoma) (per session)
Also known as:
- Cataract Removal by Phacoemulsification
- Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
- Phacoemulsification
- Lens Material Removal
- Cataract Surgery (Phaco)
- Ultrasonic Cataract Removal
- Intracapsular Cataract Surgery
- IOL Implantation
- Lens Replacement Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 66850: Removal of lens material; phacofragmentation technique (mechanical or ultrasonic) (eg, phacoemulsification), with aspiration
- 66983: Intracapsular cataract extraction with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1 stage procedure)
Also known as:
- Glaucoma Laser Treatment (Cyclophotocoagulation)
- Transscleral cyclophotocoagulation
- Ciliary body laser
- CPC treatment
CPT Codes:
- 66710: Ciliary body destruction; cyclophotocoagulation, transscleral
Also known as:
- Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) Treatment for Infants
- ROP Treatment
- Infant Retinopathy Therapy
- Photocoagulation for ROP
- Cryotherapy for ROP
CPT Codes:
- 67229: Treatment of extensive or progressive retinopathy, 1 or more sessions, preterm infant (less than 37 weeks gestation at birth), performed from birth up to 1 year of age (eg, retinopathy of prematurity), photocoagulation or cryotherapy
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. Rychwalski accept my insurance?
Dr. Rychwalski accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Rychwalski accept in Hartford, CT?
Dr. Rychwalski in Hartford, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota
Centene
City of Beaumont (TX)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Group Benefit Services
Molina
UnitedHealthcare
Wellmark BlueCross BlueShield
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Where is Dr. Rychwalski's office located?
What is Dr. Rychwalski's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Rychwalski's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982639654.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rychwalski?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Rychwalski
What is Dr. Paul Rychwalski's specialty?
Dr. Rychwalski is a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist near Hartford, CT. An ophthalmologist specializing in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus management focuses on the medical and surgical treatment of eye disorders in children. Common conditions addressed include amblyopia, strabismus, refractive errors, cataracts, and glaucoma. These disorders may be associated with neurological and endocrinological diseases, trauma, or age-related changes in the extraocular muscles, necessitating medical, optical, and surgical interventions. Contact Dr. Rychwalski to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Paul Rychwalski affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Rychwalski is affiliated with Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center, Methodist Women's Hospital, Methodist Hospital - Omaha, NE 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
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Is Paul Rychwalski accepting new patients in Hartford, CT?
Yes, Dr. Paul Rychwalski is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Paul Rychwalski offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Rychwalski's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Paul Rychwalski?
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Which board certifications does Dr. Paul Rychwalski have?
Dr. Paul Rychwalski is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
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