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Who is Dr. Ansari, Ophthalmologist in Boston, MA?
Dr. Husamuddin Ansari, MD, PHD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Ansari is fluent in English, Esperanto, Estonian, Hindi, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ansari’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ansari’s office.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Ansari?
Dr. Husamuddin Ansari, MD, PHD 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. Ansari empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Glaucoma, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Boston/MA community, Dr. Ansari is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Ansari go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Harvard University
Is Dr. Ansari board certified as an Ophthalmologist?
Yes, Dr. Husamuddin Ansari, MD, PHD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Ansari speak?
Dr. Ansari and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Esperanto
Estonian
Hindi
Urdu
What conditions does Dr. Ansari treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Ansari 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. Ansari. 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:
- Borderline Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Ocular Hypertension
- Narrow Angle Glaucoma Risk
- Glaucoma
- Early Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Open-angle glaucoma suspect
- Risk of Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Wide-Angle Glaucoma
- POAG
- High Eye Pressure
- Elevated Intraocular Pressure
- Eye pressure problem
- Chronic Simple Glaucoma
- Anatomical Narrow Angle
- Angle-Closure Glaucoma Risk
- Eye angle problem
ICD-10 Codes:
- H40013: Open angle with borderline findings, low risk, bilateral
- H401133: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, severe stage
- H40053: Ocular hypertension, bilateral
- H401131: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, mild stage
- H401113: Primary open-angle glaucoma, right eye, severe stage
- H401123: Primary open-angle glaucoma, left eye, severe stage
- H401122: Primary open-angle glaucoma, left eye, moderate stage
- H401112: Primary open-angle glaucoma, right eye, moderate stage
- H401132: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, moderate stage
- H401134: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, indeterminate stage
- H40033: Anatomical narrow angle, bilateral
- H401111: Primary open-angle glaucoma, right eye, mild stage
Also known as:
- Cataract
- Other Secondary Cataract
- Secondary Cataract
- Combined Age-Related Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
- Cataract from another condition
- Complicated cataract
- Acquired cataract
- After-Cataract
- Posterior Capsule Opacification
- PCO
- Mixed Type Cataract
- Multiple Cataract Types
ICD-10 Codes:
- H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
- H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
- H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
- H26493: Other secondary cataract, bilateral
- H26492: Other secondary cataract, left eye
- H26491: Other secondary cataract, right eye
- H25811: Combined forms of age-related cataract, right eye
- H25812: Combined forms of age-related cataract, left eye
What procedures does Dr. Ansari perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Ansari 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. Ansari. 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
- Complex Cataract Surgery with Glaucoma Device
- Extracapsular cataract extraction
- Phacoemulsification
- IOL implantation
- Combined Cataract and Glaucoma Surgery
- Complex Lens Replacement with Drainage Device
- Phacoemulsification with Glaucoma Implant
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
- 66989: 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; with insertion of intraocular (eg, trabecular meshwork, supraciliary, suprachoroidal) anterior segment aqueous drainage device, without extraocular reservoir, internal approach, one or more
Also known as:
- Laser Trabeculoplasty
- Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
- Laser Eye Surgery for Glaucoma
- Cataract Surgery with Glaucoma Drainage Device
- Glaucoma Surgery (Trabeculectomy)
- Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
- Glaucoma laser surgery
- Laser eye treatment for glaucoma
- Trabeculoplasty
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Posterior Capsulotomy
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Laser Eye Surgery
- Iridotomy
- Iridectomy
- Laser Glaucoma Treatment
- Combined Cataract and Glaucoma Surgery
- Phacoemulsification with Aqueous Drainage Device
- IOL Insertion with Glaucoma Stent
- Trabeculectomy
- Glaucoma Filtering Surgery
- Eye Pressure Surgery
- Cataract surgery
- intraocular lens implantation
- phacoemulsification
- IOL implant
CPT Codes:
- 65855: Trabeculoplasty by laser surgery
- 66821: Discission of secondary membranous cataract (opacified posterior lens capsule and/or anterior hyaloid); laser surgery (eg, YAG laser) (1 or more stages)
- 66761: Iridotomy/iridectomy by laser surgery (eg, for glaucoma) (per session)
- 66991: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1 stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification); with insertion of intraocular (eg, trabecular meshwork, supraciliary, suprachoroidal) anterior segment aqueous drainage device, without extraocular reservoir, internal approach, one or more
- 66170: Fistulization of sclera for glaucoma; trabeculectomy ab externo in absence of previous surgery
- 66988: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1 stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification); with endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation
Also known as:
- Goniotomy (Glaucoma Surgery)
- Glaucoma Drainage Device Implant
- Glaucoma Drainage Device Insertion
- Goniotomy Procedure
- Angle-Opening Glaucoma Surgery
- Congenital Glaucoma Surgery
- Aqueous Shunt Surgery
- Glaucoma Shunt with Graft
- Eye Pressure Shunt
- Aqueous Shunt Placement
- Glaucoma Implant Surgery
- Eye Pressure Drainage Device
CPT Codes:
- 65820: Goniotomy
- 66180: Aqueous shunt to extraocular equatorial plate reservoir, external approach; with graft
- 66183: Insertion of anterior segment aqueous drainage device, without extraocular reservoir, external approach
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:
- Eye Medication Injection
- Eye Surface Injection
- Intraocular injection
- Anterior chamber injection
- Eye drug injection
- Subconjunctival Shot
- Eye Injection
- Conjunctival Injection
CPT Codes:
- 66030: Injection, anterior chamber of eye (separate procedure); medication
- 68200: Subconjunctival injection
Also known as:
- Eye Surgery Wound Repair
- Anterior segment wound revision
- Eye wound repair
- Ocular wound revision
CPT Codes:
- 66250: Revision or repair of operative wound of anterior segment, any type, early or late, major or minor 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:
- Eye Shunt Revision with Graft
- Aqueous Shunt Repair
- Glaucoma Drainage Device Revision
- Eye Pressure Shunt Adjustment
CPT Codes:
- 66185: Revision of aqueous shunt to extraocular equatorial plate reservoir; with graft
Does Dr. Ansari accept my insurance?
Dr. Ansari 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. Ansari accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Ansari in Boston, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Boston Medical Center
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Fallon Community Health Plan
Medicare
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
Steward Health Choice
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Ansari's office located?
Dr. Husamuddin Ansari's Practice 2
88 Ansel Hallet Rd
West Yarmouth, MA 02673
(508) 771-4848
Recognitions
Castle Connolly Doctor’s Choice Awards
Doctor’s Choice - All Time
Among the most nominated for the Castle Connolly Top Doctor recognition across all time
What is Dr. Ansari's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ansari's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1699781229.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ansari?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ansari
What is Dr. Husamuddin Ansari's specialty?
Dr. Ansari is a Ophthalmologist near Boston, MA. 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. Ansari to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Husamuddin Ansari affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ansari is affiliated with Massachusetts General 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 Husamuddin Ansari accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Husamuddin Ansari is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Husamuddin Ansari offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ansari's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Husamuddin Ansari?
Please contact Dr. Ansari's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Husamuddin Ansari have?
Dr. Husamuddin Ansari is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
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