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Dr. Nicholas Marsico, MD

Torrance, CA

23 Years of Experience

Accepting patients
Online booking

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Marsico, Specialist in Torrance, CA?

    Dr. Nicholas Marsico, MD is a Specialist, who primarily practices in Torrance, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 23 years and is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. Dr. Marsico graduated from Ohio State University / College of Medicine and completed his residency at Ohio State University/Mt Carmel Hospital Program. Dr. Marsico is fluent in English, Japanese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Marsico’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Marsico’s office at (213) 680-1551.

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

    • Residency: Ohio State University/Mt Carmel Hospital Program

    • Medical School: Ohio State University / College of Medicine

    Is Dr. Marsico board certified in Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Nicholas Marsico, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology

    What languages does Dr. Marsico speak?

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

    • English

    • Japanese

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Marsico treat?

    As a Specialist, Dr. Marsico 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. Marsico. 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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H25813: Combined forms of age-related cataract, bilateral
    • H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral

    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:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Borderline Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Glaucoma
    • Early Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Open-angle glaucoma suspect
    • Risk of Open-Angle Glaucoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H40013: Open angle with borderline findings, low risk, bilateral
    • H40023: Open angle with borderline findings, high risk, 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

    What procedures does Dr. Marsico perform?

    As a Specialist, Dr. Marsico 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. Marsico. 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:

    • Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
    • Pterygium Removal with Graft
    • Laser Eye Surgery for Glaucoma
    • Laser Trabeculoplasty
    • 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
    • Iridotomy
    • Iridectomy
    • Laser Glaucoma Treatment
    • Glaucoma laser surgery
    • Laser eye treatment for glaucoma
    • Trabeculoplasty

    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
    • 66761: Iridotomy/iridectomy by laser surgery (eg, for glaucoma) (per session)
    • 65855: Trabeculoplasty by laser surgery

    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:

    • 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:

    • Eyelash Removal for Trichiasis
    • Trichiasis Epilation
    • Forceps Epilation of Eyelashes
    • Ingrown Eyelash Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 67820: Correction of trichiasis; epilation, by forceps only

    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:

    • Goniotomy (Glaucoma Surgery)
    • Goniotomy Procedure
    • Angle-Opening Glaucoma Surgery
    • Congenital Glaucoma Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 65820: Goniotomy

    Does Dr. Marsico accept my insurance?

    Dr. Marsico accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (213) 680-1551 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Marsico accept in Torrance, CA?

    Dr. Marsico in Torrance, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Hackensack Meridian Health

    • Heritage Health

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • St. Joseph Health System (CA)

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Marsico's office located?

    Dr. Nicholas Marsico's Primary Practice

    23441 Madison St Ste 120

    Torrance, CA 90505

    (213) 680-1551

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    Dr. Nicholas Marsico's Practice 2

    879 W 190th St Ste 100

    Gardena, CA 90248

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    Dr. Nicholas Marsico's Practice 3

    420 E 3rd St Ste 603

    Los Angeles, CA 90013

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    Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Nicholas Marsico?

    Dr. Marsico has appointments available at his Torrance, CA office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.

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

    Dr. Marsico's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1992876155.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Marsico?

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

    What is Dr. Nicholas Marsico's specialty?

    Dr. Marsico is a Specialist near Torrance, CA. Contact Dr. Marsico to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Nicholas Marsico affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Marsico is affiliated with Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance 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 Nicholas Marsico accepting new patients in Torrance, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Nicholas Marsico is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Nicholas Marsico offer online booking?

    Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Marsico, or call (213) 680-1551 for more information.

    How can I make an appointment with Nicholas Marsico?

    Please contact Dr. Marsico's office at (213) 680-1551 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Nicholas Marsico have?

    Dr. Nicholas Marsico is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

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