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(1)Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Turtel, Ophthalmologist in Ocean, NJ?
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
Castle Connolly Top Doctors are doctor-nominated and selected by a physician-led research team.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Turtel?
Dr. Lawrence Turtel, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Ophthalmologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Turtel empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Pediatric Ophthalmology, Strabismus, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Ocean, NJ community, Dr. Turtel is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Turtel go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Manhattan Eye Ear
Residency: St Vincent's Hospital and Medical Center
Medical School: Columbia Univ College of Physicians And Surgeons
What languages does Dr. Turtel speak?
Dr. Turtel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Turtel typically treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Turtel 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. Turtel. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
- Unequal Vision
- Refractive Errors
- Farsightedness (Hyperopia)
- Hyperopia
- Long-sightedness
- Hypermetropia
- Myopia
- Difficulty Seeing Far Away
- Blurry Distance Vision
- Anisometropia
- Different Eye Prescriptions
- Vision Disparity
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5203: Hypermetropia, bilateral
- H5213: Myopia, bilateral
- H5231: Anisometropia
Also known as:
- Inward Turning Eye
- Intermittent Alternating Exotropia
- Eye Movement Disorder
- Crossed Eyes from Farsightedness
- Accommodative Squint
- Esotropia
- Intermittent Alternating Wall Eyes
- Intermittent Alternating Divergent Strabismus
- Temporary Wall Eye
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5043: Accommodative component in esotropia
- H5034: Intermittent alternating exotropia
Also known as:
- Unspecified Eye Disorder
- Eye Disease
- Undiagnosed eye problem
- General eye condition
- Eye and adnexa disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- H579: Unspecified disorder of eye and adnexa
Also known as:
- Lazy Eye
- Amblyopia
- Refractive Errors
- Refractive Amblyopia
- Vision Loss from Unequal Focus
ICD-10 Codes:
- H53022: Refractive amblyopia, left eye
What procedures does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Turtel typically perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Turtel 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. Turtel. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Crossed Eye Surgery (One Muscle)
- Strabismus Repair
- Eye Alignment Surgery
- Ocular Muscle Adjustment
CPT Codes:
- 67311: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 1 horizontal muscle
Does Dr. Turtel accept my insurance?
Dr. Turtel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Turtel accept in Ocean, NJ?
Dr. Turtel in Ocean, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Allied Benefit Systems
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Independence Health Group
MagnaCare Rx Administered Payer
Medicare
National Benefit Fund
Oscar Health
State of New Jersey
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Where is Dr. Turtel's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Turtel affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Turtel has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Ratings & Reviews
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Overall rating
Based on 1 review
Office Experience
30% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern
Attentiveness
20% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly
Appointment Booking
40% of patients found it easy to book an appointment
Diagnosis
40% of patients were satisfied with the doctor's diagnosis and explanation of their condition
Patients give Dr. Lawrence Turtel a Poor overall experience rating of 1 out of 5 stars. Dr. Turtel has been rated and reviewed by 1 patient. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Turtel, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.
Read Patient ReviewsWhat is Dr. Turtel's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Turtel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1487725933.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Turtel?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Turtel