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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Metelitsina, Retina Specialist in Cape Girardeau, MO?
Dr. Tatyana Metelitsina, MD is a Retina Specialist, who primarily practices in Cape Girardeau, MO with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Metelitsina is fluent in English, Russian, and Ukrainian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Metelitsina’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Metelitsina’s office at (573) 335-3577.
What languages does Dr. Metelitsina speak?
Dr. Metelitsina and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Russian
Ukrainian
What conditions does a Retina Specialist like Dr. Metelitsina typically treat?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Metelitsina 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. Metelitsina. 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:
- Wet Macular Degeneration
- Dry Macular Degeneration
- Macular Degeneration
- Exudative AMD
- Neovascular Macular Degeneration
- Wet AMD
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
- Dry AMD
- Atrophic Macular Degeneration
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Dry)
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
- H353231: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353132: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, intermediate dry stage
What procedures does a Retina Specialist like Dr. Metelitsina typically perform?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Metelitsina 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. Metelitsina. 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:
- 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 Treatment for Retinopathy
- Photocoagulation for Retinopathy
- Diabetic Retinopathy Laser Treatment
- Retinal Laser Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 67228: Treatment of extensive or progressive retinopathy (eg, diabetic retinopathy), photocoagulation
Also known as:
- Eye Fluid Removal
- Retinal Laser Treatment
- Anterior Chamber Paracentesis
- Aqueous Humor Removal
- Eye Pressure Relief Procedure
- Retinal Photocoagulation
- Laser for Retinal Tear
- Retinal Detachment Prevention Laser
CPT Codes:
- 65800: Paracentesis of anterior chamber of eye (separate procedure); with removal of aqueous
- 67145: Prophylaxis of retinal detachment (eg, retinal break, lattice degeneration) without drainage; photocoagulation
Also known as:
- Retinal Detachment Repair with Vitrectomy
- Vitrectomy for retinal detachment
- Retinal reattachment surgery
- Eye surgery for detached retina
CPT Codes:
- 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
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:
- 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)
Does Dr. Metelitsina accept my insurance?
Dr. Metelitsina accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (573) 335-3577 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Metelitsina accept in Cape Girardeau, MO?
Dr. Metelitsina in Cape Girardeau, MO 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 Association
Broward Health
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Healthcare Advantage
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Metelitsina's office located?
Dr. Tatyana Metelitsina's Primary Practice
360 S Mount Auburn Rd
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
(573) 335-3577
What is Dr. Metelitsina's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Metelitsina's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1033365663.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Metelitsina?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Metelitsina
What is Dr. Tatyana Metelitsina's specialty?
Dr. Metelitsina is a Retina Specialist near Cape Girardeau, MO.
What does a Retina Specialist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Tatyana Metelitsina affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Metelitsina is affiliated with Saint Francis Medical Center - Cape Girardeau, Mo 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 Tatyana Metelitsina accepting new patients in Cape Girardeau, MO?
Yes, Dr. Tatyana Metelitsina is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Tatyana Metelitsina offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Metelitsina's office at (573) 335-3577 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Tatyana Metelitsina?
Please contact Dr. Metelitsina's office at (573) 335-3577 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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