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Who is Dr. Turaka, Ophthalmologist in Lancaster, PA?
Dr. Kiran Turaka, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Lancaster, PA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Turaka is fluent in English, Arabic, and Telugu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Turaka’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Turaka’s office at (602) 242-4928.
What languages does Dr. Turaka speak?
Dr. Turaka and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
Telugu
What conditions does Dr. Turaka treat?
As a Ophthalmologist, Dr. Turaka 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. Turaka. 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:
- Swelling of the Optic Disc from Increased Brain Pressure
- Other Optic Atrophy
- Optic Neuritis
- Optic Atrophy
- Optic Nerve Disorder
- Papilledema with intracranial pressure
- Optic disc edema from high ICP
- Swollen optic nerve due to brain pressure
- Miscellaneous optic nerve wasting
- Unspecified optic nerve degeneration
- Different types of optic atrophy
- Inflammation of Optic Nerve
- Optic neuropathy
- Wasting of the optic nerve
- Damaged optic nerve
ICD-10 Codes:
- H4711: Papilledema associated with increased intracranial pressure
- H47293: Other optic atrophy, bilateral
- H468: Other optic neuritis
- H47291: Other optic atrophy, right eye
- H47292: Other optic atrophy, left eye
Also known as:
- Outward Hidden Eye Turn
- Inward Turning Eye
- Alternating Walleye
- Alternating Crossed Eyes
- Hidden Inward Eye Turn
- Monocular Exotropia
- Eye Movement Disorder
- Latent Outward Squint
- Exophoria
- Eye Muscle Imbalance
- Crossed Eyes from Farsightedness
- Accommodative Squint
- Esotropia
- Alternating exotropia
- Eyes take turns turning out
- Intermittent exotropia
- Alternating esotropia
- Eyes take turns crossing
- Intermittent esotropia
- Esophoria
- Latent esotropia
- Hidden crossed eyes
- One Eye Turned Out
- Monocular Divergent Strabismus
- Unilateral Exotropia
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5052: Exophoria
- H5043: Accommodative component in esotropia
- H5015: Alternating exotropia
- H5005: Alternating esotropia
- H5051: Esophoria
- H50112: Monocular exotropia, left eye
Also known as:
- Double Vision
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Diplopia
- Seeing double
- Ghosting vision
ICD-10 Codes:
- H532: Diplopia
Also known as:
- Strabismic Amblyopia
- Refractive Amblyopia
- Amblyopia
- Eye Movement Disorder
- Refractive Errors
- Lazy eye from crossed eyes
- Squint amblyopia
- Amblyopia from eye turn
- Lazy eye from refractive error
- Anisometropic amblyopia
- Refractive lazy eye
ICD-10 Codes:
- H53032: Strabismic amblyopia, left eye
- H53031: Strabismic amblyopia, right eye
- H53023: Refractive amblyopia, bilateral
- H53021: Refractive amblyopia, right eye
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:
- Convergence Excess
- Eye Movement Disorder
- Over-convergence of Eyes
- Eye Strain from Reading
- Near Vision Difficulty
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5112: Convergence excess
Also known as:
- Blepharospasm
- Eyelid Disorder
- Benign essential blepharospasm
- Eyelid Spasms
- Benign Essential Blepharospasm
- Involuntary Eye Twitching
ICD-10 Codes:
- G245: Blepharospasm
Also known as:
- Dry Macular Degeneration
- Macular Degeneration
- Dry AMD
- Atrophic Macular Degeneration
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Dry)
ICD-10 Codes:
- H353131: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, early dry stage
Which procedures does Dr. Turaka perform as a Ophthalmologist?
As a Ophthalmologist, procedures performed by an Dr. Kiran Turaka may include:
- Cataract Removal
- Corneal Specialist Consultation
- Corneal Specialist Follow Up
- Dark Adaptometry
- Diabetes Care - Eye Exam
- Electro-oculography (EOG)
- Electroretinography (ERG)
- Eye Emergency Visit
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Turaka's office.
Does Dr. Turaka accept my insurance?
Dr. Turaka accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (602) 242-4928 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Turaka accept in Lancaster, PA?
Dr. Turaka in Lancaster, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Capital BlueCross
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Highmark Inc.
Humana
Independence Blue Cross
Lancaster General Health
Medicare
Preferred Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
UPMC Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Turaka's office located?
Dr. Kiran Turaka's Primary Practice
2108 Harrisburg Pike # 100
Lancaster, PA 17601
(602) 242-4928
What is Dr. Turaka's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Turaka's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1174818264.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Turaka?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Turaka
What is Dr. Kiran Turaka's specialty?
Dr. Turaka is a Ophthalmologist near Lancaster, PA. 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. Turaka to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Kiran Turaka affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Turaka is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Kiran Turaka accepting new patients in Lancaster, PA?
Yes, Dr. Kiran Turaka is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kiran Turaka offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Turaka's office at (602) 242-4928 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kiran Turaka?
Please contact Dr. Turaka's office at (602) 242-4928 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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