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Dr. Chad Wolsky, MD

Minot, ND

20 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Wolsky, Ophthalmologist in Minot, ND?

    Dr. Chad Wolsky, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Minot, ND with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 20 years and is board certified. Dr. Wolsky graduated from University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences and completed his residency at Univ Of Nd Sch Med & Hlth Sci, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Wolsky is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wolsky’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wolsky’s office at (701) 857-3500.

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

    • Residency: Univ Of Nd Sch Med & Hlth Sci, Flexible Or Transitional Year

    • Medical School: University Of Nd Sch Of Med- Grand Forks Nd | University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences

    Is Dr. Wolsky board certified as an Ophthalmologist?

    Yes, Dr. Chad Wolsky, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology

    What languages does Dr. Wolsky speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Wolsky treat?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Wolsky 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. Wolsky. 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:

    • Combined Age-Related Cataract
    • Cataract
    • Other Secondary Cataract
    • Secondary Cataract
    • Mixed Type Cataract
    • Multiple Cataract Types
    • Cloudy lens
    • Lens clouding
    • Eye cloudiness
    • Cataract from another condition
    • Complicated cataract
    • Acquired cataract
    • After-Cataract
    • Posterior Capsule Opacification
    • PCO

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H25811: Combined forms of age-related cataract, right eye
    • H25812: Combined forms of age-related cataract, left eye
    • H25813: Combined forms of age-related cataract, bilateral
    • H26491: Other secondary cataract, right eye
    • H26493: Other secondary cataract, bilateral
    • H26492: Other secondary cataract, left eye

    Also known as:

    • Wet Macular Degeneration
    • Macular Degeneration
    • Wet AMD
    • Neovascular Macular Degeneration
    • Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
    • Exudative AMD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H353221: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
    • H353211: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
    • H353231: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, with active choroidal neovascularization

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Cataract
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Severe Diabetic Eye Disease and Macular Swelling (Both Eyes)
    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Severe Diabetic Eye Disease and Macular Swelling (Right Eye)
    • Cataract
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Eye Problems
    • Diabetes-related cataract
    • Cloudy lens from diabetes
    • Diabetic eye cataract
    • Severe Nonproliferative Diabetic Retinopathy with Macular Edema Bilateral
    • Advanced Retina Damage Both Eyes with Macular Swelling
    • Diabetic Macular Edema Both Eyes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Severe Nonproliferative Diabetic Retinopathy with Macular Edema Right Eye
    • Advanced Retina Damage Right Eye with Macular Swelling
    • Diabetic Macular Edema Right Eye

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1136: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic cataract
    • E113413: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with severe nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E113411: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with severe nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, right eye

    Also known as:

    • Medical Exam for Other Specific Reasons
    • Health Screening
    • Specific Reason Medical Check-up
    • Observation for Specific Concerns
    • Targeted Health Evaluation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0489: Encounter for examination and observation for other specified reasons

    Also known as:

    • Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Borderline Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Glaucoma
    • Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Wide-Angle Glaucoma
    • POAG
    • Early Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Open-angle glaucoma suspect
    • Risk of Open-Angle Glaucoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H401131: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, mild stage
    • H40013: Open angle with borderline findings, low risk, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Aging of the eye's gel
    • Eye Disease
    • Vitreous Detachment
    • Vitreous syneresis
    • Eye gel breakdown
    • Vitreous aging

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H43813: Vitreous degeneration, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Droopy Eyelid
    • Eyelid Disorder
    • Ptosis
    • Eyelid Drooping
    • Upper Eyelid Sagging
    • Fallen Eyelid

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H02403: Unspecified ptosis of bilateral eyelids

    Also known as:

    • Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion
    • Retinal Disorder
    • BRVO
    • Eye stroke (branch vein)
    • Branch eye vein blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H348310: Tributary (branch) retinal vein occlusion, right eye, with macular edema

    Also known as:

    • Blocked Central Retinal Vein
    • Retinal Disorder
    • Central Retinal Vein Occlusion
    • Eye Stroke
    • CRVO

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H348120: Central retinal vein occlusion, left eye, with macular edema

    What procedures does Dr. Wolsky perform?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Wolsky 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. Wolsky. 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:

    • 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 Surgery for Secondary Cataract
    • Cataract Surgery with Glaucoma Drainage Device
    • Laser Trabeculoplasty
    • Laser Vitreous Surgery
    • Pterygium Removal with Graft
    • Laser Eye Surgery for Glaucoma
    • YAG Laser Capsulotomy
    • Posterior Capsulotomy
    • Secondary Cataract Removal
    • Laser Eye Surgery
    • Combined Cataract and Glaucoma Surgery
    • Phacoemulsification with Aqueous Drainage Device
    • IOL Insertion with Glaucoma Stent
    • Glaucoma laser surgery
    • Laser eye treatment for glaucoma
    • Trabeculoplasty
    • Vitreolysis
    • laser eye surgery
    • vitreous strand removal
    • YAG laser vitreolysis
    • Pterygium Excision with Autograft', 'Conjunctival Graft for Pterygium', 'Surfer's Eye Surgery with Graft
    • Iridotomy
    • Iridectomy
    • Laser Glaucoma Treatment

    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)
    • 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
    • 65855: Trabeculoplasty by laser surgery
    • 67031: Severing of vitreous strands, vitreous face adhesions, sheets, membranes or opacities, laser surgery (1 or more stages)
    • 65426: Excision or transposition of pterygium; with graft
    • 66761: Iridotomy/iridectomy by laser surgery (eg, for glaucoma) (per session)

    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:

    • Droopy Eyelid Repair (Ptosis Surgery)
    • Eyelid Lesion Removal
    • Blepharoptosis Repair
    • Levator Resection
    • Eyelid Lift Surgery
    • Ptosis Correction
    • Eyelid growth removal
    • Eyelid bump excision
    • Eyelid skin lesion surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 67904: Repair of blepharoptosis; (tarso) levator resection or advancement, external approach
    • 67840: Excision of lesion of eyelid (except chalazion) without closure or with simple direct closure

    Also known as:

    • Small Benign Lesion Removal (Face/Ears/Eyelids/Nose/Lips)
    • Facial Lesion Excision
    • Ear Lesion Removal
    • Eyelid Lesion Surgery
    • Lip Lesion Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 11440: Excision, other benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; excised diameter 0.5 cm or less

    Does Dr. Wolsky accept my insurance?

    Dr. Wolsky accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (701) 857-3500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Wolsky accept in Minot, ND?

    Dr. Wolsky in Minot, ND 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 North Dakota

    • Medicare

    • MedStar Health

    • OnePoint Patient Care

    • Peak

    • Sanford Health

    • State of Tennessee

    • Steward Health Choice

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    Where is Dr. Wolsky's office located?

    Dr. Chad Wolsky's Primary Practice

    2815 16th St SW

    Minot, ND 58701

    (701) 857-3500

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    Dr. Chad Wolsky's Practice 2

    407 3rd St SE

    Minot, ND 58701

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    Dr. Chad Wolsky's Practice 3

    404 Highway 2 E

    Devils Lake, ND 58301

    (701) 857-5650

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

    Dr. Wolsky's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1508931676.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wolsky?

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

    What is Dr. Chad Wolsky's specialty?

    Dr. Wolsky is a Ophthalmologist near Minot, ND. 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. Wolsky to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Chad Wolsky affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Wolsky is affiliated with Trinity Hospital - Minot, ND 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 Chad Wolsky accepting new patients in Minot, ND?

    Yes, Dr. Chad Wolsky is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Chad Wolsky offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Wolsky's office at (701) 857-3500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Chad Wolsky?

    Please contact Dr. Wolsky's office at (701) 857-3500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Chad Wolsky have?

    Dr. Chad Wolsky is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

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