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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ness, Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist in Latham, NY?
Dr. Peter Ness, MD is a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist, who primarily practices in Latham, NY with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Ness is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ness’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ness’s office at (518) 480-6216.
What languages does Dr. Ness speak?
Dr. Ness and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist like Dr. Ness typically treat?
As a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist, Dr. Ness 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. Ness. 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:
- Intermittent Alternating Exotropia
- Inward Turning Eye
- Eye Movement Disorder
- Intermittent Alternating Wall Eyes
- Intermittent Alternating Divergent Strabismus
- Temporary Wall Eye
- Crossed Eyes from Farsightedness
- Accommodative Squint
- Esotropia
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5034: Intermittent alternating exotropia
- H5043: Accommodative component in esotropia
Also known as:
- Retinopathy of Prematurity
- Premature Babies
- Retinal Disorder
- ROP
- Premature Retinopathy
- Retinal Disease in Premature Babies
- Retinal disease in premature babies
- Premature baby eye condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35113: Retinopathy of prematurity, stage 0, bilateral
- H35123: Retinopathy of prematurity, stage 1, bilateral
Also known as:
- Refractive Amblyopia
- Amblyopia
- Refractive Errors
- Lazy eye from refractive error
- Anisometropic amblyopia
- Refractive lazy eye
ICD-10 Codes:
- H53023: Refractive amblyopia, bilateral
Also known as:
- Lazy Eye Suspect
- Amblyopia
- Amblyopia Suspect
- Possible Lazy Eye
- Risk of Lazy Eye
ICD-10 Codes:
- H53043: Amblyopia suspect, bilateral
Also known as:
- Glaucoma
- High Eye Pressure
- Optic Nerve Damage
- Eye Pressure Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- H4089: Other specified glaucoma
What procedures does a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist like Dr. Ness typically perform?
As a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist, Dr. Ness 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. Ness. 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)
- Eye Muscle Surgery for Strabismus
- Crossed Eye Surgery (2 Muscles)
- Complex Strabismus Surgery
- Strabismus Repair
- Eye Alignment Surgery
- Ocular Muscle Adjustment
- Strabismus Correction Surgery
- Crossed Eyes Surgery
- Wall Eyes Surgery
- Ocular Muscle Surgery
- Crossed Eye Surgery with Scarring
- Restrictive Myopathy Strabismus Repair
- Difficult Eye Alignment Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67311: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 1 horizontal muscle
- 67314: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 1 vertical muscle (excluding superior oblique)
- 67312: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 2 horizontal muscles
- 67332: Strabismus surgery on patient with scarring of extraocular muscles (eg, prior ocular injury, strabismus or retinal detachment surgery) or restrictive myopathy (eg, dysthyroid ophthalmopathy) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Tear Duct Probing with Stent Placement
- Nasolacrimal Duct Probing with Stent
- Tear Duct Stent Insertion
- Blocked Tear Duct Repair
- Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) Stent
CPT Codes:
- 68815: Probing of nasolacrimal duct, with or without irrigation; with insertion of tube or stent
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:
- Partial Vitreous Removal (Eye Surgery)
- Anterior Vitrectomy
- Open Sky Vitrectomy
- Eye Gel Removal
- Vitreous Humor Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67010: Removal of vitreous, anterior approach (open sky technique or limbal incision); subtotal removal with mechanical vitrectomy
Also known as:
- Chalazion Removal (Under General Anesthesia)
- Anesthesia
- Eyelid Cyst Excision
- Stye Removal Surgery
- Chalazion Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67808: Excision of chalazion; under general anesthesia and/or requiring hospitalization, single or multiple
Does Dr. Ness accept my insurance?
Dr. Ness accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (518) 480-6216 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ness accept in Latham, NY?
Dr. Ness in Latham, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP)
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Highmark Health
Medicare
MVP Health Care
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Ness' office located?
Dr. Peter Ness' Primary Practice
920 Albany Shaker Rd Ste 101
Latham, NY 12110
(518) 480-6216
What is Dr. Ness's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ness's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1376817999.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ness?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ness
What is Dr. Peter Ness's specialty?
Dr. Ness is a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist near Latham, NY.
What does a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist do?
An ophthalmologist specializing in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus management focuses on the medical and surgical treatment of eye disorders in children. Common conditions addressed include amblyopia, strabismus, refractive errors, cataracts, and glaucoma. These disorders may be associated with neurological and endocrinological diseases, trauma, or age-related changes in the extraocular muscles, necessitating medical, optical, and surgical interventions.
Is this Dr. Peter Ness affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ness is affiliated with Albany Medical Center, Albany Med South Clinical Campus which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Peter Ness accepting new patients in Latham, NY?
Yes, Dr. Peter Ness is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Peter Ness offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ness's office at (518) 480-6216 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Peter Ness?
Please contact Dr. Ness's office at (518) 480-6216 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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