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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Thomas, Retina Specialist in Vancouver, WA?
Dr. Merina Thomas, MD is a Retina Specialist, who primarily practices in Vancouver, WA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Thomas is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Thomas’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Thomas’s office at (313) 745-7105.
What languages does Dr. Thomas speak?
Dr. Thomas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Thomas treat?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Thomas 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. Thomas. 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:
- Wet Macular Degeneration
- Dry Macular Degeneration
- Cystoid Macular Edema
- Macular Degeneration
- Exudative AMD
- Neovascular Macular Degeneration
- Wet AMD
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
- Dry AMD
- Atrophic Macular Degeneration
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Dry)
- CME
- Macular swelling
- Fluid in the macula
ICD-10 Codes:
- H353231: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353211: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353221: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353132: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, intermediate dry stage
- H35351: Cystoid macular degeneration, right eye
Also known as:
- Macular Pucker
- Blocked Central Retinal Vein
- Retinal Neovascularization
- Blocked Branch Retinal Vein
- Retinal Disorder
- Epiretinal Membrane
- Cellophane Maculopathy
- Macular Wrinkle
- Retinal Scar
- Central Retinal Vein Occlusion
- Eye Stroke
- CRVO
- Macular Fibrosis
- Wrinkled Retina
- New Blood Vessel Growth in Retina
- Abnormal Retinal Vessels
- Retinal Angiogenesis
- Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion
- BRVO
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35373: Puckering of macula, bilateral
- H348120: Central retinal vein occlusion, left eye, with macular edema
- H35372: Puckering of macula, left eye
- H35371: Puckering of macula, right eye
- H35051: Retinal neovascularization, unspecified, right eye
- H348320: Tributary (branch) retinal vein occlusion, left eye, with macular edema
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Advanced Diabetic Eye Disease and Macular Swelling (Both Eyes)
- Type 2 Diabetes with Macular Edema
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes with Severe Diabetic Eye Disease and Macular Swelling (Both Eyes)
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Eye Problems
- Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy with Macular Edema Bilateral
- Advanced Retina Damage Both Eyes with Macular Swelling
- Diabetic Macular Edema Both Eyes
- Diabetic Eye Swelling
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Diabetic Macular Swelling
- Diabetic Eye Disease
- Diabetic Retinal Disease
- Diabetes Mellitus Eye Complications
- Severe Nonproliferative Diabetic Retinopathy with Macular Edema Bilateral
ICD-10 Codes:
- E113513: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
- E113313: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with moderate nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
- E113593: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, bilateral
- E113413: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with severe nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
Also known as:
- Central Retinal Vein Occlusion
- Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion
- Retinal Disorder
- CRVO
- Eye stroke (vein)
- Central eye vein blockage
- BRVO
- Eye stroke (branch vein)
- Branch eye vein blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- H348110: Central retinal vein occlusion, right eye, with macular edema
- H348310: Tributary (branch) retinal vein occlusion, right eye, with macular edema
- H348330: Tributary (branch) retinal vein occlusion, bilateral, with macular edema
Also known as:
- Long-Term Insulin Use
- Diabetes Medicines
- Chronic insulin therapy
- Ongoing insulin treatment
- Insulin for diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z794: Long term (current) use of insulin
Also known as:
- Bleeding in the eye's gel
- Eye Disease
- Eye bleeding
- Blood in the vitreous
- Ocular hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- H4311: Vitreous hemorrhage, right eye
Which procedures does Dr. Thomas perform as a Retina Specialist?
As a Retina Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Merina Thomas 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. Thomas' office.
Does Dr. Thomas accept my insurance?
Dr. Thomas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (313) 745-7105 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Thomas accept in Vancouver, WA?
Dr. Thomas in Vancouver, WA 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 Michigan
Cambia (Regence)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Molina
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Where is Dr. Thomas' office located?
Dr. Merina Thomas' Primary Practice
312 SE Stonemill Dr Ste 150
Vancouver, WA 98684
(313) 745-7105
What is Dr. Thomas's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Thomas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1811251820.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Thomas?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Thomas
What is Dr. Merina Thomas's specialty?
Dr. Thomas is a Retina Specialist near Vancouver, WA. 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. Contact Dr. Thomas to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Merina Thomas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Thomas is affiliated with Ohsu Hospital - Portland 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
Where can I learn more about Retina Specialist?
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Is Merina Thomas accepting new patients in Vancouver, WA?
Yes, Dr. Merina Thomas is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Merina Thomas offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Thomas's office at (313) 745-7105 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Merina Thomas?
Please contact Dr. Thomas's office at (313) 745-7105 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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