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Who is Dr. Bournias, Ophthalmologist in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Thomas Bournias, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Bournias completed his residency at St Luke'S Med Ctr, Ophthalmology; Northwestern Mem Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Bournias is fluent in English and Greek, Modern (1453-), and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bournias’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bournias’s office at (312) 703-9990.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Bournias?
Dr. Thomas Bournias, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Ophthalmologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Bournias empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Glaucoma, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Chicago/IL community, Dr. Bournias is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Bournias go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: St Luke'S Med Ctr, Ophthalmology; Northwestern Mem Hosp, Internal Medicine
Is Dr. Bournias board certified as an Ophthalmologist?
Yes, Dr. Thomas Bournias, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Bournias speak?
Dr. Bournias and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Greek, Modern (1453-)
What conditions does Dr. Bournias treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Bournias 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. Bournias. 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:
- Aging of the eye's gel
- Strands and floaters in the eye's gel
- Eye Disease
- Vitreous Detachment
- Vitreous syneresis
- Eye gel breakdown
- Vitreous aging
- Eye floaters
- Vitreous opacities
- Vitreous membranes
ICD-10 Codes:
- H43813: Vitreous degeneration, bilateral
- H43393: Other vitreous opacities, bilateral
- H43391: Other vitreous opacities, right eye
- H43392: Other vitreous opacities, left eye
Also known as:
- Optic Disc Disorder
- Glaucoma
- Optic Nerve Disorder
- Optic nerve head anomaly
- Optic disc problem
- Disorder of the optic nerve head
- Glaucomatous optic neuropathy
- Eye pressure damage
- Optic nerve damage from glaucoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- H47393: Other disorders of optic disc, bilateral
- H47233: Glaucomatous optic atrophy, bilateral
Also known as:
- Alternating Walleye
- Eye Movement Disorder
- Alternating exotropia
- Eyes take turns turning out
- Intermittent exotropia
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5015: Alternating exotropia
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:
- Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
- H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
- H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
Also known as:
- Macular Drusen
- Cystoid Macular Edema
- Macular Degeneration
- Retinal Drusen
- Yellow Spots on Retina
- Age-Related Macular Drusen
- Drusen in Eye
- CME
- Macular Swelling
- Retinal Edema
- Fluid in Macula
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35363: Drusen (degenerative) of macula, bilateral
- H35353: Cystoid macular degeneration, bilateral
Also known as:
- Localized Blind Spot
- Double Vision
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Localized Visual Field Loss
- Specific Blind Spot
- Patchy Vision Loss
- Diplopia
- Seeing double
- Ghosting vision
ICD-10 Codes:
- H53453: Other localized visual field defect, bilateral
- H532: Diplopia
Also known as:
- Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Glaucoma
- Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Wide-Angle Glaucoma
- POAG
ICD-10 Codes:
- H401131: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, mild stage
- H401132: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, moderate stage
Also known as:
- Nearsightedness
- Refractive Errors
- Myopia
- Difficulty Seeing Far Away
- Blurry Distance Vision
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5213: Myopia, bilateral
Also known as:
- Macular Pucker
- Retinal Disorder
- Epiretinal Membrane
- Cellophane Maculopathy
- Macular Wrinkle
- Retinal Scar
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35371: Puckering of macula, right eye
Also known as:
- Peripheral corneal degeneration
- Corneal Disorder
- Terrien's marginal degeneration
- Marginal corneal thinning
- Peripheral corneal thinning
ICD-10 Codes:
- H18461: Peripheral corneal degeneration, right eye
What procedures does Dr. Bournias perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Bournias 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. Bournias. 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:
- 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:
- Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
- Laser Vitreous Surgery
- Corneal Incision for Astigmatism Correction
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Posterior Capsulotomy
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Laser Eye Surgery
- Vitreolysis
- laser eye surgery
- vitreous strand removal
- YAG laser vitreolysis
- Astigmatism correction surgery
- Corneal relaxing incision
- Eye surgery for astigmatism
- Limbal relaxing incision (LRI)
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)
- 67031: Severing of vitreous strands, vitreous face adhesions, sheets, membranes or opacities, laser surgery (1 or more stages)
- 65772: Corneal relaxing incision for correction of surgically induced astigmatism
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:
- Tear Duct Plug Insertion
- Tear Duct Opening Dilation
- Punctal Plug Insertion
- Lacrimal Punctum Closure
- Dry Eye Plugs
- Lacrimal Punctum Dilation
- Tear Duct Widening
- Punctal Dilation
CPT Codes:
- 68761: Closure of the lacrimal punctum; by plug, each
- 68801: Dilation of lacrimal punctum, with or without irrigation
Also known as:
- Glaucoma Surgery for Scarred Eye (Trabeculectomy)
- Glaucoma Canal Dilation
- Trabeculectomy with antifibrotic agents
- Glaucoma drainage surgery
- Eye pressure surgery with scarring
- Canaloplasty
- Aqueous Outflow Dilation
- Glaucoma Drainage Procedure
- Eye Pressure Reduction Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 66172: Fistulization of sclera for glaucoma; trabeculectomy ab externo with scarring from previous ocular surgery or trauma (includes injection of antifibrotic agents)
- 66174: Transluminal dilation of aqueous outflow canal (eg, canaloplasty); without retention of device or stent
Also known as:
- Eyelid Lesion Removal
- Eyelid growth removal
- Eyelid bump excision
- Eyelid skin lesion surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67840: Excision of lesion of eyelid (except chalazion) without closure or with simple direct closure
Also known as:
- Electroretinography (ERG) Eye Test
- ERG Eye Test
- Retinal Function Test
- Pattern Electroretinography
CPT Codes:
- 0509T: Electroretinography (ERG) with interpretation and report, pattern (PERG)
Does Dr. Bournias accept my insurance?
Dr. Bournias accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (312) 703-9990 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bournias accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Bournias in Chicago, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
State of Illinois
State of Tennessee
Tria Health
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Bournias' office located?
Dr. Thomas Bournias' Primary Practice
233 E Erie St Ste 614
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 703-9990
Dr. Thomas Bournias' Practice 2
3633 W Lake Ave Ste 104
Glenview, IL 60026
(847) 832-3900
What is Dr. Bournias's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bournias's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1386712180.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bournias?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bournias
What is Dr. Thomas Bournias's specialty?
Dr. Bournias is a Ophthalmologist near Chicago, IL. 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. Bournias to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Thomas Bournias affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Bournias is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Ascension Saint Joseph - Elgin. 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 Thomas Bournias accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?
Yes, Dr. Thomas Bournias is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Thomas Bournias offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bournias's office at (312) 703-9990 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Thomas Bournias?
Please contact Dr. Bournias's office at (312) 703-9990 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Thomas Bournias have?
Dr. Thomas Bournias is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
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