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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Poulaki, Ophthalmologist in Boston, MA?
Dr. Vasiliki Poulaki, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Poulaki is fluent in English and Greek, Modern (1453-), and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Poulaki’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Poulaki’s office at (301) 618-5500.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Poulaki?
Dr. Vasiliki Poulaki, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Ophthalmologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Poulaki empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Retinal Disorders, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Boston, MA community, Dr. Poulaki is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Poulaki speak?
Dr. Poulaki and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Greek, Modern (1453-)
What conditions does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Poulaki typically treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Poulaki 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. Poulaki. 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:
- Blocked Branch Retinal Vein
- Retinal Neovascularization
- Retinal Disorder
- Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion
- BRVO
- Eye Stroke
- New Blood Vessel Growth in Retina
- Abnormal Retinal Vessels
- Retinal Angiogenesis
ICD-10 Codes:
- H348320: Tributary (branch) retinal vein occlusion, left eye, with macular edema
- H35051: Retinal neovascularization, unspecified, right eye
- H35052: Retinal neovascularization, unspecified, left eye
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes with Early Diabetic Eye Disease (Both Eyes)
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Eye Problems
- Diabetic Eye Disease
- Diabetic Retinal Disease
- Diabetes Mellitus Eye Complications
- Mild Nonproliferative Diabetic Retinopathy Bilateral
- Early Retina Damage in Both Eyes
- Beginning Diabetic Retinopathy in Both Eyes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E113593: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, bilateral
- E113293: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with mild nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, bilateral
Also known as:
- Wet Macular Degeneration
- Macular Degeneration
- Exudative AMD
- Neovascular Macular Degeneration
- Wet AMD
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
ICD-10 Codes:
- H353210: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, stage unspecified
- H353230: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, stage unspecified
- H353221: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
What procedures does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Poulaki typically perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Poulaki 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. Poulaki. 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:
- 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:
- Laser Treatment for Retinopathy
- Photocoagulation for Retinopathy
- Diabetic Retinopathy Laser Treatment
- Retinal Laser Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 67228: Treatment of extensive or progressive retinopathy (eg, diabetic retinopathy), photocoagulation
Also known as:
- Retinal Laser Treatment
- Retinal Photocoagulation
- Laser for Retinal Tear
- Retinal Detachment Prevention Laser
CPT Codes:
- 67145: Prophylaxis of retinal detachment (eg, retinal break, lattice degeneration) without drainage; photocoagulation
Also known as:
- Vitrectomy Eye Surgery
- Retinal Detachment Repair with Vitrectomy
- Pars Plana Vitrectomy
- Retinal Surgery
- Eye Gel Removal Surgery
- Vitrectomy for retinal detachment
- Retinal reattachment surgery
- Eye surgery for detached retina
CPT Codes:
- 67036: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach;
- 67108: Repair of retinal detachment; with vitrectomy, any method, including, when performed, air or gas tamponade, focal endolaser photocoagulation, cryotherapy, drainage of subretinal fluid, scleral buckling, and/or removal of lens by same technique
Also known as:
- Complex Retinal Detachment Repair
- Vitrectomy for Retinal Detachment
- Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy Repair
- Diabetic Retinal Detachment Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67113: Repair of complex retinal detachment (eg, proliferative vitreoretinopathy, stage C-1 or greater, diabetic traction retinal detachment, retinopathy of prematurity, retinal tear of greater than 90 degrees), with vitrectomy and membrane peeling, including, when performed, air, gas, or silicone oil tamponade, cryotherapy, endolaser photocoagulation, drainage of subretinal fluid, scleral buckling, and/or removal of lens
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
Does Dr. Poulaki accept my insurance?
Dr. Poulaki accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (301) 618-5500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Poulaki accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Poulaki in Boston, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
BMC Health System
Commonwealth Care Alliance
Lifetime Healthcare
Medicaid
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Poulaki's office located?
What is Dr. Poulaki's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Poulaki's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1255495651.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Poulaki?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Poulaki
What is Dr. Vasiliki Poulaki's specialty?
Dr. Poulaki is a Ophthalmologist near Boston, MA.
What does an Ophthalmologist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Vasiliki Poulaki affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Poulaki is affiliated with Boston Medical Center 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 Vasiliki Poulaki accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Vasiliki Poulaki is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Vasiliki Poulaki offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Poulaki's office at (301) 618-5500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Vasiliki Poulaki?
Please contact Dr. Poulaki's office at (301) 618-5500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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