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Who is Dr. Rifkin, Uveitis and Ocular Inflammatory Disease Specialist in Boston, MA?
Dr. Lana Rifkin, MD is an Uveitis and Ocular Inflammatory Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Rifkin is fluent in English and Russian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rifkin’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rifkin’s office.
What languages does Dr. Rifkin speak?
Dr. Rifkin and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Russian
What conditions does Dr. Rifkin treat?
As an Uveitis and Ocular Inflammatory Disease Specialist, Dr. Rifkin 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. Rifkin. 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:
- Iridocyclitis
- Chronic Iridocyclitis
- Widespread eye inflammation
- Acute Iridocyclitis
- Eye Disease
- Inflammation of the iris and ciliary body
- Anterior uveitis
- Iritis and cyclitis
- Chronic Uveitis
- Long-term Eye Inflammation
- Persistent Iritis
- Total uveal inflammation
- Inflammation of all eye layers
- Eye inflammation
- Acute Uveitis
- Sudden Eye Inflammation
- Iritis
- Long-term eye inflammation
- Persistent anterior uveitis
- Chronic iritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- H209: Unspecified iridocyclitis
- H2013: Chronic iridocyclitis, bilateral
- H44113: Panuveitis, bilateral
- H2000: Unspecified acute and subacute iridocyclitis
- H2012: Chronic iridocyclitis, left eye
Also known as:
- Retinal Edema
- Macular Pucker
- Retinal Disorder
- Swelling of the Retina
- Fluid in Retina
- Macular Edema
- Epiretinal Membrane
- Cellophane Maculopathy
- Macular Wrinkle
- Retinal Scar
ICD-10 Codes:
- H3581: Retinal edema
- H35373: Puckering of macula, bilateral
Also known as:
- Herpes Iridocyclitis
- Herpes Simplex
- Herpes Eye Inflammation
- Herpes Uveitis
- HSV Iridocyclitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- B0051: Herpesviral iridocyclitis
Also known as:
- Other Retina and Choroid Inflammation
- Retinal Disorder
- Chorioretinitis
- Ocular Inflammation
- Retina Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- H30893: Other chorioretinal inflammations, bilateral
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
What procedures does Dr. Rifkin perform?
As an Uveitis and Ocular Inflammatory Disease Specialist, Dr. Rifkin 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. Rifkin. 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 (Suprachoroidal Space)
- Eye Injection
- Suprachoroidal Eye Injection
- Suprachoroidal Drug Injection
- Eye Medication Injection
- Choroidal Space Injection
- Intravitreal Injection
- Retinal Injection
- Macular Degeneration Injection
- Injection into Eye (Suprachoroidal)
CPT Codes:
- 67516: Suprachoroidal space injection of pharmacologic agent (separate procedure)
- 67028: Intravitreal injection of a pharmacologic agent (separate procedure)
- 0465T: Suprachoroidal injection of a pharmacologic agent (does not include supply of medication)
Also known as:
- Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Posterior Capsulotomy
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Laser Eye Surgery
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)
Does Dr. Rifkin accept my insurance?
Dr. Rifkin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Rifkin accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Rifkin in Boston, MA 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 Massachusetts
Boston Medical Center
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Fallon Community Health Plan
Medicare
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Rifkin's office located?
What is Dr. Rifkin's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Rifkin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1053553867.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rifkin?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Rifkin
What is Dr. Lana Rifkin's specialty?
Dr. Rifkin is a Uveitis and Ocular Inflammatory Disease Specialist near Boston, MA. An ophthalmologist specializing in the treatment of intraocular inflammation, scleritis, keratitis, and infectious disorders focuses on managing inflammatory conditions affecting the eye, adnexa, and orbit. This specialist utilizes medical and surgical interventions to address these complex ocular issues. Contact Dr. Rifkin to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Lana Rifkin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Rifkin is affiliated with Emerson Health, MaineHealth Maine Medical Center Portland, Lowell General Hospital, Tufts Medical Center, Massachusetts General Hospital, South County Hospital 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 Lana Rifkin accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Lana Rifkin is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Lana Rifkin offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Rifkin's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Lana Rifkin?
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