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Dr. Milan Ranka, MD

New York, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ranka, Ophthalmologist in New York, NY?

    Dr. Milan Ranka, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Ranka graduated from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Dr. Ranka is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ranka’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ranka’s office.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Ranka?

    Dr. Milan Ranka, 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. Ranka empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Pediatric Ophthalmology, Strabismus-Adult & Pediatric, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the New York/NY community, Dr. Ranka is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    Where did Dr. Ranka go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    What languages does Dr. Ranka speak?

    Dr. Ranka and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Ranka treat?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Ranka 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. Ranka. 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:

    • Outward Hidden Eye Turn
    • Hidden Inward Eye Turn
    • Alternating Walleye
    • Esotropia
    • Vertical Strabismus
    • Inward Turning Eye
    • Alternating Crossed Eyes
    • Vertical Eye Misalignment
    • Walleye
    • Eye Movement Disorder
    • Latent Outward Squint
    • Exophoria
    • Eye Muscle Imbalance
    • Esophoria
    • Latent esotropia
    • Hidden crossed eyes
    • Alternating exotropia
    • Eyes take turns turning out
    • Intermittent exotropia
    • Crossed Eyes
    • Convergent Strabismus
    • Hypertropia
    • Hypotropia
    • Crossed Eyes from Farsightedness
    • Accommodative Squint
    • Alternating esotropia
    • Eyes take turns crossing
    • Intermittent esotropia
    • Vertical strabismus
    • One eye higher than the other
    • Exotropia
    • Divergent strabismus
    • Outward turning eye

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H5052: Exophoria
    • H5051: Esophoria
    • H5015: Alternating exotropia
    • H5000: Unspecified esotropia
    • H5021: Vertical strabismus, right eye
    • H5043: Accommodative component in esotropia
    • H5005: Alternating esotropia
    • H5022: Vertical strabismus, left eye
    • H5010: Unspecified exotropia

    Also known as:

    • Farsightedness
    • Nearsightedness
    • Astigmatism
    • Unequal Vision
    • Refractive Errors
    • Farsightedness (Hyperopia)
    • Hyperopia
    • Long-sightedness
    • Hypermetropia
    • Myopia
    • Difficulty Seeing Far Away
    • Blurry Distance Vision
    • Blurred Vision
    • Distorted Vision
    • Eye Curvature Problem
    • Anisometropia
    • Different Eye Prescriptions
    • Vision Disparity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H5203: Hypermetropia, bilateral
    • H5213: Myopia, bilateral
    • H52203: Unspecified astigmatism, bilateral
    • H5231: Anisometropia

    Also known as:

    • Optic Nerve Disc Birth Defect
    • Swelling of the Optic Disc
    • Swelling of the Optic Disc from Increased Brain Pressure
    • Birth Defects
    • Optic Nerve Disorder
    • Congenital Optic Disc Anomaly
    • Infant Optic Nerve Head Malformation
    • Eye Nerve Disc Problem
    • Papilledema
    • Optic disc edema
    • Swollen optic nerve
    • Papilledema with intracranial pressure
    • Optic disc edema from high ICP
    • Swollen optic nerve due to brain pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q142: Congenital malformation of optic disc
    • H4710: Unspecified papilledema
    • H4711: Papilledema associated with increased intracranial pressure

    Also known as:

    • Other Inherited Choroid Disease
    • Eye Disease
    • Other Genetic Choroid Disorder
    • Hereditary Choroid Dystrophy
    • Rare Choroid Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H3129: Other hereditary choroidal dystrophy

    Also known as:

    • Nystagmus
    • Eye Movement Disorder
    • Involuntary eye movements
    • Dancing eyes
    • Oscillating eyes
    • Involuntary Eye Shaking
    • Dancing Eyes
    • Jumping Eyes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H5509: Other forms of nystagmus
    • H5500: Unspecified nystagmus

    Also known as:

    • Pink Eye
    • Conjunctivitis
    • Red Eye
    • Allergic Pink Eye
    • Allergic Conjunctivitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H1045: Other chronic allergic conjunctivitis

    What procedures does Dr. Ranka perform?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Ranka 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. Ranka. 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:

    • Crossed Eye Surgery (One Muscle)
    • Eye Muscle Surgery for Strabismus
    • Complex Strabismus Surgery
    • Eye Muscle Transposition Surgery
    • Crossed Eye Surgery (2 Muscles)
    • Strabismus Repair
    • Eye Alignment Surgery
    • Ocular Muscle Adjustment
    • Strabismus Correction Surgery
    • Crossed Eyes Surgery
    • Wall Eyes Surgery
    • Crossed Eye Surgery with Scarring
    • Restrictive Myopathy Strabismus Repair
    • Difficult Eye Alignment Surgery
    • Paretic Extraocular Muscle Surgery
    • Strabismus Surgery
    • Ocular Muscle 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)
    • 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)
    • 67320: Transposition procedure (eg, for paretic extraocular muscle), any extraocular muscle (specify) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 67312: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 2 horizontal muscles

    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:

    • Nasal Turbinate Fracture
    • Therapeutic Nasal Turbinate Fracture
    • Nose Bone Fracture (Turbinate)
    • Inferior Turbinate Outfracture

    CPT Codes:

    • 30930: Fracture nasal inferior turbinate(s), therapeutic

    Does Dr. Ranka accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ranka 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. Ranka accept in New York, NY?

    Dr. Ranka in New York, 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

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Healthfirst

    • MetroPlus

    • National Benefit Fund

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Ranka's office located?

    Dr. Milan Ranka's Primary Practice

    40 W 72nd St Ste D

    New York, NY 10023

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    Dr. Milan Ranka's Practice 2

    141 Reade St

    New York, NY 10013

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    Recognitions

    Castle Connolly Doctor’s Choice Awards

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    Doctor’s Choice - 2025

    Among the most nominated for the Castle Connolly Top Doctor recognition in 2025

    What is Dr. Ranka's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Ranka's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1396987954.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ranka?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ranka

    What is Dr. Milan Ranka's specialty?

    Dr. Ranka is a Ophthalmologist near New York, NY. 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. Ranka to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Milan Ranka affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ranka is affiliated with NYU Langone Health - Tisch Hospital 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 Milan Ranka accepting new patients in New York, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Milan Ranka is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Milan Ranka offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ranka's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Milan Ranka?

    Please contact Dr. Ranka's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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