AS
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sheyman, Retina Specialist in New York, NY?
Dr. Alan Sheyman is a Retina Specialist, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Sheyman is fluent in English, Russian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sheyman’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sheyman’s office at (212) 677-2000.
What languages does Dr. Sheyman speak?
Dr. Sheyman and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Russian
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Sheyman treat?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Sheyman 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. Sheyman. 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
- Macular Degeneration
- Wet AMD
- Neovascular Macular Degeneration
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
- Exudative AMD
ICD-10 Codes:
- H353220: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, stage unspecified
- H353221: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353211: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353210: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, stage unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Macular Edema
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Eye Problems
- Diabetic Eye Swelling
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Diabetic Macular Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- E113511: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, right eye
- E113512: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, left eye
Also known as:
- Eye gel sticking to the macula
- Eye Disease
- VMA
- Macular adhesion
- Vitreous traction
ICD-10 Codes:
- H43823: Vitreomacular adhesion, bilateral
What procedures does Dr. Sheyman perform?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Sheyman 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. Sheyman. 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
- 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
- Retina Laser Treatment (Photocoagulation)
- Photocoagulation for Retinopathy
- Diabetic Retinopathy Laser Treatment
- Retinal Laser Therapy
- Retinal photocoagulation
- Macular edema laser
- Retina tumor laser treatment
CPT Codes:
- 67228: Treatment of extensive or progressive retinopathy (eg, diabetic retinopathy), photocoagulation
- 67210: Destruction of localized lesion of retina (eg, macular edema, tumors), 1 or more sessions; photocoagulation
Also known as:
- Retina Repair for Macular Hole or Edema
- Vitrectomy with Membrane Peel
- Macular Hole Repair
- Diabetic Macular Edema Surgery
- Internal Limiting Membrane Removal
CPT Codes:
- 67042: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina (eg, for repair of macular hole, diabetic macular edema), includes, if performed, intraocular tamponade (ie, air, gas or silicone oil)
Also known as:
- Vitrectomy Eye Surgery
- Pars Plana Vitrectomy
- Retinal Surgery
- Eye Gel Removal Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67036: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach;
Does Dr. Sheyman accept my insurance?
Dr. Sheyman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 677-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sheyman accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Sheyman in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC)
EmblemHealth
Express Scripts
Healthfirst
Medicare
National Benefit Fund
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
View All Insurances
Where is Dr. Sheyman's office located?
What is Dr. Sheyman's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sheyman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1659663268.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sheyman?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sheyman
What is Dr. Alan Sheyman's specialty?
Dr. Sheyman is a Retina Specialist near New York, NY. 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. Sheyman to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Alan Sheyman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sheyman is affiliated with Lenox Hill Hospital, The Mount Sinai Hospital 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
Where can I learn more about Retina Specialist?
Explore Retina Specialist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Alan Sheyman accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Alan Sheyman is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alan Sheyman offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sheyman's office at (212) 677-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alan Sheyman?
Please contact Dr. Sheyman's office at (212) 677-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Other Retina Specialist Near New York, NY
BC
Retina Specialist
Accepting patientsDr. Ben Cohen, MD is a Retina Specialist, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified.
New York, NY
AN
Retina Specialist
Accepting patientsDr. Alfred Nadel, MD is a Retina Specialist, who primarily practices in New York, NY. He is board certified.
New York, NY
Accepting patientsDr. Sergiu Marcus, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified.
New York, NY