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Who is Dr. Mathews, Cornea and External Diseases Specialist in Sarasota, FL?
Dr. Priya Mathews, MD is a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist, who primarily practices in Sarasota, FL with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Mathews is fluent in English and Malayalam, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mathews’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mathews’s office.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Mathews?
Dr. Priya Mathews, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Cornea and External Diseases Specialist 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. Mathews empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Autoimmune Disease, Cataract Surgery, Cornea & External Eye Disease, Cornea & Refractive Surgery, Cornea Transplant, Fuchs' Dystrophy, Keratoconus/Corneal Cross-Linking(CXL), or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Sarasota/FL community, Dr. Mathews is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Mathews speak?
Dr. Mathews and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Malayalam
What conditions does Dr. Mathews treat?
As a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist, Dr. Mathews 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. Mathews. 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:
- Cataract
- Combined Age-Related Cataract
- Other Secondary Cataract
- Secondary Cataract
- Other Age-Related Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
- Mixed Type Cataract
- Multiple Cataract Types
- Cataract from another condition
- Complicated cataract
- Acquired cataract
- After-Cataract
- Posterior Capsule Opacification
- PCO
- Other Senile Cataract
- Uncommon Age-Related Cataract
ICD-10 Codes:
- H25813: Combined forms of age-related cataract, bilateral
- H25812: Combined forms of age-related cataract, left eye
- H25811: Combined forms of age-related cataract, right eye
- H26493: Other secondary cataract, bilateral
- H26491: Other secondary cataract, right eye
- H26492: Other secondary cataract, left eye
- H2589: Other age-related cataract
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:
- Macular Pucker
- Retinal Disorder
- Epiretinal Membrane
- Cellophane Maculopathy
- Macular Fibrosis
- Wrinkled Retina
- Macular Wrinkle
- Retinal Scar
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35372: Puckering of macula, left eye
- H35371: Puckering of macula, right eye
- H35373: Puckering of macula, bilateral
Also known as:
- Fuchs' Dystrophy
- Corneal Disorder
- Fuchs' Endothelial Dystrophy', 'Corneal Endothelial Dystrophy', 'Fuchs' Corneal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- H18513: Endothelial corneal dystrophy, bilateral
Also known as:
- Macular Drusen
- Dry Macular Degeneration
- Macular Degeneration
- Retinal Drusen
- Yellow Spots on Retina
- Age-Related Macular Drusen
- Drusen in Eye
- Dry AMD
- Atrophic Macular Degeneration
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Dry)
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35363: Drusen (degenerative) of macula, bilateral
- H353131: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, early dry stage
Also known as:
- Aging of the eye's gel
- Eye Disease
- Vitreous Detachment
- Vitreous syneresis
- Eye gel breakdown
- Vitreous aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- H43813: Vitreous degeneration, bilateral
Also known as:
- Hereditary Corneal Dystrophies
- Corneal Disorder
- Genetic Corneal Disorders
- Inherited Corneal Conditions
- Familial Eye Dystrophies
ICD-10 Codes:
- H18593: Other hereditary corneal dystrophies, bilateral
Also known as:
- Keratoconus
- Corneal Disorder
- Cone-shaped Cornea
- Corneal Thinning Disorder
- Bulging Cornea
ICD-10 Codes:
- H18613: Keratoconus, stable, bilateral
- H18623: Keratoconus, unstable, bilateral
Also known as:
- Dry Eye Syndrome
- Corneal Disorder
- Dry Eye Disease
- Chronic Dry Eye
- Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
ICD-10 Codes:
- H16223: Keratoconjunctivitis sicca, not specified as Sjogren's, bilateral
Also known as:
- Intraocular Lens Implant
- Cataract
- Refractive Errors
- IOL Implant
- Artificial Eye Lens
- Cataract Lens Implant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z961: Presence of intraocular lens
Which procedures does Dr. Mathews perform as a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist?
As a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Priya Mathews may include:
- Cataract Removal
- Corneal Specialist Consultation
- Corneal Specialist Follow Up
- Dark Adaptometry
- Diabetes Care - Eye Exam
- Electro-oculography (EOG)
- Electroretinography (ERG)
- Eye Emergency Visit
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Mathews' office.
Does Dr. Mathews accept my insurance?
Dr. Mathews 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. Mathews accept in Sarasota, FL?
Dr. Mathews in Sarasota, FL 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 Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Express Scripts
Florida Blue / Guidewell
Humana
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Mathews' office located?
What is Dr. Mathews's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Mathews's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1124398102.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mathews?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mathews
What is Dr. Priya Mathews's specialty?
Dr. Mathews is a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist near Sarasota, FL. An ophthalmologist specializing in diseases of the cornea, sclera, eyelids, conjunctiva, and anterior segment of the eye diagnoses and treats conditions affecting these structures. This specialist manages disorders such as corneal infections, eyelid malposition's, and conjunctival diseases using both medical and surgical methods. Contact Dr. Mathews to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Priya Mathews affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Mathews is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Sarasota Memorial Hospital. 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 Priya Mathews accepting new patients in Sarasota, FL?
Yes, Dr. Priya Mathews is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Priya Mathews offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Mathews's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Priya Mathews?
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