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Dr. Eric Gaier, MD, PHD
Boston, MA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Gaier, Ophthalmologist in Boston, MA?
Dr. Eric Gaier, MD, PHD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA. Dr. Gaier is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gaier’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gaier’s office at (617) 355-6000.
What languages does Dr. Gaier speak?
Dr. Gaier and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Gaier treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Gaier 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. Gaier. 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:
- Esotropia
- Inward Turning Eye
- Intermittent Alternating Exotropia
- Walleye
- Intermittent Eye Turn
- Vertical Strabismus
- Eye Misalignment
- Vertical Eye Misalignment
- Monocular Esotropia
- Eye Movement Disorder
- Crossed Eyes
- Convergent Strabismus
- Crossed Eyes from Farsightedness
- Accommodative Squint
- Intermittent Alternating Wall Eyes
- Intermittent Alternating Divergent Strabismus
- Temporary Wall Eye
- Exotropia
- Divergent strabismus
- Outward turning eye
- Intermittent heterotropia
- Occasional eye deviation
- Intermittent squint
- Hypertropia
- Hypotropia
- Wall Eyes
- Squint
- Vertical strabismus
- One eye higher than the other
- One Eye Turned In
- Monocular Convergent Strabismus
- Unilateral Esotropia
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5000: Unspecified esotropia
- H5043: Accommodative component in esotropia
- H5034: Intermittent alternating exotropia
- H5010: Unspecified exotropia
- H5030: Unspecified intermittent heterotropia
- H5021: Vertical strabismus, right eye
- H5089: Other specified strabismus
- H5022: Vertical strabismus, left eye
- H50012: Monocular esotropia, left eye
Also known as:
- Optic Disc Drusen
- Swelling of the Optic Disc from Increased Brain Pressure
- Optic Atrophy
- Optic Nerve Disorder
- Drusen in the eye
- Optic nerve head drusen
- Calcifications in optic nerve
- Papilledema with intracranial pressure
- Optic disc edema from high ICP
- Swollen optic nerve due to brain pressure
- Optic neuropathy
- Wasting of the optic nerve
- Damaged optic nerve
ICD-10 Codes:
- H47323: Drusen of optic disc, bilateral
- H4711: Papilledema associated with increased intracranial pressure
- H4720: Unspecified optic atrophy
Also known as:
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
- Refractive Errors
- Farsightedness (Hyperopia)
- Hyperopia
- Long-sightedness
- Hypermetropia
- Myopia
- Difficulty Seeing Far Away
- Blurry Distance Vision
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5203: Hypermetropia, bilateral
- H5213: Myopia, bilateral
Also known as:
- Lazy Eye Suspect
- Lazy Eye
- Amblyopia
- Refractive Errors
- Amblyopia Suspect
- Possible Lazy Eye
- Risk of Lazy Eye
- Refractive Amblyopia
- Vision Loss from Unequal Focus
ICD-10 Codes:
- H53043: Amblyopia suspect, bilateral
- H53022: Refractive amblyopia, left eye
Also known as:
- Refractive Amblyopia
- Amblyopia
- Refractive Errors
- Lazy eye from refractive error
- Anisometropic amblyopia
- Refractive lazy eye
ICD-10 Codes:
- H53023: Refractive amblyopia, bilateral
- H53021: Refractive amblyopia, right eye
Also known as:
- Other Binocular Eye Movement Disorder
- Eye Movement Disorder
- Disorder of eye coordination
- Eye alignment problem
- Binocular vision dysfunction
ICD-10 Codes:
- H518: Other specified disorders of binocular movement
Also known as:
- Unequal Pupil Size
- Eye Disease
- Anisocoria
- Different sized pupils
- Pupil size difference
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5702: Anisocoria
What procedures does Dr. Gaier perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Gaier 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. Gaier. 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)
- Complex Strabismus Surgery
- Eye Muscle Surgery for Strabismus
- Crossed Eye Surgery (2 Muscles)
- Strabismus Surgery (Repeat)
- Strabismus Repair
- Eye Alignment Surgery
- Ocular Muscle Adjustment
- Crossed Eye Surgery with Scarring
- Restrictive Myopathy Strabismus Repair
- Difficult Eye Alignment Surgery
- Strabismus Correction Surgery
- Crossed Eyes Surgery
- Wall Eyes Surgery
- Ocular Muscle Surgery
- Squint Surgery
- Repeat Strabismus Repair
CPT Codes:
- 67311: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 1 horizontal muscle
- 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)
- 67314: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 1 vertical muscle (excluding superior oblique)
- 67312: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 2 horizontal muscles
- 67331: Strabismus surgery on patient with previous eye surgery or injury that did not involve the extraocular muscles (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Adjustable Suture Placement for Eye Muscle Surgery
- Strabismus Surgery with Adjustable Sutures
- Eye Alignment Surgery
- Squint Correction Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67335: Placement of adjustable suture(s) during strabismus surgery, including postoperative adjustment(s) of suture(s) (List separately in addition to code for specific strabismus surgery)
Also known as:
- Eye Muscle Injection (Chemodenervation)
- Ocular Muscle Paralysis
- Strabismus Treatment Injection
- Botox for Eye Muscles
CPT Codes:
- 67345: Chemodenervation of extraocular muscle
Does Dr. Gaier accept my insurance?
Dr. Gaier accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 355-6000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gaier accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Gaier 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
Boston Medical Center
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Fallon Community Health Plan
Health New England
Medicare
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Gaier's office located?
What is Dr. Gaier's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gaier's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1134568199.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gaier?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gaier
What is Dr. Eric Gaier's specialty?
Dr. Gaier is a Ophthalmologist near Boston, MA. 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. Gaier to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Eric Gaier affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Gaier is affiliated with Elliot Hospital, Southern New Hampshire Medical Center 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 Eric Gaier accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Eric Gaier is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Eric Gaier offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gaier's office at (617) 355-6000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Eric Gaier?
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