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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Khosrof, Ophthalmologist in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Samer Khosrof, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Brooklyn, NY. He is board certified. Dr. Khosrof graduated from Tulane Univ School of Medicine. Dr. Khosrof is fluent in English, Arabic, and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Khosrof’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Khosrof’s office at (718) 630-1010.
Where did Dr. Khosrof go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Tulane Univ School of Medicine | University of Aleppo Faculty of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Khosrof speak?
Dr. Khosrof and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
French
What conditions does Dr. Khosrof treat?
As a Ophthalmologist, Dr. Khosrof 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. Khosrof. 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:
- Dry Eyes
- Tears
- Dry eye syndrome
- Keratoconjunctivitis sicca
- Ocular dryness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H04123: Dry eye syndrome of bilateral lacrimal glands
Also known as:
- Low-Tension Glaucoma
- Ocular Hypertension
- Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Glaucoma
- Normal-Tension Glaucoma
- NTG
- Low Pressure Glaucoma
- High Eye Pressure
- Elevated Intraocular Pressure
- Eye pressure problem
- Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Wide-Angle Glaucoma
- POAG
ICD-10 Codes:
- H401232: Low-tension glaucoma, bilateral, moderate stage
- H40051: Ocular hypertension, right eye
- H40052: Ocular hypertension, left eye
- H401132: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, moderate stage
- H40053: Ocular hypertension, bilateral
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:
- Bleeding in the eye's gel
- Eye Disease
- Eye bleeding
- Blood in the vitreous
- Ocular hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- H4311: Vitreous hemorrhage, right eye
- H4312: Vitreous hemorrhage, left eye
Also known as:
- Retinal Neovascularization
- Blocked Branch Retinal Vein
- Retinal Disorder
- New Blood Vessel Growth in Retina
- Abnormal Retinal Vessels
- Retinal Angiogenesis
- Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion
- BRVO
- Eye Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35052: Retinal neovascularization, unspecified, left eye
- H35051: Retinal neovascularization, unspecified, right eye
- H348311: Tributary (branch) retinal vein occlusion, right eye, with retinal neovascularization
Also known as:
- Pink Eye
- Conjunctivitis
- Red Eye
- Allergic Pink Eye
- Atopic Conjunctivitis
- Bacterial Pink Eye
- Mucopurulent Conjunctivitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- H1013: Acute atopic conjunctivitis, bilateral
- H10023: Other mucopurulent conjunctivitis, bilateral
Also known as:
- Cystoid Macular Edema
- Wet Macular Degeneration
- Macular Degeneration
- CME
- Macular swelling
- Fluid in the macula
- Wet AMD
- Neovascular Macular Degeneration
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
- Exudative AMD
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35351: Cystoid macular degeneration, right eye
- H353221: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353211: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
Also known as:
- Central Retinal Vein Occlusion
- Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion
- Retinal Disorder
- CRVO
- Eye stroke (vein)
- Central eye vein blockage
- BRVO
- Eye stroke (branch vein)
- Branch eye vein blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- H348121: Central retinal vein occlusion, left eye, with retinal neovascularization
- H348321: Tributary (branch) retinal vein occlusion, left eye, with retinal neovascularization
What procedures does Dr. Khosrof perform?
As a Ophthalmologist, Dr. Khosrof 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. Khosrof. 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:
- Tear Duct Plug Insertion
- Probing of Tear Duct
- Punctal Plug Insertion
- Lacrimal Punctum Closure
- Dry Eye Plugs
- Nasolacrimal duct probing
- Tear duct irrigation
- Blocked tear duct treatment
- Lacrimal duct probing
CPT Codes:
- 68761: Closure of the lacrimal punctum; by plug, each
- 68810: Probing of nasolacrimal duct, with or without irrigation;
Also known as:
- Retina Laser Treatment (Photocoagulation)
- Laser Treatment for Retinopathy
- Retinal photocoagulation
- Macular edema laser
- Retina tumor laser treatment
- Photocoagulation for Retinopathy
- Diabetic Retinopathy Laser Treatment
- Retinal Laser Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 67210: Destruction of localized lesion of retina (eg, macular edema, tumors), 1 or more sessions; photocoagulation
- 67228: Treatment of extensive or progressive retinopathy (eg, diabetic retinopathy), photocoagulation
Also known as:
- Eye Injection
- Eye Surface Injection
- Intravitreal Injection
- Retinal Injection
- Macular Degeneration Injection
- Eye Medication Injection
- Subconjunctival Shot
- Conjunctival Injection
CPT Codes:
- 67028: Intravitreal injection of a pharmacologic agent (separate procedure)
- 68200: Subconjunctival injection
Also known as:
- Eye Fluid Removal
- Retinal Laser Treatment
- Anterior Chamber Paracentesis
- Aqueous Humor Removal
- Eye Pressure Relief Procedure
- Retinal Photocoagulation
- Laser for Retinal Tear
- Retinal Detachment Prevention Laser
CPT Codes:
- 65800: Paracentesis of anterior chamber of eye (separate procedure); with removal of aqueous
- 67145: Prophylaxis of retinal detachment (eg, retinal break, lattice degeneration) without drainage; photocoagulation
Also known as:
- Laser Treatment for Choroid Lesion
- Choroidal Photocoagulation
- Eye Laser Therapy
- Choroidal Neovascularization Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 67220: Destruction of localized lesion of choroid (eg, choroidal neovascularization); photocoagulation (eg, laser), 1 or more sessions
Also known as:
- Complex Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
- Advanced Cataract Surgery
- Phacoemulsification with IOL
- Complex Extracapsular Cataract Extraction
CPT Codes:
- 66982: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1-stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification), complex, requiring devices or techniques not generally used in routine cataract surgery (eg, iris expansion device, suture support for intraocular lens, or primary posterior capsulorrhexis) or performed on patients in the amblyogenic developmental stage; without endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation
Does Dr. Khosrof accept my insurance?
Dr. Khosrof accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 630-1010 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Khosrof accept in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Khosrof in Brooklyn, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
ArcBest Corporation
Centers Plan for Healthy Living
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst
Medicaid
Medicare
National Benefit Fund
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Khosrof's office located?
What is Dr. Khosrof's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Khosrof's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1629138540.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Khosrof?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Khosrof
What is Dr. Samer Khosrof's specialty?
Dr. Khosrof is a Ophthalmologist near Brooklyn, 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. Khosrof to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Samer Khosrof affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Khosrof is affiliated with SUNY Downstate Medical Center (University Hospital of Brooklyn) 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 Samer Khosrof accepting new patients in Brooklyn, NY?
Yes, Dr. Samer Khosrof is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Samer Khosrof offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Khosrof's office at (718) 630-1010 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Samer Khosrof?
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