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Who is Dr. Shifera, Ophthalmologist in Rochester, NY?
Dr. Amde Selassie Shifera, MD, PHD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Rochester, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Shifera is fluent in English and Amharic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shifera’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shifera’s office.
What languages does Dr. Shifera speak?
Dr. Shifera and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Amharic
English
What conditions does Dr. Shifera treat?
As a Ophthalmologist, Dr. Shifera 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. Shifera. 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:
- Iridocyclitis
- Chronic Iridocyclitis
- Posterior Eye Inflammation
- Recurrent Iridocyclitis
- Eye Disease
- Retinal Disorder
- Inflammation of the iris and ciliary body
- Anterior uveitis
- Iritis and cyclitis
- Chronic Uveitis
- Long-term Eye Inflammation
- Persistent Iritis
- Cyclitis
- Inflammation of Ciliary Body
- Uveitis
- Ciliary Body Inflammation
- Inflammation of the Back of the Eye
- Pars Planitis
- Repeated eye inflammation
- Chronic iridocyclitis
- Recurrent anterior uveitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- H209: Unspecified iridocyclitis
- H2013: Chronic iridocyclitis, bilateral
- H3021: Posterior cyclitis, right eye
- H3023: Posterior cyclitis, bilateral
- H20023: Recurrent acute iridocyclitis, bilateral
Also known as:
- Ocular Hypertension
- Borderline Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Glaucoma
- High Eye Pressure
- Elevated Intraocular Pressure
- Eye pressure problem
- Early Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Open-angle glaucoma suspect
- Risk of Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Wide-Angle Glaucoma
- POAG
ICD-10 Codes:
- H40053: Ocular hypertension, bilateral
- H40013: Open angle with borderline findings, low risk, bilateral
- H40019: Open angle with borderline findings, low risk, unspecified eye
- H401132: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, moderate stage
- H40023: Open angle with borderline findings, high risk, bilateral
Also known as:
- Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H25813: Combined forms of age-related cataract, bilateral
Also known as:
- Cystoid Macular Edema
- Dry Macular Degeneration
- Macular Degeneration
- CME
- Macular swelling
- Fluid in the macula
- Macular Swelling
- Retinal Edema
- Fluid in Macula
- Dry AMD
- Atrophic Macular Degeneration
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Dry)
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35351: Cystoid macular degeneration, right eye
- H35353: Cystoid macular degeneration, bilateral
- H353132: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, intermediate dry stage
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
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
- H43811: Vitreous degeneration, right eye
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
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:
- Toxoplasmosis Retinal Infection
- Eye Infection
- Retinal Disorder
- Toxoplasma Chorioretinitis
- Ocular Toxoplasmosis
- Retinal Toxoplasmosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- B5801: Toxoplasma chorioretinitis
Which procedures does Dr. Shifera perform as a Ophthalmologist?
As a Ophthalmologist, procedures performed by an Dr. Amde Selassie Shifera 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. Shifera's office.
Does Dr. Shifera accept my insurance?
Dr. Shifera 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. Shifera accept in Rochester, NY?
Dr. Shifera in Rochester, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CDPHP
Centene
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Independent Health
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Shifera's office located?
Dr. Amde Selassie Shifera's Primary Practice
601 Elmwood Ave Ste 278911
Rochester, NY 14642
What is Dr. Shifera's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shifera's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1093031486.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shifera?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shifera
What is Dr. Amde Selassie Shifera's specialty?
Dr. Shifera is a Ophthalmologist near Rochester, 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. Shifera to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Amde Selassie Shifera affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Shifera is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Strong 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 Amde Selassie Shifera accepting new patients in Rochester, NY?
Yes, Dr. Amde Selassie Shifera is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Amde Selassie Shifera offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shifera's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Amde Selassie Shifera?
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