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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Walter, Retina Specialist in Hartford, CT?
Dr. Scott Walter, MD is a Retina Specialist, who primarily practices in Hartford, CT with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Walter graduated from Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Walter is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Walter’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Walter’s office at (860) 527-9020.
Where did Dr. Walter go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
What languages does Dr. Walter speak?
Dr. Walter and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Walter treat?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Walter 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. Walter. 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:
- Retinal Detachment with Multiple Breaks
- Traction Retinal Detachment
- Retinal Detachment
- Retinal Detachment with Single Break
- Total Retinal Detachment
- Detached Retina with Multiple Tears
- Multiple Retinal Tears Detachment
- Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment
- Pulled Retina Detachment
- Fibrovascular Retinal Detachment
- Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy
- Detached retina
- Tractional retinal detachment
- Retina separation
- Detached Retina with One Tear
- Single Break Retinal Detachment
- Complete Retinal Detachment
- Fully Detached Retina
- Extensive Retinal Detachment
ICD-10 Codes:
- H33021: Retinal detachment with multiple breaks, right eye
- H33022: Retinal detachment with multiple breaks, left eye
- H3341: Traction detachment of retina, right eye
- H3342: Traction detachment of retina, left eye
- H33012: Retinal detachment with single break, left eye
- H33011: Retinal detachment with single break, right eye
- H33051: Total retinal detachment, right eye
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
Also known as:
- Strands and floaters in the eye's gel
- Aging of the eye's gel
- Eye Disease
- Vitreous Detachment
- Eye floaters
- Vitreous opacities
- Vitreous membranes
- Vitreous syneresis
- Eye gel breakdown
- Vitreous aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- H43392: Other vitreous opacities, left eye
- H43391: Other vitreous opacities, right eye
- H43813: Vitreous degeneration, bilateral
Also known as:
- Macular Hole
- Wet Macular Degeneration
- Macular Degeneration
- Macular Cyst
- Foveal Hole
- Retinal Hole
- Exudative AMD
- Neovascular Macular Degeneration
- Wet AMD
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
- Macular Pseudohole
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35341: Macular cyst, hole, or pseudohole, right eye
- H353211: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353221: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H35342: Macular cyst, hole, or pseudohole, left eye
Also known as:
- Other Ocular Prosthetic Device Mechanical Problem
- Eye implant mechanical issue
- Artificial eye device complication
- Ocular graft problem
ICD-10 Codes:
- T85398A: Other mechanical complication of other ocular prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Uveal Melanoma
- Eye Cancer
- Intraocular (Uveal) Melanoma Treatment (PDQ)
- Choroidal Melanoma
- Intraocular Melanoma
- Cancer of the Choroid
ICD-10 Codes:
- C6932: Malignant neoplasm of left choroid
- C6931: Malignant neoplasm of right choroid
Also known as:
- Displaced intraocular lens
- Cataract
- Refractive Errors
- IOL displacement
- Slipped artificial lens
- Moved implanted lens
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8522XA: Displacement of intraocular lens, initial encounter
Which procedures does Dr. Walter perform as a Retina Specialist?
As a Retina Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Scott Walter 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. Walter's office.
Does Dr. Walter accept my insurance?
Dr. Walter accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (860) 527-9020 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Walter accept in Hartford, CT?
Dr. Walter in Hartford, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Christian Brothers Services (CBEBT)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Express Scripts
Medicare
OptumRx
State of Connecticut
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Walter's office located?
Dr. Scott Walter's Primary Practice
43 Woodland St Ste 100
Hartford, CT 06105
(860) 527-9020
What is Dr. Walter's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Walter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1205127818.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Walter?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Walter
What is Dr. Scott Walter's specialty?
Dr. Walter is a Retina Specialist near Hartford, CT. 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. Walter to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Scott Walter affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Walter is affiliated with Hartford Hospital 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
Where can I learn more about Retina Specialist?
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Is Scott Walter accepting new patients in Hartford, CT?
Yes, Dr. Scott Walter is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Scott Walter offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Walter's office at (860) 527-9020 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Scott Walter?
Please contact Dr. Walter's office at (860) 527-9020 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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