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52 Years of Experience
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Who is Dr. Patel, Retina Specialist in Buffalo, NY?
Dr. Dilip Patel, MD is a Retina Specialist, who primarily practices in Buffalo, NY. He has been practicing for over 52 years and is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. Dr. Patel graduated from B.J. Med Coll, Poona University, Pune, Maharashtra, India and completed his residency at Bapt Meml Hosp. Dr. Patel is fluent in English, Hindi, Indonesian, and Polish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Patel’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Patel’s office at (716) 837-1090.
Where did Dr. Patel go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Bapt Meml Hosp | SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn Program
Medical School: Smt. N.H.L. Municipal Medical College | University of Calcutta / Medical College | B.J. Med Coll, Poona University, Pune, Maharashtra, India
Is Dr. Patel board certified in Retina Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Dilip Patel, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Patel speak?
Dr. Patel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Indonesian
Polish
What conditions does Dr. Patel treat?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Patel 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. Patel. 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:
- Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Borderline Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Glaucoma
- Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Wide-Angle Glaucoma
- POAG
- Early Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Open-angle glaucoma suspect
- Risk of Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Chronic Simple Glaucoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- H401133: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, severe stage
- H40013: Open angle with borderline findings, low risk, bilateral
- H401132: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, moderate stage
- H401123: Primary open-angle glaucoma, left eye, severe stage
- H401131: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, mild stage
- H401122: Primary open-angle glaucoma, left eye, moderate stage
Also known as:
- Wet Macular Degeneration
- Dry Macular Degeneration
- Cystoid Macular Edema
- Macular Degeneration
- Exudative AMD
- Neovascular Macular Degeneration
- Wet AMD
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
- Dry AMD
- Atrophic Macular Degeneration
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Dry)
- CME
- Macular swelling
- Fluid in the macula
- Macular Swelling
- Retinal Edema
- Fluid in Macula
ICD-10 Codes:
- H353211: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353231: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353221: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353131: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, early dry stage
- H35351: Cystoid macular degeneration, right eye
- H35353: Cystoid macular degeneration, bilateral
- H353132: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, intermediate dry stage
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Eye Damage
- Retinal Disorder
- Hypertensive Retinopathy
- Eye Damage from Hypertension
- High Blood Pressure Retinopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35033: Hypertensive retinopathy, 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:
- Bleeding in the eye's gel
- Strands and floaters in the eye's gel
- Aging of the eye's gel
- Eye Disease
- Vitreous Detachment
- Eye bleeding
- Blood in the vitreous
- Ocular hemorrhage
- Eye floaters
- Vitreous opacities
- Vitreous membranes
- Vitreous syneresis
- Eye gel breakdown
- Vitreous aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- H4312: Vitreous hemorrhage, left eye
- H43393: Other vitreous opacities, bilateral
- H43813: Vitreous degeneration, bilateral
Also known as:
- Retinal Detachment with Single Break
- Retinal Detachment
- Detached Retina with One Tear
- Single Break Retinal Detachment
ICD-10 Codes:
- H33011: Retinal detachment with single break, right eye
- H33012: Retinal detachment with single break, left eye
Which procedures does Dr. Patel perform as a Retina Specialist?
As a Retina Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Dilip Patel 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. Patel's office.
Does Dr. Patel accept my insurance?
Dr. Patel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (716) 837-1090 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Patel accept in Buffalo, NY?
Dr. Patel in Buffalo, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
Community Care Plan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
HealthNow New York
Independent Health
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Patel's office located?
What is Dr. Patel's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Patel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1437177425.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Patel?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Patel
What is Dr. Dilip Patel's specialty?
Dr. Patel is a Retina Specialist near Buffalo, NY. 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. Patel to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Dilip Patel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Patel is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top 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
Where can I learn more about Retina Specialist?
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Is Dilip Patel accepting new patients in Buffalo, NY?
Yes, Dr. Dilip Patel is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Dilip Patel offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Patel's office at (716) 837-1090 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dilip Patel?
Please contact Dr. Patel's office at (716) 837-1090 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Dilip Patel have?
Dr. Dilip Patel is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
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