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Dr. Dean Loporchio, MD

Cranston, RI

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Loporchio, Retina Specialist in Cranston, RI?

    Dr. Dean Loporchio, MD is a Retina Specialist, who primarily practices in Cranston, RI with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Loporchio graduated from Rutgers - New Jersey Medical School. Dr. Loporchio is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Loporchio’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Loporchio’s office at (401) 444-3056.

    Where did Dr. Loporchio go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: Rutgers - New Jersey Medical School

    What languages does Dr. Loporchio speak?

    Dr. Loporchio and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Loporchio treat?

    As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Loporchio 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. Loporchio. 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:

    • Wet Macular Degeneration
    • Dry Macular Degeneration
    • Macular Hole
    • Macular Degeneration
    • Wet AMD
    • Neovascular Macular Degeneration
    • Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
    • Exudative AMD
    • Dry AMD
    • Atrophic Macular Degeneration
    • Age-related Macular Degeneration (Dry)
    • Macular Cyst
    • Foveal Hole
    • Retinal Hole

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H353221: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
    • H353211: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
    • H353112: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, intermediate dry stage
    • H353220: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, stage unspecified
    • H353132: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, intermediate dry stage
    • H353210: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, stage unspecified
    • H353231: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, with active choroidal neovascularization
    • H353111: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, early dry stage
    • H35341: Macular cyst, hole, or pseudohole, right eye
    • H353131: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, early dry stage
    • H353230: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, stage unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Macular Pucker
    • Blocked Branch Retinal Vein
    • Retinal Disorder
    • Epiretinal Membrane
    • Cellophane Maculopathy
    • Macular Wrinkle
    • Retinal Scar
    • Macular Fibrosis
    • Wrinkled Retina
    • Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion
    • BRVO
    • Eye Stroke

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H35371: Puckering of macula, right eye
    • H35373: Puckering of macula, bilateral
    • H35372: Puckering of macula, left eye
    • H348320: Tributary (branch) retinal vein occlusion, left eye, with macular edema

    Also known as:

    • Aging of the eye's gel
    • Bleeding in the eye's gel
    • Eye Disease
    • Vitreous Detachment
    • Vitreous syneresis
    • Eye gel breakdown
    • Vitreous aging
    • Eye bleeding
    • Blood in the vitreous
    • Ocular hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H43813: Vitreous degeneration, bilateral
    • H4312: Vitreous hemorrhage, left eye

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Early Diabetic Eye Disease (Both Eyes)
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Retinopathy
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Eye Problems
    • Mild Nonproliferative Diabetic Retinopathy Bilateral
    • Early Retina Damage in Both Eyes
    • Beginning Diabetic Retinopathy in Both Eyes
    • Diabetic Eye Disease
    • Diabetic Retinal Disease
    • Diabetes Mellitus Eye Complications

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E113293: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with mild nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, bilateral
    • E113593: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion
    • Retinal Disorder
    • BRVO
    • Eye stroke (branch vein)
    • Branch eye vein blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H348310: Tributary (branch) retinal vein occlusion, right eye, with macular edema

    What procedures does Dr. Loporchio perform?

    As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Loporchio 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. Loporchio. 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:

    • Eye Injection
    • Intravitreal Injection
    • Retinal Injection
    • Macular Degeneration Injection
    • Eye Medication Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 67028: Intravitreal injection of a pharmacologic agent (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Retinal Detachment Repair with Vitrectomy
    • Vitrectomy Eye Surgery
    • Vitrectomy for Macular Pucker
    • Vitrectomy for retinal detachment
    • Retinal reattachment surgery
    • Eye surgery for detached retina
    • Pars Plana Vitrectomy
    • Retinal Surgery
    • Eye Gel Removal Surgery
    • Retinal Membrane Removal
    • Macular Pucker Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 67108: Repair of retinal detachment; with vitrectomy, any method, including, when performed, air or gas tamponade, focal endolaser photocoagulation, cryotherapy, drainage of subretinal fluid, scleral buckling, and/or removal of lens by same technique
    • 67036: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach;
    • 67041: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with removal of preretinal cellular membrane (eg, macular pucker)

    Also known as:

    • Retina Repair for Macular Hole or Edema
    • Vitrectomy with Endolaser Treatment
    • Vitrectomy with Membrane Peel
    • Macular Hole Repair
    • Diabetic Macular Edema Surgery
    • Internal Limiting Membrane Removal
    • Pars Plana Vitrectomy with Laser
    • Retinal Laser Surgery
    • Diabetic Retinopathy Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 67042: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina (eg, for repair of macular hole, diabetic macular edema), includes, if performed, intraocular tamponade (ie, air, gas or silicone oil)
    • 67040: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with endolaser panretinal photocoagulation

    Also known as:

    • Complex Retinal Detachment Repair
    • Vitrectomy for Retinal Detachment
    • Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy Repair
    • Diabetic Retinal Detachment Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 67113: Repair of complex retinal detachment (eg, proliferative vitreoretinopathy, stage C-1 or greater, diabetic traction retinal detachment, retinopathy of prematurity, retinal tear of greater than 90 degrees), with vitrectomy and membrane peeling, including, when performed, air, gas, or silicone oil tamponade, cryotherapy, endolaser photocoagulation, drainage of subretinal fluid, scleral buckling, and/or removal of lens

    Also known as:

    • Vitrectomy with Laser Treatment
    • Pars Plana Vitrectomy with Laser
    • Retinal Laser Surgery
    • Eye Vitreous Removal with Laser

    CPT Codes:

    • 67039: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with focal endolaser photocoagulation

    Also known as:

    • Laser Treatment for Retinopathy
    • Photocoagulation for Retinopathy
    • Diabetic Retinopathy Laser Treatment
    • Retinal Laser Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 67228: Treatment of extensive or progressive retinopathy (eg, diabetic retinopathy), photocoagulation

    Does Dr. Loporchio accept my insurance?

    Dr. Loporchio accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (401) 444-3056 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Loporchio accept in Cranston, RI?

    Dr. Loporchio in Cranston, RI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Alliance Plan (HAP)

    • Medicare

    • Neighborhood Health Plan (RI)

    • Point32Health

    • State of Rhode Island

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Loporchio's office located?

    Dr. Dean Loporchio's Primary Practice

    35 Sockanosset Cross Rd Ste 2

    Cranston, RI 02920

    (401) 444-3056

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    Dr. Dean Loporchio's Practice 2

    46 Holley St

    Wakefield, RI 02879

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    Dr. Dean Loporchio's Practice 3

    120 Dudley St Ste 303

    Providence, RI 02905

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    What is Dr. Loporchio's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Loporchio's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1518346014.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Loporchio?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Loporchio

    What is Dr. Dean Loporchio's specialty?

    Dr. Loporchio is a Retina Specialist near Cranston, RI. 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. Loporchio to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Dean Loporchio affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Loporchio is affiliated with Rhode Island Hospital, The Miriam Hospital, William W. Backus Hospital 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

    Where can I learn more about Retina Specialist?

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    Is Dean Loporchio accepting new patients in Cranston, RI?

    Yes, Dr. Dean Loporchio is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Dean Loporchio offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Loporchio's office at (401) 444-3056 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dean Loporchio?

    Please contact Dr. Loporchio's office at (401) 444-3056 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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