Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Dirghangi, Ophthalmologist in Charlottesville, VA?
What languages does Dr. Dirghangi speak?
Dr. Dirghangi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Dirghangi typically treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Dirghangi 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. Dirghangi. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Glaucoma
- Preglaucoma
- Ocular Hypertension
- Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Wide-Angle Glaucoma
- POAG
- High Eye Pressure
- Optic Nerve Damage
- Eye Pressure Disorder
- Early Glaucoma
- Borderline Glaucoma
- Risk of Glaucoma
- Elevated Intraocular Pressure
- Eye pressure problem
- Chronic Simple Glaucoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- H401133: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, severe stage
- H4089: Other specified glaucoma
- H40003: Preglaucoma, unspecified, bilateral
- H401131: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, mild stage
- H40053: Ocular hypertension, bilateral
- H401123: Primary open-angle glaucoma, left eye, severe stage
- H401113: Primary open-angle glaucoma, right eye, severe stage
Also known as:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
What procedures does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Dirghangi typically perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Dirghangi 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. Dirghangi. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Laser Trabeculoplasty
- Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
- Eye Drainage Device Insertion
- Glaucoma laser surgery
- Laser eye treatment for glaucoma
- Trabeculoplasty
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Posterior Capsulotomy
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Laser Eye Surgery
- Aqueous drainage device placement
- Glaucoma drainage implant
- Subconjunctival drainage device
CPT Codes:
- 65855: Trabeculoplasty by laser surgery
- 66821: Discission of secondary membranous cataract (opacified posterior lens capsule and/or anterior hyaloid); laser surgery (eg, YAG laser) (1 or more stages)
- 0449T: Insertion of aqueous drainage device, without extraocular reservoir, internal approach, into the subconjunctival space; initial device
Also known as:
- Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
- Extracapsular cataract extraction
- Phacoemulsification
- IOL implantation
CPT Codes:
- 66984: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1 stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification); without endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation
Also known as:
- Goniotomy (Glaucoma Surgery)
- Goniotomy Procedure
- Angle-Opening Glaucoma Surgery
- Congenital Glaucoma Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 65820: Goniotomy
Also known as:
- Glaucoma Laser Treatment (Cyclophotocoagulation)
- Transscleral cyclophotocoagulation
- Ciliary body laser
- CPC treatment
CPT Codes:
- 66710: Ciliary body destruction; cyclophotocoagulation, transscleral
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. Dirghangi accept my insurance?
Dr. Dirghangi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (434) 924-5485 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Dirghangi accept in Charlottesville, VA?
Dr. Dirghangi in Charlottesville, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Sentara Health System / Optima Health
State of Virginia
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Dirghangi's office located?
Dr. Arjun Dirghangi's Primary Practice
1 Hospital Dr Fl 2
Charlottesville, VA 22908
(434) 924-5485
What hospitals are Dr. Dirghangi affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Dirghangi has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Dirghangi's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Dirghangi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1528386430.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dirghangi?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Dirghangi