Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Albert, Ophthalmologist in Rochester, NY?
What languages does Dr. Albert speak?
Dr. Albert and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Albert typically treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Albert 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. Albert. 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:
- Cataract
- Combined Age-Related Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
- Cloudy Lens
- Lens Opacity
- Eye Clouding
- Mixed Type Cataract
- Multiple Cataract Types
ICD-10 Codes:
- H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
- H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
- H269: Unspecified cataract
- H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
- H25812: Combined forms of age-related cataract, left eye
- H25811: Combined forms of age-related cataract, right eye
Also known as:
- Visual Distortions
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Metamorphopsia
- Macropsia
- Micropsia
- Distorted vision
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5315: Visual distortions of shape and size
What procedures does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Albert typically perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Albert 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. Albert. 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:
- 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:
- Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
- Laser Trabeculoplasty
- Laser Eye Surgery for Glaucoma
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Posterior Capsulotomy
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Laser Eye Surgery
- Glaucoma laser surgery
- Laser eye treatment for glaucoma
- Trabeculoplasty
- Iridotomy
- Iridectomy
- Laser Glaucoma Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 66821: Discission of secondary membranous cataract (opacified posterior lens capsule and/or anterior hyaloid); laser surgery (eg, YAG laser) (1 or more stages)
- 65855: Trabeculoplasty by laser surgery
- 66761: Iridotomy/iridectomy by laser surgery (eg, for glaucoma) (per session)
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
Also known as:
- Glaucoma Canal Dilation
- Canaloplasty
- Aqueous Outflow Dilation
- Glaucoma Drainage Procedure
- Eye Pressure Reduction Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 66174: Transluminal dilation of aqueous outflow canal (eg, canaloplasty); without retention of device or stent
Does Dr. Albert accept my insurance?
Dr. Albert accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (585) 244-0332 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Albert accept in Rochester, NY?
Dr. Albert in Rochester, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Highmark Health
Humana
Independent Health Association
Lifetime Healthcare
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
MVP Health Care
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Albert's office located?
Dr. Desiree Albert's Primary Practice
2301 Lac de Ville Blvd
Rochester, NY 14618
(585) 244-0332
What hospitals are Dr. Albert affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Albert has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Albert's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Albert's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1659766228.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Albert?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Albert