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Dr. Edward Korot, MD

Grand Rapids, MI

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Korot, Retina Specialist in Grand Rapids, MI?

    Dr. Edward Korot, MD is a Retina Specialist, who primarily practices in Grand Rapids, MI. Dr. Korot is fluent in English and Russian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Korot’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Korot’s office at (616) 954-2020.

    What languages does Dr. Korot speak?

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

    • English

    • Russian

    What conditions does a Retina Specialist like Dr. Korot typically treat?

    As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Korot 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. Korot. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Wet Macular Degeneration
    • Macular Degeneration
    • Exudative AMD
    • Neovascular Macular Degeneration
    • Wet AMD
    • Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H353211: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
    • H353221: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
    • H353231: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, with active choroidal neovascularization

    Also known as:

    • Aging of the eye's gel
    • Eye Disease
    • Vitreous Detachment
    • Vitreous syneresis
    • Eye gel breakdown
    • Vitreous aging

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H43813: Vitreous degeneration, bilateral

    What procedures does a Retina Specialist like Dr. Korot typically perform?

    As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Korot 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. Korot. 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 here.

    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 for Macular Pucker
    • Vitrectomy Eye Surgery
    • Vitrectomy for retinal detachment
    • Retinal reattachment surgery
    • Eye surgery for detached retina
    • Retinal Membrane Removal
    • Macular Pucker Surgery
    • Pars Plana Vitrectomy
    • Retinal Surgery
    • Eye Gel Removal 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
    • 67041: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with removal of preretinal cellular membrane (eg, macular pucker)
    • 67036: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach;

    Also known as:

    • Retina Repair for Macular Hole or Edema
    • Vitrectomy with Membrane Peel
    • Macular Hole Repair
    • Diabetic Macular Edema Surgery
    • Internal Limiting Membrane Removal

    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)

    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

    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

    Does Dr. Korot accept my insurance?

    Dr. Korot accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (616) 954-2020 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Korot accept in Grand Rapids, MI?

    Dr. Korot in Grand Rapids, MI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • McLaren Health Care

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Spectrum / Priority Health

    • State of Michigan

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Korot's office located?

    Dr. Edward Korot's Primary Practice

    5030 Cascade Rd SE

    Grand Rapids, MI 49546

    (616) 954-2020

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

    Dr. Korot's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669853768.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Korot?

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

    What is Dr. Edward Korot's specialty?

    Dr. Korot is a Retina Specialist near Grand Rapids, MI.

    What does a Retina Specialist do?

    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.

    Is this Dr. Edward Korot affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Korot is affiliated with Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital, Trinity Health Muskegon Hospital, Corewell Health Pennock Hospital, Bronson Methodist 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

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    Is Edward Korot accepting new patients in Grand Rapids, MI?

    Yes, Dr. Edward Korot is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Edward Korot offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Korot's office at (616) 954-2020 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Edward Korot?

    Please contact Dr. Korot's office at (616) 954-2020 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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