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Dr. Vikram Saini, MD

Huntsville, AL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Saini, Retina Specialist in Huntsville, AL?

    Dr. Vikram Saini, MD is a Retina Specialist, who primarily practices in Huntsville, AL with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Saini graduated from Georgetown University, Washington, DC and completed his residency at LSU HEALTH SCIENCES. Dr. Saini is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Saini’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Saini’s office at (256) 539-8851.

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

    • Residency: LSU HEALTH SCIENCES

    • Medical School: Georgetown University, Washington, DC

    What languages does Dr. Saini speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Saini treat?

    As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Saini 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. Saini. 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 Degeneration
    • Exudative AMD
    • Neovascular Macular Degeneration
    • Wet AMD
    • Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
    • Dry AMD
    • Atrophic Macular Degeneration
    • Age-related Macular Degeneration (Dry)

    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
    • H353111: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, early dry stage

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Macular Edema
    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Eye Problems
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Eye Swelling
    • Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
    • Diabetic Macular Swelling
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E113511: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, right eye
    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    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:

    • 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. Saini perform?

    As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Saini 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. Saini. 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
    • Injection into Eye Capsule
    • Intravitreal Injection
    • Retinal Injection
    • Macular Degeneration Injection
    • Eye Medication Injection
    • Tenon's Capsule Injection
    • Periocular Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 67028: Intravitreal injection of a pharmacologic agent (separate procedure)
    • 67515: Injection of medication or other substance into Tenon's capsule

    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:

    • 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:

    • Retinal Laser Treatment
    • Retinal Photocoagulation
    • Laser for Retinal Tear
    • Retinal Detachment Prevention Laser

    CPT Codes:

    • 67145: Prophylaxis of retinal detachment (eg, retinal break, lattice degeneration) without drainage; photocoagulation

    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:

    • 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. Saini accept my insurance?

    Dr. Saini accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (256) 539-8851 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Saini accept in Huntsville, AL?

    Dr. Saini in Huntsville, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama

    • Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Lowes

    • Medicare

    • State of Alabama

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Saini's office located?

    Dr. Vikram Saini's Primary Practice

    401 Meridian St N Ste 400

    Huntsville, AL 35801

    (256) 539-8851

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    Dr. Vikram Saini's Practice 2

    8646 Highway 72 W

    Madison, AL 35758

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

    Dr. Saini's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1710206719.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Saini?

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

    What is Dr. Vikram Saini's specialty?

    Dr. Saini is a Retina Specialist near Huntsville, AL. 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. Saini to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Vikram Saini affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Saini is affiliated with Huntsville Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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?

    Explore Retina Specialist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Vikram Saini accepting new patients in Huntsville, AL?

    Yes, Dr. Vikram Saini is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Vikram Saini offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Saini's office at (256) 539-8851 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Vikram Saini?

    Please contact Dr. Saini's office at (256) 539-8851 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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