Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Koreishi, Ophthalmologist in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Anjum Koreishi, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Koreishi is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Koreishi’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Koreishi’s office at (312) 926-3627.
What languages does Dr. Koreishi speak?
Dr. Koreishi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Koreishi treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Koreishi 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. Koreishi. 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:
- Iridocyclitis
- Widespread eye inflammation
- Chronic Iridocyclitis
- Acute Iridocyclitis
- Posterior Eye Inflammation
- Eye Disease
- Retinal Disorder
- Inflammation of the iris and ciliary body
- Anterior uveitis
- Iritis and cyclitis
- Total uveal inflammation
- Inflammation of all eye layers
- Eye inflammation
- Chronic Uveitis
- Long-term Eye Inflammation
- Persistent Iritis
- Acute Uveitis
- Sudden Eye Inflammation
- Iritis
- Ciliary Body Inflammation
- Inflammation of the Back of the Eye
- Pars Planitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- H209: Unspecified iridocyclitis
- H44113: Panuveitis, bilateral
- H2013: Chronic iridocyclitis, bilateral
- H2000: Unspecified acute and subacute iridocyclitis
- H3023: Posterior cyclitis, bilateral
Also known as:
- Cystoid Macular Edema
- Macular Degeneration
- CME
- Macular Swelling
- Retinal Edema
- Fluid in Macula
- Macular swelling
- Fluid in the macula
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35353: Cystoid macular degeneration, bilateral
- H35351: Cystoid macular degeneration, right eye
- H35352: Cystoid macular degeneration, left eye
Also known as:
- Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
- Cloudy Lens
- Lens Opacity
- Eye Clouding
ICD-10 Codes:
- H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
- H269: Unspecified cataract
- H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
- H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
Also known as:
- Preglaucoma
- Glaucoma
- Early Glaucoma
- Borderline Glaucoma
- Risk of Glaucoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- H40003: Preglaucoma, unspecified, bilateral
Also known as:
- Retina and Choroid Inflammation
- Other Retina and Choroid Inflammation
- Retinal Disorder
- Chorioretinitis
- Ocular Inflammation
- Retina Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- H3093: Unspecified chorioretinal inflammation, bilateral
- H30893: Other chorioretinal inflammations, bilateral
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Retinal Vasculitis
- Retinal Disorder
- Inflammation of Retinal Blood Vessels
- Eye Vasculitis
- Retinal Vessel Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35063: Retinal vasculitis, bilateral
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Unexplained Vision Problems
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Visual Disturbances
- Subjective Vision Issues
- Unclear Vision Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5310: Unspecified subjective visual disturbances
What procedures does Dr. Koreishi perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Koreishi 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. Koreishi. 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:
- 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 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:
- Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Posterior Capsulotomy
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Laser Eye Surgery
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)
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
Does Dr. Koreishi accept my insurance?
Dr. Koreishi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (312) 926-3627 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Koreishi accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Koreishi in Chicago, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cook County Health & Hospitals System
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
State of Nevada
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Koreishi's office located?
Dr. Anjum Koreishi's Primary Practice
680 N Lake Shore Dr Ste 810
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 926-3627
What is Dr. Koreishi's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Koreishi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1780975888.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Koreishi?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Koreishi
What is Dr. Anjum Koreishi's specialty?
Dr. Koreishi is a Ophthalmologist near Chicago, IL. An ophthalmologist possesses the knowledge and professional skills required to deliver comprehensive eye and vision care. These medical doctors are trained to diagnose, monitor, and treat all ocular and visual disorders, whether through medical or surgical interventions. Their expertise encompasses a wide range of issues affecting the eye and its structures, including the eyelids, orbit, and visual pathways. Additionally, ophthalmologists prescribe vision services, such as glasses and contact lenses, to help patients achieve optimal visual health. Contact Dr. Koreishi to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Anjum Koreishi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Koreishi is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Palos 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 Anjum Koreishi accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?
Yes, Dr. Anjum Koreishi is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Anjum Koreishi offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Koreishi's office at (312) 926-3627 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Anjum Koreishi?
Please contact Dr. Koreishi's office at (312) 926-3627 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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