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Dr. Benjamin Botsford, MD

Ophthalmologist, Retina Specialist

Worcester, MA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Botsford, Ophthalmologist in Worcester, MA?

    Dr. Benjamin Botsford, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Worcester, MA. Dr. Botsford is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Botsford’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Botsford’s office at (508) 334-6855.

    What languages does Dr. Botsford speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Botsford typically treat?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Botsford 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. Botsford. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

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

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E113313: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with moderate nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Intraocular Lens Implant
    • Cataract
    • Refractive Errors
    • IOL Implant
    • Artificial Eye Lens
    • Cataract Lens Implant

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z961: Presence of intraocular lens

    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

    Also known as:

    • Blocked Central Retinal Vein
    • Retinal Disorder
    • Central Retinal Vein Occlusion
    • Eye Stroke
    • CRVO

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H348120: Central retinal vein occlusion, left eye, with macular edema

    Also known as:

    • Central Retinal Vein Occlusion
    • Retinal Disorder
    • CRVO
    • Eye stroke (vein)
    • Central eye vein blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H348110: Central retinal vein occlusion, right eye, with macular edema

    What procedures does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Botsford typically perform?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Botsford 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. Botsford. 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:

    • 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:

    • 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

    Does Dr. Botsford accept my insurance?

    Dr. Botsford accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (508) 334-6855 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Botsford accept in Worcester, MA?

    Dr. Botsford in Worcester, MA 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 Massachusetts

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Point32Health

    • State of Massachusetts

    • UMass Memorial Health Care

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Botsford's office located?

    Dr. Benjamin Botsford's Primary Practice

    281 Lincoln St

    Worcester, MA 01605

    (508) 334-6855

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

    Dr. Botsford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1619327236.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Botsford?

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

    What is Dr. Benjamin Botsford's specialty?

    Dr. Botsford is an Ophthalmologist near Worcester, MA.

    What does an Ophthalmologist do?

    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.

    Is Dr. Benjamin Botsford affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Botsford is affiliated with Umass Memorial Medical Center 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

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    Is Dr. Benjamin Botsford accepting new patients in Worcester, MA?

    Yes, Dr. Benjamin Botsford is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Benjamin Botsford offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Botsford's office at (508) 334-6855 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Benjamin Botsford?

    Please contact Dr. Botsford's office at (508) 334-6855 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Botsford's office located?

    Dr. Botsford's office is located in Worcester, MA.