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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Quehl, Ophthalmologist in New York, NY?
Dr. Thomas Quehl, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in New York, NY. Dr. Quehl is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Quehl’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Quehl’s office at (212) 979-4192.
What languages does Dr. Quehl speak?
Dr. Quehl and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Quehl typically treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Quehl 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. Quehl. 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:
- Dry Eyes
- Tears
- Dry eye syndrome
- Keratoconjunctivitis sicca
- Ocular dryness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H04123: Dry eye syndrome of bilateral lacrimal glands
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:
- Other Vision Problems
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Other visual disturbances
- Unspecified vision issues
- Various eye problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- H538: Other visual disturbances
Also known as:
- Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
Also known as:
- Borderline Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Glaucoma
- Early Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Open-angle glaucoma suspect
- Risk of Open-Angle Glaucoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- H40013: Open angle with borderline findings, low risk, bilateral
Also known as:
- Outward Hidden Eye Turn
- Eye Movement Disorder
- Latent Outward Squint
- Exophoria
- Eye Muscle Imbalance
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5052: Exophoria
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 an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Quehl typically perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Quehl 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. Quehl. 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:
- Crossed Eye Surgery (One Muscle)
- Crossed Eye Surgery (2 Muscles)
- Eye Muscle Surgery for Strabismus
- Complex Strabismus Surgery
- Strabismus Repair
- Eye Alignment Surgery
- Ocular Muscle Adjustment
- Ocular Muscle Surgery
- Strabismus Correction Surgery
- Crossed Eyes Surgery
- Wall Eyes Surgery
- Crossed Eye Surgery with Scarring
- Restrictive Myopathy Strabismus Repair
- Difficult Eye Alignment Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67311: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 1 horizontal muscle
- 67312: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 2 horizontal muscles
- 67314: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 1 vertical muscle (excluding superior oblique)
- 67332: Strabismus surgery on patient with scarring of extraocular muscles (eg, prior ocular injury, strabismus or retinal detachment surgery) or restrictive myopathy (eg, dysthyroid ophthalmopathy) (List separately in addition to code for primary 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. Quehl accept my insurance?
Dr. Quehl accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 979-4192 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Quehl accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Quehl in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst New York
Medicare
New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Quehl's office located?
What is Dr. Quehl's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Quehl's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1629425103.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Quehl?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Quehl
What is Dr. Thomas Quehl's specialty?
Dr. Quehl is a Ophthalmologist near New York, NY.
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 this Dr. Thomas Quehl affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Quehl is affiliated with Mount Sinai Beth Israel, New York Eye And Ear Infirmary Of Mount Sinai, Nyu Langone Health - Tisch 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 Thomas Quehl accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Thomas Quehl is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Thomas Quehl offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Quehl's office at (212) 979-4192 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Thomas Quehl?
Please contact Dr. Quehl's office at (212) 979-4192 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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