Who is Dr. Dawood, Ophthalmologist in Chicago, IL?
What languages does Dr. Dawood speak?
Dr. Dawood and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- Arabic
- English
What conditions does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Dawood typically treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Dawood 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. Dawood. 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:
- Cataract
- Cloudy Lens
- Lens Opacity
- Eye Clouding
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H269: Unspecified cataract
- H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
- H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Cataract
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Cataract
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes-related cataract
- Cloudy lens from diabetes
- Diabetic eye cataract
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1136: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic cataract
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Sense Organ Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Eye surgery aftercare
- Ear surgery aftercare
- Sensory organ recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z48810: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the sense organs
Also known as:
- Dry Eyes
- Tears
- Dry eye syndrome
- Keratoconjunctivitis sicca
- Ocular dryness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H04123: Dry eye syndrome of bilateral lacrimal glands
What procedures does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Dawood typically perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Dawood 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. Dawood. 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:
- 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)
Does Dr. Dawood accept my insurance?
Dr. Dawood accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (773) 274-1447 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Dawood accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Dawood in Chicago, IL 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)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Oscar Health
State of Illinois
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Dawood's office located?
Dr. Sherif Dawood's Primary Practice
5683 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago, IL 60646
(773) 274-1447
What hospitals are Dr. Dawood affiliated with?
Dr. Dawood has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Dawood's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Dawood's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1710265483.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dawood?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Dawood