Dr. Petros Carvounis, MD
Houston, TX
26 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Carvounis, Retina Specialist in Houston, TX?
Dr. Petros Carvounis, MD is a Retina Specialist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 26 years and is board certified. Dr. Carvounis completed his residency at George Washington University. He is a member of the Retina Society, American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Retina Specialists, European Society of Retina Specialists, and European Vitreoretinal Society. Dr. Carvounis is fluent in English, French, Greek, Modern (1453-), and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Carvounis’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Carvounis’s office at (713) 637-4408.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Carvounis?
Dr. Petros Carvounis, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Retina Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Carvounis empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Diabetic Eye Disease/Retinopathy, Retina/Vitreous Surgery, Retinal Detachment, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Houston/TX community, Dr. Carvounis is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Carvounis go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Baylor College of Medicine
Residency: George Washington University
Medical School: University Of Cambridge School Of Medicine
Is Dr. Carvounis board certified as a Retina Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Petros Carvounis, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology since 2006
What languages does Dr. Carvounis speak?
Dr. Carvounis and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
Greek, Modern (1453-)
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Carvounis treat?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Carvounis 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. Carvounis. 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
- Cystoid Macular Edema
- Macular Degeneration
- Exudative AMD
- Neovascular Macular Degeneration
- Wet AMD
- CME
- Macular Swelling
- Retinal Edema
- Fluid in Macula
ICD-10 Codes:
- H353231: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353211: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H35352: Cystoid macular degeneration, left eye
Also known as:
- Macular Pucker
- Retinal Disorder
- Epiretinal Membrane
- Cellophane Maculopathy
- Macular Fibrosis
- Wrinkled Retina
- Macular Wrinkle
- Retinal Scar
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35372: Puckering of macula, left eye
- H35371: Puckering of macula, right eye
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Advanced Diabetic Eye Disease and Macular Swelling (Both Eyes)
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Eye Problems
- Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy with Macular Edema Bilateral
- Advanced Retina Damage Both Eyes with Macular Swelling
- Diabetic Macular Edema Both Eyes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E113513: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
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 Dr. Carvounis perform?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Carvounis 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. Carvounis. 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:
- Vitrectomy Eye Surgery
- Retinal Detachment Repair with Vitrectomy
- Vitrectomy for Macular Pucker
- Retinal Detachment Repair (Scleral Buckling)
- Removal of Eye Implant (Back of Eye)
- Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
- Intraocular Lens Repositioning
- Pars Plana Vitrectomy
- Retinal Surgery
- Eye Gel Removal Surgery
- Vitrectomy for retinal detachment
- Retinal reattachment surgery
- Eye surgery for detached retina
- Retinal Membrane Removal
- Macular Pucker Surgery
- Scleral Buckling Surgery
- Retinal Reattachment Surgery
- Eye Detachment Repair
- Intraocular Implant Removal
- Posterior Segment Implant Extraction
- Eye Device Removal Surgery
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Posterior Capsulotomy
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Laser Eye Surgery
- IOL repositioning
- Lens implant adjustment
- Eye lens surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67036: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach;
- 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
- 67041: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with removal of preretinal cellular membrane (eg, macular pucker)
- 67107: Repair of retinal detachment; scleral buckling (such as lamellar scleral dissection, imbrication or encircling procedure), including, when performed, implant, cryotherapy, photocoagulation, and drainage of subretinal fluid
- 67121: Removal of implanted material, posterior segment; intraocular
- 66821: Discission of secondary membranous cataract (opacified posterior lens capsule and/or anterior hyaloid); laser surgery (eg, YAG laser) (1 or more stages)
- 66825: Repositioning of intraocular lens prosthesis, requiring an incision (separate procedure)
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:
- 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
Also known as:
- Intraocular Lens Exchange
- IOL Exchange
- Cataract Lens Replacement (Secondary)
- Replacement of Eye Implant
CPT Codes:
- 66986: Exchange of intraocular lens
Also known as:
- Lens Material Removal from Eye (Pars Plana Approach)
- Cataract Removal by Phacoemulsification
- Pars Plana Lensectomy
- Vitrectomy with Lens Removal
- Eye Lens Material Extraction
- Phacoemulsification
- Lens Material Removal
- Cataract Surgery (Phaco)
- Ultrasonic Cataract Removal
CPT Codes:
- 66852: Removal of lens material; pars plana approach, with or without vitrectomy
- 66850: Removal of lens material; phacofragmentation technique (mechanical or ultrasonic) (eg, phacoemulsification), with aspiration
Also known as:
- Vitrectomy with Laser Treatment
- Pars Plana Vitrectomy with Laser
- Retinal Laser Surgery
- Eye Vitreous Removal with Laser
CPT Codes:
- 67039: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with focal endolaser photocoagulation
Also known as:
- Laser Treatment for Retinopathy
- Retina Laser Treatment (Photocoagulation)
- Photocoagulation for Retinopathy
- Diabetic Retinopathy Laser Treatment
- Retinal Laser Therapy
- Retinal photocoagulation
- Macular edema laser
- Retina tumor laser treatment
CPT Codes:
- 67228: Treatment of extensive or progressive retinopathy (eg, diabetic retinopathy), photocoagulation
- 67210: Destruction of localized lesion of retina (eg, macular edema, tumors), 1 or more sessions; photocoagulation
Also known as:
- Secondary Intraocular Lens Implant
- IOL implant (secondary)
- Replacement eye lens surgery
- Artificial lens insertion (secondary)
CPT Codes:
- 66985: Insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (secondary implant), not associated with concurrent cataract removal
Does Dr. Carvounis accept my insurance?
Dr. Carvounis accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (713) 637-4408 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Carvounis accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Carvounis in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
Community Health Choice
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Medicare
MedImpact
Other Health Care Provider
Sentara Health System / Optima Health
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Carvounis' office located?
Dr. Petros Carvounis' Primary Practice
6655 Travis St Ste 560
Houston, TX 77030
(713) 637-4408
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
Retina Society
Member
2013
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Fellow
2006
American Society of Retina Specialists
Member
2007
European Society of Retina Specialists
Member
2013
European Vitreoretinal Society
Member
2013
Awards
Achievement Award
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Honor Award
American Society of Retina Specialists
Top 40 Under 40
The Ophthalmologist
Vit Buckle Society
Wrangler Award
Top Doctors in Houston
Houstonia Magazine
Best Doctors
Best Doctors in America
Dan B. Jones Teaching Award
Cullen Eye Institute, Baylor College of Medicine
What is Dr. Carvounis's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Carvounis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669527537.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Carvounis?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Carvounis
What is Dr. Petros Carvounis's specialty?
Dr. Carvounis is a Retina Specialist near Houston, TX. 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. Carvounis to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Petros Carvounis affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Carvounis is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center 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 Petros Carvounis accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Petros Carvounis is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Petros Carvounis offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Carvounis's office at (713) 637-4408 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Petros Carvounis?
Please contact Dr. Carvounis's office at (713) 637-4408 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Petros Carvounis have?
Dr. Petros Carvounis is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
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