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29 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Guevara, Neuro-ophthalmologist in Merrillville, IN?
Dr. Raul Guevara, MD is a Neuro-ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Merrillville, IN. He has been practicing for over 29 years and is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Guevara graduated from School of Health Sciences and completed his residency at SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn Program. Dr. Guevara is fluent in English, Spanish, and Tagalog, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Guevara’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Guevara’s office at (219) 769-0777.
Where did Dr. Guevara go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn Program
Medical School: University of The Philippines Ermita Philippines | School of Health Sciences
Is Dr. Guevara board certified in Neuro-ophthalmologist?
Yes, Dr. Raul Guevara, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Guevara speak?
Dr. Guevara and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
Tagalog
What conditions does Dr. Guevara treat?
As a Neuro-ophthalmologist, Dr. Guevara 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. Guevara. 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:
- Optic Nerve Inflammation
- Swelling of the Optic Disc
- Optic Nerve Disorder
- Optic Neuritis
- Swollen Optic Nerve
- Inflamed Optic Nerve
- Papilledema
- Optic disc edema
- Swollen optic nerve
ICD-10 Codes:
- H469: Unspecified optic neuritis
- H4710: Unspecified papilledema
Also known as:
- Paralyzed Eye Muscles
- Hidden Inward Eye Turn
- Vertical Hidden Eye Turn
- Eye Movement Disorder
- Paralytic strabismus
- Eye muscle paralysis
- Squint due to paralysis
- Esophoria
- Latent esotropia
- Hidden crossed eyes
- Vertical Eye Muscle Imbalance
- Latent Vertical Squint
- Vertical Heterophoria
ICD-10 Codes:
- H499: Unspecified paralytic strabismus
- H5051: Esophoria
- H5053: Vertical heterophoria
Also known as:
- Myasthenia Gravis (Stable)
- Myasthenia Gravis
- MG without Flare-up
- Controlled Myasthenia Gravis
- Chronic MG
ICD-10 Codes:
- G7000: Myasthenia gravis without (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Unspecified Vision Problem
- Other Vision Problems
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Unspecified visual disturbance
- General vision issue
- Eye problem
- Other visual disturbances
- Unspecified vision issues
- Various eye problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- H539: Unspecified visual disturbance
- H538: Other visual disturbances
Also known as:
- Visual Field Defects
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Blind spots in vision
- Peripheral vision loss
- Vision field problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5340: Unspecified visual field defects
Also known as:
- Idiopathic intracranial hypertension
- Brain Disease
- Pseudotumor cerebri
- IIH
- Benign intracranial hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- G932: Benign intracranial hypertension
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Blind Spots in Left Vision Field
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Left-sided visual field defect
- left homonymous hemianopsia
- left vision loss
ICD-10 Codes:
- H53462: Homonymous bilateral field defects, left side
Which procedures does Dr. Guevara perform as a Neuro-ophthalmologist?
As a Neuro-ophthalmologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Raul Guevara may include:
- Cataract Removal
- Corneal Specialist Consultation
- Corneal Specialist Follow Up
- Dark Adaptometry
- Diabetes Care - Eye Exam
- Electro-oculography (EOG)
- Electroretinography (ERG)
- Eye Emergency Visit
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Guevara's office.
Does Dr. Guevara accept my insurance?
Dr. Guevara accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (219) 769-0777 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Guevara accept in Merrillville, IN?
Dr. Guevara in Merrillville, IN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)
Citizens Rx
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Spectrum / Priority Health
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Guevara's office located?
Dr. Raul Guevara's Primary Practice
521 E 86th Ave Ste Z
Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 769-0777
What is Dr. Guevara's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Guevara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1194861054.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Guevara?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Guevara
What is Dr. Raul Guevara's specialty?
Dr. Guevara is a Neuro-ophthalmologist near Merrillville, IN. A neuro-ophthalmologist is a subspecialist in ophthalmology who evaluates, treats, and studies disorders related to the eye, orbit, and nervous system, particularly concerning the interactions between the visual motor and visual sensory systems and the central nervous system. These specialists manage patients with complex and severe neuro-ophthalmological disorders. Contact Dr. Guevara to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Raul Guevara affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Guevara is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Corewell Health Lakeland Hospitals St. Joseph Hospital, UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial 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
Where can I learn more about Neuro-ophthalmologist?
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Is Raul Guevara accepting new patients in Merrillville, IN?
Yes, Dr. Raul Guevara is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Raul Guevara offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Guevara's office at (219) 769-0777 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Raul Guevara?
Please contact Dr. Guevara's office at (219) 769-0777 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Raul Guevara have?
Dr. Raul Guevara is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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