Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Cusick, Retina Specialist in Charlottesville, VA?
Dr. Michael Cusick, MD is a Retina Specialist, who primarily practices in Charlottesville, VA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Cusick graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Johns Hopkins University Affiliated Hospitals. He is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Retina Specialists, and American Academy of Ophthalmology. Dr. Cusick is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cusick’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cusick’s office at (434) 924-5485.
Where did Dr. Cusick go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Duke Eye Center, Retina/Vitreous Surgery
Residency: Johns Hopkins University Affiliated Hospitals | Wilmer Eye Institute
Medical School: Georgetown University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Cusick board certified as a Retina Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Michael Cusick, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology since 2009, American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Cusick speak?
Dr. Cusick and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Cusick treat?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Cusick 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. Cusick. 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
- Dry Macular Degeneration
- Macular Degeneration
- Exudative AMD
- Neovascular Macular Degeneration
- Wet AMD
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
- Dry AMD
- Atrophic Macular Degeneration
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Dry)
ICD-10 Codes:
- H353211: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353221: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353231: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353132: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, intermediate dry stage
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:
- Serous Retinal Detachment
- Retinal Detachment
- Fluid Retinal Detachment
- Exudative Retinal Detachment
ICD-10 Codes:
- H3321: Serous retinal detachment, right eye
Also known as:
- Macular Pucker
- Retinal Disorder
- Epiretinal Membrane
- Cellophane Maculopathy
- Macular Fibrosis
- Wrinkled Retina
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35372: Puckering of macula, left eye
What procedures does Dr. Cusick perform?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Cusick 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. Cusick. 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
- Intraocular Lens Repositioning
- Removal of Eye Implant (Back of Eye)
- Vitrectomy for Macular Pucker
- Pars Plana Vitrectomy
- Retinal Surgery
- Eye Gel Removal Surgery
- Vitrectomy for retinal detachment
- Retinal reattachment surgery
- Eye surgery for detached retina
- IOL repositioning
- Lens implant adjustment
- Eye lens surgery
- Intraocular Implant Removal
- Posterior Segment Implant Extraction
- Eye Device Removal Surgery
- Retinal Membrane Removal
- Macular Pucker 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
- 66825: Repositioning of intraocular lens prosthesis, requiring an incision (separate procedure)
- 67121: Removal of implanted material, posterior segment; intraocular
- 67041: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with removal of preretinal cellular membrane (eg, macular pucker)
Also known as:
- Retinal Laser Treatment
- Retinal Photocoagulation
- Laser for Retinal Tear
- Retinal Detachment Prevention Laser
CPT Codes:
- 67145: Prophylaxis of retinal detachment (eg, retinal break, lattice degeneration) without drainage; 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:
- 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:
- Laser Treatment for Retinopathy
- Photocoagulation for Retinopathy
- Diabetic Retinopathy Laser Treatment
- Retinal Laser Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 67228: Treatment of extensive or progressive retinopathy (eg, diabetic retinopathy), photocoagulation
Also known as:
- Cataract Removal by Phacoemulsification
- Phacoemulsification
- Lens Material Removal
- Cataract Surgery (Phaco)
- Ultrasonic Cataract Removal
CPT Codes:
- 66850: Removal of lens material; phacofragmentation technique (mechanical or ultrasonic) (eg, phacoemulsification), with aspiration
Also known as:
- Peripheral Iridectomy for Glaucoma
- Glaucoma Iridectomy
- Surgical Iridectomy
- Iris Surgery for Glaucoma
CPT Codes:
- 66625: Iridectomy, with corneoscleral or corneal section; peripheral for glaucoma (separate procedure)
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
Does Dr. Cusick accept my insurance?
Dr. Cusick accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (434) 924-5485 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cusick accept in Charlottesville, VA?
Dr. Cusick in Charlottesville, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Benefit and Risk Management Services (BRMS)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Fox Insurance Company
Humana
Medicare
Sentara Health System / Optima Health
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Cusick's office located?
Dr. Michael Cusick's Primary Practice
1300 Jefferson Park Ave
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 924-5485
Dr. Michael Cusick's Practice 2
1 Granite Point Dr Ste 100
Reading, PA 19610
(610) 378-1344
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Fellow
American Society of Retina Specialists
Member
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Member
What is Dr. Cusick's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Cusick's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275670291.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cusick?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cusick
What is Dr. Michael Cusick's specialty?
Dr. Cusick is a Retina Specialist near Charlottesville, VA. 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. Cusick to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Michael Cusick affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cusick is affiliated with UVA University Hospital, WellSpan York Hospital, Sentara RMH Medical 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 Michael Cusick accepting new patients in Charlottesville, VA?
Yes, Dr. Michael Cusick is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Cusick offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cusick's office at (434) 924-5485 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michael Cusick?
Please contact Dr. Cusick's office at (434) 924-5485 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Michael Cusick have?
Dr. Michael Cusick is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
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