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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Rishi, Retina Specialist in Omaha, NE?
Dr. Pukhraj Rishi, MD is a Retina Specialist, who primarily practices in Omaha, NE with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Rishi is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rishi’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rishi’s office at (402) 559-2020.
What languages does Dr. Rishi speak?
Dr. Rishi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Rishi treat?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Rishi 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. Rishi. 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
- Macular Degeneration
- Macular Hole
- Age-related macular degeneration
- Wet AMD
- Neovascular Macular Degeneration
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
- Exudative AMD
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration
- AMD
- Macular Disease
- Macular Cyst
- Foveal Hole
- Retinal Hole
- Macular Pseudohole
ICD-10 Codes:
- H353221: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353211: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H3530: Unspecified macular degeneration
- H35341: Macular cyst, hole, or pseudohole, right eye
- H35342: Macular cyst, hole, or pseudohole, left eye
Also known as:
- Benign Choroid Tumor
- Benign Tumor
- Eye Disease
- Non-cancerous choroid growth
- Benign choroidal neoplasm
ICD-10 Codes:
- D3131: Benign neoplasm of right choroid
Also known as:
- Macular Pucker
- Retinal Disorder
- Epiretinal Membrane
- Cellophane Maculopathy
- Macular Wrinkle
- Retinal Scar
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35371: Puckering of macula, right eye
Also known as:
- Uveal Melanoma
- Eye Cancer
- Intraocular (Uveal) Melanoma Treatment (PDQ)
- Choroidal Melanoma
- Intraocular Melanoma
- Cancer of the Choroid
ICD-10 Codes:
- C6932: Malignant neoplasm of left choroid
What procedures does Dr. Rishi perform?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Rishi 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. Rishi. 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
- Intravitreal Injection
- Retinal Injection
- Macular Degeneration Injection
- Eye Medication Injection
CPT Codes:
- 67028: Intravitreal injection of a pharmacologic agent (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Retina Repair for Macular Hole or Edema
- Vitrectomy with Membrane Peel
- Macular Hole Repair
- Diabetic Macular Edema Surgery
- Internal Limiting Membrane Removal
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)
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. Rishi accept my insurance?
Dr. Rishi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (402) 559-2020 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Rishi accept in Omaha, NE?
Dr. Rishi in Omaha, NE accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medica
Medicare
MedStar Health
Oscar Health Insurance Co
Physicians Mutual Insurance Company
State of Tennessee
Wellmark BlueCross BlueShield
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Where is Dr. Rishi's office located?
What is Dr. Rishi's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Rishi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275155038.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rishi?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Rishi
What is Dr. Pukhraj Rishi's specialty?
Dr. Rishi is a Retina Specialist near Omaha, NE. 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. Rishi to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Pukhraj Rishi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Rishi is affiliated with Nebraska Medical Center, Methodist Hospital - Omaha, NE 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 Retina Specialist?
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Is Pukhraj Rishi accepting new patients in Omaha, NE?
Yes, Dr. Pukhraj Rishi is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Pukhraj Rishi offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Rishi's office at (402) 559-2020 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Pukhraj Rishi?
Please contact Dr. Rishi's office at (402) 559-2020 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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