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Dr. Pukhraj Rishi, MD

Retina Specialist, Ophthalmologist

Omaha, NE

Accepting patients

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) 391-1100.

    What languages does Dr. Rishi speak?

    Dr. Rishi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does a Retina Specialist like Dr. Rishi typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Wet Macular Degeneration
    • Macular Degeneration
    • Wet AMD
    • Neovascular Macular Degeneration
    • Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
    • Exudative AMD

    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

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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 a Retina Specialist like Dr. Rishi typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    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) 391-1100 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

    • Medica Group

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Oscar Health

    • Selman and company

    • Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield

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    Where is Dr. Rishi's office located?

    Dr. Pukhraj Rishi's Primary Practice

    3902 Leavenworth St

    Omaha, NE 68105

    (402) 391-1100

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    Department Of Ophthalmology

    985540 Nebraska Medical Ctr

    Omaha, NE 68198

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    Dr. Pukhraj Rishi's Practice 3

    8141 W Center Rd Ste 100

    Omaha, NE 68124

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    What is Dr. Rishi's NPI number?A 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.

    What does a Retina Specialist do?

    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.

    Is 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

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    Is Dr. 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) 391-1100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Pukhraj Rishi?

    Please contact Dr. Rishi's office at (402) 391-1100 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Rishi's office located?

    Dr. Rishi's office is located in Omaha, NE.