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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ghahari, Glaucoma Specialist in Tucson, AZ?
Dr. Elham Ghahari is a Glaucoma Specialist, who primarily practices in Tucson, AZ with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Ghahari is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ghahari’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ghahari’s office at (312) 843-9158.
What languages does Dr. Ghahari speak?
Dr. Ghahari and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Ghahari treat?
As a Glaucoma Specialist, Dr. Ghahari 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. Ghahari. 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:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Cataract
- Cataract Surgery Status
- Combined Age-Related Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
- Cataract Removal History
- Post-Cataract Surgery
- Lens Replacement Surgery
- Mixed Type Cataract
- Multiple Cataract Types
ICD-10 Codes:
- H25813: Combined forms of age-related cataract, bilateral
- Z9849: Cataract extraction status, unspecified eye
- H25812: Combined forms of age-related cataract, left eye
- H25811: Combined forms of age-related cataract, right eye
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Unspecified Vision Problem
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Unspecified visual disturbance
- General vision issue
- Eye problem
ICD-10 Codes:
- H539: Unspecified visual disturbance
What procedures does Dr. Ghahari perform?
As a Glaucoma Specialist, Dr. Ghahari 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. Ghahari. 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:
- 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
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
Also known as:
- Glaucoma Drainage Device Placement (External Approach)
- Glaucoma Canal Dilation
- Goniotomy (Glaucoma Surgery)
- Aqueous shunt implantation
- Glaucoma shunt surgery
- Eye pressure drainage device
- External glaucoma drainage
- Canaloplasty
- Aqueous Outflow Dilation
- Glaucoma Drainage Procedure
- Eye Pressure Reduction Surgery
- Goniotomy Procedure
- Angle-Opening Glaucoma Surgery
- Congenital Glaucoma Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 66179: Aqueous shunt to extraocular equatorial plate reservoir, external approach; without graft
- 66174: Transluminal dilation of aqueous outflow canal (eg, canaloplasty); without retention of device or stent
- 65820: Goniotomy
Also known as:
- Endoscopic Eye Pressure Reduction
- Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
- Laser Eye Surgery for Glaucoma
- Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
- Laser Trabeculoplasty
- Endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation
- Ciliary body destruction (endoscopic)
- Glaucoma eye pressure surgery
- Cataract surgery
- intraocular lens implantation
- phacoemulsification
- IOL implant
- Iridotomy
- Iridectomy
- Laser Glaucoma Treatment
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Posterior Capsulotomy
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Laser Eye Surgery
- Glaucoma laser surgery
- Laser eye treatment for glaucoma
- Trabeculoplasty
CPT Codes:
- 66711: Ciliary body destruction; cyclophotocoagulation, endoscopic, without concomitant removal of crystalline lens
- 66988: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1 stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification); with endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation
- 66761: Iridotomy/iridectomy by laser surgery (eg, for glaucoma) (per session)
- 66821: Discission of secondary membranous cataract (opacified posterior lens capsule and/or anterior hyaloid); laser surgery (eg, YAG laser) (1 or more stages)
- 65855: Trabeculoplasty by laser surgery
Also known as:
- Glaucoma Laser Treatment (Cyclophotocoagulation)
- Transscleral cyclophotocoagulation
- Ciliary body laser
- CPC treatment
CPT Codes:
- 66710: Ciliary body destruction; cyclophotocoagulation, transscleral
Does Dr. Ghahari accept my insurance?
Dr. Ghahari accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (312) 843-9158 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ghahari accept in Tucson, AZ?
Dr. Ghahari in Tucson, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Banner Health
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
Centene
Community Care of Wisconsin
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Humana
Medicare
Motor Club of America
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Ghahari's office located?
Dr. Elham Ghahari's Primary Practice
707 N Alvernon Way Ste 301
Tucson, AZ 85711
(312) 843-9158
What is Dr. Ghahari's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ghahari's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1336704410.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ghahari?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ghahari
What is Dr. Elham Ghahari's specialty?
Dr. Ghahari is a Glaucoma Specialist near Tucson, AZ. An ophthalmologist specializing in the treatment of glaucoma and related disorders focuses on managing conditions associated with increased intraocular pressure and optic nerve damage. This specialty encompasses both medical and surgical interventions to effectively treat these conditions. Contact Dr. Ghahari to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Elham Ghahari affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ghahari is affiliated with Banner - University Medical Center Tucson which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Elham Ghahari accepting new patients in Tucson, AZ?
Yes, Dr. Elham Ghahari is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Elham Ghahari offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ghahari's office at (312) 843-9158 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Elham Ghahari?
Please contact Dr. Ghahari's office at (312) 843-9158 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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