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Dr. Stephen Tsang, MD

Dr. Stephen Tsang, MD

New York, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Tsang, Ophthalmologist in New York, NY?

    Dr. Stephen Tsang, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in New York, NY. He is board certified. Dr. Tsang graduated from Columbia Univ College of Physicians And Surgeons and completed his residency at UCLA - Jules Stein Eye Institute. Dr. Tsang is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tsang’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tsang’s office at (917) 300-0553.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Tsang?

    Dr. Stephen Tsang, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Ophthalmologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Tsang empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Retinal Disorders, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the New York/NY community, Dr. Tsang is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    Where did Dr. Tsang go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Fellowship: Moorfields Eye Hospital

    • Residency: UCLA - Jules Stein Eye Institute | Harbor-UCLA Medical Center

    • Medical School: Columbia Univ College of Physicians And Surgeons

    Is Dr. Tsang board certified as an Ophthalmologist?

    Yes, Dr. Stephen Tsang, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology

    What languages does Dr. Tsang speak?

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

    • Chinese

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Tsang treat?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Tsang 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. Tsang. 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:

    • Retinitis Pigmentosa
    • Retinal Pigment Epithelium Dystrophy
    • Retinal Disorder
    • Cone-rod dystrophy
    • Fundus albipunctatus
    • Retinitis pigmentosa
    • RP
    • Rod-Cone Dystrophy
    • Pigmentary Retinopathy
    • RPE Dystrophy
    • Pigmentary Retinal Dystrophy
    • Inherited RPE Disease
    • Retinal Pigment Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H3552: Pigmentary retinal dystrophy
    • H3554: Dystrophies primarily involving the retinal pigment epithelium

    Also known as:

    • Hereditary Retinal Dystrophy
    • Stargardt Macular Degeneration
    • Other Retinal Disorder
    • Retinal Disorder
    • Retinoschisis
    • Retinal Edema
    • Stargardt macular degeneration
    • Inherited Retinal Disease
    • Genetic Retinal Disorder
    • Retinal Degeneration
    • Familial Retinal Disease
    • Stargardt Disease
    • Juvenile Macular Degeneration
    • Cone-Rod Dystrophy
    • Inherited Macular Degeneration
    • Various Retinal Conditions
    • Uncommon Retinal Diseases
    • Miscellaneous Retinal Problems
    • Eye Retina Problem
    • Retina Condition
    • Vision Disorder
    • General Retinal Issue
    • Retinal Splitting
    • Split Retina
    • Retinal Layer Separation
    • Swelling of the Retina
    • Fluid in Retina
    • Macular Edema

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H3550: Unspecified hereditary retinal dystrophy
    • H3553: Other dystrophies primarily involving the sensory retina
    • H3589: Other specified retinal disorders
    • H359: Unspecified retinal disorder
    • H33103: Unspecified retinoschisis, bilateral
    • H3581: Retinal edema

    Also known as:

    • Macular Degeneration
    • Cystoid Macular Edema
    • Macular Drusen
    • Wet Macular Degeneration
    • Age-related macular degeneration
    • Age-Related Macular Degeneration
    • AMD
    • Macular Disease
    • CME
    • Macular Swelling
    • Retinal Edema
    • Fluid in Macula
    • Retinal Drusen
    • Yellow Spots on Retina
    • Age-Related Macular Drusen
    • Drusen in Eye
    • Exudative AMD
    • Neovascular Macular Degeneration
    • Wet AMD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H3530: Unspecified macular degeneration
    • H35353: Cystoid macular degeneration, bilateral
    • H35363: Drusen (degenerative) of macula, bilateral
    • H353211: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, with active choroidal neovascularization

    Also known as:

    • Other Genetic Syndrome
    • Birth Defects
    • Rare Birth Defect Syndromes
    • Uncommon Congenital Syndromes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q8789: Other specified congenital malformation syndromes, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Choroideremia
    • Eye Disease
    • CHM
    • Progressive Choroid Atrophy
    • Genetic Eye Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H3121: Choroideremia

    Also known as:

    • Retinopathy
    • Retinal Disorder
    • Retinal disease
    • Eye disease
    • Background retinal changes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H3500: Unspecified background retinopathy

    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:

    • Complete Color Blindness
    • Color Blindness
    • Achromatopsia
    • Color vision deficiency
    • total color blindness
    • monochromacy
    • no color vision

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H5351: Achromatopsia

    Also known as:

    • Hereditary Corneal Dystrophies
    • Corneal Disorder
    • Genetic Corneal Disorders
    • Inherited Corneal Conditions
    • Familial Eye Dystrophies

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H18599: Other hereditary corneal dystrophies, unspecified eye

    Also known as:

    • Other Choroid Disorder
    • Eye Disease
    • Choroidal Conditions
    • Choroid Problems
    • Eye Choroid Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H318: Other specified disorders of choroid

    Also known as:

    • Unexplained Vision Loss
    • Vision Impairment and Blindness
    • Unspecified visual loss
    • Undiagnosed vision problem
    • Sudden vision loss

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H547: Unspecified visual loss

    What procedures does Dr. Tsang perform?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Tsang 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. Tsang. 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)

    Does Dr. Tsang accept my insurance?

    Dr. Tsang accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (917) 300-0553 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Tsang accept in New York, NY?

    Dr. Tsang in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • ArcBest Corporation

    • Centene

    • Cigna

    • Commonwealth Health Corporation (CHC)

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Healthfirst

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Tsang's office located?

    NewYork-Presbyterian

    NewYork-Presbyterian

    635 West 165 Street, 5th Fl

    New York, NY 10032

    (917) 300-0553

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    What is Dr. Tsang's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Tsang's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1972648707.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tsang?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tsang

    What is Dr. Stephen Tsang's specialty?

    Dr. Tsang is a Ophthalmologist near New York, NY. An ophthalmologist possesses the knowledge and professional skills required to deliver comprehensive eye and vision care. These medical doctors are trained to diagnose, monitor, and treat all ocular and visual disorders, whether through medical or surgical interventions. Their expertise encompasses a wide range of issues affecting the eye and its structures, including the eyelids, orbit, and visual pathways. Additionally, ophthalmologists prescribe vision services, such as glasses and contact lenses, to help patients achieve optimal visual health. Contact Dr. Tsang to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Stephen Tsang affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Tsang is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center 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 Stephen Tsang accepting new patients in New York, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Stephen Tsang is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Stephen Tsang offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Tsang's office at (917) 300-0553 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Stephen Tsang?

    Please contact Dr. Tsang's office at (917) 300-0553 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Stephen Tsang have?

    Dr. Stephen Tsang is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

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