Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chaturvedi, Retina Specialist in Harvey, IL?
Dr. Vivek Chaturvedi, MD is a Retina Specialist, who primarily practices in Harvey, IL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Chaturvedi is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chaturvedi’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chaturvedi’s office at (312) 726-4949.
Where did Dr. Chaturvedi go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Oklahoma College of Medicine (Education)
What languages does Dr. Chaturvedi speak?
Dr. Chaturvedi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
What conditions does a Retina Specialist like Dr. Chaturvedi typically treat?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Chaturvedi 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. Chaturvedi. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Wet Macular Degeneration
- Macular Degeneration
- Exudative AMD
- Neovascular Macular Degeneration
- Wet AMD
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
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
Also known as:
- Aging of the eye's gel
- Eye Disease
- Vitreous Detachment
- Vitreous syneresis
- Eye gel breakdown
- Vitreous aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- H43813: Vitreous degeneration, bilateral
Also known as:
- Macular Pucker
- Retinal Disorder
- Epiretinal Membrane
- Cellophane Maculopathy
- Macular Wrinkle
- Retinal Scar
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35371: Puckering of macula, right eye
What procedures does a Retina Specialist like Dr. Chaturvedi typically perform?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Chaturvedi 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. Chaturvedi. 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 here.
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:
- Laser Treatment for Retinopathy
- Retina Laser Treatment (Photocoagulation)
- Photocoagulation for Retinopathy
- Diabetic Retinopathy Laser Treatment
- Retinal Laser Therapy
- Retinal photocoagulation
- Macular edema laser
- Retina tumor laser treatment
CPT Codes:
- 67228: Treatment of extensive or progressive retinopathy (eg, diabetic retinopathy), photocoagulation
- 67210: Destruction of localized lesion of retina (eg, macular edema, tumors), 1 or more sessions; photocoagulation
Also known as:
- Retinal Detachment Repair with Vitrectomy
- Vitrectomy Eye Surgery
- Vitrectomy for retinal detachment
- Retinal reattachment surgery
- Eye surgery for detached retina
- Pars Plana Vitrectomy
- Retinal Surgery
- Eye Gel Removal Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 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
- 67036: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach;
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:
- 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:
- 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
Does Dr. Chaturvedi accept my insurance?
Dr. Chaturvedi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (312) 726-4949 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chaturvedi accept in Harvey, IL?
Dr. Chaturvedi in Harvey, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Advocate Health Care
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
State of Illinois
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
View All Insurances
Where is Dr. Chaturvedi's office located?
Dr. Vivek Chaturvedi's Primary Practice
71 W 156th St Ste 400
Harvey, IL 60426
(312) 726-4949
What is Dr. Chaturvedi's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chaturvedi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1487789574.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chaturvedi?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chaturvedi
What is Dr. Vivek Chaturvedi's specialty?
Dr. Chaturvedi is a Retina Specialist near Harvey, IL.
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 this Dr. Vivek Chaturvedi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chaturvedi is affiliated with Rush University Medical Center, Ascension Saint Joseph - Chicago, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, Northwestern Memorial Hospital 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
When to see a Retina Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Retina Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Vivek Chaturvedi accepting new patients in Harvey, IL?
Yes, Dr. Vivek Chaturvedi is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Vivek Chaturvedi offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chaturvedi's office at (312) 726-4949 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Vivek Chaturvedi?
Please contact Dr. Chaturvedi's office at (312) 726-4949 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Other Retina Specialist Near Harvey, IL
KR
Retina Specialist
Dr. Kourous Rezaei, MD is a Retina Specialist, who primarily practices in Munster, IN with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified.
Munster, IN
HF
Retina Specialist
Dr. Henry Feng, MD is a Retina Specialist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 2 additional practice locations.
Chicago, IL
Retina Specialist
Accepting patientsDr. Jack Cohen, MD is a Retina Specialist, who primarily practices in Skokie, IL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified.
Skokie, IL