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Dr. Frank Mei, MD

Baltimore, MD

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Mei, Ophthalmologist in Baltimore, MD?

    Dr. Frank Mei, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Baltimore, MD with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Mei is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mei’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mei’s office at (214) 645-2020.

    What languages does Dr. Mei speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Mei typically treat?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Mei 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. Mei. 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:

    • Borderline Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Glaucoma
    • Early Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Open-angle glaucoma suspect
    • Risk of Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Wide-Angle Glaucoma
    • POAG

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H40013: Open angle with borderline findings, low risk, bilateral
    • H401133: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, severe stage
    • H401132: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, moderate stage
    • H401131: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, mild stage

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Retinopathy
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Advanced Diabetic Eye Disease and Macular Swelling (Both Eyes)
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Eye Problems
    • Diabetic Eye Disease
    • Diabetic Retinal Disease
    • Diabetes Mellitus Eye Complications
    • Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy with Macular Edema Bilateral
    • Advanced Retina Damage Both Eyes with Macular Swelling
    • Diabetic Macular Edema Both Eyes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E113593: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, bilateral
    • E113513: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Cataract
    • Cloudy lens
    • Lens clouding
    • Eye cloudiness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H25813: Combined forms of age-related cataract, bilateral

    What procedures does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Mei typically perform?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Mei 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. Mei. 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
    • Photocoagulation for Retinopathy
    • Diabetic Retinopathy Laser Treatment
    • Retinal Laser Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 67228: Treatment of extensive or progressive retinopathy (eg, diabetic retinopathy), photocoagulation

    Also known as:

    • Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
    • Laser Trabeculoplasty
    • YAG Laser Capsulotomy
    • Posterior Capsulotomy
    • Secondary Cataract Removal
    • Laser Eye Surgery
    • Glaucoma laser surgery
    • Laser eye treatment for glaucoma
    • Trabeculoplasty

    CPT Codes:

    • 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:

    • 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. Mei accept my insurance?

    Dr. Mei accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (214) 645-2020 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Mei accept in Baltimore, MD?

    Dr. Mei in Baltimore, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • City of Los Angeles

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • L.A. Care Health Plan

    • Medicare

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Mei's office located?

    Dr. Frank Mei's Primary Practice

    600 N Wolfe St

    Baltimore, MD 21287

    (214) 645-2020

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    Dr. Frank Mei's Practice 2

    10751 Falls Rd

    Lutherville, MD 21093

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    Dr. Frank Mei's Practice 3

    4940 Eastern Ave

    Baltimore, MD 21224

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

    Dr. Mei's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1316408974.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mei?

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

    What is Dr. Frank Mei's specialty?

    Dr. Mei is a Ophthalmologist near Baltimore, MD.

    What does an Ophthalmologist do?

    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.

    Is this Dr. Frank Mei affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Mei is affiliated with Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center, The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Ucla Santa Monica Medical Center, Adventist Health White Memorial, Carroll Hospital, Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center 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 Frank Mei accepting new patients in Baltimore, MD?

    Yes, Dr. Frank Mei is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Frank Mei offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Mei's office at (214) 645-2020 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Frank Mei?

    Please contact Dr. Mei's office at (214) 645-2020 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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