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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. De La Paz, Retina Specialist in Midland, TX?
Dr. Monica De La Paz, MD is a Retina Specialist, who primarily practices in Midland, TX. Dr. De La Paz is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. De La Paz’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. De La Paz’s office at (432) 617-0181.
What languages does Dr. De La Paz speak?
Dr. De La Paz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Retina Specialist like Dr. De La Paz typically treat?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. De La Paz 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. De La Paz. 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
- 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Macular Edema
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Eye Problems
- Diabetic Eye Swelling
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Diabetic Macular Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- E113311: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with moderate nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, right eye
- E113511: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, right eye
What procedures does a Retina Specialist like Dr. De La Paz typically perform?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. De La Paz 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. De La Paz. 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:
- 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 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:
- Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Posterior Capsulotomy
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Laser Eye Surgery
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)
Does Dr. De La Paz accept my insurance?
Dr. De La Paz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (432) 617-0181 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. De La Paz accept in Midland, TX?
Dr. De La Paz in Midland, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. De La Paz's office located?
What is Dr. De La Paz's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. De La Paz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1386208692.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. De La Paz?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. De La Paz
What is Dr. Monica De La Paz's specialty?
Dr. De La Paz is a Retina Specialist near Midland, TX.
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. Monica De La Paz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. De La Paz is affiliated with Odessa Regional 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 Monica De La Paz accepting new patients in Midland, TX?
Yes, Dr. Monica De La Paz is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Monica De La Paz offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. De La Paz's office at (432) 617-0181 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Monica De La Paz?
Please contact Dr. De La Paz's office at (432) 617-0181 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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