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Who is Dr. Joseph, Retina Specialist in Tucson, AZ?
Dr. Anthony Joseph, MD is a Retina Specialist, who primarily practices in Tucson, AZ with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Joseph is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Joseph’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Joseph’s office at (617) 636-4600.
What languages does Dr. Joseph speak?
Dr. Joseph and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Retina Specialist like Dr. Joseph typically treat?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Joseph 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. Joseph. 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:
- Aging of the eye's gel
- Eye Disease
- Vitreous Detachment
- Vitreous syneresis
- Eye gel breakdown
- Vitreous aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- H43811: Vitreous degeneration, right eye
- H43813: Vitreous degeneration, bilateral
Also known as:
- Macular Pucker
- Retinal Disorder
- Epiretinal Membrane
- Cellophane Maculopathy
- Macular Wrinkle
- Retinal Scar
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35373: Puckering of macula, bilateral
- H35371: Puckering of macula, right eye
What procedures does a Retina Specialist like Dr. Joseph typically perform?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Joseph 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. Joseph. 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:
- 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:
- 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
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
Does Dr. Joseph accept my insurance?
Dr. Joseph accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 636-4600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Joseph accept in Tucson, AZ?
Dr. Joseph in Tucson, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
Banner Health
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
HealthRight Group
Medicare
Spectrum / Priority Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Joseph's office located?
Dr. Anthony Joseph's Primary Practice
6130 N La Cholla Blvd Ste 230
Tucson, AZ 85741
(617) 636-4600
What is Dr. Joseph's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Joseph's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1780900845.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Joseph?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Joseph
What is Dr. Anthony Joseph's specialty?
Dr. Joseph is a Retina Specialist near Tucson, AZ.
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. Anthony Joseph affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Joseph is affiliated with Carondelet St. Joseph's Hospital, Los Angeles General Medical Center, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus 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 Anthony Joseph accepting new patients in Tucson, AZ?
Yes, Dr. Anthony Joseph is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Anthony Joseph offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Joseph's office at (617) 636-4600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Anthony Joseph?
Please contact Dr. Joseph's office at (617) 636-4600 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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