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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Matei, Retina Specialist in Englewood, CO?
Dr. Vlad Matei, MD is a Retina Specialist, who primarily practices in Englewood, CO with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Matei is fluent in English, Moldavian, Moldovan, and Romanian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Matei’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Matei’s office.
What languages does Dr. Matei speak?
Dr. Matei and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Moldavian
Moldovan
Romanian
What conditions does Dr. Matei treat?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Matei 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. Matei. 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:
- Wet Macular Degeneration
- Dry Macular Degeneration
- Macular Degeneration
- Exudative AMD
- Neovascular Macular Degeneration
- Wet AMD
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
- Dry AMD
- Atrophic Macular Degeneration
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Dry)
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
- H353132: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, intermediate dry stage
- H353231: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353112: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, intermediate dry stage
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:
- Retinal Edema
- Retinal Disorder
- Swelling of the Retina
- Fluid in Retina
- Macular Edema
ICD-10 Codes:
- H3581: Retinal edema
What procedures does Dr. Matei perform?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Matei 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. Matei. 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
- Eye Injection (Suprachoroidal Space)
- Intravitreal Injection
- Retinal Injection
- Macular Degeneration Injection
- Eye Medication Injection
- Suprachoroidal Drug Injection
- Choroidal Space Injection
CPT Codes:
- 67028: Intravitreal injection of a pharmacologic agent (separate procedure)
- 67516: Suprachoroidal space injection of pharmacologic agent (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Retinal Detachment Repair with Vitrectomy
- Retinal Detachment Repair (Laser)
- Vitrectomy Eye Surgery
- Retinal Detachment Repair (Scleral Buckling)
- Eye Fluid Removal (Vitreous, Subretinal, Choroidal)
- Vitrectomy for retinal detachment
- Retinal reattachment surgery
- Eye surgery for detached retina
- Laser Retinal Repair
- Photocoagulation for Retina
- Detached Retina Surgery
- Pars Plana Vitrectomy
- Retinal Surgery
- Eye Gel Removal Surgery
- Scleral Buckling Surgery
- Retinal Reattachment Surgery
- Eye Detachment Repair
- Vitreous Aspiration
- Subretinal Fluid Drainage
- Choroidal Fluid Release
- Posterior Sclerotomy
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
- 67105: Repair of retinal detachment, including drainage of subretinal fluid when performed; photocoagulation
- 67036: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach;
- 67107: Repair of retinal detachment; scleral buckling (such as lamellar scleral dissection, imbrication or encircling procedure), including, when performed, implant, cryotherapy, photocoagulation, and drainage of subretinal fluid
- 67015: Aspiration or release of vitreous, subretinal or choroidal fluid, pars plana approach (posterior sclerotomy)
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:
- Retinal Laser Treatment
- Eye Fluid Removal
- Retinal Photocoagulation
- Laser for Retinal Tear
- Retinal Detachment Prevention Laser
- Anterior Chamber Paracentesis
- Aqueous Humor Removal
- Eye Pressure Relief Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 67145: Prophylaxis of retinal detachment (eg, retinal break, lattice degeneration) without drainage; photocoagulation
- 65800: Paracentesis of anterior chamber of eye (separate procedure); with removal of aqueous
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:
- Retinal Detachment Repair with Gas Injection
- Pneumatic Retinopexy
- Gas Bubble for Retinal Detachment
- Retina Reattachment Surgery
- Eye Detachment Repair
CPT Codes:
- 67110: Repair of retinal detachment; by injection of air or other gas (eg, pneumatic retinopexy)
Also known as:
- Vitrectomy with Laser Treatment
- Pars Plana Vitrectomy with Laser
- Retinal Laser Surgery
- Eye Vitreous Removal with Laser
CPT Codes:
- 67039: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with focal endolaser photocoagulation
Also known as:
- Photodynamic Therapy for Eye Lesions
- Choroidal neovascularization treatment
- Eye laser therapy
- PDT for eye disease
- Retinal lesion destruction
CPT Codes:
- 67221: Destruction of localized lesion of choroid (eg, choroidal neovascularization); photodynamic therapy (includes intravenous infusion)
Does Dr. Matei accept my insurance?
Dr. Matei accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Matei accept in Englewood, CO?
Dr. Matei in Englewood, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Gila River Health Care Corporation
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
OptumRx
State of Colorado
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Matei's office located?
What is Dr. Matei's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Matei's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1922397819.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Matei?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Matei
What is Dr. Vlad Matei's specialty?
Dr. Matei is a Retina Specialist near Englewood, CO. 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. Contact Dr. Matei to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Vlad Matei affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Matei is affiliated with William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital, HCA HealthONE Swedish, HCA HealthONE Rose 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 Vlad Matei accepting new patients in Englewood, CO?
Yes, Dr. Vlad Matei is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Vlad Matei offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Matei's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Vlad Matei?
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