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Who is Dr. Ta, Retina Specialist in Metairie, LA?
Dr. Kathy Ta, MD is a Retina Specialist, who primarily practices in Metairie, LA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Ta is fluent in English and Vietnamese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ta’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ta’s office at (504) 456-9061.
What languages does Dr. Ta speak?
Dr. Ta and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Vietnamese
What conditions does Dr. Ta treat?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Ta 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. Ta. 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:
- High Blood Pressure Eye Damage
- Lattice Retinal Degeneration
- Macular Pucker
- Blocked Branch Retinal Vein
- Retinal Hemorrhage
- Retinal Hole
- Retinal Disorder
- Hypertensive Retinopathy
- Eye Damage from Hypertension
- High Blood Pressure Retinopathy
- Lattice Degeneration
- Retinal Lattice
- Peripheral Retinal Thinning
- Epiretinal Membrane
- Cellophane Maculopathy
- Macular Fibrosis
- Wrinkled Retina
- Macular Wrinkle
- Retinal Scar
- Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion
- BRVO
- Eye Stroke
- Bleeding in the Retina
- Eye Bleed
- Retinal Bleeding
- Retinal break
- Retinal defect
- Hole in retina
- Bleeding in Retina
- Subretinal Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35033: Hypertensive retinopathy, bilateral
- H35413: Lattice degeneration of retina, bilateral
- H35372: Puckering of macula, left eye
- H35371: Puckering of macula, right eye
- H348320: Tributary (branch) retinal vein occlusion, left eye, with macular edema
- H3563: Retinal hemorrhage, bilateral
- H33322: Round hole, left eye
- H3562: Retinal hemorrhage, left eye
Also known as:
- Bleeding in the eye's gel
- Aging of the eye's gel
- Eye Disease
- Vitreous Detachment
- Eye bleeding
- Blood in the vitreous
- Ocular hemorrhage
- Vitreous syneresis
- Eye gel breakdown
- Vitreous aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- H4312: Vitreous hemorrhage, left eye
- H4311: Vitreous hemorrhage, right eye
- H43813: Vitreous degeneration, bilateral
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Macular Edema
- Type 2 Diabetes with Advanced Diabetic Eye Disease and Macular Swelling (Both Eyes)
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Retinopathy
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Eye Problems
- Diabetic Eye Swelling
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Diabetic Macular Swelling
- Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy with Macular Edema Bilateral
- Advanced Retina Damage Both Eyes with Macular Swelling
- Diabetic Macular Edema Both Eyes
- Diabetic Eye Disease
- Diabetic Retinal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E113313: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with moderate nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
- E113513: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
- E113292: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with mild nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, left eye
Also known as:
- Wet Macular Degeneration
- Macular Drusen
- Macular Degeneration
- Wet AMD
- Neovascular Macular Degeneration
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
- Retinal Drusen
- Yellow Spots on Retina
- Age-Related Macular Drusen
- Drusen in Eye
ICD-10 Codes:
- H353221: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H35363: Drusen (degenerative) of macula, bilateral
Also known as:
- Long-Term Insulin Use
- Diabetes Medicines
- Chronic insulin therapy
- Ongoing insulin treatment
- Insulin for diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z794: Long term (current) use of insulin
Also known as:
- Retinal Detachment with Multiple Breaks
- Retinal Detachment
- Detached Retina with Multiple Tears
- Multiple Retinal Tears Detachment
- Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment
ICD-10 Codes:
- H33022: Retinal detachment with multiple breaks, left eye
Also known as:
- Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Glaucoma
- POAG
- Chronic Simple Glaucoma
- Wide-Angle Glaucoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- H401130: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, stage unspecified
Also known as:
- Optic Disc Drusen
- Optic Nerve Disorder
- Drusen in the eye
- Optic nerve head drusen
- Calcifications in optic nerve
ICD-10 Codes:
- H47323: Drusen of optic disc, bilateral
Which procedures does Dr. Ta perform as a Retina Specialist?
As a Retina Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Kathy Ta may include:
- Cataract Removal
- Corneal Specialist Consultation
- Corneal Specialist Follow Up
- Dark Adaptometry
- Diabetes Care - Eye Exam
- Electro-oculography (EOG)
- Electroretinography (ERG)
- Eye Emergency Visit
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Ta's office.
Does Dr. Ta accept my insurance?
Dr. Ta accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (504) 456-9061 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ta accept in Metairie, LA?
Dr. Ta in Metairie, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Gilsbar
Humana
Medicare
State of Louisiana
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Ta's office located?
Dr. Kathy Ta's Primary Practice
4315 Houma Blvd Ste 201
Metairie, LA 70006
(504) 456-9061
What is Dr. Ta's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ta's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1457646937.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ta?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ta
What is Dr. Kathy Ta's specialty?
Dr. Ta is a Retina Specialist near Metairie, LA. 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. Ta to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Kathy Ta affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Ta is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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
Where can I learn more about Retina Specialist?
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Is Kathy Ta accepting new patients in Metairie, LA?
Yes, Dr. Kathy Ta is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kathy Ta offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ta's office at (504) 456-9061 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kathy Ta?
Please contact Dr. Ta's office at (504) 456-9061 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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