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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 1 additional practice location. Dr. Ta is fluent in English and Vietnamese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ta’s practice accepts Medicare 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 a Retina Specialist like Dr. Ta typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
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
- Diabetes Mellitus Eye Complications
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
- E113593: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, bilateral
Also known as:
- Wet Macular Degeneration
- Macular Degeneration
- Wet AMD
- Neovascular Macular Degeneration
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
ICD-10 Codes:
- H353221: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Eye Damage
- Retinal Disorder
- Hypertensive Retinopathy
- Eye Damage from Hypertension
- High Blood Pressure Retinopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35033: Hypertensive retinopathy, bilateral
What procedures does a Retina Specialist like Dr. Ta typically perform?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Ta 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. 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. 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)
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
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
State of Louisiana
UnitedHealth Group
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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.
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. Kathy Ta affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ta is affiliated with St. Tammany Parish Hospital, East Jefferson General Hospital, Terrebonne General Health System, North Oaks 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
When to see a Retina Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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