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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Gonzalez Monroy, Ophthalmologist in Boston, MA?
Dr. Jose Efren Gonzalez Monroy, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Gonzalez Monroy is fluent in English, Arabic, French, Russian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gonzalez Monroy’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gonzalez Monroy’s office.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Gonzalez Monroy?
Dr. Jose Efren Gonzalez Monroy, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Ophthalmologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Gonzalez Monroy empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Eye Cancer, Pediatric Ophthalmology, Retina/Vitreous Surgery, Strabismus-Adult & Pediatric, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Boston/MA community, Dr. Gonzalez Monroy is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Gonzalez Monroy speak?
Dr. Gonzalez Monroy and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
French
Russian
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Gonzalez Monroy treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Gonzalez Monroy 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. Gonzalez Monroy. 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:
- Retinoblastoma
- Eye Cancer
- Retinoblastoma Treatment (PDQ®)
- Retinal Cancer
- Malignant Retinal Tumor
- Childhood Eye Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C6921: Malignant neoplasm of right retina
- C6922: Malignant neoplasm of left retina
Also known as:
- Retinal Disorder
- Other Retinal Disorder
- Retina Disorder in Premature Babies
- Retinal Ischemia
- Leaky Retinal Blood Vessels
- Premature Babies
- Eye Retina Problem
- Retina Condition
- Vision Disorder
- General Retinal Issue
- Various Retinal Conditions
- Uncommon Retinal Diseases
- Miscellaneous Retinal Problems
- Retinopathy of Prematurity
- ROP
- Premature Infant Eye Disease
- Lack of Blood Flow to Retina
- Retinal Blood Flow Problems
- Eye Ischemia
- Exudative Retinopathy
- Retinal Fluid Leakage
- Retinal Exudates
ICD-10 Codes:
- H359: Unspecified retinal disorder
- H3589: Other specified retinal disorders
- H35103: Retinopathy of prematurity, unspecified, bilateral
- H3582: Retinal ischemia
- H35021: Exudative retinopathy, right eye
Also known as:
- Type 1 Diabetes
- Type 1 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 1
- Type 1 diabetes
- Diabetes Tests & Diagnosis
- Hyperglycemia
- Juvenile Diabetes
- Insulin-Dependent Diabetes
- T1D
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Glucose in Type 1 Diabetes
- High Blood Sugar Episode
ICD-10 Codes:
- E109: Type 1 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1065: Type 1 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Serous Retinal Detachment
- Retinal Detachment
- Fluid Retinal Detachment
- Exudative Retinal Detachment
- Non-Rhegmatogenous Detachment
ICD-10 Codes:
- H3322: Serous retinal detachment, left eye
- H3321: Serous retinal detachment, right eye
Also known as:
- Benign Choroid Tumor
- Benign Tumor
- Eye Disease
- Non-cancerous choroid growth
- Benign choroidal neoplasm
ICD-10 Codes:
- D3132: Benign neoplasm of left choroid
- D3131: Benign neoplasm of right choroid
Also known as:
- Choroid Birth Defect
- Vitreous Humor Birth Defect
- Birth Defects
- Eye Disease
- Congenital Choroid Anomaly
- Choroid Malformation
- Eye Birth Defect
- Congenital Vitreous Anomaly
- Vitreous Malformation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q143: Congenital malformation of choroid
- Q140: Congenital malformation of vitreous humor
Also known as:
- Severe nearsightedness
- Refractive Errors
- Pathologic myopia
- High myopia
- Progressive nearsightedness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H4423: Degenerative myopia, bilateral
Also known as:
- Nearsightedness
- Refractive Errors
- Myopia
- Difficulty Seeing Far Away
- Blurry Distance Vision
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5213: Myopia, bilateral
Also known as:
- Sickle Cell Disease (Stable)
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Sickle cell anemia without crisis
- Chronic sickle cell disease
- Stable sickle cell
ICD-10 Codes:
- D571: Sickle-cell disease without crisis
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Iris Coloboma
- Birth Defects
- Eye Disease
- Coloboma
- Keyhole Pupil
- Iris Defect
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q130: Coloboma of iris
What procedures does Dr. Gonzalez Monroy perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Gonzalez Monroy 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. Gonzalez Monroy. 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:
- Retina Laser Treatment (Photocoagulation)
- Laser Treatment for Retinopathy
- Retina Lesion Treatment
- Retinopathy Treatment (Cryotherapy/Diathermy)
- Retinal photocoagulation
- Macular edema laser
- Retina tumor laser treatment
- Photocoagulation for Retinopathy
- Diabetic Retinopathy Laser Treatment
- Retinal Laser Therapy
- Retinal Lesion Destruction
- Macular Edema Treatment
- Retinal Tumor Treatment
- Eye Lesion Cryotherapy
- Diabetic retinopathy treatment
- Retina destruction therapy
- Cryotherapy for retinopathy
- Diathermy for eye disease
CPT Codes:
- 67210: Destruction of localized lesion of retina (eg, macular edema, tumors), 1 or more sessions; photocoagulation
- 67228: Treatment of extensive or progressive retinopathy (eg, diabetic retinopathy), photocoagulation
- 67208: Destruction of localized lesion of retina (eg, macular edema, tumors), 1 or more sessions; cryotherapy, diathermy
- 67227: Destruction of extensive or progressive retinopathy (eg, diabetic retinopathy), cryotherapy, diathermy
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:
- Vitrectomy Eye Surgery
- Eye Removal with Implant
- Retinal Detachment Repair with Vitrectomy
- Vitrectomy for Macular Pucker
- Pars Plana Vitrectomy
- Retinal Surgery
- Eye Gel Removal Surgery
- Eye Enucleation
- Ocular Prosthesis Implantation
- Artificial Eye Surgery
- Vitrectomy for retinal detachment
- Retinal reattachment surgery
- Eye surgery for detached retina
- Retinal Membrane Removal
- Macular Pucker Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67036: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach;
- 65103: Enucleation of eye; with implant, muscles not attached to implant
- 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
- 67041: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with removal of preretinal cellular membrane (eg, macular pucker)
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:
- Vitrectomy with Endolaser Treatment
- Pars Plana Vitrectomy with Laser
- Retinal Laser Surgery
- Diabetic Retinopathy Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67040: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with endolaser panretinal photocoagulation
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
Does Dr. Gonzalez Monroy accept my insurance?
Dr. Gonzalez Monroy 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. Gonzalez Monroy accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Gonzalez Monroy in Boston, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Boston Medical Center
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Fallon Community Health Plan
Neighborhood Health Plan (RI)
Point32Health
State of Connecticut
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Gonzalez Monroy's office located?
What is Dr. Gonzalez Monroy's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gonzalez Monroy's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1508159583.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gonzalez Monroy?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gonzalez Monroy
What is Dr. Jose Efren Gonzalez Monroy's specialty?
Dr. Gonzalez Monroy is a Ophthalmologist near Boston, MA. An ophthalmologist possesses the knowledge and professional skills required to deliver comprehensive eye and vision care. These medical doctors are trained to diagnose, monitor, and treat all ocular and visual disorders, whether through medical or surgical interventions. Their expertise encompasses a wide range of issues affecting the eye and its structures, including the eyelids, orbit, and visual pathways. Additionally, ophthalmologists prescribe vision services, such as glasses and contact lenses, to help patients achieve optimal visual health. Contact Dr. Gonzalez Monroy to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Jose Efren Gonzalez Monroy affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Gonzalez Monroy is affiliated with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center-Boston 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 Jose Efren Gonzalez Monroy accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Jose Efren Gonzalez Monroy is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jose Efren Gonzalez Monroy offer online booking?
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