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Dr. Catherine Thuruthumaly, MD

Milwaukee, WI

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Thuruthumaly, Ophthalmologist in Milwaukee, WI?

    Dr. Catherine Thuruthumaly, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Milwaukee, WI with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Thuruthumaly is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Thuruthumaly’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Thuruthumaly’s office at (312) 695-6868.

    What languages does Dr. Thuruthumaly speak?

    Dr. Thuruthumaly and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • Arabic

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Thuruthumaly treat?

    As a Ophthalmologist, Dr. Thuruthumaly 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. Thuruthumaly. 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:

    • Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Preglaucoma
    • Ocular Hypertension
    • Low-Tension Glaucoma
    • Glaucoma from Other Eye Problems
    • Glaucoma
    • Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Wide-Angle Glaucoma
    • POAG
    • Early Glaucoma
    • Borderline Glaucoma
    • Risk of Glaucoma
    • High Eye Pressure
    • Elevated Intraocular Pressure
    • Eye pressure problem
    • Normal-Tension Glaucoma
    • NTG
    • Low Pressure Glaucoma
    • Chronic Simple Glaucoma
    • Secondary Glaucoma
    • Complex Glaucoma
    • Glaucoma due to underlying eye condition
    • Optic Nerve Damage
    • Eye Pressure Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H401133: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, severe stage
    • H401132: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, moderate stage
    • H401131: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, mild stage
    • H40003: Preglaucoma, unspecified, bilateral
    • H40053: Ocular hypertension, bilateral
    • H401232: Low-tension glaucoma, bilateral, moderate stage
    • H401113: Primary open-angle glaucoma, right eye, severe stage
    • H401130: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, stage unspecified
    • H401123: Primary open-angle glaucoma, left eye, severe stage
    • H401233: Low-tension glaucoma, bilateral, severe stage
    • H4052X3: Glaucoma secondary to other eye disorders, left eye, severe stage
    • H4089: Other specified glaucoma

    Also known as:

    • Widespread eye inflammation
    • Chronic Iridocyclitis
    • Iridocyclitis
    • Acute Iridocyclitis
    • Eye Disease
    • Total uveal inflammation
    • Inflammation of all eye layers
    • Eye inflammation
    • Chronic Uveitis
    • Long-term Eye Inflammation
    • Persistent Iritis
    • Inflammation of the iris and ciliary body
    • Anterior uveitis
    • Iritis and cyclitis
    • Acute Uveitis
    • Sudden Eye Inflammation
    • Iritis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H44113: Panuveitis, bilateral
    • H2013: Chronic iridocyclitis, bilateral
    • H209: Unspecified iridocyclitis
    • H2000: Unspecified acute and subacute iridocyclitis

    Also known as:

    • Sense Organ Surgery Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • Eye surgery aftercare
    • Ear surgery aftercare
    • Sensory organ recovery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z48810: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the sense organs

    Also known as:

    • Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
    • Post-Treatment Check-up
    • Aftercare Visit
    • Recovery Monitoring Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm

    Also known as:

    • Iris Degeneration
    • Eye Disease
    • Iris deterioration
    • Pigmentary iris atrophy
    • Eye color fading

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H21233: Degeneration of iris (pigmentary), bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Cataract
    • Cloudy lens
    • Lens clouding
    • Eye cloudiness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral

    Does Dr. Thuruthumaly accept my insurance?

    Dr. Thuruthumaly accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (312) 695-6868 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Thuruthumaly accept in Milwaukee, WI?

    Dr. Thuruthumaly in Milwaukee, WI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Dean Health Plan

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal Employee Program

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Network Health

    • State of Wisconsin

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • Wisconsin Physicians Health (WPS)

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    Where is Dr. Thuruthumaly's office located?

    Dr. Catherine Thuruthumaly's Primary Practice

    8701 Watertown Plank Rd Rm 4041

    Milwaukee, WI 53226

    (312) 695-6868

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    Dr. Catherine Thuruthumaly's Practice 2

    9200 W Wisconsin Ave

    Milwaukee, WI 53226

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    Dr. Catherine Thuruthumaly's Practice 3

    925 N 87th St

    Milwaukee, WI 53226

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    What is Dr. Thuruthumaly's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Thuruthumaly's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1225395403.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Thuruthumaly?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Thuruthumaly

    What is Dr. Catherine Thuruthumaly's specialty?

    Dr. Thuruthumaly is a Ophthalmologist near Milwaukee, WI. 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. Thuruthumaly to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Catherine Thuruthumaly affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Thuruthumaly is affiliated with Froedtert Hospital 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 Catherine Thuruthumaly accepting new patients in Milwaukee, WI?

    Yes, Dr. Catherine Thuruthumaly is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Catherine Thuruthumaly offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Thuruthumaly's office at (312) 695-6868 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Catherine Thuruthumaly?

    Please contact Dr. Thuruthumaly's office at (312) 695-6868 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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