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Dr. Sonali Talsania, MD

Dr. Sonali Talsania, MD

New York, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Talsania, Ophthalmologist in New York, NY?

    Sonali D. Talsania, MD is an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at Columbia University Medical Center and the NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children?s Hospital. She is a board-certified ophthalmologist who completed fellowship training in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus. She specializes in the ophthalmologic care of children and the surgical treatment of strabismus (eye misalignment) in both children and adults. She conducts general pediatric ophthalmologic exams and provides surgical and medical care for a variety of pediatric ophthalmologic conditions, including blocked tear ducts, amblyopia, childhood cataracts, dermoid cyst removal, and eyelid droop repair. She graduated summa cum laude from Harvard College with a degree in Biology (focus: Neurobiology) and was elected to the Phi Beta Kappa Society. She received her medical degree from Harvard Medical School and completed an internship at Cambridge Health Alliance, a Harvard training hospital. She then did her residency at Boston Medical Center, affiliated with Boston University. During residency, she was recognized for her work teaching medical students and received an award for her research in orbital cellulitis in children. She completed a fellowship in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus at the Duke Eye Center and practiced for several years in South Florida before joining Columbia.Dr. Talsania is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, as well as the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus. She has published in the field of pediatric ophthalmology on the topics of strabismus following glaucoma drainage device implantation and pediatric corneal cross-linking for keratoconus. She was selected as the Jonas Scholar for her work in pediatric ophthalmology at Columbia. She focuses on providing thoughtful care to patients of all ages, and is also dedicated to teaching residents, for which she was honored with the John Wheeler Martin Memorial Teaching Award.?

    What languages does Dr. Talsania speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Talsania treat?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Talsania 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. Talsania. 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:

    • Outward Hidden Eye Turn
    • Intermittent Eye Turn
    • Hidden Inward Eye Turn
    • Inward Turning Eye
    • Walleye
    • Esotropia
    • Alternating Crossed Eyes
    • Eye Movement Disorder
    • Latent Outward Squint
    • Exophoria
    • Eye Muscle Imbalance
    • Intermittent heterotropia
    • Occasional eye deviation
    • Intermittent squint
    • Esophoria
    • Latent esotropia
    • Hidden crossed eyes
    • Crossed Eyes from Farsightedness
    • Accommodative Squint
    • Exotropia
    • Divergent strabismus
    • Outward turning eye
    • Crossed Eyes
    • Convergent Strabismus
    • Alternating esotropia
    • Eyes take turns crossing
    • Intermittent esotropia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H5052: Exophoria
    • H5030: Unspecified intermittent heterotropia
    • H5051: Esophoria
    • H5043: Accommodative component in esotropia
    • H5010: Unspecified exotropia
    • H5000: Unspecified esotropia
    • H5005: Alternating esotropia

    Also known as:

    • Astigmatism
    • Nearsightedness
    • Unequal Vision
    • Refractive Errors
    • Blurred Vision
    • Distorted Vision
    • Eye Curvature Problem
    • Myopia
    • Difficulty Seeing Far Away
    • Blurry Distance Vision
    • Anisometropia
    • Different Eye Prescriptions
    • Vision Disparity
    • Irregular Cornea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H52203: Unspecified astigmatism, bilateral
    • H5213: Myopia, bilateral
    • H5231: Anisometropia
    • H52223: Regular astigmatism, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Lazy Eye Suspect
    • Lazy Eye
    • Amblyopia
    • Amblyopia Suspect
    • Possible Lazy Eye
    • Risk of Lazy Eye
    • Vision Loss in One Eye
    • Reduced Vision

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H53043: Amblyopia suspect, bilateral
    • H53041: Amblyopia suspect, right eye
    • H53001: Unspecified amblyopia, right eye

    Also known as:

    • Other Eyelid Birth Defects
    • Birth Defects
    • Eyelid Disorder
    • Various Congenital Eyelid Abnormalities
    • Rare Eyelid Malformations
    • Infant Eyelid Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q103: Other congenital malformations of eyelid

    Also known as:

    • Squamous Blepharitis
    • Eyelid Disorder
    • Scaly eyelid inflammation
    • Dandruff-like eyelids
    • Chronic blepharitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H01021: Squamous blepharitis right upper eyelid

    Also known as:

    • Refractive Amblyopia
    • Amblyopia
    • Refractive Errors
    • Lazy eye from refractive error
    • Anisometropic amblyopia
    • Refractive lazy eye
    • Lazy eye
    • Reduced vision
    • Vision loss in one eye

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H53023: Refractive amblyopia, bilateral
    • H53002: Unspecified amblyopia, left eye

    Also known as:

    • Preglaucoma
    • Glaucoma
    • Early Glaucoma
    • Borderline Glaucoma
    • Risk of Glaucoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H40003: Preglaucoma, unspecified, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Autism
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder
    • Classic Autism', 'Kanner's Syndrome
    • Severe Autism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F840: Autistic disorder

    What procedures does Dr. Talsania perform?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Talsania 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. Talsania. 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:

    • Crossed Eye Surgery (One Muscle)
    • Crossed Eye Surgery (2 Muscles)
    • Eye Muscle Surgery for Strabismus
    • Complex Strabismus Surgery
    • Strabismus Repair
    • Eye Alignment Surgery
    • Ocular Muscle Adjustment
    • Ocular Muscle Surgery
    • Strabismus Correction Surgery
    • Crossed Eyes Surgery
    • Wall Eyes Surgery
    • Crossed Eye Surgery with Scarring
    • Restrictive Myopathy Strabismus Repair
    • Difficult Eye Alignment Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 67311: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 1 horizontal muscle
    • 67312: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 2 horizontal muscles
    • 67314: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 1 vertical muscle (excluding superior oblique)
    • 67332: Strabismus surgery on patient with scarring of extraocular muscles (eg, prior ocular injury, strabismus or retinal detachment surgery) or restrictive myopathy (eg, dysthyroid ophthalmopathy) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Does Dr. Talsania accept my insurance?

    Dr. Talsania accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (917) 300-0553 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Talsania accept in New York, NY?

    Dr. Talsania in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • ArcBest Corporation

    • Centene

    • Cigna

    • Commonwealth Health Corporation (CHC)

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Healthfirst

    • Molina

    • National Benefit Fund

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Talsania's office located?

    CUIMC/NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital

    CUIMC/NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital

    3959 Broadway

    New York, NY 10032

    (917) 300-0553

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

    Dr. Talsania's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1881955276.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Talsania?

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

    What is Dr. Sonali Talsania's specialty?

    Dr. Talsania is a Ophthalmologist near New York, NY. 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. Talsania to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Sonali Talsania affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Talsania is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell 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

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    Is Sonali Talsania accepting new patients in New York, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Sonali Talsania is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Sonali Talsania offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Talsania's office at (917) 300-0553 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Sonali Talsania?

    Please contact Dr. Talsania's office at (917) 300-0553 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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