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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Elkin, Ophthalmologist in New York, NY?
Dr. Zachary Elkin, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Elkin is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Elkin’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Elkin’s office at (215) 590-4591.
What languages does Dr. Elkin speak?
Dr. Elkin and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Elkin typically treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Elkin 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. Elkin. 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.
Also known as:
- Intermittent Alternating Exotropia
- Esotropia
- Inward Turning Eye
- Vertical Strabismus
- Monocular Exotropia
- Eye Movement Disorder
- Intermittent Alternating Wall Eyes
- Intermittent Alternating Divergent Strabismus
- Temporary Wall Eye
- Crossed Eyes
- Convergent Strabismus
- Crossed Eyes from Farsightedness
- Accommodative Squint
- Vertical Eye Misalignment
- Hypertropia
- Hypotropia
- One Eye Turned Out
- Monocular Divergent Strabismus
- Unilateral Exotropia
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5034: Intermittent alternating exotropia
- H5000: Unspecified esotropia
- H5043: Accommodative component in esotropia
- H5021: Vertical strabismus, right eye
- H50112: Monocular exotropia, left eye
Also known as:
- Other Vision Problems
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Other visual disturbances
- Unspecified vision issues
- Various eye problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- H538: Other visual disturbances
Also known as:
- Neurofibromatosis Type 1
- Neurofibromatosis
- Neurofibromatosis type 1
- NF1
- Von Recklinghausen disease
- Peripheral neurofibromatosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q8501: Neurofibromatosis, type 1
Also known as:
- Refractive Amblyopia
- Amblyopia
- Refractive Errors
- Lazy eye from refractive error
- Anisometropic amblyopia
- Refractive lazy eye
ICD-10 Codes:
- H53023: Refractive amblyopia, bilateral
What procedures does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Elkin typically perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Elkin 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. Elkin. 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.
Also known as:
- Crossed Eye Surgery (One Muscle)
- Crossed Eye Surgery (2 Muscles)
- Eye Muscle Surgery for Strabismus
- Eye Muscle Transposition Surgery
- Complex Strabismus Surgery
- Strabismus Repair
- Eye Alignment Surgery
- Ocular Muscle Adjustment
- Ocular Muscle Surgery
- Strabismus Correction Surgery
- Crossed Eyes Surgery
- Wall Eyes Surgery
- Paretic Extraocular Muscle Surgery
- Strabismus 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)
- 67320: Transposition procedure (eg, for paretic extraocular muscle), any extraocular muscle (specify) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 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)
Also known as:
- Eye Muscle Injection (Chemodenervation)
- Ocular Muscle Paralysis
- Strabismus Treatment Injection
- Botox for Eye Muscles
CPT Codes:
- 67345: Chemodenervation of extraocular muscle
Also known as:
- Adjustable Suture Placement for Eye Muscle Surgery
- Strabismus Surgery with Adjustable Sutures
- Eye Alignment Surgery
- Squint Correction Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67335: Placement of adjustable suture(s) during strabismus surgery, including postoperative adjustment(s) of suture(s) (List separately in addition to code for specific strabismus surgery)
Does Dr. Elkin accept my insurance?
Dr. Elkin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (215) 590-4591 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Elkin accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Elkin in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elderplan
H & R Block
Medicaid
Medicare
National Benefit Fund
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Elkin's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Elkin affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Elkin has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Elkin's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Elkin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1720320344.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Elkin?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Elkin
What is Dr. Zachary Elkin's specialty?
Dr. Elkin is an Ophthalmologist near New York, NY.
What does an Ophthalmologist do?
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.
Is Dr. Zachary Elkin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Elkin is affiliated with Nyu Langone Health - Tisch 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 Dr. Zachary Elkin accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Zachary Elkin is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Zachary Elkin offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Elkin's office at (215) 590-4591 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Zachary Elkin?
Please contact Dr. Elkin's office at (215) 590-4591 to schedule an appointment.
Where is Dr. Elkin's office located?
Dr. Elkin's offices are located in New York, NY and Mineola, NY.
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