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Who is Dr. Echegaray, Retina Specialist in Altamonte Springs, FL?
Dr. Jose Echegaray, MD is a Retina Specialist, who primarily practices in Altamonte Springs, FL with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Echegaray is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Echegaray’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Echegaray’s office at (407) 637-2096.
What languages does Dr. Echegaray speak?
Dr. Echegaray and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Retina Specialist like Dr. Echegaray typically treat?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Echegaray 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. Echegaray. 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:
- Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
Also known as:
- Blocked Branch Retinal Vein
- Macular Pucker
- Retinal Disorder
- Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion
- BRVO
- Eye Stroke
- Epiretinal Membrane
- Cellophane Maculopathy
- Macular Wrinkle
- Retinal Scar
- Macular Fibrosis
- Wrinkled Retina
ICD-10 Codes:
- H348320: Tributary (branch) retinal vein occlusion, left eye, with macular edema
- H35371: Puckering of macula, right eye
- H35372: Puckering of macula, left eye
Also known as:
- Wet Macular Degeneration
- Dry Macular Degeneration
- Macular Degeneration
- Exudative AMD
- Neovascular Macular Degeneration
- Wet AMD
- Nonexudative AMD
- Atrophic Macular Degeneration
- Dry AMD
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
ICD-10 Codes:
- H353231: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353133: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, advanced atrophic without subfoveal involvement
- H353221: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Advanced Diabetic Eye Disease and Macular Swelling (Both Eyes)
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Eye Problems
- Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy with Macular Edema Bilateral
- Advanced Retina Damage Both Eyes with Macular Swelling
- Diabetic Macular Edema Both Eyes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E113513: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
Also known as:
- Chronic Iridocyclitis
- Eye Disease
- Chronic Uveitis
- Long-term Eye Inflammation
- Persistent Iritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- H2013: Chronic iridocyclitis, bilateral
Also known as:
- Aging of the eye's gel
- Eye Disease
- Vitreous Detachment
- Vitreous syneresis
- Eye gel breakdown
- Vitreous aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- H43813: Vitreous degeneration, bilateral
What procedures does a Retina Specialist like Dr. Echegaray typically perform?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Echegaray 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. Echegaray. 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:
- 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:
- Retinal Detachment Repair with Vitrectomy
- Vitrectomy for Macular Pucker
- Vitrectomy for retinal detachment
- Retinal reattachment surgery
- Eye surgery for detached retina
- Retinal Membrane Removal
- Macular Pucker Surgery
- Pars Plana Vitrectomy
CPT Codes:
- 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:
- 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
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
Does Dr. Echegaray accept my insurance?
Dr. Echegaray accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (407) 637-2096 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Echegaray accept in Altamonte Springs, FL?
Dr. Echegaray in Altamonte Springs, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Devoted Health
Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Echegaray's office located?
Dr. Jose Echegaray's Primary Practice
616 E Altamonte Dr Ste 101
Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
(407) 637-2096
What is Dr. Echegaray's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Echegaray's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1205275229.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Echegaray?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Echegaray
What is Dr. Jose Echegaray's specialty?
Dr. Echegaray is a Retina Specialist near Altamonte Springs, FL.
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. Jose Echegaray affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Echegaray is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Parrish Medical Center, Adventhealth Orlando. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Echegaray accepting new patients in Altamonte Springs, FL?
Yes, Dr. Jose Echegaray is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jose Echegaray offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Echegaray's office at (407) 637-2096 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jose Echegaray?
Please contact Dr. Echegaray's office at (407) 637-2096 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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