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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Tamez, Retina Specialist in Annapolis, MD?
Dr. Heather Tamez, MD is a Retina Specialist, who primarily practices in Annapolis, MD with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Tamez is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tamez’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tamez’s office at (410) 377-7611.
What languages does Dr. Tamez speak?
Dr. Tamez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Tamez treat?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Tamez 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. Tamez. 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Advanced Diabetic Eye Disease and Macular Swelling (Both Eyes)
- Type 2 Diabetes with Severe Diabetic Eye Disease and Macular Swelling (Both Eyes)
- Type 2 Diabetes with Macular Edema
- 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
- Severe Nonproliferative Diabetic Retinopathy with Macular Edema Bilateral
- Diabetic Eye Swelling
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Diabetic Macular Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- E113513: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
- E113413: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with severe nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
- E113313: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with moderate nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
Also known as:
- Wet Macular Degeneration
- Macular Degeneration
- Wet AMD
- Neovascular Macular Degeneration
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
- Exudative AMD
ICD-10 Codes:
- H353221: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353211: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353231: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, with active choroidal neovascularization
Also known as:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
What procedures does Dr. Tamez perform?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Tamez 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. Tamez. 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:
- 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 Eye Surgery
- Removal of Eye Implant (Back of Eye)
- Vitrectomy for retinal detachment
- Retinal reattachment surgery
- Eye surgery for detached retina
- Pars Plana Vitrectomy
- Retinal Surgery
- Eye Gel Removal Surgery
- Intraocular Implant Removal
- Posterior Segment Implant Extraction
- Eye Device Removal Surgery
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
- 67036: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach;
- 67121: Removal of implanted material, posterior segment; intraocular
Also known as:
- Retina Repair for Macular Hole or Edema
- Vitrectomy with Membrane Peel
- Macular Hole Repair
- Diabetic Macular Edema Surgery
- Internal Limiting Membrane Removal
CPT Codes:
- 67042: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina (eg, for repair of macular hole, diabetic macular edema), includes, if performed, intraocular tamponade (ie, air, gas or silicone oil)
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. Tamez accept my insurance?
Dr. Tamez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (410) 377-7611 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tamez accept in Annapolis, MD?
Dr. Tamez in Annapolis, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Dollar General
Express Scripts
Geisinger Health Plan
Medicare
MedStar Health
State of Tennessee
Trustmark Insurance Company
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Tamez's office located?
Dr. Heather Tamez's Primary Practice
2002 Medical Pkwy Ste 450
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 377-7611
What is Dr. Tamez's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tamez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1639597347.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tamez?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tamez
What is Dr. Heather Tamez's specialty?
Dr. Tamez is a Retina Specialist near Annapolis, MD. 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. Contact Dr. Tamez to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Heather Tamez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Tamez is affiliated with WellSpan York 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
Where can I learn more about Retina Specialist?
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Is Heather Tamez accepting new patients in Annapolis, MD?
Yes, Dr. Heather Tamez is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Heather Tamez offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Tamez's office at (410) 377-7611 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Heather Tamez?
Please contact Dr. Tamez's office at (410) 377-7611 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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