Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Petrakos, Glaucoma Specialist in New York, NY?
Dr. Paul Petrakos is an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at Weill Cornell Medicine. He is a fellowship-trained glaucoma specialist, specializing in the evaluation and treatment glaucoma, including medical management, laser, and surgical procedures. He also performs cataract surgery and is up-to-date on the latest advances in minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS).A native New Yorker, Dr. Petrakos graduated from Stony Brook University before attending the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine. Here he served as an Academic Medicine Scholar and received a masters degree in Neuromusculoskeletal Sciences.Dr. Petrakos completed his residency at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical College. He then continued his training at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School, completing his glaucoma fellowship and receiving specialized training in trabeculectomy, glaucoma drainage device implantation, laser trabeculoplasty and iridotomy, complex cataract extraction, laser-assisted cataract extraction, implantation of astigmatic (toric) and multi-focal intraocular lenses, and minimally invasive glaucoma surgery.Dr. Petrakos is committed to providing personalized glaucoma and cataract care supplemented by the newest technologies, instruments, and techniques. He is an author and co-author of a number of journal articles and book chapters. His areas of clinical and research interest include ocular imaging, medical and surgical treatments of glaucoma.? ?Dr. Petrakos is currently accepting new patients.
WebsiteWhat languages does Dr. Petrakos speak?
Dr. Petrakos and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
What conditions does Dr. Petrakos treat?
As a Glaucoma Specialist, Dr. Petrakos 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. Petrakos. 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:
- Preglaucoma
- Ocular Hypertension
- Narrow Angle Glaucoma Risk
- Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Early Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Pre-Glaucoma
- Glaucoma
- Early Glaucoma
- Borderline Glaucoma
- Risk of Glaucoma
- High Eye Pressure
- Elevated Intraocular Pressure
- Eye pressure problem
- Anatomical Narrow Angle
- Angle-Closure Glaucoma Risk
- Eye angle problem
- Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Wide-Angle Glaucoma
- POAG
- Glaucoma Suspect
ICD-10 Codes:
- H40003: Preglaucoma, unspecified, bilateral
- H40053: Ocular hypertension, bilateral
- H40033: Anatomical narrow angle, bilateral
- H401131: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, mild stage
- H40022: Open angle with borderline findings, high risk, left eye
- H401133: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, severe stage
- H401121: Primary open-angle glaucoma, left eye, mild stage
- H40002: Preglaucoma, unspecified, left eye
- H401132: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, moderate stage
- H40001: Preglaucoma, unspecified, right eye
- H401122: Primary open-angle glaucoma, left eye, moderate stage
Also known as:
- Other Optic Nerve Disorder
- Optic Nerve Disorder
- Miscellaneous Optic Nerve Conditions
- Unspecified Optic Nerve Problems
- Optic Nerve Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- H47093: Other disorders of optic nerve, not elsewhere classified, bilateral
Also known as:
- Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H25093: Other age-related incipient cataract, bilateral
- H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
- H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
- H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
- H25813: Combined forms of age-related cataract, bilateral
Also known as:
- Strands and floaters in the eye's gel
- Aging of the eye's gel
- Eye Disease
- Vitreous Detachment
- Eye floaters
- Vitreous opacities
- Vitreous membranes
- Vitreous syneresis
- Eye gel breakdown
- Vitreous aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- H43393: Other vitreous opacities, bilateral
- H43813: Vitreous degeneration, bilateral
Also known as:
- Dry Eyes
- Tears
- Dry eye syndrome
- Keratoconjunctivitis sicca
- Ocular dryness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H04123: Dry eye syndrome of bilateral lacrimal glands
Does Dr. Petrakos accept my insurance?
Dr. Petrakos 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. Petrakos accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Petrakos in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Healthfirst
Medicare
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
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Where is Dr. Petrakos' office located?
Israel Englander Department of Ophthalmology
36 Worth Street
New York, NY 10013
(917) 300-0553
What is Dr. Petrakos's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Petrakos's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1134545171.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Petrakos?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Petrakos
What is Dr. Paul Petrakos's specialty?
Dr. Petrakos is a Glaucoma Specialist near New York, NY. An ophthalmologist specializing in the treatment of glaucoma and related disorders focuses on managing conditions associated with increased intraocular pressure and optic nerve damage. This specialty encompasses both medical and surgical interventions to effectively treat these conditions. Contact Dr. Petrakos to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Paul Petrakos affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Petrakos is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital 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 Paul Petrakos accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Paul Petrakos is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Paul Petrakos offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Petrakos's office at (917) 300-0553 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Paul Petrakos?
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