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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Varma, Ophthalmologist in Columbus, OH?
Dr. Hersh Varma, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Columbus, OH with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Varma is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Varma’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Varma’s office at (614) 293-8116.
What languages does Dr. Varma speak?
Dr. Varma and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
What conditions does Dr. Varma treat?
As a Ophthalmologist, Dr. Varma 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. Varma. 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
- Hidden Inward Eye Turn
- Intermittent Alternating Exotropia
- Alternating Crossed Eyes
- Inward Turning Eye
- Alternating Walleye
- Esotropia
- Intermittent Alternating Crossed Eyes
- Intermittent Eye Turn
- Monocular Esotropia
- Vertical Eye Misalignment
- Walleye
- Eye Movement Disorder
- Latent Outward Squint
- Exophoria
- Eye Muscle Imbalance
- Esophoria
- Latent esotropia
- Hidden crossed eyes
- Intermittent Alternating Wall Eyes
- Intermittent Alternating Divergent Strabismus
- Temporary Wall Eye
- Alternating esotropia
- Eyes take turns crossing
- Intermittent esotropia
- Crossed Eyes from Farsightedness
- Accommodative Squint
- Alternating exotropia
- Eyes take turns turning out
- Intermittent exotropia
- Crossed Eyes
- Convergent Strabismus
- Intermittent alternating esotropia
- Eyes take turns crossing sometimes
- Occasional alternating inward eye turn
- Intermittent heterotropia
- Occasional eye deviation
- Intermittent squint
- One Eye Turned In
- Monocular Convergent Strabismus
- Unilateral Esotropia
- Vertical strabismus
- One eye higher than the other
- Hypertropia
- Hypotropia
- Exotropia
- Divergent strabismus
- Outward turning eye
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5052: Exophoria
- H5051: Esophoria
- H5034: Intermittent alternating exotropia
- H5005: Alternating esotropia
- H5043: Accommodative component in esotropia
- H5015: Alternating exotropia
- H5000: Unspecified esotropia
- H5032: Intermittent alternating esotropia
- H5030: Unspecified intermittent heterotropia
- H50012: Monocular esotropia, left eye
- H5022: Vertical strabismus, left eye
- H5010: Unspecified exotropia
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
- H53021: Refractive amblyopia, right eye
Also known as:
- Swelling of the Optic Disc
- Optic Nerve Disc Birth Defect
- Optic Nerve Disorder
- Birth Defects
- Papilledema
- Optic disc edema
- Swollen optic nerve
- Congenital Optic Disc Anomaly
- Infant Optic Nerve Head Malformation
- Eye Nerve Disc Problem
ICD-10 Codes:
- H4710: Unspecified papilledema
- Q142: Congenital malformation of optic disc
Also known as:
- Double Vision
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Diplopia
- Seeing double
- Ghosting vision
ICD-10 Codes:
- H532: Diplopia
Also known as:
- Lazy Eye
- Amblyopia
- Refractive Errors
- Refractive Amblyopia
- Vision Loss from Unequal Focus
ICD-10 Codes:
- H53022: Refractive amblyopia, left eye
Also known as:
- Idiopathic intracranial hypertension
- Brain Disease
- Pseudotumor cerebri
- IIH
- Benign intracranial hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- G932: Benign intracranial hypertension
Also known as:
- Pink Eye
- Conjunctivitis
- Red Eye
- Allergic Pink Eye
- Allergic Conjunctivitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- H1045: Other chronic allergic conjunctivitis
Which procedures does Dr. Varma perform as a Ophthalmologist?
As a Ophthalmologist, procedures performed by an Dr. Hersh Varma may include:
- Cataract Removal
- Corneal Specialist Consultation
- Corneal Specialist Follow Up
- Dark Adaptometry
- Diabetes Care - Eye Exam
- Electro-oculography (EOG)
- Electroretinography (ERG)
- Eye Emergency Visit
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Varma's office.
Does Dr. Varma accept my insurance?
Dr. Varma accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (614) 293-8116 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Varma accept in Columbus, OH?
Dr. Varma in Columbus, OH 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medical Mutual
Medicare
Molina
State of Ohio
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Varma's office located?
Dr. Hersh Varma's Primary Practice
915 Olentangy River Rd Fl 5
Columbus, OH 43212
(614) 293-8116
What is Dr. Varma's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Varma's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1194110122.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Varma?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Varma
What is Dr. Hersh Varma's specialty?
Dr. Varma is a Ophthalmologist near Columbus, OH. 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. Varma to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Hersh Varma affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Varma is affiliated with The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center 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 Hersh Varma accepting new patients in Columbus, OH?
Yes, Dr. Hersh Varma is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Hersh Varma offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Varma's office at (614) 293-8116 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Hersh Varma?
Please contact Dr. Varma's office at (614) 293-8116 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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