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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. Dr. Varma is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Varma’s practice accepts Medicare 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 an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Varma typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Outward Hidden Eye Turn
- Hidden Inward Eye Turn
- Intermittent Alternating Exotropia
- Alternating Crossed Eyes
- Inward Turning Eye
- 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
- Esotropia
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5052: Exophoria
- H5051: Esophoria
- H5034: Intermittent alternating exotropia
- H5005: Alternating esotropia
- H5043: Accommodative component in esotropia
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
Also known as:
- Double Vision
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Diplopia
- Seeing double
- Ghosting vision
ICD-10 Codes:
- H532: Diplopia
What procedures does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Varma typically perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Varma 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. 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. 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:
- Chalazion Removal (Under General Anesthesia)
- Anesthesia
- Eyelid Cyst Excision
- Stye Removal Surgery
- Chalazion Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67808: Excision of chalazion; under general anesthesia and/or requiring hospitalization, single or multiple
Also known as:
- Facial Muscle Injection for Spasms (One Side)
- Botox for facial spasms
- Facial nerve chemodenervation
- Blepharospasm treatment
- Hemifacial spasm injection
CPT Codes:
- 64612: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial nerve, unilateral (eg, for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm)
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
CareSource
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Independence Health Group
Medical Mutual of Ohio
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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.
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 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, Ohiohealth Grant Medical Center 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 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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