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Dr. David Fell, MD

Boston, MA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Fell, Ophthalmologist in Boston, MA?

    Dr. David Fell, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Fell is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fell’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fell’s office at (516) 663-0333.

    What languages does Dr. Fell speak?

    Dr. Fell and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Fell treat?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Fell 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. Fell. 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:

    • Serous Retinal Detachment
    • Retinal Detachment with Multiple Breaks
    • Retinal Detachment
    • Fluid Retinal Detachment
    • Exudative Retinal Detachment
    • Non-Rhegmatogenous Detachment
    • Detached Retina with Multiple Tears
    • Multiple Retinal Tears Detachment
    • Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H3321: Serous retinal detachment, right eye
    • H3322: Serous retinal detachment, left eye
    • H33021: Retinal detachment with multiple breaks, right eye
    • H33022: Retinal detachment with multiple breaks, left eye

    Also known as:

    • Iridocyclitis
    • Widespread eye inflammation
    • Acute Iridocyclitis
    • Eye Disease
    • Inflammation of the iris and ciliary body
    • Anterior uveitis
    • Iritis and cyclitis
    • Total uveal inflammation
    • Inflammation of all eye layers
    • Eye inflammation
    • Acute Uveitis
    • Sudden Eye Inflammation
    • Iritis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H209: Unspecified iridocyclitis
    • H44113: Panuveitis, bilateral
    • H2000: Unspecified acute and subacute iridocyclitis

    Also known as:

    • Macular Hole
    • Wet Macular Degeneration
    • Cystoid Macular Edema
    • Macular Degeneration
    • Macular Cyst
    • Foveal Hole
    • Retinal Hole
    • Macular Pseudohole
    • Wet AMD
    • Neovascular Macular Degeneration
    • Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
    • CME
    • Macular swelling
    • Fluid in the macula

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H35341: Macular cyst, hole, or pseudohole, right eye
    • H35342: Macular cyst, hole, or pseudohole, left eye
    • H353221: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
    • H35351: Cystoid macular degeneration, right eye

    Also known as:

    • Macular Pucker
    • Retinal Disorder
    • Epiretinal Membrane
    • Cellophane Maculopathy
    • Macular Wrinkle
    • Retinal Scar
    • Macular Fibrosis
    • Wrinkled Retina

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H35371: Puckering of macula, right eye
    • H35372: Puckering of macula, left eye

    Also known as:

    • Bleeding in the eye's gel
    • Aging of the eye's gel
    • Eye Disease
    • Vitreous Detachment
    • Eye bleeding
    • Blood in the vitreous
    • Ocular hemorrhage
    • Vitreous syneresis
    • Eye gel breakdown
    • Vitreous aging

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H4311: Vitreous hemorrhage, right eye
    • H4312: Vitreous hemorrhage, left eye
    • H43811: Vitreous degeneration, right eye

    Also known as:

    • Retina and Choroid Inflammation
    • Panuveitis
    • Retinal Disorder
    • Eye Disease
    • Chorioretinitis
    • Ocular Inflammation
    • Whole Uvea Inflammation
    • Severe Uveitis
    • Eye Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H3093: Unspecified chorioretinal inflammation, bilateral
    • H44112: Panuveitis, left eye

    Also known as:

    • Horseshoe Retinal Tear
    • Retinal Disorder
    • U-shaped Retinal Tear
    • Flap Retinal Tear
    • Retinal Break

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H33311: Horseshoe tear of retina without detachment, right eye

    Also known as:

    • Horseshoe Retinal Tear
    • Retinal Disorder
    • U-shaped Retinal Tear
    • Flap Retinal Tear

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H33312: Horseshoe tear of retina without detachment, left eye

    What procedures does Dr. Fell perform?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Fell 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. Fell. 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:

    • Retinal Detachment Repair with Vitrectomy
    • Vitrectomy Eye Surgery
    • Vitrectomy for Macular Pucker
    • Retinal Detachment Repair (Scleral Buckling)
    • Vitrectomy for retinal detachment
    • Retinal reattachment surgery
    • Eye surgery for detached retina
    • Pars Plana Vitrectomy
    • Retinal Surgery
    • Eye Gel Removal Surgery
    • Retinal Membrane Removal
    • Macular Pucker Surgery
    • Scleral Buckling Surgery
    • Retinal Reattachment Surgery
    • Eye Detachment Repair

    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;
    • 67041: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with removal of preretinal cellular membrane (eg, macular pucker)
    • 67107: Repair of retinal detachment; scleral buckling (such as lamellar scleral dissection, imbrication or encircling procedure), including, when performed, implant, cryotherapy, photocoagulation, and drainage of subretinal fluid

    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:

    • Retina Repair for Macular Hole or Edema
    • Vitrectomy with Endolaser Treatment
    • Vitrectomy with Membrane Peel
    • Macular Hole Repair
    • Diabetic Macular Edema Surgery
    • Internal Limiting Membrane Removal
    • Pars Plana Vitrectomy with Laser
    • Retinal Laser Surgery
    • Diabetic Retinopathy Surgery

    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)
    • 67040: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with endolaser panretinal photocoagulation

    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 Laser Treatment
    • Pars Plana Vitrectomy with Laser
    • Retinal Laser Surgery
    • Eye Vitreous Removal with Laser

    CPT Codes:

    • 67039: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with focal endolaser photocoagulation

    Also known as:

    • Retinal Laser Treatment
    • Retinal Photocoagulation
    • Laser for Retinal Tear
    • Retinal Detachment Prevention Laser

    CPT Codes:

    • 67145: Prophylaxis of retinal detachment (eg, retinal break, lattice degeneration) without drainage; photocoagulation

    Also known as:

    • Retinal Detachment Repair with Gas Injection
    • Pneumatic Retinopexy
    • Gas Bubble for Retinal Detachment
    • Retina Reattachment Surgery
    • Eye Detachment Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 67110: Repair of retinal detachment; by injection of air or other gas (eg, pneumatic retinopexy)

    Does Dr. Fell accept my insurance?

    Dr. Fell accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (516) 663-0333 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Fell accept in Boston, MA?

    Dr. Fell in Boston, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

    • Boston Medical Center

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Highmark Inc.

    • Medicare

    • Point32Health

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Fell's office located?

    Dr. David Fell's Primary Practice

    800 Washington St

    Boston, MA 02111

    (516) 663-0333

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    Dr. David Fell's Practice 2

    800 Huntington Ave

    Boston, MA 02115

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    Dr. David Fell's Practice 3

    282 Route 130

    Sandwich, MA 02563

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    What is Dr. Fell's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Fell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1962990556.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fell?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fell

    What is Dr. David Fell's specialty?

    Dr. Fell is a Ophthalmologist near Boston, MA. 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. Fell to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. David Fell affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Fell is affiliated with Tufts Medical Center, Reading Hospital Tower Health, Lehigh Valley Health Network– Cedar Crest, Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, Paoli 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 David Fell accepting new patients in Boston, MA?

    Yes, Dr. David Fell is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. David Fell offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Fell's office at (516) 663-0333 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with David Fell?

    Please contact Dr. Fell's office at (516) 663-0333 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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