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Dr. Vinicius Silbiger De Stefano
Milwaukee, WI
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Silbiger De Stefano, Cornea and External Diseases Specialist in Milwaukee, WI?
Dr. Vinicius Silbiger De Stefano is a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist, who primarily practices in Milwaukee, WI with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Silbiger De Stefano is fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Silbiger De Stefano’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Silbiger De Stefano’s office at (414) 955-2080.
What languages does Dr. Silbiger De Stefano speak?
Dr. Silbiger De Stefano and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Portuguese
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Silbiger De Stefano treat?
As a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist, Dr. Silbiger De Stefano 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. Silbiger De Stefano. 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:
- Cataract
- Combined Age-Related Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
- Mixed Type Cataract
- Multiple Cataract Types
ICD-10 Codes:
- H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
- H25813: Combined forms of age-related cataract, bilateral
- H25812: Combined forms of age-related cataract, left eye
- H25811: Combined forms of age-related cataract, right eye
Also known as:
- Sense Organ Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Eye surgery aftercare
- Ear surgery aftercare
- Sensory organ recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z48810: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the sense organs
Also known as:
- Keratoconus
- Corneal Disorder
- Conical cornea
- KC
- Corneal thinning disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- H18603: Keratoconus, unspecified, bilateral
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
What procedures does Dr. Silbiger De Stefano perform?
As a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist, Dr. Silbiger De Stefano 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. Silbiger De Stefano. 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:
- Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
- Extracapsular cataract extraction
- Phacoemulsification
- IOL implantation
CPT Codes:
- 66984: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1 stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification); without endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation
Also known as:
- Corneal Lesion Removal (Keratectomy)
- Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
- Pterygium Removal with Graft
- Corneal Cross-Linking
- Partial Vitreous Removal (Anterior)
- Corneal Excision
- Lamellar Keratectomy
- Partial Cornea Removal
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Posterior Capsulotomy
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Laser Eye Surgery
- Pterygium Excision with Autograft', 'Conjunctival Graft for Pterygium', 'Surfer's Eye Surgery with Graft
- CXL Procedure
- Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking
- Keratoconus Treatment
- Anterior Vitrectomy
- Vitreous Gel Removal
- Eye Gel Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 65400: Excision of lesion, cornea (keratectomy, lamellar, partial), except pterygium
- 66821: Discission of secondary membranous cataract (opacified posterior lens capsule and/or anterior hyaloid); laser surgery (eg, YAG laser) (1 or more stages)
- 65426: Excision or transposition of pterygium; with graft
- 0402T: Collagen Cross-Linking Of Cornea, Including Removal Of The Corneal Epithelium, When Performed, And Intraoperative Pachymetry, When Performed
- 67005: Removal of vitreous, anterior approach (open sky technique or limbal incision); partial removal
Also known as:
- Complex Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
- Advanced Cataract Surgery
- Phacoemulsification with IOL
- Complex Extracapsular Cataract Extraction
CPT Codes:
- 66982: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1-stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification), complex, requiring devices or techniques not generally used in routine cataract surgery (eg, iris expansion device, suture support for intraocular lens, or primary posterior capsulorrhexis) or performed on patients in the amblyogenic developmental stage; without endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation
Also known as:
- Endothelial Corneal Transplant
- Penetrating Corneal Transplant
- Keratoplasty
- Endothelial keratoplasty
- Corneal graft
- Full-Thickness Corneal Transplant
- PKP (Penetrating Keratoplasty)
- Cornea Replacement Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 65756: Keratoplasty (corneal transplant); endothelial
- 65730: Keratoplasty (corneal transplant); penetrating (except in aphakia or pseudophakia)
Also known as:
- Amniotic Membrane Placement on Eye (No Stitches)
- Ocular surface repair with amniotic membrane
- Eye membrane graft
- Sutureless amniotic membrane transplant
CPT Codes:
- 65778: Placement of amniotic membrane on the ocular surface; without sutures
Also known as:
- Intraocular Lens Exchange
- IOL Exchange
- Cataract Lens Replacement (Secondary)
- Replacement of Eye Implant
CPT Codes:
- 66986: Exchange of intraocular lens
Also known as:
- Secondary Intraocular Lens Implant
- IOL implant (secondary)
- Replacement eye lens surgery
- Artificial lens insertion (secondary)
CPT Codes:
- 66985: Insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (secondary implant), not associated with concurrent cataract removal
Does Dr. Silbiger De Stefano accept my insurance?
Dr. Silbiger De Stefano accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (414) 955-2080 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Silbiger De Stefano accept in Milwaukee, WI?
Dr. Silbiger De Stefano in Milwaukee, WI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
State of Nevada
State of Tennessee
State of Wisconsin
UnitedHealthcare
Wisconsin Physicians Health (WPS)
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Where is Dr. Silbiger De Stefano's office located?
Dr. Vinicius Silbiger De Stefano's Primary Practice
8701 Watertown Plank Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 955-2080
What is Dr. Silbiger De Stefano's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Silbiger De Stefano's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1164908869.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Silbiger De Stefano?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Silbiger De Stefano
What is Dr. Vinicius Silbiger De Stefano's specialty?
Dr. Silbiger De Stefano is a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist near Milwaukee, WI. An ophthalmologist specializing in diseases of the cornea, sclera, eyelids, conjunctiva, and anterior segment of the eye diagnoses and treats conditions affecting these structures. This specialist manages disorders such as corneal infections, eyelid malposition's, and conjunctival diseases using both medical and surgical methods. Contact Dr. Silbiger De Stefano to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Vinicius Silbiger De Stefano affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Silbiger De Stefano is affiliated with Froedtert Hospital, ProHealth Waukesha Memorial 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 Vinicius Silbiger De Stefano accepting new patients in Milwaukee, WI?
Yes, Dr. Vinicius Silbiger De Stefano is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Vinicius Silbiger De Stefano offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Silbiger De Stefano's office at (414) 955-2080 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
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