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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bor-Shavit, Retina Specialist in Lancaster, MA?
Dr. Elite Bor-Shavit, MD is a Retina Specialist, who primarily practices in Lancaster, MA. Dr. Bor-Shavit is fluent in English and Hebrew, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bor-Shavit’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bor-Shavit’s office at (978) 537-3900.
What languages does Dr. Bor-Shavit speak?
Dr. Bor-Shavit and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hebrew
What conditions does Dr. Bor-Shavit treat?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Bor-Shavit 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. Bor-Shavit. 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:
- Wet Macular Degeneration
- Macular Degeneration
- Exudative AMD
- Neovascular Macular Degeneration
- Wet AMD
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
ICD-10 Codes:
- H353211: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353221: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
Also known as:
- Aging of the eye's gel
- Eye gel sticking to the macula
- Eye Disease
- Vitreous Detachment
- Vitreous syneresis
- Eye gel breakdown
- Vitreous aging
- VMA
- Macular adhesion
- Vitreous traction
ICD-10 Codes:
- H43813: Vitreous degeneration, bilateral
- H43823: Vitreomacular adhesion, bilateral
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Macular Edema
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Eye Problems
- Diabetic Eye Swelling
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Diabetic Macular Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- E113512: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, left eye
- E113511: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, right eye
Also known as:
- Macular Pucker
- Retinal Disorder
- Epiretinal Membrane
- Cellophane Maculopathy
- Macular Wrinkle
- Retinal Scar
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35373: Puckering of macula, bilateral
What procedures does Dr. Bor-Shavit perform?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Bor-Shavit 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. Bor-Shavit. 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:
- Eye Injection
- Injection into Eye Capsule
- Intravitreal Injection
- Retinal Injection
- Macular Degeneration Injection
- Eye Medication Injection
- Tenon's Capsule Injection
- Periocular Injection
CPT Codes:
- 67028: Intravitreal injection of a pharmacologic agent (separate procedure)
- 67515: Injection of medication or other substance into Tenon's capsule
Also known as:
- Laser Treatment for Retinopathy
- Retina Laser Treatment (Photocoagulation)
- Photocoagulation for Retinopathy
- Diabetic Retinopathy Laser Treatment
- Retinal Laser Therapy
- Retinal photocoagulation
- Macular edema laser
- Retina tumor laser treatment
CPT Codes:
- 67228: Treatment of extensive or progressive retinopathy (eg, diabetic retinopathy), photocoagulation
- 67210: Destruction of localized lesion of retina (eg, macular edema, tumors), 1 or more sessions; photocoagulation
Also known as:
- Retinal Detachment Repair with Vitrectomy
- Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
- Vitrectomy for Macular Pucker
- Vitrectomy for retinal detachment
- Retinal reattachment surgery
- Eye surgery for detached retina
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Posterior Capsulotomy
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Laser Eye Surgery
- Retinal Membrane Removal
- Macular Pucker Surgery
- Pars Plana Vitrectomy
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
- 66821: Discission of secondary membranous cataract (opacified posterior lens capsule and/or anterior hyaloid); laser surgery (eg, YAG laser) (1 or more stages)
- 67041: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with removal of preretinal cellular membrane (eg, macular pucker)
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:
- Retina Repair for Macular Hole or Edema
- Vitrectomy with Membrane Peel
- Macular Hole Repair
- Diabetic Macular Edema Surgery
- Internal Limiting Membrane Removal
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)
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
Does Dr. Bor-Shavit accept my insurance?
Dr. Bor-Shavit accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (978) 537-3900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bor-Shavit accept in Lancaster, MA?
Dr. Bor-Shavit in Lancaster, 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
Boston Medical Center
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Fallon Community Health Plan
Health Plans
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Bor-Shavit's office located?
Dr. Elite Bor-Shavit's Primary Practice
479 Old Union Tpke
Lancaster, MA 01523
(978) 537-3900
What is Dr. Bor-Shavit's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bor-Shavit's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1104303858.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bor-Shavit?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bor-Shavit
What is Dr. Elite Bor-Shavit's specialty?
Dr. Bor-Shavit is a Retina Specialist near Lancaster, MA. An ophthalmologist specializing in vitreoretinal diseases focuses on diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the vitreous and retina, including issues such as retinal detachment, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration. This specialist employs advanced medical and surgical techniques to manage these complex eye conditions. Contact Dr. Bor-Shavit to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Elite Bor-Shavit affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bor-Shavit is affiliated with Saint Vincent Hospital - Worcester, MA 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 Elite Bor-Shavit accepting new patients in Lancaster, MA?
Yes, Dr. Elite Bor-Shavit is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Elite Bor-Shavit offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bor-Shavit's office at (978) 537-3900 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Elite Bor-Shavit?
Please contact Dr. Bor-Shavit's office at (978) 537-3900 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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