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44 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Online booking
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lingua, Ophthalmologist in Bloomfield, NJ?
Dr. Robert Lingua, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Bloomfield, NJ with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 44 years and is board certified. Dr. Lingua is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lingua’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lingua’s office at (714) 525-2251.
What languages does Dr. Lingua speak?
Dr. Lingua and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Lingua treat?
As a Ophthalmologist, Dr. Lingua 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. Lingua. 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:
- Walleye
- Esotropia
- Alternating Crossed Eyes
- Alternating Walleye
- Outward Hidden Eye Turn
- Hidden Inward Eye Turn
- Intermittent Alternating Crossed Eyes
- Vertical Strabismus
- Eye Movement Disorder
- Exotropia
- Divergent strabismus
- Outward turning eye
- Crossed Eyes
- Convergent Strabismus
- Inward Turning Eye
- Alternating esotropia
- Eyes take turns crossing
- Intermittent esotropia
- Alternating exotropia
- Eyes take turns turning out
- Intermittent exotropia
- Latent Outward Squint
- Exophoria
- Eye Muscle Imbalance
- Esophoria
- Latent esotropia
- Hidden crossed eyes
- Intermittent alternating esotropia
- Eyes take turns crossing sometimes
- Occasional alternating inward eye turn
- Vertical Eye Misalignment
- Hypertropia
- Hypotropia
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5010: Unspecified exotropia
- H5000: Unspecified esotropia
- H5005: Alternating esotropia
- H5015: Alternating exotropia
- H5052: Exophoria
- H5051: Esophoria
- H5032: Intermittent alternating esotropia
- H5021: Vertical strabismus, right eye
Also known as:
- Pink Eye
- Conjunctivitis
- Red Eye
- Allergic Pink Eye
- Atopic Conjunctivitis
- Allergic Conjunctivitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- H1013: Acute atopic conjunctivitis, bilateral
- H1045: Other chronic allergic conjunctivitis
Also known as:
- Dry Eyes
- Tears
- Dry eye syndrome
- Keratoconjunctivitis sicca
- Ocular dryness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H04123: Dry eye syndrome of bilateral lacrimal glands
Also known as:
- Borderline Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Glaucoma
- Early Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Open-angle glaucoma suspect
- Risk of Open-Angle Glaucoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- H40013: Open angle with borderline findings, low risk, bilateral
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:
- Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
Also known as:
- Chalazion
- Chalazion on Right Upper Eyelid
- Eyelid Disorder
- Meibomian cyst
- Eyelid cyst
- Stye-like bump
- Right Upper Eyelid Cyst
- Meibomian Cyst on Upper Lid
- Blocked Gland Right Upper Eyelid
ICD-10 Codes:
- H0014: Chalazion left upper eyelid
- H0011: Chalazion right upper eyelid
Also known as:
- Astigmatism
- Refractive Errors
- Irregular Cornea
- Blurred Vision
- Distorted Vision
ICD-10 Codes:
- H52223: Regular astigmatism, bilateral
Also known as:
- Other Vision Problems
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Other visual disturbances
- Unspecified vision issues
- Various eye problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- H538: Other visual disturbances
Also known as:
- Aging of the eye's gel
- Eye Disease
- Vitreous Detachment
- Vitreous syneresis
- Eye gel breakdown
- Vitreous aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- H43813: Vitreous degeneration, bilateral
Also known as:
- Dry Macular Degeneration
- Macular Degeneration
- Dry AMD
- Atrophic Macular Degeneration
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Dry)
ICD-10 Codes:
- H353131: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, early dry stage
Which procedures does Dr. Lingua perform as a Ophthalmologist?
As a Ophthalmologist, procedures performed by an Dr. Robert Lingua 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. Lingua's office.
Does Dr. Lingua accept my insurance?
Dr. Lingua accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (714) 525-2251 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lingua accept in Bloomfield, NJ?
Dr. Lingua in Bloomfield, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Carepoint Health
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Lingua's office located?
Dr. Robert Lingua's Primary Practice
1255 Broad St Ste 104
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
(714) 525-2251
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Robert Lingua?
Dr. Lingua has appointments available at his Bloomfield, NJ office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.
What is Dr. Lingua's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lingua's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1942220405.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lingua?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lingua
What is Dr. Robert Lingua's specialty?
Dr. Lingua is a Ophthalmologist near Bloomfield, NJ. 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. Lingua to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Robert Lingua affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lingua is affiliated with Clara Maass 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 Robert Lingua accepting new patients in Bloomfield, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Robert Lingua is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Robert Lingua offer online booking?
Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Lingua, or call (714) 525-2251 for more information.
How can I make an appointment with Robert Lingua?
Please contact Dr. Lingua's office at (714) 525-2251 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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