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Dr. Santi Karnam, MD

Philadelphia, PA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Karnam, Ophthalmologist in Philadelphia, PA?

    Dr. Santi Karnam, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Philadelphia, PA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Karnam is fluent in English and Telugu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Karnam’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Karnam’s office at (215) 928-3041.

    What languages does Dr. Karnam speak?

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

    • English

    • Telugu

    What conditions does Dr. Karnam treat?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Karnam 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. Karnam. 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:

    • Adenovirus Pink Eye
    • Pink Eye
    • Adenoviral Conjunctivitis
    • Viral Pink Eye
    • Epidemic Keratoconjunctivitis
    • Conjunctivitis
    • Red eye
    • Viral eye infection
    • Red Eye
    • Allergic Pink Eye
    • Atopic Conjunctivitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B300: Keratoconjunctivitis due to adenovirus
    • B309: Viral conjunctivitis, unspecified
    • H1013: Acute atopic conjunctivitis, bilateral

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H43811: Vitreous degeneration, right eye
    • H43812: Vitreous degeneration, left eye
    • H4311: Vitreous hemorrhage, right eye
    • H4312: Vitreous hemorrhage, left eye

    Also known as:

    • Scratched Eye
    • Corneal Abrasion and Conjunctiva Injury
    • Corneal Disorder
    • Eye Injuries
    • Corneal Abrasion
    • Eye Scratch
    • Conjunctival Injury
    • Scratched Cornea
    • Eye Surface Injury
    • Conjunctival Trauma
    • Corneal Scratch

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S0502XA: Injury of conjunctiva and corneal abrasion without foreign body, left eye, initial encounter
    • S0501XA: Injury of conjunctiva and corneal abrasion without foreign body, right eye, initial encounter

    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:

    • Wet Macular Degeneration
    • Macular Degeneration
    • Wet AMD
    • Neovascular Macular Degeneration
    • Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
    • Exudative AMD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H353221: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
    • H353211: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
    • H353231: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, with active choroidal neovascularization

    Also known as:

    • Iridocyclitis
    • Eye Disease
    • Inflammation of the iris and ciliary body
    • Anterior uveitis
    • Iritis and cyclitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H209: Unspecified iridocyclitis

    Also known as:

    • Conjunctival Hemorrhage
    • Eye Disease
    • Subconjunctival hemorrhage
    • Broken blood vessel in eye
    • Red eye bleed

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H1131: Conjunctival hemorrhage, right eye

    Also known as:

    • Eye Bleeding
    • Eye Disease
    • Subconjunctival hemorrhage
    • Red eye from bleeding

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H1132: Conjunctival hemorrhage, left eye

    Also known as:

    • Swelling of the Optic Disc
    • Optic Nerve Disorder
    • Papilledema
    • Optic disc edema
    • Swollen optic nerve

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H4710: Unspecified papilledema

    Also known as:

    • Corneal Ulcer
    • Corneal Disorder
    • Eye ulcer
    • Sore on the cornea
    • Corneal abrasion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H16002: Unspecified corneal ulcer, left eye

    Also known as:

    • Chalazion
    • Eyelid Disorder
    • Meibomian cyst
    • Eyelid cyst
    • Stye-like bump

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H0014: Chalazion left upper eyelid

    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

    What procedures does Dr. Karnam perform?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Karnam 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. Karnam. 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
    • Intravitreal Injection
    • Retinal Injection
    • Macular Degeneration Injection
    • Eye Medication Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 67028: Intravitreal injection of a pharmacologic agent (separate procedure)

    Does Dr. Karnam accept my insurance?

    Dr. Karnam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (215) 928-3041 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Karnam accept in Philadelphia, PA?

    Dr. Karnam in Philadelphia, PA 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

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Highmark Inc.

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • UPMC Health Plan

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    Where is Dr. Karnam's office located?

    Dr. Santi Karnam's Primary Practice

    840 Walnut St Ste 1230

    Philadelphia, PA 19107

    (215) 928-3041

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    Dr. Santi Karnam's Practice 2

    1201 Oak St

    Pittston, PA 18640

    (570) 808-9800

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

    Dr. Karnam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1619472974.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Karnam?

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

    What is Dr. Santi Karnam's specialty?

    Dr. Karnam is a Ophthalmologist near Philadelphia, PA. 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. Karnam to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Santi Karnam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Karnam is affiliated with Geisinger Wyoming Valley 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 Santi Karnam accepting new patients in Philadelphia, PA?

    Yes, Dr. Santi Karnam is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Santi Karnam offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Karnam's office at (215) 928-3041 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Santi Karnam?

    Please contact Dr. Karnam's office at (215) 928-3041 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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