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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chiou, Ophthalmologist in Boston, MA?
Dr. Carolina Chiou, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Chiou is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chiou’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chiou’s office at (617) 573-5550.
What languages does Dr. Chiou speak?
Dr. Chiou and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Chiou treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Chiou 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. Chiou. 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:
- Baggy Eyelids
- Eyelid Disorder
- Droopy Eyelid
- Chalazion
- Chalazion on Right Upper Eyelid
- Eyelid Turning Outward
- Droopy eyelids
- Excess eyelid skin
- Dermatochalasis
- Eyelid Problems
- Eyelid Conditions
- Blepharitis
- Stye
- Ptosis
- Eyelid Drooping
- Upper Eyelid Sagging
- Fallen Eyelid
- Meibomian cyst
- Eyelid cyst
- Stye-like bump
- Right Upper Eyelid Cyst
- Meibomian Cyst on Upper Lid
- Blocked Gland Right Upper Eyelid
- Everted Eyelid
- Eyelid Eversion
- Cicatricial Ectropion
- Spastic Ectropion
ICD-10 Codes:
- H02831: Dermatochalasis of right upper eyelid
- H029: Unspecified disorder of eyelid
- H02403: Unspecified ptosis of bilateral eyelids
- H0014: Chalazion left upper eyelid
- H0011: Chalazion right upper eyelid
- H02112: Cicatricial ectropion of right lower eyelid
- H02402: Unspecified ptosis of left eyelid
- H0289: Other specified disorders of eyelid
- H02401: Unspecified ptosis of right eyelid
Also known as:
- Other Eye Disorder
- Eye Disease
- Various Eye Conditions
- Miscellaneous Eye Problems
- Uncommon Eye Disorders
- Eye Conditions
- Vision Problems
- Orbital Disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5789: Other specified disorders of eye and adnexa
- H0589: Other disorders of orbit
Also known as:
- Other Vision Problems
- Unspecified Vision Problem
- Visual Distortions
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Other visual disturbances
- Unspecified vision issues
- Various eye problems
- Unspecified visual disturbance
- General vision issue
- Eye problem
- Metamorphopsia
- Macropsia
- Micropsia
- Distorted vision
ICD-10 Codes:
- H538: Other visual disturbances
- H539: Unspecified visual disturbance
- H5315: Visual distortions of shape and size
Also known as:
- Excessive Tearing
- Tears
- Watery eyes
- Epiphora
- Tearing eyes
ICD-10 Codes:
- H04203: Unspecified epiphora, bilateral
Also known as:
- Visual Field Defects
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Blind spots in vision
- Peripheral vision loss
- Vision field problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5340: Unspecified visual field defects
Also known as:
- Broken Eye Socket
- Facial Injuries and Disorder
- Fractures
- Head Injuries
- Orbital fracture
- Eye socket break
- Facial bone fracture
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0285XA: Fracture of orbit, unspecified, initial encounter for closed fracture
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:
- Iridocyclitis
- Eye Disease
- Inflammation of the iris and ciliary body
- Anterior uveitis
- Iritis and cyclitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- H209: Unspecified iridocyclitis
Also known as:
- Swelling of the Optic Disc
- Optic Nerve Disorder
- Papilledema
- Optic disc edema
- Swollen optic nerve
ICD-10 Codes:
- H4710: Unspecified papilledema
What procedures does Dr. Chiou perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Chiou 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. Chiou. 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:
- Upper Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty)
- Extensive Ectropion Repair
- Temporary Eyelid Closure
- Ptosis Repair (Fasanella-Servat Type)
- Droopy Eyelid Repair (Ptosis Surgery)
- Eyelid Turning In Repair
- Eyelid Lesion Removal
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- Droopy Eyelid Surgery
- Upper Eyelid Reduction
- Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery
- Eyelid Ectropion Surgery
- Tarsal Strip Operation
- Lower Eyelid Repair
- Outward Turning Eyelid Repair
- Eyelid suturing
- Frost suture procedure
- Temporary tarsorrhaphy
- Blepharoptosis Repair
- Levator Resection for Ptosis
- Levator Resection
- Eyelid Lift Surgery
- Ptosis Correction
- Entropion Repair
- Inward Eyelid Surgery
- Tarsal Strip Repair
- Eyelid growth removal
- Eyelid bump excision
- Eyelid skin lesion surgery
CPT Codes:
- 15823: Blepharoplasty, upper eyelid; with excessive skin weighting down lid
- 67917: Repair of ectropion; extensive (eg, tarsal strip operations)
- 67875: Temporary closure of eyelids by suture (eg, Frost suture)
- 67908: Repair of blepharoptosis; conjunctivo-tarso-Muller's muscle-levator resection (eg, Fasanella-Servat type)
- 67904: Repair of blepharoptosis; (tarso) levator resection or advancement, external approach
- 67924: Repair of entropion; extensive (eg, tarsal strip or capsulopalpebral fascia repairs operation)
- 67840: Excision of lesion of eyelid (except chalazion) without closure or with simple direct closure
Also known as:
- Tear Duct Probing with Stent Placement
- Nasolacrimal Duct Probing with Stent
- Tear Duct Stent Insertion
- Blocked Tear Duct Repair
- Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) Stent
CPT Codes:
- 68815: Probing of nasolacrimal duct, with or without irrigation; with insertion of tube or stent
Also known as:
- Drooping Brow Repair
- Brow Lift
- Forehead Lift
- Ptosis Repair (Brow)
CPT Codes:
- 67900: Repair of brow ptosis (supraciliary, mid-forehead or coronal approach)
Also known as:
- Facial Tissue Transfer (Eyelids, Nose, Ears, Lips)
- Local Flap Surgery
- Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
- Facial Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 14060: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, eyelids, nose, ears and/or lips; defect 10 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Injection for Skin Lesions (Up to 7)
- Intralesional Injection
- Lesion Injection Therapy
- Steroid Injection for Skin Bumps
CPT Codes:
- 11900: Injection, intralesional; up to and including 7 lesions
Also known as:
- Full Thickness Skin Graft (Face)
- Facial Skin Graft
- Free Skin Graft (Nose/Ears/Eyelids/Lips)
- Full Thickness Graft for Face
- Cosmetic Skin Graft (Face)
CPT Codes:
- 15260: Full thickness graft, free, including direct closure of donor site, nose, ears, eyelids, and/or lips; 20 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Surgical Preparation for Skin Graft (Infants/Children)
- Surgery
- Wound Debridement for Graft
- Burn Scar Release Surgery
- Recipient Site Preparation for Skin Repair
CPT Codes:
- 15004: Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or scar (including subcutaneous tissues), or incisional release of scar contracture, face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet and/or multiple digits; first 100 sq cm or 1% of body area of infants and children
Also known as:
- Temporal Artery Biopsy or Ligation
- Head Artery Biopsy
- Giant Cell Arteritis Biopsy
- Temporal Artery Tie-Off
CPT Codes:
- 37609: Ligation or biopsy, temporal artery
Does Dr. Chiou accept my insurance?
Dr. Chiou accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 573-5550 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chiou accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Chiou 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Express Scripts
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
Neighborhood Health Plan (RI)
Point32Health
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Chiou's office located?
What is Dr. Chiou's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chiou's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1336639970.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chiou?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chiou
What is Dr. Carolina Chiou's specialty?
Dr. Chiou 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. Chiou to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Carolina Chiou affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chiou is affiliated with Rhode Island Hospital, The Miriam 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 Carolina Chiou accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Carolina Chiou is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Carolina Chiou offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chiou's office at (617) 573-5550 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Carolina Chiou?
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