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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Baim, Neuro-ophthalmologist in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Adam Baim, MD, PHD is a Neuro-ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Baim is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Baim’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Baim’s office at (312) 695-3652.
What languages does Dr. Baim speak?
Dr. Baim and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Baim treat?
As a Neuro-ophthalmologist, Dr. Baim 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. Baim. 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:
- Unspecified Vision Problem
- Double Vision
- Unexplained Vision Problems
- Visual Distortions
- Other Vision Problems
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Unspecified visual disturbance
- General vision issue
- Eye problem
- Diplopia
- Seeing double
- Ghosting vision
- Visual Disturbances
- Subjective Vision Issues
- Unclear Vision Problems
- Metamorphopsia
- Macropsia
- Micropsia
- Distorted vision
- Other visual disturbances
- Unspecified vision issues
- Various eye problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- H539: Unspecified visual disturbance
- H532: Diplopia
- H5310: Unspecified subjective visual disturbances
- H5315: Visual distortions of shape and size
- H538: Other visual disturbances
Also known as:
- Swelling of the Optic Disc
- Optic Atrophy
- Optic Nerve Inflammation
- Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
- Optic Nerve Damage from Lack of Blood Flow
- Optic Nerve Disorder
- Papilledema
- Optic disc edema
- Swollen optic nerve
- Optic neuropathy
- Wasting of the optic nerve
- Damaged optic nerve
- Optic Neuritis
- Swollen Optic Nerve
- Inflamed Optic Nerve
- Optic Nerve Stroke
- Eye Stroke
- Lack of Blood Flow to Optic Nerve
- AION
- Optic Nerve Infarction
ICD-10 Codes:
- H4710: Unspecified papilledema
- H4720: Unspecified optic atrophy
- H469: Unspecified optic neuritis
- H47011: Ischemic optic neuropathy, right eye
- H47012: Ischemic optic neuropathy, left eye
- H47013: Ischemic optic neuropathy, bilateral
Also known as:
- Esotropia
- Eye Misalignment
- Walleye
- Eye Movement Disorder
- Crossed Eyes
- Convergent Strabismus
- Inward Turning Eye
- Strabismus
- Squint
- Eye turn
- Exotropia
- Divergent strabismus
- Outward turning eye
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5000: Unspecified esotropia
- H509: Unspecified strabismus
- H5010: Unspecified exotropia
Also known as:
- Idiopathic intracranial hypertension
- Brain Disease
- Pseudotumor cerebri
- IIH
- Benign intracranial hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- G932: Benign intracranial hypertension
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:
- Preglaucoma
- Glaucoma
- Early Glaucoma
- Borderline Glaucoma
- Risk of Glaucoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- H40003: Preglaucoma, unspecified, bilateral
Also known as:
- Unexplained Vision Loss
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Unspecified visual loss
- Undiagnosed vision problem
- Sudden vision loss
ICD-10 Codes:
- H547: Unspecified visual loss
Also known as:
- Abducens Nerve Palsy
- Eye Movement Disorder
- Sixth Cranial Nerve Palsy
- Abducens Nerve Paralysis
- CN VI Palsy
ICD-10 Codes:
- H4922: Sixth [abducent] nerve palsy, left eye
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
What procedures does Dr. Baim perform?
As a Neuro-ophthalmologist, Dr. Baim 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. Baim. 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:
- Crossed Eye Surgery (One Muscle)
- Crossed Eye Surgery (2 Muscles)
- Eye Muscle Surgery for Strabismus
- Complex Strabismus Surgery
- Strabismus Repair
- Eye Alignment Surgery
- Ocular Muscle Adjustment
- Ocular Muscle Surgery
- Strabismus Correction Surgery
- Crossed Eyes Surgery
- Wall Eyes Surgery
- Crossed Eye Surgery with Scarring
- Restrictive Myopathy Strabismus Repair
- Difficult Eye Alignment Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67311: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 1 horizontal muscle
- 67312: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 2 horizontal muscles
- 67314: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 1 vertical muscle (excluding superior oblique)
- 67332: Strabismus surgery on patient with scarring of extraocular muscles (eg, prior ocular injury, strabismus or retinal detachment surgery) or restrictive myopathy (eg, dysthyroid ophthalmopathy) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Adjustable Suture Placement for Eye Muscle Surgery
- Strabismus Surgery with Adjustable Sutures
- Eye Alignment Surgery
- Squint Correction Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67335: Placement of adjustable suture(s) during strabismus surgery, including postoperative adjustment(s) of suture(s) (List separately in addition to code for specific strabismus surgery)
Also known as:
- Guided Lumbar Puncture
- Guided Spinal Tap
- Diagnostic Lumbar Puncture with Imaging
- CT Guided Spinal Tap
- Fluoroscopy Guided Lumbar Puncture
CPT Codes:
- 62328: Spinal puncture, lumbar, diagnostic; with fluoroscopic or CT guidance
Does Dr. Baim accept my insurance?
Dr. Baim accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (312) 695-3652 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Baim accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Baim in Chicago, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cook County Health & Hospitals System
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Medicare
State of Illinois
State of Nevada
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Baim's office located?
What is Dr. Baim's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Baim's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1922592963.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Baim?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Baim
What is Dr. Adam Baim's specialty?
Dr. Baim is a Neuro-ophthalmologist near Chicago, IL. A neuro-ophthalmologist is a subspecialist in ophthalmology who evaluates, treats, and studies disorders related to the eye, orbit, and nervous system, particularly concerning the interactions between the visual motor and visual sensory systems and the central nervous system. These specialists manage patients with complex and severe neuro-ophthalmological disorders. Contact Dr. Baim to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Adam Baim affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Baim is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital, Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Delnor 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 Adam Baim accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?
Yes, Dr. Adam Baim is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Adam Baim offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Baim's office at (312) 695-3652 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Adam Baim?
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