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Who is Dr. Pinhas, Retina Specialist in Elmhurst, NY?
Dr. Alexander Pinhas, MD is a Retina Specialist, who primarily practices in Elmhurst, NY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Pinhas is fluent in English, Russian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pinhas’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pinhas’s office at (212) 677-2000.
What languages does Dr. Pinhas speak?
Dr. Pinhas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Russian
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Pinhas treat?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Pinhas 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. Pinhas. 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 and Ear Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- Vision Screening
- Hearing Screening
- Eye and Ear Check-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z135: Encounter for screening for eye and ear disorders
Also known as:
- Serous Retinal Detachment
- Retinal Detachment
- Fluid Retinal Detachment
- Exudative Retinal Detachment
- Non-Rhegmatogenous Detachment
ICD-10 Codes:
- H3321: Serous retinal detachment, right eye
- H3322: Serous retinal detachment, left eye
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
- H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Retinopathy
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Eye Problems
- Diabetic Eye Disease
- Diabetic Retinal Disease
- Diabetes Mellitus Eye Complications
ICD-10 Codes:
- E113593: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, bilateral
What procedures does Dr. Pinhas perform?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Pinhas 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. Pinhas. 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)
Also known as:
- Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
- Lens Material Removal from Eye (Pars Plana Approach)
- Extracapsular cataract extraction
- Phacoemulsification
- IOL implantation
- Pars Plana Lensectomy
- Vitrectomy with Lens Removal
- Eye Lens Material Extraction
CPT Codes:
- 66984: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1 stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification); without endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation
- 66852: Removal of lens material; pars plana approach, with or without vitrectomy
Also known as:
- Retinal Detachment Repair with Vitrectomy
- Vitrectomy Eye Surgery
- Retinal Detachment Repair (Laser)
- Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
- Retinal Detachment Repair (Scleral Buckling)
- Intraocular Lens Repositioning
- Vitrectomy for retinal detachment
- Retinal reattachment surgery
- Eye surgery for detached retina
- Pars Plana Vitrectomy
- Retinal Surgery
- Eye Gel Removal Surgery
- Laser Retinal Repair
- Photocoagulation for Retina
- Detached Retina Surgery
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Posterior Capsulotomy
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Laser Eye Surgery
- Scleral Buckling Surgery
- Retinal Reattachment Surgery
- Eye Detachment Repair
- IOL repositioning
- Lens implant adjustment
- Eye lens surgery
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
- 67036: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach;
- 67105: Repair of retinal detachment, including drainage of subretinal fluid when performed; photocoagulation
- 66821: Discission of secondary membranous cataract (opacified posterior lens capsule and/or anterior hyaloid); laser surgery (eg, YAG laser) (1 or more stages)
- 67107: Repair of retinal detachment; scleral buckling (such as lamellar scleral dissection, imbrication or encircling procedure), including, when performed, implant, cryotherapy, photocoagulation, and drainage of subretinal fluid
- 66825: Repositioning of intraocular lens prosthesis, requiring an incision (separate procedure)
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 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:
- Complex Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
- Advanced Cataract Surgery
- Phacoemulsification with IOL
- Complex Extracapsular Cataract Extraction
CPT Codes:
- 66982: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1-stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification), complex, requiring devices or techniques not generally used in routine cataract surgery (eg, iris expansion device, suture support for intraocular lens, or primary posterior capsulorrhexis) or performed on patients in the amblyogenic developmental stage; without endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation
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
Also known as:
- Vitrectomy with Endolaser Treatment
- Pars Plana Vitrectomy with Laser
- Retinal Laser Surgery
- Diabetic Retinopathy Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67040: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with endolaser panretinal photocoagulation
Also known as:
- Retinal Detachment Repair with Gas Injection
- Pneumatic Retinopexy
- Gas Bubble for Retinal Detachment
- Retina Reattachment Surgery
- Eye Detachment Repair
CPT Codes:
- 67110: Repair of retinal detachment; by injection of air or other gas (eg, pneumatic retinopexy)
Also known as:
- Intraocular Lens Exchange
- IOL Exchange
- Cataract Lens Replacement (Secondary)
- Replacement of Eye Implant
CPT Codes:
- 66986: Exchange of intraocular lens
Also known as:
- Secondary Intraocular Lens Implant
- IOL implant (secondary)
- Replacement eye lens surgery
- Artificial lens insertion (secondary)
CPT Codes:
- 66985: Insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (secondary implant), not associated with concurrent cataract removal
Does Dr. Pinhas accept my insurance?
Dr. Pinhas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 677-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pinhas accept in Elmhurst, NY?
Dr. Pinhas in Elmhurst, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Healthfirst
Medicare
MetroPlus
Other Health Care Provider
State of New York
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Pinhas' office located?
Dr. Alexander Pinhas' Primary Practice
9412 59th Ave Unit E5
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(212) 677-2000
What is Dr. Pinhas's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pinhas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1033506852.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pinhas?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pinhas
What is Dr. Alexander Pinhas's specialty?
Dr. Pinhas is a Retina Specialist near Elmhurst, NY. 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. Pinhas to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Alexander Pinhas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pinhas is affiliated with Mount Sinai Beth Israel, New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai, NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst, The Mount Sinai Hospital, Flushing Hospital Medical Center, Westchester Medical Center 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 Alexander Pinhas accepting new patients in Elmhurst, NY?
Yes, Dr. Alexander Pinhas is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alexander Pinhas offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pinhas's office at (212) 677-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alexander Pinhas?
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