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44 Years of Experience
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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Basilice, Ophthalmologist in East Setauket, NY?
Dr. Vincent Basilice, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in East Setauket, NY with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 44 years and is board certified. Dr. Basilice graduated from Saint Louis University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Nassau Co Med Ctr, Ophthalmology; Vet Affairs Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Basilice is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Basilice’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Basilice’s office at (631) 751-2020.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Basilice?
Dr. Vincent Basilice, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Ophthalmologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Basilice empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Diabetic Eye Disease/Retinopathy, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the East Setauket/NY community, Dr. Basilice is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Basilice go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Nassau Co Med Ctr, Ophthalmology; Vet Affairs Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Nassau University Medical Center Program
Medical School: St Louis Univ Sch of Med, St Louis Mo | Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Basilice board certified as an Ophthalmologist?
Yes, Dr. Vincent Basilice, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Basilice speak?
Dr. Basilice and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Basilice treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Basilice 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. Basilice. 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:
- Cataract
- Secondary Cataract
- Other Secondary Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
- After-Cataract
- Posterior Capsule Opacification
- PCO
- Cataract from another condition
- Complicated cataract
- Acquired cataract
ICD-10 Codes:
- H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
- H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
- H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
- H26492: Other secondary cataract, left eye
- H26491: Other secondary cataract, right eye
- H25813: Combined forms of age-related cataract, bilateral
- H26493: Other secondary cataract, bilateral
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:
- Dry Eye Syndrome
- Corneal Disorder
- Dry Eye Disease
- Chronic Dry Eye
- Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
ICD-10 Codes:
- H16223: Keratoconjunctivitis sicca, not specified as Sjogren's, bilateral
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Age-Related Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
- Refractive Errors
- Presbyopia
- Aging Eyes
- Difficulty Reading Up Close
- Myopia
- Difficulty Seeing Far Away
- Blurry Distance Vision
ICD-10 Codes:
- H524: Presbyopia
- H5213: Myopia, bilateral
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
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:
- Pink Eye
- Conjunctivitis
- Red Eye
- Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- H10413: Chronic giant papillary conjunctivitis, bilateral
Also known as:
- Blepharitis
- Eyelid Disorder
- Inflamed eyelids
- Eyelid margin inflammation
- Crusty eyelids
- Eyelid irritation
ICD-10 Codes:
- H01001: Unspecified blepharitis right upper eyelid
Also known as:
- Ulcerative Blepharitis of Right Upper Eyelid
- Eyelid Disorder
- Right Upper Eyelid Ulcers
- Severe Blepharitis
- Crusting Eyelid Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- H01011: Ulcerative blepharitis right upper eyelid
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
Also known as:
- Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Glaucoma
- Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Wide-Angle Glaucoma
- POAG
ICD-10 Codes:
- H401131: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, mild stage
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
What procedures does Dr. Basilice perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Basilice 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. Basilice. 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:
- Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
- Complex Cataract Surgery with Lens Implant
- Extracapsular cataract extraction
- Phacoemulsification
- IOL implantation
- Advanced Cataract Removal
- Phacoemulsification with IOL
- Endoscopic Cyclophotocoagulation for Cataract
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
- 66987: 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; with endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation
Also known as:
- Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
- Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
- Laser Eye Surgery for Glaucoma
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Posterior Capsulotomy
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Laser Eye Surgery
- Cataract surgery
- intraocular lens implantation
- phacoemulsification
- IOL implant
- Iridotomy
- Iridectomy
- Laser Glaucoma Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 66821: Discission of secondary membranous cataract (opacified posterior lens capsule and/or anterior hyaloid); laser surgery (eg, YAG laser) (1 or more stages)
- 66988: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1 stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification); with endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation
- 66761: Iridotomy/iridectomy by laser surgery (eg, for glaucoma) (per session)
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:
- Goniotomy (Glaucoma Surgery)
- Goniotomy Procedure
- Angle-Opening Glaucoma Surgery
- Congenital Glaucoma Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 65820: Goniotomy
Also known as:
- Eyelid Lesion Removal
- Eyelid growth removal
- Eyelid bump excision
- Eyelid skin lesion surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67840: Excision of lesion of eyelid (except chalazion) without closure or with simple direct closure
Also known as:
- Ophthalmic Endoscopy
- Eye Scope Procedure
- Minimally Invasive Eye Exam
- Intraocular Endoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 66990: Use of ophthalmic endoscope (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Eyelid Skin Biopsy
- Eyelid Biopsy
- Lid Margin Biopsy
- Eyelid Lesion Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 67810: Incisional Biopsy Of Eyelid Skin Including Lid Margin
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:
- Small Benign Lesion Removal (Face/Ears/Eyelids/Nose/Lips)
- Facial Lesion Excision
- Ear Lesion Removal
- Eyelid Lesion Surgery
- Lip Lesion Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11440: Excision, other benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; excised diameter 0.5 cm or less
Does Dr. Basilice accept my insurance?
Dr. Basilice accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (631) 751-2020 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Basilice accept in East Setauket, NY?
Dr. Basilice in East Setauket, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
HealthComp
Medicare
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Basilice's office located?
Dr. Vincent Basilice's Primary Practice
3400 Nesconset Hwy Ste 107
East Setauket, NY 11733
(631) 751-2020
Dr. Vincent Basilice's Practice 2
6144 Route 25A Ste 6
Wading River, NY 11792
(631) 751-2020
What is Dr. Basilice's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Basilice's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1396868527.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Basilice?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Basilice
What is Dr. Vincent Basilice's specialty?
Dr. Basilice is a Ophthalmologist near East Setauket, NY. 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. Basilice to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Vincent Basilice affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Basilice is affiliated with Mather Hospital 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 Vincent Basilice accepting new patients in East Setauket, NY?
Yes, Dr. Vincent Basilice is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Vincent Basilice offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Basilice's office at (631) 751-2020 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Vincent Basilice?
Please contact Dr. Basilice's office at (631) 751-2020 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Vincent Basilice have?
Dr. Vincent Basilice is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
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