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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Mathai, Retina Specialist in Washington, DC?
Dr. Mariam Mathai, MD is a Retina Specialist, who primarily practices in Washington, DC with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Mathai is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mathai’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mathai’s office at (202) 877-5329.
What languages does Dr. Mathai speak?
Dr. Mathai and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Mathai treat?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Mathai 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. Mathai. 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:
- Aging of the eye's gel
- Strands and floaters in the eye's gel
- Eye Disease
- Vitreous Detachment
- Vitreous syneresis
- Eye gel breakdown
- Vitreous aging
- Eye floaters
- Vitreous opacities
- Vitreous membranes
ICD-10 Codes:
- H43811: Vitreous degeneration, right eye
- H43813: Vitreous degeneration, bilateral
- H43393: Other vitreous opacities, bilateral
- H43812: Vitreous degeneration, left eye
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Advanced Diabetic Eye Disease and Macular Swelling (Both Eyes)
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Eye Problems
- Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy with Macular Edema Bilateral
- Advanced Retina Damage Both Eyes with Macular Swelling
- Diabetic Macular Edema Both Eyes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E113513: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
Also known as:
- Lattice Retinal Degeneration
- Retinal Disorder
- Lattice Degeneration
- Retinal Lattice
- Peripheral Retinal Thinning
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35413: Lattice degeneration of retina, bilateral
Also known as:
- Wet Macular Degeneration
- Macular Degeneration
- Exudative AMD
- Neovascular Macular Degeneration
- Wet AMD
ICD-10 Codes:
- H353211: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
What procedures does Dr. Mathai perform?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Mathai 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. Mathai. 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:
- Retinal Detachment Repair with Vitrectomy
- Vitrectomy Eye Surgery
- Vitrectomy for retinal detachment
- Retinal reattachment surgery
- Eye surgery for detached retina
- Pars Plana Vitrectomy
- Retinal Surgery
- Eye Gel Removal 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;
Also known as:
- Retina Repair for Macular Hole or Edema
- Vitrectomy with Endolaser Treatment
- Vitrectomy with Membrane Peel
- Macular Hole Repair
- Diabetic Macular Edema Surgery
- Internal Limiting Membrane Removal
- Pars Plana Vitrectomy with Laser
- Retinal Laser Surgery
- Diabetic Retinopathy Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67042: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina (eg, for repair of macular hole, diabetic macular edema), includes, if performed, intraocular tamponade (ie, air, gas or silicone oil)
- 67040: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with endolaser panretinal photocoagulation
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:
- Laser Treatment for Retinopathy
- Photocoagulation for Retinopathy
- Diabetic Retinopathy Laser Treatment
- Retinal Laser Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 67228: Treatment of extensive or progressive retinopathy (eg, diabetic retinopathy), photocoagulation
Also known as:
- Intraocular Lens Exchange
- IOL Exchange
- Cataract Lens Replacement (Secondary)
- Replacement of Eye Implant
CPT Codes:
- 66986: Exchange of intraocular lens
Does Dr. Mathai accept my insurance?
Dr. Mathai accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (202) 877-5329 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Mathai accept in Washington, DC?
Dr. Mathai in Washington, DC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
MedStar Health
State of Colorado
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Mathai's office located?
Dr. Mariam Mathai's Primary Practice
660 Pennsylvania Ave SE Ste 200
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 877-5329
What is Dr. Mathai's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Mathai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1346694668.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mathai?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mathai
What is Dr. Mariam Mathai's specialty?
Dr. Mathai is a Retina Specialist near Washington, DC. 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. Mathai to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Mariam Mathai affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Mathai is affiliated with MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Inova Fair Oaks 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 Mariam Mathai accepting new patients in Washington, DC?
Yes, Dr. Mariam Mathai is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Mariam Mathai offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Mathai's office at (202) 877-5329 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Mariam Mathai?
Please contact Dr. Mathai's office at (202) 877-5329 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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