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Dr. James Bavinger, MD

Greenbelt, MD

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Bavinger, Ophthalmologist in Greenbelt, MD?

    Dr. James Bavinger, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Greenbelt, MD with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Bavinger is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bavinger’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bavinger’s office at (561) 624-0099.

    What languages does Dr. Bavinger speak?

    Dr. Bavinger and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Bavinger treat?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Bavinger 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. Bavinger. 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:

    • Wet Macular Degeneration
    • Dry Macular Degeneration
    • Macular Degeneration
    • Exudative AMD
    • Neovascular Macular Degeneration
    • Wet AMD
    • Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
    • Dry AMD
    • Atrophic Macular Degeneration
    • Age-related Macular Degeneration (Dry)
    • Nonexudative AMD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H353211: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
    • H353221: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
    • H353231: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, with active choroidal neovascularization
    • H353132: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, intermediate dry stage
    • H353122: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, intermediate dry stage
    • H353210: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, stage unspecified
    • H353112: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, intermediate dry stage
    • H353130: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, stage unspecified
    • H353120: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, stage unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Aging of the eye's gel
    • Bleeding in the eye's gel
    • Eye Disease
    • Vitreous Detachment
    • Vitreous syneresis
    • Eye gel breakdown
    • Vitreous aging
    • Eye bleeding
    • Blood in the vitreous
    • Ocular hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H43813: Vitreous degeneration, bilateral
    • H43811: Vitreous degeneration, right eye
    • H4312: Vitreous hemorrhage, left eye

    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:

    • Macular Pucker
    • Blocked Branch Retinal Vein
    • Retinal Disorder
    • Epiretinal Membrane
    • Cellophane Maculopathy
    • Macular Fibrosis
    • Wrinkled Retina
    • Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion
    • BRVO
    • Eye Stroke
    • Macular Wrinkle
    • Retinal Scar

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H35372: Puckering of macula, left eye
    • H348320: Tributary (branch) retinal vein occlusion, left eye, with macular edema
    • H35373: Puckering of macula, bilateral
    • H35371: Puckering of macula, right eye

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Macular Edema
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Eye Problems
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Eye Swelling
    • Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
    • Diabetic Macular Swelling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E113313: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with moderate nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Neurological Disorder
    • Neurologic Disease
    • Nervous System Diseases
    • Brain Disorders
    • Spinal Cord Conditions

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z8669: Personal history of other diseases of the nervous system and sense organs

    What procedures does Dr. Bavinger perform?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Bavinger 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. Bavinger. 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 Membrane Peel
    • Macular Hole Repair
    • Diabetic Macular Edema Surgery
    • Internal Limiting Membrane Removal

    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)

    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

    Does Dr. Bavinger accept my insurance?

    Dr. Bavinger accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (561) 624-0099 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Bavinger accept in Greenbelt, MD?

    Dr. Bavinger in Greenbelt, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Bavinger's office located?

    Dr. James Bavinger's Primary Practice

    7501 Greenway Center Dr Ste 700

    Greenbelt, MD 20770

    (561) 624-0099

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    Dr. James Bavinger's Practice 2

    9131 Piscataway Rd Ste 500

    Clinton, MD 20735

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    Dr. James Bavinger's Practice 3

    1365 Clifton Rd NE

    Atlanta, GA 30322

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    What is Dr. Bavinger's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Bavinger's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1760936819.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bavinger?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bavinger

    What is Dr. James Bavinger's specialty?

    Dr. Bavinger is a Ophthalmologist near Greenbelt, MD. 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. Bavinger to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. James Bavinger affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Bavinger is affiliated with Inova Fair Oaks Hospital, Inova Fairfax Medical Campus 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 James Bavinger accepting new patients in Greenbelt, MD?

    Yes, Dr. James Bavinger is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. James Bavinger offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Bavinger's office at (561) 624-0099 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with James Bavinger?

    Please contact Dr. Bavinger's office at (561) 624-0099 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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