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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pawar, Ophthalmologist in New York, NY?
Dr. Varun Pawar, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Pawar is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pawar’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pawar’s office at (212) 979-4500.
What languages does Dr. Pawar speak?
Dr. Pawar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Pawar treat?
As a Ophthalmologist, Dr. Pawar 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. Pawar. 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:
- Squamous Blepharitis
- Eyelid Disorder
- Scaly eyelid inflammation
- Dandruff-like eyelids
- Chronic blepharitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- H0102A: Squamous blepharitis right eye, upper and lower eyelids
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Early Diabetic Eye Disease (Both Eyes)
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Eye Problems
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Mild Nonproliferative Diabetic Retinopathy Bilateral
- Early Retina Damage in Both Eyes
- Beginning Diabetic Retinopathy in Both Eyes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E113293: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with mild nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, bilateral
Also known as:
- Iridocyclitis
- Chronic Iridocyclitis
- Widespread eye inflammation
- Posterior Eye Inflammation
- Acute Iridocyclitis
- Eye Disease
- Retinal Disorder
- Inflammation of the iris and ciliary body
- Anterior uveitis
- Iritis and cyclitis
- Chronic Uveitis
- Long-term Eye Inflammation
- Persistent Iritis
- Total uveal inflammation
- Inflammation of all eye layers
- Eye inflammation
- Ciliary Body Inflammation
- Inflammation of the Back of the Eye
- Pars Planitis
- Acute Uveitis
- Sudden Eye Inflammation
- Iritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- H209: Unspecified iridocyclitis
- H2013: Chronic iridocyclitis, bilateral
- H44113: Panuveitis, bilateral
- H3023: Posterior cyclitis, bilateral
- H2000: Unspecified acute and subacute iridocyclitis
Also known as:
- Cataract
- Combined Age-Related Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
- Mixed Type Cataract
- Multiple Cataract Types
ICD-10 Codes:
- H25813: Combined forms of age-related cataract, bilateral
- H25812: Combined forms of age-related cataract, left eye
- H25811: Combined forms of age-related cataract, right eye
Also known as:
- Strands and floaters in the eye's gel
- Eye Disease
- Eye floaters
- Vitreous opacities
- Vitreous membranes
ICD-10 Codes:
- H43393: Other vitreous opacities, bilateral
Also known as:
- Preglaucoma
- Glaucoma
- Early Glaucoma
- Borderline Glaucoma
- Risk of Glaucoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- H40003: Preglaucoma, unspecified, 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:
- Pink Eye
- Conjunctivitis
- Red Eye
- Allergic Pink Eye
- Atopic Conjunctivitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- H1013: Acute atopic conjunctivitis, bilateral
Also known as:
- Macular Pucker
- Retinal Edema
- Retinal Disorder
- Epiretinal Membrane
- Cellophane Maculopathy
- Macular Wrinkle
- Retinal Scar
- Swelling of the Retina
- Fluid in Retina
- Macular Edema
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35373: Puckering of macula, bilateral
- H3581: Retinal edema
Also known as:
- Intraocular Lens Implant
- Cataract
- Refractive Errors
- IOL Implant
- Artificial Eye Lens
- Cataract Lens Implant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z961: Presence of intraocular lens
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:
- Refractive Error
- Eye Movement Disorder
- Vision problem
- Focusing problem
- Blurred vision
ICD-10 Codes:
- H527: Unspecified disorder of refraction
What procedures does Dr. Pawar perform?
As a Ophthalmologist, Dr. Pawar 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. Pawar. 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:
- 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:
- Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Posterior Capsulotomy
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Laser Eye Surgery
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)
Does Dr. Pawar accept my insurance?
Dr. Pawar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 979-4500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pawar accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Pawar in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
ArcBest Corporation
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Healthfirst
Medicare
MetroPlus
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
State of New York
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Pawar's office located?
What is Dr. Pawar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pawar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1346685971.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pawar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pawar
What is Dr. Varun Pawar's specialty?
Dr. Pawar is a Ophthalmologist near New York, 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. Pawar to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Varun Pawar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pawar is affiliated with The Mount Sinai Hospital, Mount Sinai Beth Israel 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 Varun Pawar accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Varun Pawar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Varun Pawar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pawar's office at (212) 979-4500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Varun Pawar?
Please contact Dr. Pawar's office at (212) 979-4500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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