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Who is Dr. Nicholas, Retina Specialist in West Hartford, CT?
Dr. Matthew Nicholas, MD is a Retina Specialist, who primarily practices in West Hartford, CT with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Nicholas is fluent in English, Italian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nicholas’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nicholas’s office at (860) 549-2020.
What languages does Dr. Nicholas speak?
Dr. Nicholas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Italian
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Nicholas treat?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Nicholas 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. Nicholas. 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:
- Combined Age-Related Cataract
- Cataract
- Mixed Type Cataract
- Multiple Cataract Types
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H25811: Combined forms of age-related cataract, right eye
- H25812: Combined forms of age-related cataract, left eye
- H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
- H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
- H25813: Combined forms of age-related cataract, bilateral
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Cataract
- Cataract
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes-related cataract
- Cloudy lens from diabetes
- Diabetic eye cataract
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1136: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic cataract
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. Nicholas perform?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Nicholas 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. Nicholas. 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
- Extracapsular cataract extraction
- Phacoemulsification
- IOL implantation
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
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:
- Eye Injection
- Intravitreal Injection
- Retinal Injection
- Macular Degeneration Injection
- Eye Medication Injection
CPT Codes:
- 67028: Intravitreal injection of a pharmacologic agent (separate procedure)
Does Dr. Nicholas accept my insurance?
Dr. Nicholas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (860) 549-2020 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nicholas accept in West Hartford, CT?
Dr. Nicholas in West Hartford, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
ArcBest Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Express Scripts
Medicare
OptumRx
State of Connecticut
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Nicholas' office located?
Dr. Matthew Nicholas' Primary Practice
1043 Farmington Ave
West Hartford, CT 06107
(860) 549-2020
What is Dr. Nicholas's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nicholas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1568825222.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nicholas?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nicholas
What is Dr. Matthew Nicholas's specialty?
Dr. Nicholas is a Retina Specialist near West Hartford, CT. 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. Nicholas to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Matthew Nicholas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Nicholas is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Hartford Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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
Where can I learn more about Retina Specialist?
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Is Matthew Nicholas accepting new patients in West Hartford, CT?
Yes, Dr. Matthew Nicholas is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Matthew Nicholas offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Nicholas's office at (860) 549-2020 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Matthew Nicholas?
Please contact Dr. Nicholas's office at (860) 549-2020 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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