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Dr. Rachel Fuerst
New Orleans, LA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Fuerst, Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Rachel Fuerst is a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist, who primarily practices in New Orleans, LA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Fuerst is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fuerst’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fuerst’s office.
What languages does Dr. Fuerst speak?
Dr. Fuerst and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Fuerst treat?
As a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist, Dr. Fuerst 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. Fuerst. 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:
- Intermittent Eye Turn
- Inward Turning Eye
- Intermittent Alternating Exotropia
- Walleye
- Esotropia
- Alternating Walleye
- Eye Misalignment
- Eye Movement Disorder
- Intermittent heterotropia
- Occasional eye deviation
- Intermittent squint
- Crossed Eyes from Farsightedness
- Accommodative Squint
- Intermittent Alternating Wall Eyes
- Intermittent Alternating Divergent Strabismus
- Temporary Wall Eye
- Exotropia
- Divergent strabismus
- Outward turning eye
- Crossed Eyes
- Convergent Strabismus
- Alternating exotropia
- Eyes take turns turning out
- Intermittent exotropia
- Strabismus
- Squint
- Eye turn
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5030: Unspecified intermittent heterotropia
- H5043: Accommodative component in esotropia
- H5034: Intermittent alternating exotropia
- H5010: Unspecified exotropia
- H5000: Unspecified esotropia
- H5015: Alternating exotropia
- H509: Unspecified strabismus
Also known as:
- Nearsightedness
- Astigmatism
- Farsightedness
- Refractive Errors
- Farsightedness (Hyperopia)
- Myopia
- Difficulty Seeing Far Away
- Blurry Distance Vision
- Irregular Cornea
- Blurred Vision
- Distorted Vision
- Hyperopia
- Long-sightedness
- Hypermetropia
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5213: Myopia, bilateral
- H52223: Regular astigmatism, bilateral
- H5203: Hypermetropia, bilateral
Also known as:
- Eye and Vision Examination with Abnormal Findings
- Eye Disease
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Eye Exam with Issues
- Abnormal Vision Test
- Eye Doctor Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0101: Encounter for examination of eyes and vision with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Unexplained Vision Problems
- Double Vision
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Visual Disturbances
- Subjective Vision Issues
- Unclear Vision Problems
- Diplopia
- Seeing double
- Ghosting vision
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5310: Unspecified subjective visual disturbances
- H532: Diplopia
Also known as:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
Also known as:
- Amblyopia
- Lazy eye
- Reduced vision
- Vision loss in one eye
ICD-10 Codes:
- H53002: Unspecified amblyopia, left eye
Also known as:
- Lazy Eye
- Amblyopia
- Vision Loss in One Eye
- Reduced Vision
ICD-10 Codes:
- H53001: Unspecified amblyopia, right eye
Also known as:
- Blocked Tear Duct at Birth
- Birth Defects
- Tears
- Congenital Lacrimal Duct Obstruction
- Narrow Tear Duct in Baby
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q105: Congenital stenosis and stricture of lacrimal duct
Also known as:
- Other Eyelid Birth Defects
- Birth Defects
- Eyelid Disorder
- Various Congenital Eyelid Abnormalities
- Rare Eyelid Malformations
- Infant Eyelid Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q103: Other congenital malformations of eyelid
Also known as:
- Nystagmus
- Eye Movement Disorder
- Involuntary Eye Shaking
- Dancing Eyes
- Jumping Eyes
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5500: Unspecified nystagmus
Also known as:
- Congenital Cataract
- Birth Defects
- Eye Disease
- Baby Cataract
- Cataract at Birth
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q120: Congenital cataract
Which procedures does Dr. Fuerst perform as a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist?
As a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Rachel Fuerst may include:
- Cataract Removal
- Corneal Specialist Consultation
- Corneal Specialist Follow Up
- Dark Adaptometry
- Diabetes Care - Eye Exam
- Electro-oculography (EOG)
- Electroretinography (ERG)
- Eye Emergency Visit
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Fuerst's office.
Does Dr. Fuerst accept my insurance?
Dr. Fuerst accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fuerst accept in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Fuerst in New Orleans, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Fox-Everett
Humana
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Fuerst's office located?
What is Dr. Fuerst's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fuerst's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1659766517.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fuerst?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fuerst
What is Dr. Rachel Fuerst's specialty?
Dr. Fuerst is a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist near New Orleans, LA. An ophthalmologist specializing in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus management focuses on the medical and surgical treatment of eye disorders in children. Common conditions addressed include amblyopia, strabismus, refractive errors, cataracts, and glaucoma. These disorders may be associated with neurological and endocrinological diseases, trauma, or age-related changes in the extraocular muscles, necessitating medical, optical, and surgical interventions. Contact Dr. Fuerst to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Rachel Fuerst affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Fuerst is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans, Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge 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 Rachel Fuerst accepting new patients in New Orleans, LA?
Yes, Dr. Rachel Fuerst is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rachel Fuerst offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Fuerst's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Rachel Fuerst?
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