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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sudarshan, Ophthalmologist in Brownsville, TX?
Dr. Alexander Sudarshan, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Brownsville, TX. He is board certified. Dr. Sudarshan graduated from University of Texas Medical School, Houston and completed his residency at Univ Of Mn Affil Hosps, Ophthalmology; Christus St Joseph Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Sudarshan is fluent in English, Hindi, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sudarshan’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sudarshan’s office at (956) 541-4828.
Where did Dr. Sudarshan go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Mn Affil Hosps, Ophthalmology; Christus St Joseph Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year | University Of Minnesota | University of Minnesota Program
Medical School: U of Tx Med Sch At Houston, Houston Tx | University of Texas Medical School, Houston | University of Texas Medical School, Houston
Is Dr. Sudarshan board certified as an Ophthalmologist?
Yes, Dr. Alexander Sudarshan, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Sudarshan speak?
Dr. Sudarshan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Sudarshan treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Sudarshan 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. Sudarshan. 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
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
- 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:
- Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Narrow Angle Glaucoma Risk
- Borderline Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Glaucoma
- Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Wide-Angle Glaucoma
- POAG
- Anatomical Narrow Angle
- Angle-Closure Glaucoma Risk
- Eye angle problem
- Early Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Open-angle glaucoma suspect
- Risk of Open-Angle Glaucoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- H401131: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, mild stage
- H40033: Anatomical narrow angle, bilateral
- H401132: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, moderate stage
- H401133: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, severe stage
- H40013: Open angle with borderline findings, low risk, bilateral
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Early Diabetic Eye Disease (Both Eyes)
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes with Advanced Diabetic Eye Disease and Macular Swelling (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
- Diabetic Eye Disease
- Diabetic Retinal Disease
- Diabetes Mellitus Eye Complications
- Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy with Macular Edema Bilateral
- Advanced Retina Damage Both Eyes with Macular Swelling
- Diabetic Macular Edema 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
- E113593: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, bilateral
- E113513: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
Also known as:
- Age-Related Farsightedness
- Astigmatism
- Refractive Errors
- Presbyopia
- Aging Eyes
- Difficulty Reading Up Close
- Irregular Cornea
- Blurred Vision
- Distorted Vision
ICD-10 Codes:
- H524: Presbyopia
- H52223: Regular astigmatism, bilateral
Also known as:
- Macular Drusen
- Dry Macular Degeneration
- Macular Degeneration
- Retinal Drusen
- Yellow Spots on Retina
- Age-Related Macular Drusen
- Drusen in Eye
- Dry AMD
- Atrophic Macular Degeneration
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Dry)
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35363: Drusen (degenerative) of macula, bilateral
- H353131: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, early dry stage
Also known as:
- Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
- Eyelid Disorder
- MGD
- Blocked eyelid glands
- Eyelid oil gland problem
ICD-10 Codes:
- H02882: Meibomian gland dysfunction right lower eyelid
Also known as:
- Aging of the eye's gel
- Eye Disease
- Vitreous Detachment
- Vitreous syneresis
- Eye gel breakdown
- Vitreous aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- H43813: Vitreous degeneration, 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
What procedures does Dr. Sudarshan perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Sudarshan 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. Sudarshan. 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
- Injection into Eye Capsule
- Intravitreal Injection
- Retinal Injection
- Macular Degeneration Injection
- Eye Medication Injection
- Tenon's Capsule Injection
- Periocular Injection
CPT Codes:
- 67028: Intravitreal injection of a pharmacologic agent (separate procedure)
- 67515: Injection of medication or other substance into Tenon's capsule
Also known as:
- Laser Eye Surgery for Glaucoma
- Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
- Laser Trabeculoplasty
- Pterygium Removal (Without Graft)
- Pterygium Removal with Graft
- Iridotomy
- Iridectomy
- Laser Glaucoma Treatment
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Posterior Capsulotomy
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Laser Eye Surgery
- Glaucoma laser surgery
- Laser eye treatment for glaucoma
- Trabeculoplasty
- Pterygium Excision', 'Surfer's Eye Removal
- Conjunctival Growth Removal
- Pterygium Excision with Autograft', 'Conjunctival Graft for Pterygium', 'Surfer's Eye Surgery with Graft
CPT Codes:
- 66761: Iridotomy/iridectomy by laser surgery (eg, for glaucoma) (per session)
- 66821: Discission of secondary membranous cataract (opacified posterior lens capsule and/or anterior hyaloid); laser surgery (eg, YAG laser) (1 or more stages)
- 65855: Trabeculoplasty by laser surgery
- 65420: Excision or transposition of pterygium; without graft
- 65426: Excision or transposition of pterygium; with graft
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:
- 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:
- Amniotic Membrane Placement on Eye Surface
- Amniotic Membrane Placement on Eye (No Stitches)
- Ocular Surface Reconstruction
- Amniotic Membrane Graft
- Corneal Repair with Amniotic Membrane
- Ocular surface repair with amniotic membrane
- Eye membrane graft
- Sutureless amniotic membrane transplant
CPT Codes:
- 65779: Placement of amniotic membrane on the ocular surface; single layer, sutured
- 65778: Placement of amniotic membrane on the ocular surface; without sutures
Also known as:
- Eyelid Lesion Removal
- Chalazion Removal
- Eyelid Repair (Extensive)
- Eyelid growth removal
- Eyelid bump excision
- Eyelid skin lesion surgery
- Eyelid Cyst Excision
- Stye Removal Surgery
- Meibomian Cyst Removal
- Full Thickness Eyelid Repair
- Eyelid Reconstruction
- Eyelid Margin Excision and Repair
- Eyelid Bump Removal
CPT Codes:
- 67840: Excision of lesion of eyelid (except chalazion) without closure or with simple direct closure
- 67800: Excision of chalazion; single
- 67966: Excision and repair of eyelid, involving lid margin, tarsus, conjunctiva, canthus, or full thickness, may include preparation for skin graft or pedicle flap with adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement; over one-fourth of lid margin
- 67805: Excision of chalazion; multiple, different lids
Also known as:
- Goniotomy (Glaucoma Surgery)
- Goniotomy Procedure
- Angle-Opening Glaucoma Surgery
- Congenital Glaucoma Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 65820: Goniotomy
Also known as:
- Crossed Eye Surgery (One Muscle)
- Crossed Eye Surgery (2 Muscles)
- Complex Strabismus Surgery
- Strabismus Surgery (Repeat)
- Strabismus Repair
- Eye Alignment Surgery
- Ocular Muscle Adjustment
- Ocular Muscle Surgery
- Crossed Eye Surgery with Scarring
- Restrictive Myopathy Strabismus Repair
- Difficult Eye Alignment Surgery
- Squint Surgery
- Repeat Strabismus Repair
CPT Codes:
- 67311: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 1 horizontal muscle
- 67312: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 2 horizontal muscles
- 67332: Strabismus surgery on patient with scarring of extraocular muscles (eg, prior ocular injury, strabismus or retinal detachment surgery) or restrictive myopathy (eg, dysthyroid ophthalmopathy) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 67331: Strabismus surgery on patient with previous eye surgery or injury that did not involve the extraocular muscles (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Retina Laser Treatment (Photocoagulation)
- Retinal photocoagulation
- Macular edema laser
- Retina tumor laser treatment
CPT Codes:
- 67210: Destruction of localized lesion of retina (eg, macular edema, tumors), 1 or more sessions; photocoagulation
Also known as:
- Eye Socket Lesion Removal
- Orbitotomy
- Orbital Tumor Removal
- Eye Socket Growth Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67412: Orbitotomy without bone flap (frontal or transconjunctival approach); with removal of lesion
Also known as:
- Pulse Oximetry
- Oxygen Saturation Test
- Oximeter Reading
- Blood Oxygen Level Test
CPT Codes:
- 94760: Noninvasive ear or pulse oximetry for oxygen saturation; single determination
Does Dr. Sudarshan accept my insurance?
Dr. Sudarshan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (956) 541-4828 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sudarshan accept in Brownsville, TX?
Dr. Sudarshan in Brownsville, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
California Foundation for Medical Care
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Medicare
MedImpact
Other Health Care Provider
State of Texas
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Sudarshan's office located?
Dr. Alexander Sudarshan's Primary Practice
1058 E Los Ebanos Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 541-4828
What is Dr. Sudarshan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sudarshan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1518988625.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sudarshan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sudarshan
What is Dr. Alexander Sudarshan's specialty?
Dr. Sudarshan is a Ophthalmologist near Brownsville, TX. 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. Sudarshan to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Alexander Sudarshan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sudarshan is affiliated with DHR Health which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Alexander Sudarshan accepting new patients in Brownsville, TX?
Yes, Dr. Alexander Sudarshan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alexander Sudarshan offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sudarshan's office at (956) 541-4828 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alexander Sudarshan?
Please contact Dr. Sudarshan's office at (956) 541-4828 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Alexander Sudarshan have?
Dr. Alexander Sudarshan is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
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