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Dr. Maria Kirzhner, MD

Dr. Maria Kirzhner, MD

Charlottesville, VA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kirzhner, Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon in Charlottesville, VA?

    Dr. Maria Kirzhner, MD is an Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, who primarily practices in Charlottesville, VA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Kirzhner completed her residency at Wayne State University Affiliated Hospitals. She is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Dr. Kirzhner is fluent in English and Russian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kirzhner’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kirzhner’s office at (434) 924-5485.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Kirzhner?

    Dr. Maria Kirzhner, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Kirzhner empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Eye Tumors/Cancer, Oculoplastic & Reconstructive Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Charlottesville/VA community, Dr. Kirzhner is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    Where did Dr. Kirzhner go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Fellowship: Hamilton Eye Institute, Plastics/Reconstructive | Mass Eye & Ear Infirmary, Ophthalmic Pathology | Oculoplastic, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine l Ophthalmic Pathology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary

    • Residency: Wayne State University Affiliated Hospitals | Kresge Eye Institute

    Is Dr. Kirzhner board certified as an Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Maria Kirzhner, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology

    What languages does Dr. Kirzhner speak?

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

    • English

    • Russian

    What conditions does Dr. Kirzhner treat?

    As an Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Dr. Kirzhner 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. Kirzhner. 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:

    • Baggy Eyelids
    • Droopy Eyelid
    • Eyelid Turning Outward
    • Blepharospasm
    • Eyelid Disorder
    • Benign essential blepharospasm
    • Droopy eyelids
    • Excess eyelid skin
    • Dermatochalasis
    • Ptosis
    • Eyelid Drooping
    • Upper Eyelid Sagging
    • Fallen Eyelid
    • Everted Eyelid
    • Eyelid Eversion
    • Senile Ectropion
    • Spastic Ectropion
    • Eyelid Spasms
    • Benign Essential Blepharospasm
    • Involuntary Eye Twitching

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H02831: Dermatochalasis of right upper eyelid
    • H02403: Unspecified ptosis of bilateral eyelids
    • H02132: Senile ectropion of right lower eyelid
    • H02401: Unspecified ptosis of right eyelid
    • G245: Blepharospasm

    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:

    • Bone, Soft Tissue, or Skin Growth of Unknown Type
    • Bone Disease
    • Skin Condition
    • Bone tumor of unknown nature
    • Skin lesion of unknown type
    • Soft tissue mass of unknown behavior

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D492: Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of bone, soft tissue, and skin

    What procedures does Dr. Kirzhner perform?

    As an Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Dr. Kirzhner 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. Kirzhner. 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:

    • Upper Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty)
    • Droopy Eyelid Repair (Ptosis Surgery)
    • Eyelid Lesion Removal
    • Eyelid Lesion Removal and Repair
    • Extensive Ectropion Repair
    • Eyelid Turning In Repair
    • Eyelid Repair (Extensive)
    • Eyelid Retraction Correction
    • Eyelid Closure Surgery
    • Droopy Eyelid Repair
    • Chalazion Removal
    • Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
    • Droopy Eyelid Surgery
    • Upper Eyelid Reduction
    • Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery
    • Blepharoptosis Repair
    • Levator Resection
    • Eyelid Lift Surgery
    • Ptosis Correction
    • Eyelid growth removal
    • Eyelid bump excision
    • Eyelid skin lesion surgery
    • Eyelid Margin Excision and Repair
    • Full Thickness Eyelid Repair
    • Eyelid Reconstruction
    • Eyelid Ectropion Surgery
    • Tarsal Strip Operation
    • Lower Eyelid Repair
    • Outward Turning Eyelid Repair
    • Entropion Repair
    • Inward Eyelid Surgery
    • Tarsal Strip Repair
    • Eyelid retraction repair
    • Lower eyelid retraction surgery
    • Fix pulled back eyelid
    • Tarsorrhaphy
    • Canthorrhaphy
    • Eyelid Adhesion Surgery
    • Ptosis Repair
    • Blepharoptosis Correction
    • Eyelid Cyst Excision
    • Stye Removal Surgery
    • Meibomian Cyst Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 15823: Blepharoplasty, upper eyelid; with excessive skin weighting down lid
    • 67904: Repair of blepharoptosis; (tarso) levator resection or advancement, external approach
    • 67840: Excision of lesion of eyelid (except chalazion) without closure or with simple direct closure
    • 67961: 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; up to one-fourth of lid margin
    • 67917: Repair of ectropion; extensive (eg, tarsal strip operations)
    • 67924: Repair of entropion; extensive (eg, tarsal strip or capsulopalpebral fascia repairs operation)
    • 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
    • 67911: Correction of lid retraction
    • 67880: Construction of intermarginal adhesions, median tarsorrhaphy, or canthorrhaphy;
    • 67903: Repair of blepharoptosis; (tarso) levator resection or advancement, internal approach
    • 67800: Excision of chalazion; single

    Also known as:

    • Eyelid Skin Biopsy
    • Eyelid Biopsy
    • Lid Margin Biopsy
    • Eyelid Lesion Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 67810: Incisional Biopsy Of Eyelid Skin Including Lid Margin

    Also known as:

    • Eyelid Ectropion Repair
    • Ectropion Surgery
    • Lower Eyelid Repair
    • Outward Turning Eyelid Fix

    CPT Codes:

    • 67914: Repair of ectropion; suture

    Also known as:

    • Drooping Brow Repair
    • Brow Lift
    • Forehead Lift
    • Ptosis Repair (Brow)

    CPT Codes:

    • 67900: Repair of brow ptosis (supraciliary, mid-forehead or coronal approach)

    Also known as:

    • Eyelid Reconstruction (Second Stage)
    • Full thickness eyelid repair
    • Tarsoconjunctival flap
    • Eyelid surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 67975: Reconstruction of eyelid, full thickness by transfer of tarsoconjunctival flap from opposing eyelid; second stage

    Also known as:

    • Tear Duct Probing
    • Lacrimal Duct Probing
    • Tear Duct Irrigation
    • Unblocking Tear Duct

    CPT Codes:

    • 68840: Probing of lacrimal canaliculi, with or without irrigation

    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:

    • Full Thickness Skin Graft (Face)
    • Facial Skin Graft
    • Free Skin Graft (Nose/Ears/Eyelids/Lips)
    • Full Thickness Graft for Face
    • Cosmetic Skin Graft (Face)

    CPT Codes:

    • 15260: Full thickness graft, free, including direct closure of donor site, nose, ears, eyelids, and/or lips; 20 sq cm or less

    Also known as:

    • Facial Tissue Transfer (Eyelids, Nose, Ears, Lips)
    • Local Flap Surgery
    • Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
    • Facial Reconstruction

    CPT Codes:

    • 14060: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, eyelids, nose, ears and/or lips; defect 10 sq cm or less

    Also known as:

    • Facial Muscle Injection for Spasms (One Side)
    • Botox for facial spasms
    • Facial nerve chemodenervation
    • Blepharospasm treatment
    • Hemifacial spasm injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64612: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial nerve, unilateral (eg, for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm)

    Does Dr. Kirzhner accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kirzhner accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (434) 924-5485 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kirzhner accept in Charlottesville, VA?

    Dr. Kirzhner in Charlottesville, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BlueCross and BlueShield of Vermont

    • Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Kirzhner's office located?

    Dr. Maria Kirzhner's Primary Practice

    600 Peter Jefferson Pkwy Ste 170

    Charlottesville, VA 22911

    (434) 924-5485

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    Dr. Maria Kirzhner's Practice 2

    2 Hospital Dr

    Charlottesville, VA 22908

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    Dr. Maria Kirzhner's Practice 3

    116 Nationwide Dr

    Lynchburg, VA 24502

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    Recognitions

    Memberships & Associations

    American Academy of Ophthalmology

    Fellow

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

    Dr. Kirzhner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1871702340.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kirzhner?

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

    What is Dr. Maria Kirzhner's specialty?

    Dr. Kirzhner is a Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon near Charlottesville, VA. A physician specializing in oculofacial plastic and reconstructive surgery combines orbital and periocular surgery with facial plastic surgery. This subspecialty involves both aesthetic and reconstructive procedures for the face, orbit, eyelid, and lacrimal system. Practitioners evaluate, diagnose, and treat conditions affecting the eyelids, brows, midface, orbits, lacrimal systems, and the surrounding structures of the face and neck. Contact Dr. Kirzhner to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Maria Kirzhner affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kirzhner is affiliated with UVA University Hospital 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 Maria Kirzhner accepting new patients in Charlottesville, VA?

    Yes, Dr. Maria Kirzhner is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Maria Kirzhner offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kirzhner's office at (434) 924-5485 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Maria Kirzhner?

    Please contact Dr. Kirzhner's office at (434) 924-5485 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Maria Kirzhner have?

    Dr. Maria Kirzhner is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

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