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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Gelman, Cornea and External Diseases Specialist in McAllen, TX?
Dr. Rachel Gelman, MD is a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist, who primarily practices in McAllen, TX with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Gelman is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gelman’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gelman’s office at (956) 305-5795.
What languages does Dr. Gelman speak?
Dr. Gelman and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Gelman treat?
As a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist, Dr. Gelman 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. Gelman. 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
- Cortical Age-Related Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
- Cortical Cataract
- Outer Lens Clouding
ICD-10 Codes:
- H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
- H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
- H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
- H25013: Cortical age-related cataract, bilateral
- H25011: Cortical age-related cataract, right eye
- H25012: Cortical age-related cataract, left eye
Also known as:
- Keratitis
- Corneal Swelling
- Cloudy Cornea
- Dry Eye Syndrome
- Punctate Keratitis
- Corneal Disorder
- Corneal Inflammation
- Inflamed Cornea
- Eye Surface Inflammation
- Swollen Cornea
- Corneal Edema
- Fluid in Cornea
- Corneal Clouding
- Corneal Scarring
- Corneal Opacity
- Dry Eye Disease
- Chronic Dry Eye
- Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
- Superficial punctate keratitis
- SPK
- Corneal inflammation with dots
- Dot-like keratitis
- Bullous Keratopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- H16143: Punctate keratitis, bilateral
- H18232: Secondary corneal edema, left eye
- H1712: Central corneal opacity, left eye
- H16223: Keratoconjunctivitis sicca, not specified as Sjogren's, bilateral
- H1711: Central corneal opacity, right eye
- H16141: Punctate keratitis, right eye
- H16142: Punctate keratitis, left eye
- H1811: Bullous keratopathy, right eye
Also known as:
- Corneal Transplant
- Organ Transplantation
- Eye Transplant
- Cornea Graft
- Keratoplasty
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z947: Corneal transplant status
Also known as:
- Corneal Swelling from Another Condition
- Corneal Disorder
- Secondary Corneal Edema
- Corneal Hydrops
- Swollen Cornea
ICD-10 Codes:
- H18231: Secondary corneal edema, right eye
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:
- Keratoconus
- Corneal Disorder
- Cone-shaped Cornea
- Corneal Thinning Disorder
- Bulging Cornea
ICD-10 Codes:
- H18623: Keratoconus, unstable, bilateral
Also known as:
- Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Glaucoma
- Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Wide-Angle Glaucoma
- POAG
ICD-10 Codes:
- H401134: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, indeterminate stage
Also known as:
- Fuchs' Dystrophy
- Corneal Disorder
- Fuchs' Endothelial Dystrophy', 'Corneal Endothelial Dystrophy', 'Fuchs' Corneal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- H18513: Endothelial corneal dystrophy, bilateral
Which procedures does Dr. Gelman perform as a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist?
As a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Rachel Gelman 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. Gelman's office.
Does Dr. Gelman accept my insurance?
Dr. Gelman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (956) 305-5795 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gelman accept in McAllen, TX?
Dr. Gelman in McAllen, 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
Molina
State of Texas
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Gelman's office located?
What is Dr. Gelman's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gelman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1083052658.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gelman?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gelman
What is Dr. Rachel Gelman's specialty?
Dr. Gelman is a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist near McAllen, TX. An ophthalmologist specializing in diseases of the cornea, sclera, eyelids, conjunctiva, and anterior segment of the eye diagnoses and treats conditions affecting these structures. This specialist manages disorders such as corneal infections, eyelid malposition's, and conjunctival diseases using both medical and surgical methods. Contact Dr. Gelman to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Rachel Gelman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Gelman 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 Rachel Gelman accepting new patients in McAllen, TX?
Yes, Dr. Rachel Gelman is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rachel Gelman offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gelman's office at (956) 305-5795 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Rachel Gelman?
Please contact Dr. Gelman's office at (956) 305-5795 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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