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Dr. Kamal Fahim, MD

Dr. Kamal Fahim, MD

Port Huron, MI

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Fahim, Ophthalmologist in Port Huron, MI?

    Dr. Kamal Fahim, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Port Huron, MI with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Fahim graduated from Penn State and completed his residency at Kresge Eye Institute. He is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Dr. Fahim is fluent in English, Arabic, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fahim’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fahim’s office at (810) 989-7702.

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

    • Residency: Kresge Eye Institute

    • Medical School: Penn State

    Is Dr. Fahim board certified as an Ophthalmologist?

    Yes, Dr. Kamal Fahim, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology

    What languages does Dr. Fahim speak?

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

    • Arabic

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Fahim treat?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Fahim 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. Fahim. 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
    • Soemmering's Ring Cataract
    • Cloudy lens
    • Lens clouding
    • Eye cloudiness
    • Ring Cataract
    • Secondary Cataract
    • After-Cataract
    • Ring-shaped cataract', 'Soemmering's ring opacity
    • Cloudy Lens
    • Lens Opacity
    • Eye Clouding

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
    • H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
    • H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
    • H26412: Soemmering's ring, left eye
    • H26411: Soemmering's ring, right eye
    • H26413: Soemmering's ring, bilateral
    • H269: Unspecified cataract

    Also known as:

    • Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Ocular Hypertension
    • Borderline Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Narrow Angle Glaucoma Risk
    • Glaucoma
    • Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Wide-Angle Glaucoma
    • POAG
    • High Eye Pressure
    • Elevated Intraocular Pressure
    • Eye pressure problem
    • Early Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Open-angle glaucoma suspect
    • Risk of Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Anatomical Narrow Angle
    • Angle-Closure Glaucoma Risk
    • Eye angle problem

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H401132: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, moderate stage
    • H401122: Primary open-angle glaucoma, left eye, moderate stage
    • H401112: Primary open-angle glaucoma, right eye, moderate stage
    • H40053: Ocular hypertension, bilateral
    • H40013: Open angle with borderline findings, low risk, bilateral
    • H40033: Anatomical narrow angle, bilateral
    • H401131: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, mild stage

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Eye Damage
    • Retinal Disorder
    • Hypertensive Retinopathy
    • Eye Damage from Hypertension
    • High Blood Pressure Retinopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H35033: Hypertensive retinopathy, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Eye Pain in Right Eye
    • Eye Pain in Left Eye
    • Eye Disease
    • Pain
    • Ocular pain right eye
    • Sore right eye
    • Right eye ache
    • Ocular pain left eye
    • Sore left eye
    • Left eye ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H5711: Ocular pain, right eye
    • H5712: Ocular pain, left eye

    Also known as:

    • Dry Macular Degeneration
    • Macular Degeneration
    • Dry AMD
    • Atrophic Macular Degeneration
    • Age-related Macular Degeneration (Dry)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H353132: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, intermediate dry stage
    • H353131: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, early dry stage

    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. Fahim perform?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Fahim 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. Fahim. 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:

    • Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
    • Laser Trabeculoplasty
    • Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
    • Laser Eye Surgery for Glaucoma
    • YAG Laser Capsulotomy
    • Posterior Capsulotomy
    • Secondary Cataract Removal
    • Laser Eye Surgery
    • Glaucoma laser surgery
    • Laser eye treatment for glaucoma
    • Trabeculoplasty
    • Cataract surgery
    • intraocular lens implantation
    • phacoemulsification
    • IOL implant
    • Iridotomy
    • Iridectomy
    • Laser Glaucoma Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 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
    • 66988: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1 stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification); with endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation
    • 66761: Iridotomy/iridectomy by laser surgery (eg, for glaucoma) (per session)

    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:

    • Drug-Eluting Implant in Tear Duct
    • Retinal Laser Treatment
    • Lacrimal Canaliculus Implant
    • Tear Duct Drug Implant
    • Punctal Implant for Eye Medication
    • Retinal Photocoagulation
    • Laser for Retinal Tear
    • Retinal Detachment Prevention Laser

    CPT Codes:

    • 68841: Insertion of drug-eluting implant, including punctal dilation when performed, into lacrimal canaliculus, each
    • 67145: Prophylaxis of retinal detachment (eg, retinal break, lattice degeneration) without drainage; photocoagulation

    Also known as:

    • Glaucoma Canal Dilation
    • Glaucoma Drainage Device Insertion
    • Canaloplasty
    • Aqueous Outflow Dilation
    • Glaucoma Drainage Procedure
    • Eye Pressure Reduction Surgery
    • Aqueous Shunt Placement
    • Glaucoma Implant Surgery
    • Eye Pressure Drainage Device

    CPT Codes:

    • 66174: Transluminal dilation of aqueous outflow canal (eg, canaloplasty); without retention of device or stent
    • 66183: Insertion of anterior segment aqueous drainage device, without extraocular reservoir, external approach

    Also known as:

    • Upper Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty)
    • Eyelid Lesion Removal
    • Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
    • Droopy Eyelid Surgery
    • Upper Eyelid Reduction
    • Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery
    • Eyelid growth removal
    • Eyelid bump excision
    • Eyelid skin lesion surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 15823: Blepharoplasty, upper eyelid; with excessive skin weighting down lid
    • 67840: Excision of lesion of eyelid (except chalazion) without closure or with simple direct closure

    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

    Does Dr. Fahim accept my insurance?

    Dr. Fahim accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (810) 989-7702 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Fahim accept in Port Huron, MI?

    Dr. Fahim in Port Huron, MI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)

    • Citizens Rx

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Spectrum / Priority Health

    • State of Tennessee

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    Where is Dr. Fahim's office located?

    Dr. Kamal Fahim's Primary Practice

    2025 Holland Ave

    Port Huron, MI 48060

    (810) 989-7702

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    Dr. Kamal Fahim's Practice 2

    4717 Saint Antoine St

    Detroit, MI 48201

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    Recognitions

    Memberships & Associations

    American Academy of Ophthalmology

    Fellow

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

    Dr. Fahim's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1417150681.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fahim?

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

    What is Dr. Kamal Fahim's specialty?

    Dr. Fahim is a Ophthalmologist near Port Huron, MI. 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. Fahim to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Kamal Fahim affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Fahim is affiliated with Ascension St. John Hospital, McLaren Port Huron 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 Kamal Fahim accepting new patients in Port Huron, MI?

    Yes, Dr. Kamal Fahim is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Kamal Fahim offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Fahim's office at (810) 989-7702 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Kamal Fahim?

    Please contact Dr. Fahim's office at (810) 989-7702 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Kamal Fahim have?

    Dr. Kamal Fahim is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

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