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Who is Dr. Durrani, Retina Specialist in Mount Vernon, IL?
Dr. Alia Durrani, MD is a Retina Specialist, who primarily practices in Mount Vernon, IL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Durrani is fluent in English, Kannada, Pushto; Pashto, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Durrani’s practice accepts Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Durrani’s office at (314) 367-1181.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Durrani?
Dr. Alia Durrani, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Retina Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Durrani empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Diabetic Eye Disease/Retinopathy, Intraocular Lens, Macular Disease/Degeneration, Retinal Disorders-Complex, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Mount Vernon, IL community, Dr. Durrani is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Durrani speak?
Dr. Durrani and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Kannada
Pushto; Pashto
Spanish
What conditions does a Retina Specialist like Dr. Durrani typically treat?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Durrani 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. Durrani. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Wet Macular Degeneration
- Macular Degeneration
- Wet AMD
- Neovascular Macular Degeneration
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
- Exudative AMD
ICD-10 Codes:
- H353221: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353211: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353231: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, with active choroidal neovascularization
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Advanced Diabetic Eye Disease and Macular Swelling (Both Eyes)
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Eye Problems
- Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy with Macular Edema Bilateral
- Advanced Retina Damage Both Eyes with Macular Swelling
- Diabetic Macular Edema Both Eyes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E113513: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
Also known as:
- Macular Pucker
- Retinal Disorder
- Epiretinal Membrane
- Cellophane Maculopathy
- Macular Wrinkle
- Retinal Scar
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35373: Puckering of macula, bilateral
What procedures does a Retina Specialist like Dr. Durrani typically perform?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Durrani 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. Durrani. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Eye Injection
- Intravitreal Injection
- Retinal Injection
- Macular Degeneration Injection
- Eye Medication Injection
CPT Codes:
- 67028: Intravitreal injection of a pharmacologic agent (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Retinal Detachment Repair with Vitrectomy
- Vitrectomy Eye Surgery
- Removal of Eye Implant (Back of Eye)
- Vitrectomy for retinal detachment
- Retinal reattachment surgery
- Eye surgery for detached retina
- Pars Plana Vitrectomy
- Retinal Surgery
- Eye Gel Removal Surgery
- Intraocular Implant Removal
- Posterior Segment Implant Extraction
- Eye Device Removal Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67108: Repair of retinal detachment; with vitrectomy, any method, including, when performed, air or gas tamponade, focal endolaser photocoagulation, cryotherapy, drainage of subretinal fluid, scleral buckling, and/or removal of lens by same technique
- 67036: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach;
- 67121: Removal of implanted material, posterior segment; intraocular
Also known as:
- Complex Retinal Detachment Repair
- Vitrectomy for Retinal Detachment
- Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy Repair
- Diabetic Retinal Detachment Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67113: Repair of complex retinal detachment (eg, proliferative vitreoretinopathy, stage C-1 or greater, diabetic traction retinal detachment, retinopathy of prematurity, retinal tear of greater than 90 degrees), with vitrectomy and membrane peeling, including, when performed, air, gas, or silicone oil tamponade, cryotherapy, endolaser photocoagulation, drainage of subretinal fluid, scleral buckling, and/or removal of lens
Also known as:
- Retina Repair for Macular Hole or Edema
- Vitrectomy with Membrane Peel
- Macular Hole Repair
- Diabetic Macular Edema Surgery
- Internal Limiting Membrane Removal
CPT Codes:
- 67042: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina (eg, for repair of macular hole, diabetic macular edema), includes, if performed, intraocular tamponade (ie, air, gas or silicone oil)
Also known as:
- Laser Treatment for Retinopathy
- Photocoagulation for Retinopathy
- Diabetic Retinopathy Laser Treatment
- Retinal Laser Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 67228: Treatment of extensive or progressive retinopathy (eg, diabetic retinopathy), photocoagulation
Does Dr. Durrani accept my insurance?
Dr. Durrani accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (314) 367-1181 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Durrani accept in Mount Vernon, IL?
Dr. Durrani in Mount Vernon, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Essence Healthcare
Humana
Medicare
State of Missouri
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Durrani's office located?
Dr. Alia Durrani's Primary Practice
1009 S 42nd St Ste 3
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(314) 367-1181
What is Dr. Durrani's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Durrani's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1841558822.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Durrani?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Durrani
What is Dr. Alia Durrani's specialty?
Dr. Durrani is a Retina Specialist near Mount Vernon, IL.
What does a Retina Specialist do?
An ophthalmologist specializing in vitreoretinal diseases focuses on diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the vitreous and retina, including issues such as retinal detachment, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration. This specialist employs advanced medical and surgical techniques to manage these complex eye conditions.
Is this Dr. Alia Durrani affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Durrani is affiliated with St. Luke's Hospital - Chesterfield, Mo 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 Alia Durrani accepting new patients in Mount Vernon, IL?
Yes, Dr. Alia Durrani is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alia Durrani offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Durrani's office at (314) 367-1181 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alia Durrani?
Please contact Dr. Durrani's office at (314) 367-1181 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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