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Who is Dr. Clavell, Ophthalmologist in Albuquerque, NM?
Dr. Christine Clavell, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Albuquerque, NM with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Clavell is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Clavell’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Clavell’s office at (505) 823-4411.
What languages does Dr. Clavell speak?
Dr. Clavell and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Clavell treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Clavell 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. Clavell. 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:
- Wet Macular Degeneration
- Macular Degeneration
- Exudative AMD
- Neovascular Macular Degeneration
- Wet AMD
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
ICD-10 Codes:
- H353211: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353221: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353231: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, with active choroidal neovascularization
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Macular Edema
- Type 2 Diabetes with Advanced Diabetic Eye Disease and Macular Swelling (Both Eyes)
- Type 2 Diabetes with Moderate Diabetic Eye Disease and Macular Swelling (Left Eye)
- Type 2 Diabetes with Severe Diabetic Eye Disease and Macular Swelling (Right Eye)
- Type 2 Diabetes with Severe Diabetic Eye Disease and Macular Swelling (Both Eyes)
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Eye Problems
- Diabetic Eye Swelling
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Diabetic Macular Swelling
- Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy with Macular Edema Bilateral
- Advanced Retina Damage Both Eyes with Macular Swelling
- Diabetic Macular Edema Both Eyes
- Moderate Nonproliferative Diabetic Retinopathy with Macular Edema Left Eye
- Moderate Retina Damage Left Eye with Macular Swelling
- Diabetic Macular Edema Left Eye
- Severe Nonproliferative Diabetic Retinopathy with Macular Edema Right Eye
- Advanced Retina Damage Right Eye with Macular Swelling
- Diabetic Macular Edema Right Eye
- Severe Nonproliferative Diabetic Retinopathy with Macular Edema Bilateral
ICD-10 Codes:
- E113511: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, right eye
- E113512: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, left eye
- E113513: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
- E113311: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with moderate nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, right eye
- E113312: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with moderate nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, left eye
- E113313: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with moderate nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
- E113211: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with mild nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, right eye
- E113411: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with severe nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, right eye
- E113413: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with severe nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
Also known as:
- Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion
- Central Retinal Vein Occlusion
- Retinal Disorder
- BRVO
- Eye stroke (branch vein)
- Branch eye vein blockage
- CRVO
- Eye stroke (vein)
- Central eye vein blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- H348310: Tributary (branch) retinal vein occlusion, right eye, with macular edema
- H348110: Central retinal vein occlusion, right eye, with macular edema
Also known as:
- Blocked Branch Retinal Vein
- Blocked Central Retinal Vein
- Retinal Disorder
- Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion
- BRVO
- Eye Stroke
- Central Retinal Vein Occlusion
- CRVO
ICD-10 Codes:
- H348320: Tributary (branch) retinal vein occlusion, left eye, with macular edema
- H348120: Central retinal vein occlusion, left eye, with macular edema
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:
- Horseshoe Retinal Tear
- Retinal Disorder
- U-shaped Retinal Tear
- Flap Retinal Tear
ICD-10 Codes:
- H33312: Horseshoe tear of retina without detachment, left eye
Also known as:
- Horseshoe Retinal Tear
- Retinal Disorder
- U-shaped Retinal Tear
- Flap Retinal Tear
- Retinal Break
ICD-10 Codes:
- H33311: Horseshoe tear of retina without detachment, right eye
Also known as:
- Iridocyclitis
- Eye Disease
- Inflammation of the iris and ciliary body
- Anterior uveitis
- Iritis and cyclitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- H209: Unspecified iridocyclitis
What procedures does Dr. Clavell perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Clavell 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. Clavell. 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
- 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 Laser Treatment
- Retinal Photocoagulation
- Laser for Retinal Tear
- Retinal Detachment Prevention Laser
CPT Codes:
- 67145: Prophylaxis of retinal detachment (eg, retinal break, lattice degeneration) without drainage; photocoagulation
Also known as:
- Laser Treatment for Retinopathy
- Retina Laser Treatment (Photocoagulation)
- Photocoagulation for Retinopathy
- Diabetic Retinopathy Laser Treatment
- Retinal Laser Therapy
- Retinal photocoagulation
- Macular edema laser
- Retina tumor laser treatment
CPT Codes:
- 67228: Treatment of extensive or progressive retinopathy (eg, diabetic retinopathy), photocoagulation
- 67210: Destruction of localized lesion of retina (eg, macular edema, tumors), 1 or more sessions; photocoagulation
Also known as:
- Retinal Detachment Repair with Vitrectomy
- Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
- Vitrectomy Eye Surgery
- Vitrectomy for Macular Pucker
- Vitrectomy for retinal detachment
- Retinal reattachment surgery
- Eye surgery for detached retina
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Posterior Capsulotomy
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Laser Eye Surgery
- Pars Plana Vitrectomy
- Retinal Surgery
- Eye Gel Removal Surgery
- Retinal Membrane Removal
- Macular Pucker 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
- 66821: Discission of secondary membranous cataract (opacified posterior lens capsule and/or anterior hyaloid); laser surgery (eg, YAG laser) (1 or more stages)
- 67036: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach;
- 67041: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with removal of preretinal cellular membrane (eg, macular pucker)
Also known as:
- Retina Repair for Macular Hole or Edema
- Vitrectomy with Endolaser Treatment
- Vitrectomy with Membrane Peel
- Macular Hole Repair
- Diabetic Macular Edema Surgery
- Internal Limiting Membrane Removal
- Pars Plana Vitrectomy with Laser
- Retinal Laser Surgery
- Diabetic Retinopathy Surgery
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)
- 67040: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with endolaser panretinal photocoagulation
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:
- Retinal Detachment Repair with Gas Injection
- Pneumatic Retinopexy
- Gas Bubble for Retinal Detachment
- Retina Reattachment Surgery
- Eye Detachment Repair
CPT Codes:
- 67110: Repair of retinal detachment; by injection of air or other gas (eg, pneumatic retinopexy)
Does Dr. Clavell accept my insurance?
Dr. Clavell accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (505) 823-4411 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Clavell accept in Albuquerque, NM?
Dr. Clavell in Albuquerque, NM accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Department of Veterans Affairs
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
OptumRx
Presbyterian Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Clavell's office located?
Dr. Christine Clavell's Primary Practice
4411 The 25 Way NE Ste 325
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 823-4411
Dr. Christine Clavell's Practice 3
2901 Transport St SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 262-3937
What is Dr. Clavell's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Clavell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1124382056.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Clavell?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Clavell
What is Dr. Christine Clavell's specialty?
Dr. Clavell is a Ophthalmologist near Albuquerque, NM. 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. Clavell to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Christine Clavell affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Clavell is affiliated with Lovelace Medical Center, CHRISTUS St. Vincent Regional Medical Center, Presbyterian Hospital - Albuquerque, NM, Lovelace Women's Hospital, Lovelace Westside Hospital, Presbyterian Espanola Hospital 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 Christine Clavell accepting new patients in Albuquerque, NM?
Yes, Dr. Christine Clavell is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christine Clavell offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Clavell's office at (505) 823-4411 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christine Clavell?
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