Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Mehta, Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon in Chevy Chase, MD?
Dr. Viraj Mehta, MD is an Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, who primarily practices in Chevy Chase, MD with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Mehta is fluent in English, Arabic, Korean, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mehta’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mehta’s office at (202) 877-5329.
What languages does Dr. Mehta speak?
Dr. Mehta and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
Korean
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Mehta treat?
As a Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Dr. Mehta 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. Mehta. 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
- Blepharospasm
- Eyelid Disorder
- Benign essential blepharospasm
- Droopy eyelids
- Excess eyelid skin
- Dermatochalasis
- Ptosis
- Eyelid Droop
- Falling Eyelid
- Muscle-Related Eyelid Droop
- Eyelid Spasms
- Benign Essential Blepharospasm
- Involuntary Eye Twitching
ICD-10 Codes:
- H02831: Dermatochalasis of right upper eyelid
- H02423: Myogenic ptosis of bilateral eyelids
- G245: Blepharospasm
Also known as:
- Dry Eyes
- Tears
- Dry eye syndrome
- Keratoconjunctivitis sicca
- Ocular dryness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H04123: Dry eye syndrome of bilateral lacrimal glands
Also known as:
- Tear Duct Blockage
- Tears
- Blocked tear duct
- Nasolacrimal duct obstruction
- Tear drainage blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- H04223: Epiphora due to insufficient drainage, bilateral
Also known as:
- Baggy Eyelids
- Eyelid Disorder
- Dermatochalasis
- Droopy Eyelid Skin
- Excess Eyelid Skin
ICD-10 Codes:
- H02834: Dermatochalasis of left upper eyelid
Also known as:
- Squamous Blepharitis
- Eyelid Disorder
- Scaly eyelid inflammation
- Dandruff-like eyelids
- Chronic blepharitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- H0102A: Squamous blepharitis right eye, upper and lower eyelids
What procedures does Dr. Mehta perform?
As a Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Dr. Mehta 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. Mehta. 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)
- Temporary Eyelid Closure
- Eyelid Lesion Removal
- Droopy Eyelid Repair (Ptosis Surgery)
- Ptosis Repair (Fasanella-Servat Type)
- Extensive Ectropion Repair
- Eyelid Turning In Repair
- Eyelid Abscess Drainage
- Eyelid Repair (Extensive)
- Eyelid Lesion Removal and Repair
- Droopy Eyelid Repair
- Eyelid Corner Reconstruction (Canthoplasty)
- Eyelid Retraction Correction
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- Droopy Eyelid Surgery
- Upper Eyelid Reduction
- Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery
- Eyelid suturing
- Frost suture procedure
- Temporary tarsorrhaphy
- Eyelid growth removal
- Eyelid bump excision
- Eyelid skin lesion surgery
- Blepharoptosis Repair
- Levator Resection
- Eyelid Lift Surgery
- Ptosis Correction
- Levator Resection for Ptosis
- Eyelid Ectropion Surgery
- Tarsal Strip Operation
- Lower Eyelid Repair
- Outward Turning Eyelid Repair
- Entropion Repair
- Inward Eyelid Surgery
- Tarsal Strip Repair
- Blepharotomy for Abscess
- Eyelid Incision and Drainage
- Stye Drainage
- Eyelid Infection Treatment
- Full Thickness Eyelid Repair
- Eyelid Reconstruction
- Eyelid Margin Excision and Repair
- Ptosis Repair
- Blepharoptosis Correction
- Canthoplasty
- Eyelid corner repair
- Eye shape surgery
- Reconstructive eyelid surgery
- Eyelid retraction repair
- Lower eyelid retraction surgery
- Fix pulled back eyelid
CPT Codes:
- 15823: Blepharoplasty, upper eyelid; with excessive skin weighting down lid
- 67875: Temporary closure of eyelids by suture (eg, Frost suture)
- 67840: Excision of lesion of eyelid (except chalazion) without closure or with simple direct closure
- 67904: Repair of blepharoptosis; (tarso) levator resection or advancement, external approach
- 67908: Repair of blepharoptosis; conjunctivo-tarso-Muller's muscle-levator resection (eg, Fasanella-Servat type)
- 67917: Repair of ectropion; extensive (eg, tarsal strip operations)
- 67924: Repair of entropion; extensive (eg, tarsal strip or capsulopalpebral fascia repairs operation)
- 67700: Blepharotomy, drainage of abscess, eyelid
- 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
- 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
- 67903: Repair of blepharoptosis; (tarso) levator resection or advancement, internal approach
- 67950: Canthoplasty (reconstruction of canthus)
- 67911: Correction of lid retraction
Also known as:
- Tear Duct Probing with Stent Placement
- Probing of Tear Duct
- Nasolacrimal Duct Probing with Stent
- Tear Duct Stent Insertion
- Blocked Tear Duct Repair
- Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) Stent
- Nasolacrimal duct probing
- Tear duct irrigation
- Blocked tear duct treatment
- Lacrimal duct probing
CPT Codes:
- 68815: Probing of nasolacrimal duct, with or without irrigation; with insertion of tube or stent
- 68810: Probing of nasolacrimal duct, with or without irrigation;
Also known as:
- Tear Duct Opening Procedure
- Lacrimal Punctum Incision
- Punctal Dilation
- Blocked Tear Duct Opening
- Tear Duct Snip
CPT Codes:
- 68440: Snip incision of lacrimal punctum
Also known as:
- Tear Duct Bypass Surgery (DCR)
- Dacryocystorhinostomy
- Blocked Tear Duct Surgery
- Lacrimal Sac to Nasal Cavity Bypass
CPT Codes:
- 68720: Dacryocystorhinostomy (fistulization of lacrimal sac to nasal cavity)
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:
- 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:
- 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)
Also known as:
- Botox Injections for Chronic Migraine
- Chemodenervation for Migraine
- Botulinum Toxin Injection for Migraine
- Facial Nerve Block
- Trigeminal Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64615: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial, trigeminal, cervical spinal and accessory nerves, bilateral (eg, for chronic migraine)
Also known as:
- Injection for Skin Lesions (Up to 7)
- Intralesional Injection
- Lesion Injection Therapy
- Steroid Injection for Skin Bumps
CPT Codes:
- 11900: Injection, intralesional; up to and including 7 lesions
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:
- 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
Does Dr. Mehta accept my insurance?
Dr. Mehta accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (202) 877-5329 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Mehta accept in Chevy Chase, MD?
Dr. Mehta in Chevy Chase, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Johns Hopkins
Medicare
Multiplan
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Mehta's office located?
Dr. Viraj Mehta's Primary Practice
5454 Wisconsin Ave Ste 1420
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
(202) 877-5329
What is Dr. Mehta's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Mehta's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1992047617.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mehta?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mehta
What is Dr. Viraj Mehta's specialty?
Dr. Mehta is a Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon near Chevy Chase, MD. 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. Mehta to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Viraj Mehta affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Mehta is affiliated with MedStar Washington Hospital Center 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 Viraj Mehta accepting new patients in Chevy Chase, MD?
Yes, Dr. Viraj Mehta is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Viraj Mehta offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Mehta's office at (202) 877-5329 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Viraj Mehta?
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