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Dr. Julie Nam, MD

Dr. Julie Nam, MD

New York, NY

15 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Nam, Ophthalmologist in New York, NY?

    Dr. Julie Nam, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 15 years and is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. Dr. Nam graduated from New York University School of Medicine and completed her residency at New York University; New York, Ny. Dr. Nam is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nam’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nam’s office at (212) 981-9800.

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

    • Fellowship: Lenox Hill Hospital

    • Residency: New York University; New York, Ny

    • Medical School: New York University School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Nam board certified in Ophthalmologist?

    Yes, Dr. Julie Nam, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology

    What languages does Dr. Nam speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Nam treat?

    As a Ophthalmologist, Dr. Nam 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. Nam. 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:

    • Alternating Walleye
    • Esotropia
    • Alternating Crossed Eyes
    • Hidden Inward Eye Turn
    • Outward Hidden Eye Turn
    • Inward Turning Eye
    • Vertical Strabismus
    • Walleye
    • Vertical Eye Misalignment
    • Eye Movement Disorder
    • Alternating exotropia
    • Eyes take turns turning out
    • Intermittent exotropia
    • Crossed Eyes
    • Convergent Strabismus
    • Alternating esotropia
    • Eyes take turns crossing
    • Intermittent esotropia
    • Esophoria
    • Latent esotropia
    • Hidden crossed eyes
    • Latent Outward Squint
    • Exophoria
    • Eye Muscle Imbalance
    • Crossed Eyes from Farsightedness
    • Accommodative Squint
    • Hypertropia
    • Hypotropia
    • Exotropia
    • Divergent strabismus
    • Outward turning eye
    • Vertical strabismus
    • One eye higher than the other

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H5015: Alternating exotropia
    • H5000: Unspecified esotropia
    • H5005: Alternating esotropia
    • H5051: Esophoria
    • H5052: Exophoria
    • H5043: Accommodative component in esotropia
    • H5021: Vertical strabismus, right eye
    • H5010: Unspecified exotropia
    • H5022: Vertical strabismus, left eye

    Also known as:

    • Farsightedness
    • Nearsightedness
    • Unequal Vision
    • Astigmatism
    • Refractive Errors
    • Farsightedness (Hyperopia)
    • Hyperopia
    • Long-sightedness
    • Hypermetropia
    • Myopia
    • Difficulty Seeing Far Away
    • Blurry Distance Vision
    • Anisometropia
    • Different Eye Prescriptions
    • Vision Disparity
    • Blurred Vision
    • Distorted Vision
    • Eye Curvature Problem

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H5203: Hypermetropia, bilateral
    • H5213: Myopia, bilateral
    • H5231: Anisometropia
    • H52203: Unspecified astigmatism, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Other Inherited Choroid Disease
    • Eye Disease
    • Other Genetic Choroid Disorder
    • Hereditary Choroid Dystrophy
    • Rare Choroid Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H3129: Other hereditary choroidal dystrophy

    Also known as:

    • Nystagmus
    • Eye Movement Disorder
    • Involuntary eye movements
    • Dancing eyes
    • Oscillating eyes
    • Involuntary Eye Shaking
    • Dancing Eyes
    • Jumping Eyes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H5509: Other forms of nystagmus
    • H5500: Unspecified nystagmus

    Also known as:

    • Optic Nerve Disc Birth Defect
    • Swelling of the Optic Disc
    • Birth Defects
    • Optic Nerve Disorder
    • Congenital Optic Disc Anomaly
    • Infant Optic Nerve Head Malformation
    • Eye Nerve Disc Problem
    • Papilledema
    • Optic disc edema
    • Swollen optic nerve

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q142: Congenital malformation of optic disc
    • H4710: Unspecified papilledema

    Also known as:

    • Droopy Eyelid
    • Other Eyelid Birth Defects
    • Eyelid Disorder
    • Birth Defects
    • Ptosis
    • Eyelid Drooping
    • Upper Eyelid Sagging
    • Fallen Eyelid
    • Various Congenital Eyelid Abnormalities
    • Rare Eyelid Malformations
    • Infant Eyelid Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H02402: Unspecified ptosis of left eyelid
    • Q103: Other congenital malformations of eyelid

    Does Dr. Nam accept my insurance?

    Dr. Nam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 981-9800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Nam accept in New York, NY?

    Dr. Nam in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Allied Benefit Systems

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Express Scripts

    • Healthfirst

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Nam's office located?

    Dr. Julie Nam's Primary Practice

    40 W 72nd St Ste D

    New York, NY 10023

    (212) 981-9800

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    Dr. Julie Nam's Practice 2

    141 Reade St

    New York, NY 10013

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

    Dr. Nam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1073717096.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nam?

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

    What is Dr. Julie Nam's specialty?

    Dr. Nam is a Ophthalmologist near New York, NY. 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. Nam to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Julie Nam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Nam is affiliated with Nyu Langone Health - Tisch Hospital 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

    Where can I learn more about Ophthalmologist?

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    Is Julie Nam accepting new patients in New York, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Julie Nam is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Julie Nam offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Nam's office at (212) 981-9800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Julie Nam?

    Please contact Dr. Nam's office at (212) 981-9800 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Julie Nam have?

    Dr. Julie Nam is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

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