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Dr. Richard Feist, MD

Retina Specialist, Ophthalmologist

Birmingham, AL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Feist, Retina Specialist in Birmingham, AL?

    Dr. Richard Feist, MD is a Retina Specialist, who primarily practices in Birmingham, AL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Feist is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Feist’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Feist’s office at (205) 918-0047.

    What languages does Dr. Feist speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Retina Specialist like Dr. Feist typically treat?

    As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Feist 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. Feist. 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
    • 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
    • H353231: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, with active choroidal neovascularization
    • H353221: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, with active choroidal neovascularization

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Eye Damage
    • Blocked Branch Retinal Vein
    • Retinal Disorder
    • Hypertensive Retinopathy
    • Eye Damage from Hypertension
    • High Blood Pressure Retinopathy
    • Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion
    • BRVO
    • Eye Stroke

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H35033: Hypertensive retinopathy, bilateral
    • H348320: Tributary (branch) retinal vein occlusion, left eye, with macular edema

    Also known as:

    • Aging of the eye's gel
    • Eye Disease
    • Vitreous Detachment
    • Vitreous syneresis
    • Eye gel breakdown
    • Vitreous aging

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H43813: Vitreous degeneration, bilateral

    What procedures does a Retina Specialist like Dr. Feist typically perform?

    As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Feist 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. Feist. 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:

    • Retina Laser Treatment (Photocoagulation)
    • Retinal photocoagulation
    • Macular edema laser
    • Retina tumor laser treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 67210: Destruction of localized lesion of retina (eg, macular edema, tumors), 1 or more sessions; photocoagulation

    Also known as:

    • Vitrectomy with Endolaser Treatment
    • Pars Plana Vitrectomy with Laser
    • Retinal Laser Surgery
    • Diabetic Retinopathy Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 67040: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with endolaser panretinal photocoagulation

    Does Dr. Feist accept my insurance?

    Dr. Feist accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (205) 918-0047 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Feist accept in Birmingham, AL?

    Dr. Feist in Birmingham, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Cigna Group

    • Medicare

    • State of Alabama

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    Where is Dr. Feist's office located?

    Dr. Richard Feist's Primary Practice

    700 18th St S Ste 707

    Birmingham, AL 35233

    (205) 918-0047

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    Dr. Richard Feist's Practice 2

    2000 6th Ave S

    Birmingham, AL 35233

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    Dr. Richard Feist's Practice 3

    1912 Cherokee Ave SW Ste 1100

    Cullman, AL 35055

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    What hospitals are Dr. Feist affiliated with?

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    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Feist has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Childrens Of Alabama,Birmingham, AL
    University Of Alabama At Birmingham,Birmingham, AL
    Cullman Regional Medical Center,Cullman, AL

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

    Dr. Feist's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1508285636.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Feist?

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

    What is Dr. Richard Feist's specialty?

    Dr. Feist is a Retina Specialist near Birmingham, AL.

    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 Dr. Richard Feist affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Feist is affiliated with Uab 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

    When to see a Retina Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Richard Feist accepting new patients in Birmingham, AL?

    Yes, Dr. Richard Feist is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Richard Feist offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Feist's office at (205) 918-0047 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Richard Feist?

    Please contact Dr. Feist's office at (205) 918-0047 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Feist's office located?

    Dr. Feist's offices are located in Birmingham, AL and Cullman, AL.