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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ansari, Ophthalmologist in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Waseem Ansari, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in San Antonio, TX with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Ansari is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ansari’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ansari’s office at (210) 615-7600.
What languages does Dr. Ansari speak?
Dr. Ansari and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Ansari typically treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Ansari 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. Ansari. 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Advanced Diabetic Eye Disease and Macular Swelling (Both Eyes)
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Retinopathy
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Eye Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy with Macular Edema Bilateral
- Advanced Retina Damage Both Eyes with Macular Swelling
- Diabetic Macular Edema Both Eyes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Eye Disease
- Diabetic Retinal Disease
- Diabetes Mellitus Eye Complications
ICD-10 Codes:
- E113513: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E113593: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, bilateral
Also known as:
- Peripheral Retinal Degeneration
- Macular Pucker
- Retinal Disorder
- Retinal Thinning
- Peripheral Retinal Disease
- Eye Degeneration
- Epiretinal Membrane
- Cellophane Maculopathy
- Macular Fibrosis
- Wrinkled Retina
- Macular Wrinkle
- Retinal Scar
ICD-10 Codes:
- H3540: Unspecified peripheral retinal degeneration
- H35372: Puckering of macula, left eye
- H35371: Puckering of macula, right eye
Also known as:
- Wet Macular Degeneration
- Macular Degeneration
- Exudative AMD
- Neovascular Macular Degeneration
- Wet AMD
ICD-10 Codes:
- H353211: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
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 an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Ansari typically perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Ansari 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. Ansari. 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:
- 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
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:
- 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:
- Retinal Detachment Repair with Vitrectomy
- Vitrectomy for retinal detachment
- Retinal reattachment surgery
- Eye surgery for detached retina
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
Does Dr. Ansari accept my insurance?
Dr. Ansari accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (210) 615-7600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ansari accept in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Ansari in San Antonio, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Bexar County Hospital District
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Oscar Health
State of Texas
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Ansari's office located?
Dr. Waseem Ansari's Primary Practice
9910 Huebner Rd Ste 100
San Antonio, TX 78240
(210) 615-7600
What is Dr. Ansari's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ansari's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1629496849.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ansari?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ansari
What is Dr. Waseem Ansari's specialty?
Dr. Ansari is a Ophthalmologist near San Antonio, TX.
What does an Ophthalmologist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Waseem Ansari affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ansari is affiliated with Methodist Hospital - San Antonio 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 Waseem Ansari accepting new patients in San Antonio, TX?
Yes, Dr. Waseem Ansari is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Waseem Ansari offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ansari's office at (210) 615-7600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Waseem Ansari?
Please contact Dr. Ansari's office at (210) 615-7600 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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