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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Casas De Leon, Cornea and External Diseases Specialist in Lanham, MD?
Dr. Sylvia Casas De Leon, MD is a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist, who primarily practices in Lanham, MD with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Casas De Leon is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Casas De Leon’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Casas De Leon’s office.
What languages does Dr. Casas De Leon speak?
Dr. Casas De Leon and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Casas De Leon treat?
As a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist, Dr. Casas De Leon 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. Casas De Leon. 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:
- Aging of the eye's gel
- Eye Disease
- Vitreous Detachment
- Vitreous syneresis
- Eye gel breakdown
- Vitreous aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- H43813: Vitreous degeneration, bilateral
Also known as:
- Borderline Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Glaucoma
- Early Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Open-angle glaucoma suspect
- Risk of Open-Angle Glaucoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- H40013: Open angle with borderline findings, low risk, bilateral
Also known as:
- Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
Also known as:
- Dry Eye Syndrome
- Corneal Disorder
- Dry Eye Disease
- Chronic Dry Eye
- Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
ICD-10 Codes:
- H16223: Keratoconjunctivitis sicca, not specified as Sjogren's, bilateral
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Refractive Error
- Eye Movement Disorder
- Vision problem
- Focusing problem
- Blurred vision
ICD-10 Codes:
- H527: Unspecified disorder of refraction
Also known as:
- Intraocular Lens Implant
- Cataract
- Refractive Errors
- IOL Implant
- Artificial Eye Lens
- Cataract Lens Implant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z961: Presence of intraocular lens
What procedures does Dr. Casas De Leon perform?
As a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist, Dr. Casas De Leon 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. Casas De Leon. 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:
- Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
- Extracapsular cataract extraction
- Phacoemulsification
- IOL implantation
CPT Codes:
- 66984: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1 stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification); without endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation
Also known as:
- Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
- Pterygium Removal with Graft
- Laser Trabeculoplasty
- Laser Eye Surgery for Glaucoma
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Posterior Capsulotomy
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Laser Eye Surgery
- Pterygium Excision with Autograft', 'Conjunctival Graft for Pterygium', 'Surfer's Eye Surgery with Graft
- Glaucoma laser surgery
- Laser eye treatment for glaucoma
- Trabeculoplasty
- Iridotomy
- Iridectomy
- Laser Glaucoma Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 66821: Discission of secondary membranous cataract (opacified posterior lens capsule and/or anterior hyaloid); laser surgery (eg, YAG laser) (1 or more stages)
- 65426: Excision or transposition of pterygium; with graft
- 65855: Trabeculoplasty by laser surgery
- 66761: Iridotomy/iridectomy by laser surgery (eg, for glaucoma) (per session)
Also known as:
- Complex Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
- Advanced Cataract Surgery
- Phacoemulsification with IOL
- Complex Extracapsular Cataract Extraction
CPT Codes:
- 66982: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1-stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification), complex, requiring devices or techniques not generally used in routine cataract surgery (eg, iris expansion device, suture support for intraocular lens, or primary posterior capsulorrhexis) or performed on patients in the amblyogenic developmental stage; without endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation
Does Dr. Casas De Leon accept my insurance?
Dr. Casas De Leon accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Casas De Leon accept in Lanham, MD?
Dr. Casas De Leon in Lanham, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield
Chevron
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Federal Employee Program
Gordon Food Service
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Casas De Leon's office located?
Dr. Sylvia Casas De Leon's Practice 2
6845 Elm St Ste 611
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 437-3900
Dr. Sylvia Casas De Leon's Practice 3
7617 Little River Tpke Ste 400
Annandale, VA 22003
What is Dr. Casas De Leon's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Casas De Leon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1619362993.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Casas De Leon?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Casas De Leon
What is Dr. Sylvia Casas De Leon's specialty?
Dr. Casas De Leon is a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist near Lanham, MD. An ophthalmologist specializing in diseases of the cornea, sclera, eyelids, conjunctiva, and anterior segment of the eye diagnoses and treats conditions affecting these structures. This specialist manages disorders such as corneal infections, eyelid malposition's, and conjunctival diseases using both medical and surgical methods. Contact Dr. Casas De Leon to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Sylvia Casas De Leon affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Casas De Leon is affiliated with Inova Fair Oaks Hospital, Inova Alexandria 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 Sylvia Casas De Leon accepting new patients in Lanham, MD?
Yes, Dr. Sylvia Casas De Leon is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sylvia Casas De Leon offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Casas De Leon's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sylvia Casas De Leon?
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