Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Witmer, Retina Specialist in Rochester, NY?
Where did Dr. Witmer go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Weill Cornell Medical Coll, Retina/Vitreous Surgery | (Ophthalmology), WEILL MEDICAL COLLEGE OF CORNELL UNIV-NYPH HOSPITAL, NEW YORK, NY
Residency: University of South Florida | University of South Florida
What languages does Dr. Witmer speak?
Dr. Witmer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Retina Specialist like Dr. Witmer typically treat?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Witmer 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. Witmer. 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
- Wet AMD
- Neovascular Macular Degeneration
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
- Exudative AMD
ICD-10 Codes:
- H353221: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353211: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353231: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, with active choroidal neovascularization
Also known as:
- Macular Pucker
- Retinal Disorder
- Epiretinal Membrane
- Cellophane Maculopathy
- Macular Fibrosis
- Wrinkled Retina
- Macular Wrinkle
- Retinal Scar
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35372: Puckering of macula, left eye
- H35371: Puckering of macula, right eye
What procedures does a Retina Specialist like Dr. Witmer typically perform?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Witmer 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. Witmer. 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:
- Retinal Detachment Repair with Vitrectomy
- Vitrectomy for Macular Pucker
- Vitrectomy Eye Surgery
- Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
- Vitrectomy for retinal detachment
- Retinal reattachment surgery
- Eye surgery for detached retina
- Retinal Membrane Removal
- Macular Pucker Surgery
- Pars Plana Vitrectomy
- Retinal Surgery
- Eye Gel Removal Surgery
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Posterior Capsulotomy
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Laser Eye Surgery
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
- 67041: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with removal of preretinal cellular membrane (eg, macular pucker)
- 67036: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach;
- 66821: Discission of secondary membranous cataract (opacified posterior lens capsule and/or anterior hyaloid); laser surgery (eg, YAG laser) (1 or more stages)
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:
- Complex Retinal Detachment Repair
- Vitrectomy for Retinal Detachment
- Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy Repair
- Diabetic Retinal Detachment Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67113: Repair of complex retinal detachment (eg, proliferative vitreoretinopathy, stage C-1 or greater, diabetic traction retinal detachment, retinopathy of prematurity, retinal tear of greater than 90 degrees), with vitrectomy and membrane peeling, including, when performed, air, gas, or silicone oil tamponade, cryotherapy, endolaser photocoagulation, drainage of subretinal fluid, scleral buckling, and/or removal of lens
Does Dr. Witmer accept my insurance?
Dr. Witmer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (585) 442-3411 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Witmer accept in Rochester, NY?
Dr. Witmer in Rochester, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Highmark Health
Humana
Lifetime Healthcare
Medicare
MVP Health Care
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Witmer's office located?
Dr. Matthew Witmer's Primary Practice
160 Sawgrass Dr Ste 200
Rochester, NY 14620
(585) 442-3411
What hospitals are Dr. Witmer affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Witmer has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
American Society of Retina Specialists
Member
American Academy of Ophthalmology, : First Year in Practice
Member
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Member
What is Dr. Witmer's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Witmer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1235321167.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Witmer?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Witmer