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Dr. Cristiano Oliveira, MD

Dr. Cristiano Oliveira, MD

New York, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Oliveira, Neuro-ophthalmologist in New York, NY?

    Dr. Oliveira is an Assistant?Professor of Ophthalmology at Weill Cornell Medicine and a member of the Weill Cornell Ophthalmology Department who specializes in Neuro-OphthalmologyDr. Oliveira attended medical school at the Minas Gerais Federal University (Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais) in his native Brazil. He completed his Ophthalmology residency and Glaucoma fellowship at S?o Geraldo Hospital, Minas Gerais Federal University.His international career continued in New York where he completed a 2-year Glaucoma research fellowship at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary under the mentorship of Dr. Robert Ritch. The fellowship was followed by Neurology residency at North Shore and Long Island Jewish Hospitals. Among his many achievements he had the privilege to be elected as one of the chief residents.Dr. Oliveira spent his final year of training at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School, where he completed a Neuro-Ophthalmology fellowship under the mentorship of Drs. Joseph Rizzo and Simmons Lessell.

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

    • Fellowship: Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary, Boston

    • Residency: Long Island Jewish Medical Center | Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (Brazil) | North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System Program

    • Medical School: Kazan Federal University Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology

    Is Dr. Oliveira board certified as a Neuro-ophthalmologist?

    Yes, Dr. Cristiano Oliveira, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology , American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology since 2011

    What languages does Dr. Oliveira speak?

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

    • English

    • Portuguese

    What conditions does a Neuro-ophthalmologist like Dr. Oliveira typically treat?

    As a Neuro-ophthalmologist, Dr. Oliveira 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. Oliveira. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Other Vision Problems
    • Double Vision
    • Other Subjective Visual Disturbances
    • Partial Blind Spot
    • Vision Impairment and Blindness
    • Other visual disturbances
    • Unspecified vision issues
    • Various eye problems
    • Diplopia
    • Seeing double
    • Ghosting vision
    • Various vision problems
    • Unexplained vision issues
    • Unspecified vision symptoms
    • Sectoral Visual Field Defect
    • Arcuate Scotoma
    • Segmental Vision Loss

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H538: Other visual disturbances
    • H532: Diplopia
    • H5319: Other subjective visual disturbances
    • H53431: Sector or arcuate defects, right eye

    Also known as:

    • Specific Blind Spots in Both Eyes
    • Specific Blind Spots in Left Eye Vision
    • Vision Impairment and Blindness
    • Bilateral sector defects
    • Bilateral arcuate defects
    • Curved blind spots in both eyes
    • Left eye sector defects
    • Left eye arcuate defects
    • Curved blind spots in left eye

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H53433: Sector or arcuate defects, bilateral
    • H53432: Sector or arcuate defects, left eye

    Also known as:

    • Idiopathic intracranial hypertension
    • Brain Disease
    • Pseudotumor cerebri
    • IIH
    • Benign intracranial hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G932: Benign intracranial hypertension

    Does Dr. Oliveira accept my insurance?

    Dr. Oliveira accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (917) 300-0553 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

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

    Top Insurances

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Healthfirst New York

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • National Benefit Fund

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Oliveira's office located?

    Israel Englander Department of Ophthalmology

    Israel Englander Department of Ophthalmology

    36 Worth Street

    New York, NY 10013

    (917) 300-0553

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

    Dr. Oliveira's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1841485364.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Oliveira?

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

    What is Dr. Cristiano Oliveira's specialty?

    Dr. Oliveira is a Neuro-ophthalmologist near New York, NY.

    What does a Neuro-ophthalmologist do?

    A neuro-ophthalmologist is a subspecialist in ophthalmology who evaluates, treats, and studies disorders related to the eye, orbit, and nervous system, particularly concerning the interactions between the visual motor and visual sensory systems and the central nervous system. These specialists manage patients with complex and severe neuro-ophthalmological disorders.

    Is this Dr. Cristiano Oliveira affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Oliveira is affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian Hospital/weill Cornell Medical Center 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 Neuro-ophthalmologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Neuro-ophthalmologist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Cristiano Oliveira accepting new patients in New York, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Cristiano Oliveira is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Cristiano Oliveira offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Oliveira's office at (917) 300-0553 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Cristiano Oliveira?

    Please contact Dr. Oliveira's office at (917) 300-0553 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Cristiano Oliveira have?

    Dr. Cristiano Oliveira is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

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