Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Witkin, Retina Specialist in Boston, MA?
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
Castle Connolly Top Doctors are doctor-nominated and selected by a physician-led research team.
Where did Dr. Witkin go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Wills Eye Hospital, Fellow:Ophthalmology | Wills Eye Hospital, Fellow:Ophthalmology
Residency: Tufts Medical Center | New England Eye Center
Is Dr. Witkin board certified as a Retina Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Andre Witkin, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Witkin speak?
Dr. Witkin and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- French
What conditions does a Retina Specialist like Dr. Witkin typically treat?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Witkin 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. Witkin. 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
- Dry Macular Degeneration
- Macular Degeneration
- Exudative AMD
- Neovascular Macular Degeneration
- Wet AMD
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
- Dry AMD
- Atrophic Macular Degeneration
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Dry)
ICD-10 Codes:
- H353231: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353211: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353221: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353132: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, intermediate dry stage
What procedures does a Retina Specialist like Dr. Witkin typically perform?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Witkin 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. Witkin. 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:
- Vitrectomy Eye Surgery
- Retinal Detachment Repair with Vitrectomy
- Pars Plana Vitrectomy
- Retinal Surgery
- Eye Gel Removal Surgery
- Vitrectomy for retinal detachment
- Retinal reattachment surgery
- Eye surgery for detached retina
CPT Codes:
- 67036: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach;
- 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
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:
- 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:
- Intraocular Lens Exchange
- IOL Exchange
- Cataract Lens Replacement (Secondary)
- Replacement of Eye Implant
CPT Codes:
- 66986: Exchange of intraocular lens
Does Dr. Witkin accept my insurance?
Dr. Witkin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (603) 436-1773 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Witkin accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Witkin in Boston, MA 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 Massachusetts
BMC Health System
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Mass General Brigham
Medicare
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Witkin's office located?
Dr. Andre Witkin's Primary Practice
50 Staniford St Ste 600
Boston, MA 02114
(603) 436-1773
What hospitals are Dr. Witkin affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Witkin has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
Fellow of American Academy of Ophthalmology
What is Dr. Witkin's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Witkin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1285811216.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Witkin?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Witkin