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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ben Ami, Ophthalmologist in Rockville Centre, NY?
Dr. Tal Ben Ami, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Rockville Centre, NY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Ben Ami is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ben Ami’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ben Ami’s office at (516) 766-2519.
What languages does Dr. Ben Ami speak?
Dr. Ben Ami and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Ben Ami typically treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Ben Ami 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. Ben Ami. 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 Macular Edema
- Type 2 Diabetes with Advanced Diabetic Eye Disease and Macular Swelling (Both Eyes)
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes with Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Eye Problems
- Diabetic Eye Swelling
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Diabetic Macular Swelling
- Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy with Macular Edema Bilateral
- Advanced Retina Damage Both Eyes with Macular Swelling
- Diabetic Macular Edema Both Eyes
- Diabetic Eye Disease
- Diabetic Retinal Disease
- Diabetes Mellitus Eye Complications
- Advanced diabetic eye disease
- Diabetic retinopathy (proliferative)
- New blood vessel growth in eye from diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E113511: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, right eye
- E113512: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, left eye
- E113513: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
- E113593: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, bilateral
- E113591: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, right eye
- E113313: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with moderate nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
- E113311: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with moderate nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, right eye
- E113592: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, left eye
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Eye Damage
- Retinal Disorder
- Hypertensive Retinopathy
- Eye Damage from Hypertension
- High Blood Pressure Retinopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35033: Hypertensive retinopathy, bilateral
What procedures does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Ben Ami typically perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Ben Ami 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. Ben Ami. 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:
- 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
Also known as:
- Vitrectomy for Macular Pucker
- Vitrectomy Eye Surgery
- Retinal Membrane Removal
- Macular Pucker Surgery
- Pars Plana Vitrectomy
- Retinal Surgery
- Eye Gel Removal Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67041: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with removal of preretinal cellular membrane (eg, macular pucker)
- 67036: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach;
Also known as:
- Retina Repair for Macular Hole or Edema
- Vitrectomy with Endolaser Treatment
- Vitrectomy with Membrane Peel
- Macular Hole Repair
- Diabetic Macular Edema Surgery
- Internal Limiting Membrane Removal
- Pars Plana Vitrectomy with Laser
- Retinal Laser Surgery
- Diabetic Retinopathy Surgery
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)
- 67040: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with endolaser panretinal photocoagulation
Does Dr. Ben Ami accept my insurance?
Dr. Ben Ami accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (516) 766-2519 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ben Ami accept in Rockville Centre, NY?
Dr. Ben Ami in Rockville Centre, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst New York
Medicare
New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Ben Ami's office located?
Dr. Tal Ben Ami's Primary Practice
2000 N Village Ave
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
(516) 766-2519
What is Dr. Ben Ami's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ben Ami's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1710341813.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ben Ami?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ben Ami
What is Dr. Tal Ben Ami's specialty?
Dr. Ben Ami is a Ophthalmologist near Rockville Centre, NY.
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. Tal Ben Ami affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ben Ami is affiliated with New York Eye And Ear Infirmary Of Mount Sinai, St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center 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 Tal Ben Ami accepting new patients in Rockville Centre, NY?
Yes, Dr. Tal Ben Ami is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Tal Ben Ami offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ben Ami's office at (516) 766-2519 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Tal Ben Ami?
Please contact Dr. Ben Ami's office at (516) 766-2519 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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