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Who is Dr. El Hamichi, Retina Specialist in Fort Myers, FL?
Dr. Sophia El Hamichi, MD is a Retina Specialist, who primarily practices in Fort Myers, FL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. El Hamichi is fluent in English, Arabic, and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. El Hamichi’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. El Hamichi’s office at (352) 265-7080.
What languages does Dr. El Hamichi speak?
Dr. El Hamichi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
French
What conditions does Dr. El Hamichi treat?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. El Hamichi 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. El Hamichi. 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:
- Wet Macular Degeneration
- Dry Macular Degeneration
- Macular Degeneration
- Wet AMD
- Neovascular Macular Degeneration
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
- Exudative AMD
- Dry AMD
- Atrophic Macular Degeneration
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Dry)
ICD-10 Codes:
- H353221: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353231: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353211: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353132: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, intermediate dry stage
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Advanced Diabetic Eye Disease and Macular Swelling (Both Eyes)
- Type 2 Diabetes with Macular Edema
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Eye Problems
- Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy with Macular Edema Bilateral
- Advanced Retina Damage Both Eyes with Macular Swelling
- Diabetic Macular Edema Both Eyes
- Diabetic Eye Swelling
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Diabetic Macular Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- E113513: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
- E113213: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with mild nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
Also known as:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
What procedures does Dr. El Hamichi perform?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. El Hamichi 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. El Hamichi. 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:
- 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
Does Dr. El Hamichi accept my insurance?
Dr. El Hamichi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (352) 265-7080 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. El Hamichi accept in Fort Myers, FL?
Dr. El Hamichi in Fort Myers, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Advocate Health Care
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Medicare
Multiplan
New England Health Care Employees Union, District 1199, SEIU
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. El Hamichi's office located?
Dr. Sophia El Hamichi's Primary Practice
4101 Evans Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(352) 265-7080
What is Dr. El Hamichi's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. El Hamichi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1255098562.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. El Hamichi?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. El Hamichi
What is Dr. Sophia El Hamichi's specialty?
Dr. El Hamichi is a Retina Specialist near Fort Myers, FL. An ophthalmologist specializing in vitreoretinal diseases focuses on diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the vitreous and retina, including issues such as retinal detachment, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration. This specialist employs advanced medical and surgical techniques to manage these complex eye conditions. Contact Dr. El Hamichi to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Sophia El Hamichi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, El Hamichi is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Lee Memorial Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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
Where can I learn more about Retina Specialist?
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Is Sophia El Hamichi accepting new patients in Fort Myers, FL?
Yes, Dr. Sophia El Hamichi is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sophia El Hamichi offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. El Hamichi's office at (352) 265-7080 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sophia El Hamichi?
Please contact Dr. El Hamichi's office at (352) 265-7080 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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