Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Vendal, Ophthalmologist in West Lake Hills, TX?
Dr. Zarmeena Vendal, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in West Lake Hills, TX with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Vendal completed her residency at Penn State Hershey Medical Center. She is a member of the Travis County Medical Society and American Academy of Ophthalmology. Dr. Vendal is fluent in English, Spanish, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vendal’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vendal’s office at (512) 472-4011.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Vendal?
Dr. Zarmeena Vendal, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Ophthalmologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Vendal empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Cataract Surgery, Glaucoma, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the West Lake Hills/TX community, Dr. Vendal is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Vendal go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Mass Eye & Ear Infirmary, Glaucoma
Residency: Penn State Hershey Medical Center
Is Dr. Vendal board certified as an Ophthalmologist?
Yes, Dr. Zarmeena Vendal, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Vendal speak?
Dr. Vendal and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
Urdu
What conditions does Dr. Vendal treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Vendal 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. Vendal. 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:
- Combined Age-Related Cataract
- Cataract
- Secondary Cataract
- Other Secondary Cataract
- Mixed Type Cataract
- Multiple Cataract Types
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
- After-Cataract
- Posterior Capsule Opacification
- PCO
- Cataract from another condition
- Complicated cataract
- Acquired cataract
ICD-10 Codes:
- H25811: Combined forms of age-related cataract, right eye
- H25812: Combined forms of age-related cataract, left eye
- H25813: Combined forms of age-related cataract, bilateral
- H26492: Other secondary cataract, left eye
- H26491: Other secondary cataract, right eye
- H26493: Other secondary cataract, bilateral
Also known as:
- Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Borderline Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Early Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Glaucoma
- Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Wide-Angle Glaucoma
- POAG
- Open-angle glaucoma suspect
- Risk of Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Chronic Simple Glaucoma
- Borderline Glaucoma
- Glaucoma Suspect
- Ocular Hypertension
- High Eye Pressure
- Optic Nerve Damage
- Eye Pressure Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- H401131: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, mild stage
- H40023: Open angle with borderline findings, high risk, bilateral
- H401111: Primary open-angle glaucoma, right eye, mild stage
- H401132: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, moderate stage
- H401121: Primary open-angle glaucoma, left eye, mild stage
- H401112: Primary open-angle glaucoma, right eye, moderate stage
- H401122: Primary open-angle glaucoma, left eye, moderate stage
- H40013: Open angle with borderline findings, low risk, bilateral
- H401133: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, severe stage
- H40022: Open angle with borderline findings, high risk, left eye
- H4089: Other specified glaucoma
Also known as:
- Punctate Keratitis
- Keratitis
- Corneal Disorder
- Superficial punctate keratitis
- SPK
- Corneal inflammation with dots
- Dot-like keratitis
- Corneal Inflammation
- Inflamed Cornea
- Eye Surface Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- H16141: Punctate keratitis, right eye
- H16142: Punctate keratitis, left eye
Also known as:
- Dry Eyes
- Tears
- Dry eye syndrome
- Keratoconjunctivitis sicca
- Ocular dryness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H04123: Dry eye syndrome of bilateral lacrimal glands
What procedures does Dr. Vendal perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Vendal 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. Vendal. 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:
- Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
- Extracapsular cataract extraction
- Phacoemulsification
- IOL implantation
CPT Codes:
- 66984: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1 stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification); without endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation
Also known as:
- Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
- Cataract Surgery with Glaucoma Drainage Device
- Laser Trabeculoplasty
- Glaucoma Surgery (Trabeculectomy)
- Pterygium Removal with Graft
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Posterior Capsulotomy
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Laser Eye Surgery
- Combined Cataract and Glaucoma Surgery
- Phacoemulsification with Aqueous Drainage Device
- IOL Insertion with Glaucoma Stent
- Glaucoma laser surgery
- Laser eye treatment for glaucoma
- Trabeculoplasty
- Trabeculectomy
- Glaucoma Filtering Surgery
- Eye Pressure Surgery
- Pterygium Excision with Autograft', 'Conjunctival Graft for Pterygium', 'Surfer's Eye Surgery with Graft
CPT Codes:
- 66821: Discission of secondary membranous cataract (opacified posterior lens capsule and/or anterior hyaloid); laser surgery (eg, YAG laser) (1 or more stages)
- 66991: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1 stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification); with insertion of intraocular (eg, trabecular meshwork, supraciliary, suprachoroidal) anterior segment aqueous drainage device, without extraocular reservoir, internal approach, one or more
- 65855: Trabeculoplasty by laser surgery
- 66170: Fistulization of sclera for glaucoma; trabeculectomy ab externo in absence of previous surgery
- 65426: Excision or transposition of pterygium; with graft
Also known as:
- Glaucoma Canal Dilation
- Goniotomy (Glaucoma Surgery)
- Canaloplasty
- Aqueous Outflow Dilation
- Glaucoma Drainage Procedure
- Eye Pressure Reduction Surgery
- Goniotomy Procedure
- Angle-Opening Glaucoma Surgery
- Congenital Glaucoma Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 66174: Transluminal dilation of aqueous outflow canal (eg, canaloplasty); without retention of device or stent
- 65820: Goniotomy
Also known as:
- Amniotic Membrane Placement on Eye (No Stitches)
- Ocular surface repair with amniotic membrane
- Eye membrane graft
- Sutureless amniotic membrane transplant
CPT Codes:
- 65778: Placement of amniotic membrane on the ocular surface; without sutures
Also known as:
- Eye Medication Injection
- Intraocular injection
- Anterior chamber injection
- Eye drug injection
CPT Codes:
- 66030: Injection, anterior chamber of eye (separate procedure); medication
Also known as:
- Complex Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
- Advanced Cataract Surgery
- Phacoemulsification with IOL
- Complex Extracapsular Cataract Extraction
CPT Codes:
- 66982: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1-stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification), complex, requiring devices or techniques not generally used in routine cataract surgery (eg, iris expansion device, suture support for intraocular lens, or primary posterior capsulorrhexis) or performed on patients in the amblyogenic developmental stage; without endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation
Also known as:
- Drug-Eluting Implant in Tear Duct
- Lacrimal Canaliculus Implant
- Tear Duct Drug Implant
- Punctal Implant for Eye Medication
CPT Codes:
- 68841: Insertion of drug-eluting implant, including punctal dilation when performed, into lacrimal canaliculus, each
Also known as:
- Intraocular Lens Exchange
- IOL Exchange
- Cataract Lens Replacement (Secondary)
- Replacement of Eye Implant
CPT Codes:
- 66986: Exchange of intraocular lens
Also known as:
- Nerve Release Surgery (Microscope)
- Internal Neurolysis
- Microscopic Nerve Release
- Nerve Decompression Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 64727: Internal neurolysis, requiring use of operating microscope (List separately in addition to code for neuroplasty) (Neuroplasty includes external neurolysis)
Also known as:
- Major Arm or Leg Nerve Repair
- Peripheral Nerve Surgery
- Nerve Reconstruction Arm/Leg
- Open Neuroplasty
CPT Codes:
- 64708: Neuroplasty, major peripheral nerve, arm or leg, open; other than specified
Does Dr. Vendal accept my insurance?
Dr. Vendal accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (512) 472-4011 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Vendal accept in West Lake Hills, TX?
Dr. Vendal in West Lake Hills, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
Other Health Care Provider
State of Tennessee
State of Texas
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Vendal's office located?
Dr. Zarmeena Vendal's Primary Practice
5656 Bee Caves Rd Ste F200
West Lake Hills, TX 78746
(512) 472-4011
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
Travis County Medical Society
Member
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Fellow
What is Dr. Vendal's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Vendal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1770534737.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vendal?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vendal
What is Dr. Zarmeena Vendal's specialty?
Dr. Vendal is a Ophthalmologist near West Lake Hills, TX. 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. Contact Dr. Vendal to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Zarmeena Vendal affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Vendal is affiliated with Ascension Seton Medical Center - Austin, TX 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
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Is Zarmeena Vendal accepting new patients in West Lake Hills, TX?
Yes, Dr. Zarmeena Vendal is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Zarmeena Vendal offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Vendal's office at (512) 472-4011 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Zarmeena Vendal?
Please contact Dr. Vendal's office at (512) 472-4011 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Zarmeena Vendal have?
Dr. Zarmeena Vendal is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
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