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Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD

Green Island, NY

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    Who is Dr. Kaw, Ophthalmologist in Green Island, NY?

    Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Green Island, NY with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. Dr. Kaw graduated from King George's Medical University and completed her residency at Albany Medical Center Program. Dr. Kaw is fluent in English, Hindi, Spanish, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kaw’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kaw’s office at (518) 274-3390.

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

    • Residency: Albany Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: King George's Medical University

    Is Dr. Kaw board certified in Ophthalmologist?

    Yes, Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology

    What languages does Dr. Kaw speak?

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

    • English

    • Hindi

    • Spanish

    • Urdu

    What conditions does Dr. Kaw treat?

    As a Ophthalmologist, Dr. Kaw 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. Kaw. 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:

    • Difficulty Seeing Contrasts
    • Vision Impairment and Blindness
    • Impaired contrast sensitivity
    • Poor contrast vision
    • Trouble distinguishing shades

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H5372: Impaired contrast sensitivity

    Also known as:

    • Nearsightedness
    • Refractive Errors
    • Myopia
    • Difficulty Seeing Far Away
    • Blurry Distance Vision

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H5213: Myopia, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Cataract
    • Combined Age-Related Cataract
    • Cloudy lens
    • Lens clouding
    • Eye cloudiness
    • Mixed Type Cataract
    • Multiple Cataract Types

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
    • H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
    • H25813: Combined forms of age-related cataract, bilateral
    • H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
    • H25811: Combined forms of age-related cataract, right eye
    • H25812: Combined forms of age-related cataract, left eye

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Borderline Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Ocular Hypertension
    • Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Glaucoma
    • Early Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Open-angle glaucoma suspect
    • Risk of Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • High Eye Pressure
    • Elevated Intraocular Pressure
    • Eye pressure problem
    • Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Wide-Angle Glaucoma
    • POAG

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H40013: Open angle with borderline findings, low risk, bilateral
    • H40053: Ocular hypertension, bilateral
    • H401131: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, mild stage
    • H401133: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, severe stage

    Also known as:

    • Dry Macular Degeneration
    • Macular Degeneration
    • Dry AMD
    • Atrophic Macular Degeneration
    • Age-related Macular Degeneration (Dry)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H353132: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, intermediate dry stage
    • H353131: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, early dry stage

    Also known as:

    • Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
    • Eyelid Disorder
    • MGD
    • Blocked Eyelid Glands
    • Eyelid Gland Problems
    • Meibomianitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H0288A: Meibomian gland dysfunction right eye, upper and lower eyelids

    Also known as:

    • Dry Eye Syndrome
    • Corneal Disorder
    • Dry Eye Disease
    • Chronic Dry Eye
    • Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H16223: Keratoconjunctivitis sicca, not specified as Sjogren's, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Refractive Amblyopia
    • Amblyopia
    • Refractive Errors
    • Lazy eye from refractive error
    • Anisometropic amblyopia
    • Refractive lazy eye

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H53023: Refractive amblyopia, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy

    Also known as:

    • Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
    • Eyelid Disorder
    • MGD
    • Blocked Eyelid Glands
    • Oil Gland Dysfunction of Eyelid

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H02883: Meibomian gland dysfunction of right eye, unspecified eyelid

    Does Dr. Kaw accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kaw accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (518) 274-3390 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kaw accept in Green Island, NY?

    Dr. Kaw in Green Island, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CDPHP

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • HealthNow New York

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • MVP Healthcare

    • State of New York

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Kaw's office located?

    Dr. Pamela Kaw's Primary Practice

    10 Starbuck Dr Ste 208

    Green Island, NY 12183

    (518) 274-3390

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    Dr. Pamela Kaw's Practice 2

    920 Lark Dr

    Albany, NY 12207

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    Dr. Pamela Kaw's Practice 3

    10 Starbuck Dr # 20B

    Troy, NY 12183

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

    Dr. Kaw's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1518919661.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kaw?

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

    What is Dr. Pamela Kaw's specialty?

    Dr. Kaw is a Ophthalmologist near Green Island, NY. 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. Kaw to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Pamela Kaw affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Kaw is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top 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

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    Is Pamela Kaw accepting new patients in Green Island, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Pamela Kaw is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Pamela Kaw offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kaw's office at (518) 274-3390 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Pamela Kaw?

    Please contact Dr. Kaw's office at (518) 274-3390 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Pamela Kaw have?

    Dr. Pamela Kaw is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

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