Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Mackool, Ophthalmologist in Garden City, NY?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Mackool?
Dr. Richard Mackool, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Ophthalmologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Mackool empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Cataract Surgery, Cornea & External Eye Disease, LASIK-Refractive Surgery, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Garden City, NY community, Dr. Mackool is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Mackool go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Ny Eye Ear Infirmary, Ophthalmology; L A Co-Usc Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year
Medical School: Boston Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma
Is Dr. Mackool board certified as an Ophthalmologist?
Yes, Dr. Richard Mackool, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Mackool speak?
Dr. Mackool and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- Arabic
- Dutch; Flemish
- English
- French
- Spanish
What conditions does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Mackool typically treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Mackool 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. Mackool. 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:
- Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
- H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
- H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
Also known as:
- Astigmatism
- Nearsightedness
- Refractive Errors
- Irregular Cornea
- Blurred Vision
- Distorted Vision
- Myopia
- Difficulty Seeing Far Away
- Blurry Distance Vision
ICD-10 Codes:
- H52223: Regular astigmatism, bilateral
- H5213: Myopia, bilateral
Also known as:
- Fuchs' Dystrophy
- Corneal Disorder
- Fuchs' Endothelial Dystrophy
- Corneal Endothelial Dystrophy
- Fuchs' Corneal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- H18513: Endothelial corneal dystrophy, bilateral
Also known as:
- Borderline Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Glaucoma
- Early Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Open-angle glaucoma suspect
- Risk of Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Wide-Angle Glaucoma
- POAG
ICD-10 Codes:
- H40013: Open angle with borderline findings, low risk, bilateral
- H401132: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, moderate stage
What procedures does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Mackool typically perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Mackool 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. Mackool. 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:
- 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:
- Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
- Cataract Removal by Phacoemulsification
- Extracapsular cataract extraction
- Phacoemulsification
- IOL implantation
- Lens Material Removal
- Cataract Surgery (Phaco)
- Ultrasonic Cataract Removal
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
- 66850: Removal of lens material; phacofragmentation technique (mechanical or ultrasonic) (eg, phacoemulsification), with aspiration
Also known as:
- Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
- Laser Eye Surgery for Glaucoma
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Posterior Capsulotomy
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Laser Eye Surgery
- Iridotomy
- Iridectomy
- Laser Glaucoma Treatment
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)
- 66761: Iridotomy/iridectomy by laser surgery (eg, for glaucoma) (per session)
Also known as:
- Goniotomy (Glaucoma Surgery)
- Goniotomy Procedure
- Angle-Opening Glaucoma Surgery
- Congenital Glaucoma Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 65820: Goniotomy
Also known as:
- Secondary Intraocular Lens Implant
- IOL implant (secondary)
- Replacement eye lens surgery
- Artificial lens insertion (secondary)
CPT Codes:
- 66985: Insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (secondary implant), not associated with concurrent cataract removal
Does Dr. Mackool accept my insurance?
Dr. Mackool accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 728-3400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Mackool accept in Garden City, NY?
Dr. Mackool in Garden City, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst New York
Humana
Medicare
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Mackool's office located?
Dr. Richard Mackool's Primary Practice
711 Stewart Ave Ste 160
Garden City, NY 11530
(718) 728-3400
What hospitals are Dr. Mackool affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Mackool has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Mackool's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Mackool's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1760406763.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mackool?
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