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Dr. Meital Ben Dov, MD

Dr. Meital Ben Dov, MD

New York, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ben Dov, Neuro-ophthalmologist in New York, NY?

    Dr. Meital Ben Dov, MD is a Neuro-ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in New York, NY. Dr. Ben Dov is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ben Dov’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ben Dov’s office at (917) 300-0553.

    What languages does Dr. Ben Dov speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Neuro-ophthalmologist like Dr. Ben Dov typically treat?

    As a Neuro-ophthalmologist, Dr. Ben Dov 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 Dov. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Optic Nerve Inflammation
    • Swelling of the Optic Disc
    • Optic Atrophy
    • Optic Nerve Disorder
    • Optic Neuritis
    • Swollen Optic Nerve
    • Inflamed Optic Nerve
    • Papilledema
    • Optic disc edema
    • Swollen optic nerve
    • Optic neuropathy
    • Wasting of the optic nerve
    • Damaged optic nerve

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H469: Unspecified optic neuritis
    • H4710: Unspecified papilledema
    • H4720: Unspecified optic atrophy

    Also known as:

    • Double Vision
    • Unspecified Vision Problem
    • Vision Impairment and Blindness
    • Diplopia
    • Seeing double
    • Ghosting vision
    • Unspecified visual disturbance
    • General vision issue
    • Eye problem

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H532: Diplopia
    • H539: Unspecified visual disturbance

    Also known as:

    • Idiopathic intracranial hypertension
    • Brain Disease
    • Pseudotumor cerebri
    • IIH
    • Benign intracranial hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G932: Benign intracranial hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Preglaucoma
    • Glaucoma
    • Early Glaucoma
    • Borderline Glaucoma
    • Risk of Glaucoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H40003: Preglaucoma, unspecified, bilateral

    Does Dr. Ben Dov accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ben Dov accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (917) 300-0553 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ben Dov accept in New York, NY?

    Dr. Ben Dov in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Healthfirst New York

    • Medicare

    • National Benefit Fund

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Ben Dov's office located?

    CUIMC/Edward S. Harkness Eye Institute

    CUIMC/Edward S. Harkness Eye Institute

    622 W 168th Street

    Vanderbilt Clinic Building, 3rd Floor

    New York, NY 10032

    (917) 300-0553

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

    Dr. Ben Dov's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275287195.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ben Dov?

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

    What is Dr. Meital Ben Dov's specialty?

    Dr. Ben Dov is a Neuro-ophthalmologist near New York, NY.

    What does a Neuro-ophthalmologist do?

    A neuro-ophthalmologist is a subspecialist in ophthalmology who evaluates, treats, and studies disorders related to the eye, orbit, and nervous system, particularly concerning the interactions between the visual motor and visual sensory systems and the central nervous system. These specialists manage patients with complex and severe neuro-ophthalmological disorders.

    Is this Dr. Meital Ben Dov affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ben Dov is affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian/columbia University Irving Medical Center 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

    When to see a Neuro-ophthalmologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Neuro-ophthalmologist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Meital Ben Dov accepting new patients in New York, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Meital Ben Dov is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Meital Ben Dov offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ben Dov's office at (917) 300-0553 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Meital Ben Dov?

    Please contact Dr. Ben Dov's office at (917) 300-0553 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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