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Who is Dr. Hammad, Specialist in Malta, NY?
Dr. Amjad Hammad, MD is a Specialist, who primarily practices in Malta, NY with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Hammad graduated from University of Jordan, Fac of Medicine and completed his residency at Albany Med Ctr Hosp, Ophthalmology; Edward W Sparrow Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Hammad is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hammad’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hammad’s office at (518) 580-0553.
Where did Dr. Hammad go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Albany Med Ctr Hosp, Ophthalmology; Edward W Sparrow Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year | Albany Medical Center
Medical School: University Of Jordan, Fac Of Med, Amman, Jordan | University of Jordan, Fac of Medicine
Is Dr. Hammad board certified as a Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Amjad Hammad, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Hammad speak?
Dr. Hammad and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does a Specialist like Dr. Hammad typically treat?
As a Specialist, Dr. Hammad 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. Hammad. 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:
- Wet Macular Degeneration
- Macular Degeneration
- Exudative AMD
- Neovascular Macular Degeneration
- Wet AMD
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
ICD-10 Codes:
- H353231: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353221: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353211: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Macular Edema
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Eye Problems
- Diabetic Eye Swelling
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Diabetic Macular Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- E113313: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with moderate nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
What procedures does a Specialist like Dr. Hammad typically perform?
As a Specialist, Dr. Hammad 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. Hammad. 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:
- 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:
- Retinal Detachment Repair with Vitrectomy
- Vitrectomy Eye Surgery
- Vitrectomy for Macular Pucker
- Vitrectomy for retinal detachment
- Retinal reattachment surgery
- Eye surgery for detached retina
- Pars Plana Vitrectomy
- Retinal Surgery
- Eye Gel Removal Surgery
- Retinal Membrane Removal
- Macular Pucker Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67108: Repair of retinal detachment; with vitrectomy, any method, including, when performed, air or gas tamponade, focal endolaser photocoagulation, cryotherapy, drainage of subretinal fluid, scleral buckling, and/or removal of lens by same technique
- 67036: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach;
- 67041: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with removal of preretinal cellular membrane (eg, macular pucker)
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
Also known as:
- Retinal Laser Treatment
- Retinal Photocoagulation
- Laser for Retinal Tear
- Retinal Detachment Prevention Laser
CPT Codes:
- 67145: Prophylaxis of retinal detachment (eg, retinal break, lattice degeneration) without drainage; photocoagulation
Also known as:
- Retina Repair for Macular Hole or Edema
- Vitrectomy with Membrane Peel
- Macular Hole Repair
- Diabetic Macular Edema Surgery
- Internal Limiting Membrane Removal
CPT Codes:
- 67042: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina (eg, for repair of macular hole, diabetic macular edema), includes, if performed, intraocular tamponade (ie, air, gas or silicone oil)
Does Dr. Hammad accept my insurance?
Dr. Hammad accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (518) 580-0553 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hammad accept in Malta, NY?
Dr. Hammad in Malta, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP)
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Highmark Health
Medicare
MVP Health Care
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Hammad's office located?
What is Dr. Hammad's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hammad's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1679529234.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hammad?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hammad
What is Dr. Amjad Hammad's specialty?
Dr. Hammad is a Specialist near Malta, NY.
Is this Dr. Amjad Hammad affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hammad is affiliated with Glens Falls Hospital 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 Amjad Hammad accepting new patients in Malta, NY?
Yes, Dr. Amjad Hammad is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Amjad Hammad offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hammad's office at (518) 580-0553 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Amjad Hammad?
Please contact Dr. Hammad's office at (518) 580-0553 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Amjad Hammad have?
Dr. Amjad Hammad is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
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