21 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Cestari, Ophthalmologist in Boston, MA?
Dr. Dean Cestari, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA. He has been practicing for over 21 years and is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Cestari graduated from Sackler School of Medicine and completed his residency at New York Presbyterian/Cornell. Dr. Cestari is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cestari’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cestari’s office at (617) 573-3412.
Where did Dr. Cestari go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: New York Presbyterian/Cornell
Medical School: Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University,Ramat Aviv, Israel | Sackler School of Medicine
Is Dr. Cestari board certified in Ophthalmologist?
Yes, Dr. Dean Cestari, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology , American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Cestari speak?
Dr. Cestari and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Cestari treat?
As a Ophthalmologist, Dr. Cestari 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. Cestari. 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:
- Eye Misalignment
- Esotropia
- Walleye
- Vertical Eye Misalignment
- Vertical Strabismus
- Eye Movement Disorder
- Strabismus
- Squint
- Eye turn
- Crossed Eyes
- Convergent Strabismus
- Inward Turning Eye
- Exotropia
- Divergent strabismus
- Outward turning eye
- Vertical strabismus
- One eye higher than the other
- Hypertropia
- Hypotropia
ICD-10 Codes:
- H509: Unspecified strabismus
- H5000: Unspecified esotropia
- H5010: Unspecified exotropia
- H5022: Vertical strabismus, left eye
- H5021: Vertical strabismus, right eye
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:
- Swelling of the Optic Disc
- Optic Nerve Inflammation
- Optic Nerve Disorder
- Papilledema
- Optic disc edema
- Swollen optic nerve
- Optic Neuritis
- Swollen Optic Nerve
- Inflamed Optic Nerve
ICD-10 Codes:
- H4710: Unspecified papilledema
- H469: Unspecified optic neuritis
Also known as:
- Trochlear Nerve Palsy
- Abducens Nerve Palsy
- Eye Movement Disorder
- Fourth nerve palsy
- Fourth cranial nerve paralysis
- Superior oblique palsy
- Sixth nerve palsy
- Sixth cranial nerve paralysis
- Lateral rectus palsy
ICD-10 Codes:
- H4911: Fourth [trochlear] nerve palsy, right eye
- H4920: Sixth [abducent] nerve palsy, unspecified eye
Also known as:
- Blepharospasm
- Eyelid Disorder
- Benign essential blepharospasm
- Eyelid Spasms
- Benign Essential Blepharospasm
- Involuntary Eye Twitching
ICD-10 Codes:
- G245: Blepharospasm
What procedures does Dr. Cestari perform?
As a Ophthalmologist, Dr. Cestari 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. Cestari. 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:
- Crossed Eye Surgery (One Muscle)
- Eye Muscle Surgery for Strabismus
- Crossed Eye Surgery (2 Muscles)
- Complex Strabismus Surgery
- Strabismus Repair
- Eye Alignment Surgery
- Ocular Muscle Adjustment
- Strabismus Correction Surgery
- Crossed Eyes Surgery
- Wall Eyes Surgery
- Ocular Muscle Surgery
- Crossed Eye Surgery with Scarring
- Restrictive Myopathy Strabismus Repair
- Difficult Eye Alignment Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67311: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 1 horizontal muscle
- 67314: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 1 vertical muscle (excluding superior oblique)
- 67312: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 2 horizontal muscles
- 67332: Strabismus surgery on patient with scarring of extraocular muscles (eg, prior ocular injury, strabismus or retinal detachment surgery) or restrictive myopathy (eg, dysthyroid ophthalmopathy) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Adjustable Suture Placement for Eye Muscle Surgery
- Strabismus Surgery with Adjustable Sutures
- Eye Alignment Surgery
- Squint Correction Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67335: Placement of adjustable suture(s) during strabismus surgery, including postoperative adjustment(s) of suture(s) (List separately in addition to code for specific strabismus surgery)
Does Dr. Cestari accept my insurance?
Dr. Cestari accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 573-3412 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cestari accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Cestari in Boston, MA 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
Medicare
Molina
SGS North America Inc
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Cestari's office located?
What is Dr. Cestari's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Cestari's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1447297643.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cestari?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cestari
What is Dr. Dean Cestari's specialty?
Dr. Cestari is a Ophthalmologist near Boston, MA. 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. Cestari to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Dean Cestari affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cestari is affiliated with William W. Backus 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 Dean Cestari accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Dean Cestari is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Dean Cestari offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cestari's office at (617) 573-3412 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dean Cestari?
Please contact Dr. Cestari's office at (617) 573-3412 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Dean Cestari have?
Dr. Dean Cestari is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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