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Who is Dr. Alappatt, Retina Specialist in Houston, TX?
Dr. John Alappatt, MD is a Retina Specialist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Alappatt graduated from Northeast Ohio Universities College of Medicine and completed his residency at University Of Cincinnati Med Center. Dr. Alappatt is fluent in English, Burmese, Malayalam, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alappatt’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alappatt’s office.
Where did Dr. Alappatt go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: UT Southwestern Medical Center
Residency: University Of Cincinnati Med Center | University of Cincinnati
Medical School: Northeast Ohio Universities College of Medicine
Is Dr. Alappatt board certified as a Retina Specialist?
Yes, Dr. John Alappatt, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Alappatt speak?
Dr. Alappatt and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Burmese
English
Malayalam
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Alappatt treat?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Alappatt 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. Alappatt. 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Advanced Diabetic Eye Disease and Macular Swelling (Both Eyes)
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Retinopathy and Retinal Detachment
- Type 2 Diabetes with Macular Edema
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Eye Problems
- Retinal Detachment
- Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy with Macular Edema Bilateral
- Advanced Retina Damage Both Eyes with Macular Swelling
- Diabetic Macular Edema Both Eyes
- Diabetic Eye Disease
- Diabetic Retinal Disease
- Detached Retina from Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Eye Complications
- Diabetic Eye Swelling
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Diabetic Macular Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- E113513: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
- E113531: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with traction retinal detachment not involving the macula, right eye
- E113313: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with moderate nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Eye Damage
- Retinal Disorder
- Hypertensive Retinopathy
- Eye Damage from Hypertension
- High Blood Pressure Retinopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35033: Hypertensive retinopathy, bilateral
Also known as:
- Retinal Detachment
- Detached retina
- Tractional retinal detachment
- Retina separation
ICD-10 Codes:
- H3343: Traction detachment of retina, bilateral
Also known as:
- Bleeding in the eye's gel
- Eye Disease
- Eye bleeding
- Blood in the vitreous
- Ocular hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- H4312: Vitreous hemorrhage, left eye
Also known as:
- Type 1 Diabetes with Advanced Eye Damage and Macular Edema
- Diabetes Type 1
- Diabetic Eye Problems
- Type 1 Proliferative Retinopathy
- Type 1 Diabetic Macular Edema
- Type 1 Diabetes Eye Swelling
- Advanced Diabetic Retinopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- E103513: Type 1 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
What procedures does Dr. Alappatt perform?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Alappatt 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. Alappatt. 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:
- 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:
- Complex Retinal Detachment Repair
- Vitrectomy for Retinal Detachment
- Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy Repair
- Diabetic Retinal Detachment Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67113: Repair of complex retinal detachment (eg, proliferative vitreoretinopathy, stage C-1 or greater, diabetic traction retinal detachment, retinopathy of prematurity, retinal tear of greater than 90 degrees), with vitrectomy and membrane peeling, including, when performed, air, gas, or silicone oil tamponade, cryotherapy, endolaser photocoagulation, drainage of subretinal fluid, scleral buckling, and/or removal of lens
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:
- Vitrectomy with Endolaser Treatment
- Retina Repair for Macular Hole or Edema
- Pars Plana Vitrectomy with Laser
- Retinal Laser Surgery
- Diabetic Retinopathy Surgery
- Vitrectomy with Membrane Peel
- Macular Hole Repair
- Diabetic Macular Edema Surgery
- Internal Limiting Membrane Removal
CPT Codes:
- 67040: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with endolaser panretinal photocoagulation
- 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)
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. Alappatt accept my insurance?
Dr. Alappatt accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Alappatt accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Alappatt in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Community Health Choice
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Sentara Health System / Optima Health
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Alappatt's office located?
What is Dr. Alappatt's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Alappatt's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1568409688.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alappatt?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alappatt
What is Dr. John Alappatt's specialty?
Dr. Alappatt is a Retina Specialist near Houston, TX. An ophthalmologist specializing in vitreoretinal diseases focuses on diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the vitreous and retina, including issues such as retinal detachment, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration. This specialist employs advanced medical and surgical techniques to manage these complex eye conditions. Contact Dr. Alappatt to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. John Alappatt affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Alappatt is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Stamford Health - Greater Houston Anesthesiology. 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
Where can I learn more about Retina Specialist?
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Is John Alappatt accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. John Alappatt is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. John Alappatt offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Alappatt's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with John Alappatt?
Please contact Dr. Alappatt's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. John Alappatt have?
Dr. John Alappatt is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
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