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Dr. John Christoforidis, MD

Tucson, AZ

28 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Christoforidis, Ophthalmologist in Tucson, AZ?

    Dr. John Christoforidis, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Tucson, AZ with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 28 years and is board certified. Dr. Christoforidis completed his residency at Maryland Gen Hospital. Dr. Christoforidis is fluent in English, French, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Christoforidis’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Christoforidis’s office at (520) 694-1460.

    Where did Dr. Christoforidis go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Maryland Gen Hospital

    • Medical School: Ohio State University College of Medicine And Public Health,Columbus, Ohio, United States

    Is Dr. Christoforidis board certified as an Ophthalmologist?

    Yes, Dr. John Christoforidis, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology

    What languages does Dr. Christoforidis speak?

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

    • English

    • French

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Christoforidis treat?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Christoforidis 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. Christoforidis. 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 Macular Edema
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Retinopathy
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Severe Diabetic Eye Disease and Macular Swelling (Right Eye)
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy
    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Eye Problems
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy with Macular Edema Bilateral
    • Advanced Retina Damage Both Eyes with Macular Swelling
    • Diabetic Macular Edema Both Eyes
    • Diabetic Eye Swelling
    • Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
    • Diabetic Macular Swelling
    • Diabetic Eye Disease
    • Diabetic Retinal Disease
    • Diabetes Mellitus Eye Complications
    • Severe Nonproliferative Diabetic Retinopathy with Macular Edema Right Eye
    • Advanced Retina Damage Right Eye with Macular Swelling
    • Diabetic Macular Edema Right Eye
    • Advanced diabetic eye disease
    • Diabetic retinopathy (proliferative)
    • New blood vessel growth in eye from diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E113513: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
    • E113512: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, left eye
    • E113593: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, bilateral
    • E113411: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with severe nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, right eye
    • E113311: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with moderate nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, right eye
    • E113313: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with moderate nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
    • E113591: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, right eye
    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E113511: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, right eye

    Also known as:

    • Wet Macular Degeneration
    • Cystoid Macular Edema
    • Macular Degeneration
    • Wet AMD
    • Neovascular Macular Degeneration
    • Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
    • Exudative AMD
    • CME
    • Macular Swelling
    • Retinal Edema
    • Fluid in Macula

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H353221: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
    • H353211: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
    • H353222: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, with inactive choroidal neovascularization
    • H35353: Cystoid macular degeneration, bilateral
    • H353231: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, with active choroidal neovascularization

    Also known as:

    • Bleeding in the eye's gel
    • Strands and floaters in the eye's gel
    • Eye Disease
    • Eye bleeding
    • Blood in the vitreous
    • Ocular hemorrhage
    • Eye floaters
    • Vitreous opacities
    • Vitreous membranes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H4312: Vitreous hemorrhage, left eye
    • H4311: Vitreous hemorrhage, right eye
    • H43391: Other vitreous opacities, right eye
    • H4313: Vitreous hemorrhage, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion
    • Retinal Disorder
    • BRVO
    • Eye stroke (branch vein)
    • Branch eye vein blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H348310: Tributary (branch) retinal vein occlusion, right eye, with macular edema

    Also known as:

    • Retinal Detachment with Break
    • Retinal Detachment
    • Detached Retina with Tear
    • Retinal Separation with Break

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H33002: Unspecified retinal detachment with retinal break, left eye

    What procedures does Dr. Christoforidis perform?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Christoforidis 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. Christoforidis. 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 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 Eye Surgery
    • Retinal Detachment Repair with Vitrectomy
    • Pars Plana Vitrectomy
    • Retinal Surgery
    • Eye Gel Removal Surgery
    • Vitrectomy for retinal detachment
    • Retinal reattachment surgery
    • Eye surgery for detached retina

    CPT Codes:

    • 67036: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach;
    • 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

    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

    Does Dr. Christoforidis accept my insurance?

    Dr. Christoforidis accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (520) 694-1460 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Christoforidis accept in Tucson, AZ?

    Dr. Christoforidis in Tucson, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Banner Health

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicare

    • Mercy Care Plan

    • Motor Club of America

    • State of Tennessee

    • Tall Tree Administrators

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Christoforidis' office located?

    Dr. John Christoforidis' Primary Practice

    3172 N Swan Rd

    Tucson, AZ 85712

    (520) 694-1460

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    Dr. John Christoforidis' Practice 2

    707 N Alvernon Way Ste 301

    Tucson, AZ 85711

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    Dr. John Christoforidis' Practice 3

    4753 E Camp Lowell Dr

    Tucson, AZ 85712

    (520) 881-1400

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

    Dr. Christoforidis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1801833447.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Christoforidis?

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

    What is Dr. John Christoforidis's specialty?

    Dr. Christoforidis is a Ophthalmologist near Tucson, AZ. 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. Christoforidis to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. John Christoforidis affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Christoforidis is affiliated with Carondelet St. Joseph's 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 John Christoforidis accepting new patients in Tucson, AZ?

    Yes, Dr. John Christoforidis is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. John Christoforidis offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Christoforidis's office at (520) 694-1460 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with John Christoforidis?

    Please contact Dr. Christoforidis's office at (520) 694-1460 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. John Christoforidis have?

    Dr. John Christoforidis is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

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