Who is Dr. Vu, Retina Specialist in Annapolis, MD?
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What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Vu?
Dr. Cuong Vu, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Retina Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Vu empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Diabetic Eye Disease/Retinopathy, Macular Disease/Degeneration, Retinal Detachment, Retinal Disorders, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Annapolis, MD community, Dr. Vu is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Vu go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Tx Southwestern Med Sch, Ophthalmology; Univ Of Va Med Ctr, Ophthalmology; Riverside Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year | Riverside Hospital | University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program
Medical School: Pa State Univ Coll Of Med- Hershey Pa | Pennsylvania State Univ College of Medicine
Is Dr. Vu board certified as a Retina Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Cuong Vu, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Vu speak?
Dr. Vu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- French
- Spanish
- Vietnamese
What conditions does a Retina Specialist like Dr. Vu typically treat?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Vu 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. Vu. 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.
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Advanced Diabetic Eye Disease and Macular Swelling (Both Eyes)
- Type 2 Diabetes with Macular Edema
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Eye Problems
- 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
ICD-10 Codes:
- E113513: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
- E113313: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with moderate nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
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
Also known as:
- Lattice Retinal Degeneration
- Macular Pucker
- Retinal Disorder
- Lattice Degeneration
- Retinal Lattice
- Peripheral Retinal Thinning
- Epiretinal Membrane
- Cellophane Maculopathy
- Macular Wrinkle
- Retinal Scar
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35413: Lattice degeneration of retina, bilateral
- H35373: Puckering of macula, bilateral
What procedures does a Retina Specialist like Dr. Vu typically perform?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Vu 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. Vu. 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.
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 for retinal detachment
- Retinal reattachment surgery
- Eye surgery for detached retina
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
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. Vu accept my insurance?
Dr. Vu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (410) 224-6680 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Vu accept in Annapolis, MD?
Dr. Vu in Annapolis, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Johns Hopkins Health System
Kaiser Permanente
MedStar Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Vu's office located?
Dr. Cuong Vu's Primary Practice
2002 Medical Pkwy Ste 450
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 224-6680
What is Dr. Vu's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Vu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1205878378.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vu