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Who is Dr. Yamani, Ophthalmologist in Mount Vernon, NY?
Dr. Amir Yamani, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Mount Vernon, NY. He has been practicing for over 21 years and is board certified. Dr. Yamani graduated from Rutgers and completed his residency at Umdnj-New Jersey Med Sch, Ophthalmology. Dr. Yamani is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Yamani’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Yamani’s office at (914) 667-3800.
Where did Dr. Yamani go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Umdnj-New Jersey Med Sch, Ophthalmology | UMDNJ New Jersey Med School | UMDNJ
Medical School: Umdnj-New Jersey Med Sch- Newark Nj | Rutgers
Is Dr. Yamani board certified as an Ophthalmologist?
Yes, Dr. Amir Yamani, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Yamani speak?
Dr. Yamani and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Yamani treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Yamani 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. Yamani. 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:
- Strands and floaters in the eye's gel
- Eye Disease
- Eye floaters
- Vitreous opacities
- Vitreous membranes
ICD-10 Codes:
- H43393: Other vitreous opacities, bilateral
Also known as:
- Cataract
- Cortical Age-Related Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
- Cortical Cataract
- Outer Lens Clouding
ICD-10 Codes:
- H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
- H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
- H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
- H25011: Cortical age-related cataract, right eye
- H25012: Cortical age-related cataract, left eye
Also known as:
- Borderline Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Narrow Angle Glaucoma Risk
- Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Chronic Angle-Closure Glaucoma
- Glaucoma
- Early Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Open-angle glaucoma suspect
- Risk of Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Anatomical Narrow Angle
- Angle-Closure Glaucoma Risk
- Eye angle problem
- Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Wide-Angle Glaucoma
- POAG
- Long-term Angle-Closure Glaucoma
- Gradual Angle-Closure Glaucoma
- Persistent Narrow-Angle Glaucoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- H40013: Open angle with borderline findings, low risk, bilateral
- H40033: Anatomical narrow angle, bilateral
- H401132: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, moderate stage
- H402231: Chronic angle-closure glaucoma, bilateral, mild stage
Also known as:
- Pink Eye
- Conjunctivitis
- Red Eye
- Allergic Pink Eye
- Atopic Conjunctivitis
- Red eye
- Viral eye infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- H1013: Acute atopic conjunctivitis, bilateral
- B309: Viral conjunctivitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Glaucoma
- Optic Nerve Disorder
- Glaucomatous optic neuropathy
- Eye pressure damage
- Optic nerve damage from glaucoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- H47233: Glaucomatous optic atrophy, bilateral
Also known as:
- Dry Eyes
- Tears
- Dry eye syndrome
- Keratoconjunctivitis sicca
- Ocular dryness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H04123: Dry eye syndrome of bilateral lacrimal glands
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Eye Damage
- Macular Pucker
- Retinal Disorder
- Hypertensive Retinopathy
- Eye Damage from Hypertension
- High Blood Pressure Retinopathy
- Epiretinal Membrane
- Cellophane Maculopathy
- Macular Wrinkle
- Retinal Scar
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35033: Hypertensive retinopathy, bilateral
- H35373: Puckering of macula, bilateral
Also known as:
- Dry Eye Syndrome
- Corneal Disorder
- Dry Eye Disease
- Chronic Dry Eye
- Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
ICD-10 Codes:
- H16223: Keratoconjunctivitis sicca, not specified as Sjogren's, bilateral
Also known as:
- Dry Macular Degeneration
- Macular Degeneration
- Dry AMD
- Atrophic Macular Degeneration
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Dry)
ICD-10 Codes:
- H353131: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, early dry stage
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Early Diabetic Eye Disease (Both Eyes)
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Eye Problems
- Mild Nonproliferative Diabetic Retinopathy Bilateral
- Early Retina Damage in Both Eyes
- Beginning Diabetic Retinopathy in Both Eyes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E113293: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with mild nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, bilateral
Also known as:
- Endothelial corneal dystrophy
- Corneal Disorder
- Fuchs' dystrophy
- Fuchs endothelial dystrophy
- Corneal endothelial disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- H18519: Endothelial corneal dystrophy, unspecified eye
What procedures does Dr. Yamani perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Yamani 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. Yamani. 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:
- Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
- Extracapsular cataract extraction
- Phacoemulsification
- IOL implantation
CPT Codes:
- 66984: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1 stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification); without endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation
Also known as:
- Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
- Laser Trabeculoplasty
- Pterygium Removal with Graft
- Laser Eye Surgery for Glaucoma
- Cataract Surgery with Glaucoma Drainage Device
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Posterior Capsulotomy
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Laser Eye Surgery
- Glaucoma laser surgery
- Laser eye treatment for glaucoma
- Trabeculoplasty
- Pterygium Excision with Autograft', 'Conjunctival Graft for Pterygium', 'Surfer's Eye Surgery with Graft
- Iridotomy
- Iridectomy
- Laser Glaucoma Treatment
- Combined Cataract and Glaucoma Surgery
- Phacoemulsification with Aqueous Drainage Device
- IOL Insertion with Glaucoma Stent
CPT Codes:
- 66821: Discission of secondary membranous cataract (opacified posterior lens capsule and/or anterior hyaloid); laser surgery (eg, YAG laser) (1 or more stages)
- 65855: Trabeculoplasty by laser surgery
- 65426: Excision or transposition of pterygium; with graft
- 66761: Iridotomy/iridectomy by laser surgery (eg, for glaucoma) (per session)
- 66991: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1 stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification); with insertion of intraocular (eg, trabecular meshwork, supraciliary, suprachoroidal) anterior segment aqueous drainage device, without extraocular reservoir, internal approach, one or more
Also known as:
- Complex Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
- Advanced Cataract Surgery
- Phacoemulsification with IOL
- Complex Extracapsular Cataract Extraction
CPT Codes:
- 66982: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1-stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification), complex, requiring devices or techniques not generally used in routine cataract surgery (eg, iris expansion device, suture support for intraocular lens, or primary posterior capsulorrhexis) or performed on patients in the amblyogenic developmental stage; without endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation
Also known as:
- Eye Surface Reconstruction with Amniotic Membrane
- Amniotic Membrane Transplant (Eye)
- Ocular Surface Repair
- Cornea Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 65780: Ocular surface reconstruction; amniotic membrane transplantation, multiple layers
Also known as:
- Tear Duct Plug Insertion
- Punctal Plug Insertion
- Lacrimal Punctum Closure
- Dry Eye Plugs
CPT Codes:
- 68761: Closure of the lacrimal punctum; by plug, each
Also known as:
- Goniotomy (Glaucoma Surgery)
- Goniotomy Procedure
- Angle-Opening Glaucoma Surgery
- Congenital Glaucoma Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 65820: Goniotomy
Does Dr. Yamani accept my insurance?
Dr. Yamani accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (914) 667-3800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Yamani accept in Mount Vernon, NY?
Dr. Yamani in Mount Vernon, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
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ArcBest Corporation
Centene
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst
Medicare
MVP Healthcare
National Benefit Fund
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Yamani's office located?
Dr. Amir Yamani's Primary Practice
153 Stevens Ave Ste 6
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
(914) 667-3800
What is Dr. Yamani's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Yamani's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1174568299.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Yamani?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Yamani
What is Dr. Amir Yamani's specialty?
Dr. Yamani is a Ophthalmologist near Mount Vernon, NY. 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. Yamani to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Amir Yamani affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Yamani is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital. 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
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Is Amir Yamani accepting new patients in Mount Vernon, NY?
Yes, Dr. Amir Yamani is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Amir Yamani offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Yamani's office at (914) 667-3800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Amir Yamani?
Please contact Dr. Yamani's office at (914) 667-3800 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Amir Yamani have?
Dr. Amir Yamani is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
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