Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sankar, Ophthalmologist in Radnor, PA?
Where did Dr. Sankar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Hlth Ctr Of Pittsburgh, Ophthalmology; Lehigh Valley Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year | Lehigh Valley Health Network Program
Medical School: University of Va Sch of Med, Charlottesville Va | University of Virginia Medical School
Is Dr. Sankar board certified as an Ophthalmologist?
Yes, Dr. Prithvi Sankar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Sankar speak?
Dr. Sankar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- French
- Tamil
What conditions does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Sankar typically treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Sankar 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. Sankar. 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:
- Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Borderline Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Narrow Angle Glaucoma Risk
- Ocular Hypertension
- Glaucoma
- Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Wide-Angle Glaucoma
- POAG
- Early Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Open-angle glaucoma suspect
- Risk of Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Anatomical Narrow Angle
- Angle-Closure Glaucoma Risk
- Eye angle problem
- Chronic Simple Glaucoma
- High Eye Pressure
- Elevated Intraocular Pressure
- Eye pressure problem
ICD-10 Codes:
- H401131: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, mild stage
- H40013: Open angle with borderline findings, low risk, bilateral
- H401133: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, severe stage
- H40033: Anatomical narrow angle, bilateral
- H401111: Primary open-angle glaucoma, right eye, mild stage
- H401132: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, moderate stage
- H40053: Ocular hypertension, bilateral
What procedures does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Sankar typically perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Sankar 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. Sankar. 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:
- Laser Eye Surgery for Glaucoma
- Laser Trabeculoplasty
- Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
- Iridotomy
- Iridectomy
- Laser Glaucoma Treatment
- Glaucoma laser surgery
- Laser eye treatment for glaucoma
- Trabeculoplasty
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Posterior Capsulotomy
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Laser Eye Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 66761: Iridotomy/iridectomy by laser surgery (eg, for glaucoma) (per session)
- 65855: Trabeculoplasty by laser surgery
- 66821: Discission of secondary membranous cataract (opacified posterior lens capsule and/or anterior hyaloid); laser surgery (eg, YAG laser) (1 or more stages)
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:
- 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:
- Goniotomy (Glaucoma Surgery)
- Goniotomy Procedure
- Angle-Opening Glaucoma Surgery
- Congenital Glaucoma Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 65820: Goniotomy
Does Dr. Sankar accept my insurance?
Dr. Sankar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (215) 662-8100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sankar accept in Radnor, PA?
Dr. Sankar in Radnor, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Federal government of the United States
Highmark Health
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Humana
Independence Health Group
Jefferson Health
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Sankar's office located?
Dr. Prithvi Sankar's Primary Practice
250 King of Prussia Rd
Radnor, PA 19087
(215) 662-8100
What hospitals are Dr. Sankar affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Sankar has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Sankar's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sankar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1588691869.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sankar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sankar