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Dr. Asheesh Tewari, MD

Dr. Asheesh Tewari, MD

Dearborn, MI

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    Who is Dr. Tewari, Retina Specialist in Dearborn, MI?

    Dr. Asheesh Tewari, MD is a Retina Specialist, who primarily practices in Dearborn, MI with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Tewari completed his residency at Wayne St Univ-Detroit M C, Ophthalmology; St John Hosp & Med Ctr, Transitional Year. Dr. Tewari is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tewari’s practice accepts Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tewari’s office at (734) 936-5533.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Tewari?

    Dr. Asheesh Tewari, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Retina Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Tewari empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Diabetic Eye Disease/Retinopathy, Macular Disease/Degeneration, Retina/Vitreous Surgery, Retinal Detachment, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Dearborn/MI community, Dr. Tewari is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: Wayne St Univ-Detroit M C, Ophthalmology; St John Hosp & Med Ctr, Transitional Year

    Is Dr. Tewari board certified as a Retina Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Asheesh Tewari, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology

    What languages does Dr. Tewari speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Tewari treat?

    As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Tewari 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. Tewari. 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:

    • Wet Macular Degeneration
    • Dry Macular Degeneration
    • Macular Degeneration
    • Wet AMD
    • Neovascular Macular Degeneration
    • Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
    • Exudative AMD
    • Dry AMD
    • Atrophic Macular Degeneration
    • Age-related Macular Degeneration (Dry)

    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
    • H353132: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, intermediate dry stage

    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
    • H35371: Puckering of macula, right eye
    • H35373: Puckering of macula, bilateral

    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

    What procedures does Dr. Tewari perform?

    As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Tewari 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. Tewari. 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:

    • Retina Repair for Macular Hole or Edema
    • Vitrectomy with Endolaser Treatment
    • Vitrectomy with Membrane Peel
    • Macular Hole Repair
    • Diabetic Macular Edema Surgery
    • Internal Limiting Membrane Removal
    • Pars Plana Vitrectomy with Laser
    • Retinal Laser Surgery
    • Diabetic Retinopathy Surgery

    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)
    • 67040: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with endolaser panretinal photocoagulation

    Also known as:

    • Vitrectomy with Laser Treatment
    • Pars Plana Vitrectomy with Laser
    • Retinal Laser Surgery
    • Eye Vitreous Removal with Laser

    CPT Codes:

    • 67039: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with focal endolaser photocoagulation

    Also known as:

    • Retinal Detachment Repair with Vitrectomy
    • Vitrectomy for Macular Pucker
    • Removal of Eye Implant (Back of Eye)
    • Vitrectomy for retinal detachment
    • Retinal reattachment surgery
    • Eye surgery for detached retina
    • Retinal Membrane Removal
    • Macular Pucker Surgery
    • Pars Plana Vitrectomy
    • Intraocular Implant Removal
    • Posterior Segment Implant Extraction
    • Eye Device Removal 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
    • 67041: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with removal of preretinal cellular membrane (eg, macular pucker)
    • 67121: Removal of implanted material, posterior segment; intraocular

    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:

    • Cataract Removal by Phacoemulsification
    • Phacoemulsification
    • Lens Material Removal
    • Cataract Surgery (Phaco)
    • Ultrasonic Cataract Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 66850: Removal of lens material; phacofragmentation technique (mechanical or ultrasonic) (eg, phacoemulsification), with aspiration

    Also known as:

    • Ophthalmic Endoscopy
    • Eye Scope Procedure
    • Minimally Invasive Eye Exam
    • Intraocular Endoscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 66990: Use of ophthalmic endoscope (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    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

    Also known as:

    • Laser Treatment for Retinopathy
    • Photocoagulation for Retinopathy
    • Diabetic Retinopathy Laser Treatment
    • Retinal Laser Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 67228: Treatment of extensive or progressive retinopathy (eg, diabetic retinopathy), photocoagulation

    Does Dr. Tewari accept my insurance?

    Dr. Tewari accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (734) 936-5533 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Tewari accept in Dearborn, MI?

    Dr. Tewari in Dearborn, MI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)

    • Citizens Rx

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Payment System (HPS)

    • Medicare

    • SGS North America Inc

    • Spectrum / Priority Health

    • State of Tennessee

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    Where is Dr. Tewari's office located?

    Dr. Asheesh Tewari's Primary Practice

    25230 Michigan Ave

    Dearborn, MI 48124

    (734) 936-5533

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    Dr. Asheesh Tewari's Practice 2

    5333 McAuley Dr Rm 1018

    Ypsilanti, MI 48197

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    Dr. Asheesh Tewari's Practice 3

    4717 Saint Antoine St

    Detroit, MI 48201

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

    Dr. Tewari's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1043248032.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tewari?

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

    What is Dr. Asheesh Tewari's specialty?

    Dr. Tewari is a Retina Specialist near Dearborn, MI. 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. Tewari to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Asheesh Tewari affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Tewari is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Trinity Health Ann Arbor 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

    Where can I learn more about Retina Specialist?

    Explore Retina Specialist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Asheesh Tewari accepting new patients in Dearborn, MI?

    Yes, Dr. Asheesh Tewari is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Asheesh Tewari offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Tewari's office at (734) 936-5533 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Asheesh Tewari?

    Please contact Dr. Tewari's office at (734) 936-5533 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Asheesh Tewari have?

    Dr. Asheesh Tewari is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

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