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21 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Parma, Retina Specialist in Montgomery, AL?
Dr. Edward Parma, MD is a Retina Specialist, who primarily practices in Montgomery, AL. He has been practicing for over 21 years and is board certified. Dr. Parma completed his residency at Tulane Univ Sch Of Med, Ophthalmology. Dr. Parma is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Parma’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Parma’s office at (334) 263-0105.
Where did Dr. Parma go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Tulane Univ Sch Of Med, Ophthalmology | Tulane University
Is Dr. Parma board certified as a Retina Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Edward Parma, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Parma speak?
Dr. Parma and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Parma treat?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Parma 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. Parma. 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
- 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
- Macular swelling
- Fluid in the 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
- H353212: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, with inactive choroidal neovascularization
- H35352: Cystoid macular degeneration, left eye
- H35351: Cystoid macular degeneration, right eye
- H353222: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, with inactive choroidal neovascularization
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Retinopathy
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Eye Problems
- Diabetic Eye Disease
- Diabetic Retinal Disease
- Diabetes Mellitus Eye Complications
ICD-10 Codes:
- E113593: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, bilateral
What procedures does Dr. Parma perform?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Parma 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. Parma. 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
- Injection into Eye Capsule
- Intravitreal Injection
- Retinal Injection
- Macular Degeneration Injection
- Eye Medication Injection
- Tenon's Capsule Injection
- Periocular Injection
CPT Codes:
- 67028: Intravitreal injection of a pharmacologic agent (separate procedure)
- 67515: Injection of medication or other substance into Tenon's capsule
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:
- Laser Treatment for Retinopathy
- Retina Laser Treatment (Photocoagulation)
- Photocoagulation for Retinopathy
- Diabetic Retinopathy Laser Treatment
- Retinal Laser Therapy
- Retinal photocoagulation
- Macular edema laser
- Retina tumor laser treatment
CPT Codes:
- 67228: Treatment of extensive or progressive retinopathy (eg, diabetic retinopathy), photocoagulation
- 67210: Destruction of localized lesion of retina (eg, macular edema, tumors), 1 or more sessions; photocoagulation
Also known as:
- Retinal Detachment Repair with Vitrectomy
- Vitrectomy Eye Surgery
- Removal of Eye Implant (Back of Eye)
- Lens Material Removal (Aspiration)
- Vitrectomy for retinal detachment
- Retinal reattachment surgery
- Eye surgery for detached retina
- Pars Plana Vitrectomy
- Retinal Surgery
- Eye Gel Removal Surgery
- Intraocular Implant Removal
- Posterior Segment Implant Extraction
- Eye Device Removal Surgery
- Cataract Aspiration
- Lens Aspiration
- Removal of Lens Opacity
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
- 67036: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach;
- 67121: Removal of implanted material, posterior segment; intraocular
- 66840: Removal of lens material; aspiration technique, 1 or more stages
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
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Phacoemulsification
- Lens Material Removal
- Cataract Surgery (Phaco)
- Ultrasonic Cataract Removal
- Posterior Capsule Opacification Treatment
- YAG Capsulotomy
- After-Cataract Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 66850: Removal of lens material; phacofragmentation technique (mechanical or ultrasonic) (eg, phacoemulsification), with aspiration
- 66820: Discission of secondary membranous cataract (opacified posterior lens capsule and/or anterior hyaloid); stab incision technique (Ziegler or Wheeler knife)
Also known as:
- Retinal Laser Treatment
- Eye Fluid Removal
- Retinal Photocoagulation
- Laser for Retinal Tear
- Retinal Detachment Prevention Laser
- Anterior Chamber Paracentesis
- Aqueous Humor Removal
- Eye Pressure Relief Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 67145: Prophylaxis of retinal detachment (eg, retinal break, lattice degeneration) without drainage; photocoagulation
- 65800: Paracentesis of anterior chamber of eye (separate procedure); with removal of aqueous
Does Dr. Parma accept my insurance?
Dr. Parma accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (334) 263-0105 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Parma accept in Montgomery, AL?
Dr. Parma in Montgomery, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Express Scripts
Humana
Lowes
Medicare
State of Alabama
UnitedHealthcare
Viva Health
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Where is Dr. Parma's office located?
Dr. Edward Parma's Primary Practice
2055 Normandie Dr Ste 314
Montgomery, AL 36111
(334) 263-0105
What is Dr. Parma's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Parma's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1740219294.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Parma?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Parma
What is Dr. Edward Parma's specialty?
Dr. Parma is a Retina Specialist near Montgomery, AL. 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. Parma to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Edward Parma affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Parma is affiliated with UAB 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 Edward Parma accepting new patients in Montgomery, AL?
Yes, Dr. Edward Parma is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Edward Parma offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Parma's office at (334) 263-0105 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Edward Parma?
Please contact Dr. Parma's office at (334) 263-0105 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Edward Parma have?
Dr. Edward Parma is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
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