Who is Dr. Chynn, Ophthalmologist in New York, NY?
Where did Dr. Chynn go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Emory University
Residency: Mass Eye And Ear Infirmary, Ophthalmology; St Vincent'S Hsp & M C-Ny, Flexible Or Transitional Year | Mass Eye & Ear Inf-Harvard Med Sch | Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary/Harvard Medical School Program
Medical School: Columbia Univ Coll of Physicians And Surgeons, New York Ny | Dartmouth College | Columbia Univ College of Physicians And Surgeons
Is Dr. Chynn board certified as an Ophthalmologist?
Yes, Dr. Emil Chynn, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Chynn speak?
Dr. Chynn and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Japanese
What conditions does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Chynn typically treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Chynn 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. Chynn. 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:
- Recurrent Corneal Erosion
- Corneal Disorder
- Repeated Corneal Abrasion
- Corneal Surface Breakdown
- Recurrent Eye Erosion
ICD-10 Codes:
- H18833: Recurrent erosion of cornea, bilateral
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:
- Dry Eyes
- Tears
- Dry eye syndrome
- Keratoconjunctivitis sicca
- Ocular dryness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H04123: Dry eye syndrome of bilateral lacrimal glands
Also known as:
- Double Vision
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Diplopia
- Seeing double
- Ghosting vision
ICD-10 Codes:
- H532: Diplopia
Also known as:
- Nearsightedness
- Refractive Errors
- Myopia
- Difficulty Seeing Far Away
- Blurry Distance Vision
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5213: Myopia, bilateral
Also known as:
- Borderline Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Glaucoma
- Early Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Open-angle glaucoma suspect
- Risk of Open-Angle Glaucoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- H40013: Open angle with borderline findings, low risk, bilateral
Also known as:
- Eyelashes Growing Inward
- Eyelid Disorder
- Trichiasis
- Misdirected Eyelashes
- Ingrown Eyelashes
ICD-10 Codes:
- H02055: Trichiasis without entropion left lower eyelid
What procedures does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Chynn typically perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Chynn 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. Chynn. 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:
- Corneal Lesion Removal (Keratectomy)
- Corneal Cross-Linking
- Corneal Excision
- Lamellar Keratectomy
- Partial Cornea Removal
- CXL Procedure
- Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking
- Keratoconus Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 65400: Excision of lesion, cornea (keratectomy, lamellar, partial), except pterygium
- 0402T: Collagen Cross-Linking Of Cornea, Including Removal Of The Corneal Epithelium, When Performed, And Intraoperative Pachymetry, When Performed
Also known as:
- Eyelash Removal for Trichiasis
- Trichiasis Epilation
- Forceps Epilation of Eyelashes
- Ingrown Eyelash Removal
CPT Codes:
- 67820: Correction of trichiasis; epilation, by forceps only
Also known as:
- Amniotic Membrane Placement on Eye (No Stitches)
- Ocular surface repair with amniotic membrane
- Eye membrane graft
- Sutureless amniotic membrane transplant
CPT Codes:
- 65778: Placement of amniotic membrane on the ocular surface; without sutures
Does Dr. Chynn accept my insurance?
Dr. Chynn accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 741-8628 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chynn accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Chynn in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
EmblemHealth
Humana
Medicare
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Chynn's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Chynn affiliated with?
Dr. Chynn has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Ratings & Reviews
4.0
Overall rating
Based on 4 reviews
Office Experience
80% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern
Wait Times
80% of patients were satisfied with the wait time
Diagnosis
80% of patients were satisfied with the doctor's diagnosis and explanation of their condition
Patients give Dr. Emil Chynn a Great overall experience rating of 4 out of 5 stars. Dr. Chynn has been rated and reviewed by 4 patients. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Chynn, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.
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What is Dr. Chynn's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chynn's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1346272911.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chynn?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chynn