Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Patel, Specialist in Staunton, VA?
Dr. Rachna Patel, MD is a Specialist, who primarily practices in Staunton, VA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and American Board of Ophthalmology. Dr. Patel graduated from Albert Einstein and completed her residency at The Medical Ctr Inc, Family Medicine; The Medical Ctr Inc, Flexible Or Transitional Year. She is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Dr. Patel is fluent in English, Gujarati, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Patel’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Patel’s office at (540) 213-7720.
Where did Dr. Patel go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Cornea and Refractive Surgery, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA USA | Tulane Univ Sch of Med, Cornea/External Disease
Residency: The Medical Ctr Inc, Family Medicine; The Medical Ctr Inc, Flexible Or Transitional Year | University of Virginia Affiliated Hospitals | LSU HEALTH SCIENCES
Medical School: Albert Einstein | University of Virginia Medical School | Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University
Is Dr. Patel board certified in Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Rachna Patel, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine , American Board of Ophthalmology since 1999
What languages does Dr. Patel speak?
Dr. Patel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Gujarati
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Patel treat?
As a Specialist, Dr. Patel 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. Patel. 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
- Right Eye Cataract Surgery Status
- Other Secondary Cataract
- Secondary Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
- Right Eye Cataract Removal
- Post-Cataract Surgery Right Eye
- Right Eye Lens Replacement
- Cataract from another condition
- Complicated cataract
- Acquired cataract
- After-Cataract
- Posterior Capsule Opacification
- PCO
ICD-10 Codes:
- H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
- H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
- H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
- Z9841: Cataract extraction status, right eye
- H26491: Other secondary cataract, right eye
- H26492: Other secondary cataract, left eye
Also known as:
- Intraocular Lens Implant
- Cataract
- Refractive Errors
- IOL Implant
- Artificial Eye Lens
- Cataract Lens Implant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z961: Presence of intraocular lens
Also known as:
- Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Borderline Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Ocular Hypertension
- Glaucoma
- Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Wide-Angle Glaucoma
- POAG
- Early Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Open-angle glaucoma suspect
- Risk of Open-Angle Glaucoma
- 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
- H401111: Primary open-angle glaucoma, right eye, mild stage
- H401132: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, moderate stage
- H40053: Ocular hypertension, bilateral
- H401121: Primary open-angle glaucoma, left eye, mild stage
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Macular Drusen
- Dry Macular Degeneration
- Macular Degeneration
- Retinal Drusen
- Yellow Spots on Retina
- Age-Related Macular Drusen
- Drusen in Eye
- Dry AMD
- Atrophic Macular Degeneration
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Dry)
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35363: Drusen (degenerative) of macula, bilateral
- H353131: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, early dry stage
Also known as:
- Benign Choroid Tumor
- Benign Tumor
- Eye Disease
- Non-cancerous choroid growth
- Benign choroidal neoplasm
ICD-10 Codes:
- D3131: Benign neoplasm of right choroid
- D3132: Benign neoplasm of left choroid
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Macular Pucker
- Retinal Disorder
- Epiretinal Membrane
- Cellophane Maculopathy
- Macular Wrinkle
- Retinal Scar
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35371: Puckering of macula, right eye
Does Dr. Patel accept my insurance?
Dr. Patel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (540) 213-7720 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Patel accept in Staunton, VA?
Dr. Patel in Staunton, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Department of Veterans Affairs
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Magellan Health Services
Medicare
Sentara Health System / Optima Health
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Patel's office located?
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Fellow
What is Dr. Patel's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Patel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1225031297.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Patel?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Patel
What is Dr. Rachna Patel's specialty?
Dr. Patel is a Specialist near Staunton, VA. Contact Dr. Patel to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Rachna Patel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Patel is affiliated with Augusta Health - Main Campus 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
Where can I learn more about Specialist?
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Is Rachna Patel accepting new patients in Staunton, VA?
Yes, Dr. Rachna Patel is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rachna Patel offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Patel's office at (540) 213-7720 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Rachna Patel?
Please contact Dr. Patel's office at (540) 213-7720 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Rachna Patel have?
Dr. Rachna Patel is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and American Board of Ophthalmology.
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