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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pappas, Ophthalmologist in Bethesda, MD?
Dr. Stephen Pappas, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Bethesda, MD with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. Dr. Pappas is fluent in English, Greek, Modern (1453-), and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pappas’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pappas’s office at (301) 571-5000.
Is Dr. Pappas board certified in Ophthalmologist?
Yes, Dr. Stephen Pappas, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Pappas speak?
Dr. Pappas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Greek, Modern (1453-)
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Pappas treat?
As a Ophthalmologist, Dr. Pappas 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. Pappas. 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:
- High Blood Pressure Eye Damage
- Macular Pucker
- Lattice Retinal Degeneration
- Blocked Branch Retinal Vein
- Retinal Pigment Epithelium Detachment
- Retinal Disorder
- Hypertensive Retinopathy
- Eye Damage from Hypertension
- High Blood Pressure Retinopathy
- Epiretinal Membrane
- Cellophane Maculopathy
- Macular Fibrosis
- Wrinkled Retina
- Macular Wrinkle
- Retinal Scar
- Lattice Degeneration
- Retinal Lattice
- Peripheral Retinal Thinning
- Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion
- BRVO
- Eye Stroke
- RPE Detachment
- Serous RPE Detachment
- Fluid Under RPE
- Retinal Layer Separation
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35033: Hypertensive retinopathy, bilateral
- H35372: Puckering of macula, left eye
- H35371: Puckering of macula, right eye
- H35413: Lattice degeneration of retina, bilateral
- H35373: Puckering of macula, bilateral
- H348320: Tributary (branch) retinal vein occlusion, left eye, with macular edema
- H35722: Serous detachment of retinal pigment epithelium, left eye
- H35412: Lattice degeneration of retina, left eye
Also known as:
- Wet Macular Degeneration
- Dry Macular Degeneration
- Macular Degeneration
- Exudative AMD
- Neovascular Macular Degeneration
- Wet AMD
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
- Dry AMD
- Atrophic Macular Degeneration
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Dry)
ICD-10 Codes:
- H353211: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353221: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353132: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, intermediate dry stage
Also known as:
- Aging of the eye's gel
- Bleeding in the eye's gel
- Eye Disease
- Vitreous Detachment
- Vitreous syneresis
- Eye gel breakdown
- Vitreous aging
- Eye bleeding
- Blood in the vitreous
- Ocular hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- H43813: Vitreous degeneration, bilateral
- H43812: Vitreous degeneration, left eye
- H43811: Vitreous degeneration, right eye
- H4311: Vitreous hemorrhage, right eye
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Macular Edema
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Eye Problems
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Eye Swelling
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Diabetic Macular Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E113511: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, right eye
- E113311: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with moderate nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, right eye
Also known as:
- Degenerative Myopia with Macular Disease
- Refractive Errors
- Myopic Maculopathy
- High Myopia with Macular Problems
- Macular Degeneration from Myopia
ICD-10 Codes:
- H442E3: Degenerative myopia with other maculopathy, bilateral
Also known as:
- Choroid Degeneration
- Eye Disease
- Choroid Atrophy
- Choroid Thinning
ICD-10 Codes:
- H31103: Choroidal degeneration, unspecified, bilateral
Which procedures does Dr. Pappas perform as a Ophthalmologist?
As a Ophthalmologist, procedures performed by an Dr. Stephen Pappas may include:
- Cataract Removal
- Corneal Specialist Consultation
- Corneal Specialist Follow Up
- Dark Adaptometry
- Diabetes Care - Eye Exam
- Electro-oculography (EOG)
- Electroretinography (ERG)
- Eye Emergency Visit
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Pappas' office.
Does Dr. Pappas accept my insurance?
Dr. Pappas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (301) 571-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pappas accept in Bethesda, MD?
Dr. Pappas in Bethesda, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Jai Medical Systems Healthchoice
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Riverside Health
State of Maryland
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Where is Dr. Pappas' office located?
Dr. Stephen Pappas' Primary Practice
6420 Rockledge Dr Ste 4900
Bethesda, MD 20817
(301) 571-5000
What is Dr. Pappas's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pappas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1306849716.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pappas?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pappas
What is Dr. Stephen Pappas's specialty?
Dr. Pappas is a Ophthalmologist near Bethesda, MD. An ophthalmologist possesses the knowledge and professional skills required to deliver comprehensive eye and vision care. These medical doctors are trained to diagnose, monitor, and treat all ocular and visual disorders, whether through medical or surgical interventions. Their expertise encompasses a wide range of issues affecting the eye and its structures, including the eyelids, orbit, and visual pathways. Additionally, ophthalmologists prescribe vision services, such as glasses and contact lenses, to help patients achieve optimal visual health. Contact Dr. Pappas to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Stephen Pappas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pappas is affiliated with Sinai Hospital - Baltimore 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 Stephen Pappas accepting new patients in Bethesda, MD?
Yes, Dr. Stephen Pappas is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Stephen Pappas offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pappas's office at (301) 571-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Stephen Pappas?
Please contact Dr. Pappas's office at (301) 571-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Stephen Pappas have?
Dr. Stephen Pappas is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
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