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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Metrikin, Retina Specialist in El Paso, TX?
Dr. David Metrikin, MD is a Retina Specialist, who primarily practices in El Paso, TX with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Metrikin graduated from University of Arizona, College of Medicine and completed his residency at Univ Tx Southwestern Med Sch, Ophthalmology; Univ Of Az Coll Of Med, Ophthalmology; Metrohealth Med Ctr, Pediatrics; Mt Sinai Med Ctr, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology. Dr. Metrikin is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Metrikin’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Metrikin’s office at (915) 532-3912.
Where did Dr. Metrikin go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Tx Southwestern Med Sch, Ophthalmology; Univ Of Az Coll Of Med, Ophthalmology; Metrohealth Med Ctr, Pediatrics; Mt Sinai Med Ctr, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology | U Ariz | CEME/Mount Sinai Medical Center Program
Medical School: University Of The Witwatersrand- Med Sch- Johannesburg- So Africa | University of The Witwatersrand, Faculty of Health Sciences | University of Arizona, College of Medicine | University of The Witwatersrand, Faculty of Health Sciences
Is Dr. Metrikin board certified as a Retina Specialist?
Yes, Dr. David Metrikin, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Metrikin speak?
Dr. Metrikin and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Metrikin treat?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Metrikin 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. Metrikin. 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Advanced Diabetic Eye Disease and Macular Swelling (Both Eyes)
- Type 2 Diabetes with Macular Edema
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes with Severe Diabetic Eye Disease and Macular Swelling (Both Eyes)
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Eye Problems
- Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy with Macular Edema Bilateral
- Advanced Retina Damage Both Eyes with Macular Swelling
- Diabetic Macular Edema Both Eyes
- Diabetic Eye Swelling
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Diabetic Macular Swelling
- Diabetic Eye Disease
- Diabetic Retinal Disease
- Diabetes Mellitus Eye Complications
- Severe Nonproliferative Diabetic Retinopathy with Macular Edema Bilateral
ICD-10 Codes:
- E113513: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
- E113511: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, right eye
- E113593: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, bilateral
- E113413: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with severe nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
Also known as:
- Wet Macular Degeneration
- Macular Degeneration
- Wet AMD
- Neovascular Macular Degeneration
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
- Exudative AMD
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
- H353231: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, with active choroidal neovascularization
What procedures does Dr. Metrikin perform?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Metrikin 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. Metrikin. 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:
- Retinal Detachment Repair with Vitrectomy
- Vitrectomy for Macular Pucker
- Vitrectomy Eye Surgery
- Retinal Detachment Repair (Scleral Buckling)
- Vitrectomy for retinal detachment
- Retinal reattachment surgery
- Eye surgery for detached retina
- Retinal Membrane Removal
- Macular Pucker Surgery
- Pars Plana Vitrectomy
- Retinal Surgery
- Eye Gel Removal Surgery
- Scleral Buckling Surgery
- Retinal Reattachment Surgery
- Eye Detachment Repair
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)
- 67036: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach;
- 67107: Repair of retinal detachment; scleral buckling (such as lamellar scleral dissection, imbrication or encircling procedure), including, when performed, implant, cryotherapy, photocoagulation, and drainage of subretinal fluid
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:
- Retina Repair for Macular Hole or Edema
- Vitrectomy with Membrane Peel
- Macular Hole Repair
- Diabetic Macular Edema Surgery
- Internal Limiting Membrane Removal
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)
Also known as:
- Retina Laser Treatment (Photocoagulation)
- Retinal photocoagulation
- Macular edema laser
- Retina tumor laser treatment
CPT Codes:
- 67210: Destruction of localized lesion of retina (eg, macular edema, tumors), 1 or more sessions; photocoagulation
Does Dr. Metrikin accept my insurance?
Dr. Metrikin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (915) 532-3912 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Metrikin accept in El Paso, TX?
Dr. Metrikin in El Paso, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
Express Scripts
Hewlett-Packard
Medicare
Molina
Oscar Health Insurance Co
Other Health Care Provider
SGS North America Inc
Truman Medical Centers
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Where is Dr. Metrikin's office located?
Dr. David Metrikin's Primary Practice
1700 Curie Dr Ste 3800
El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 532-3912
What is Dr. Metrikin's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Metrikin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1902809262.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Metrikin?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Metrikin
What is Dr. David Metrikin's specialty?
Dr. Metrikin is a Retina Specialist near El Paso, TX. 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. Metrikin to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. David Metrikin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Metrikin is affiliated with CHRISTUS Health 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 Retina Specialist?
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Is David Metrikin accepting new patients in El Paso, TX?
Yes, Dr. David Metrikin is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. David Metrikin offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Metrikin's office at (915) 532-3912 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with David Metrikin?
Please contact Dr. Metrikin's office at (915) 532-3912 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. David Metrikin have?
Dr. David Metrikin is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
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