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Dr. Michael Singer, MD

Dr. Michael Singer, MD

San Antonio, TX

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    Who is Dr. Singer, Ophthalmologist in San Antonio, TX?

    Dr. Michael Singer, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in San Antonio, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. Dr. Singer graduated from University of Boston and completed his residency at Saint Vincent Catholic Medical Centers. He is a member of the American Society of Retina Specialists and American Academy of Ophthalmology. Dr. Singer is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Singer’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Singer’s office at (210) 697-2020.

    Where did Dr. Singer go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Fellowship: EYE CONSULTANT OF ATLANTA PIEDMONT HOSPITAL, ATLANTA, GA | Piedmont Hosp, Retina/Vitreous Surgery | (Ophthalmology), EYE CONSULTANTS OF ATLANTA, ATLANTA, GA

    • Residency: Saint Vincent Catholic Medical Centers

    • Medical School: University of Boston

    Is Dr. Singer board certified in Ophthalmologist?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Singer, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology

    What languages does Dr. Singer speak?

    Dr. Singer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Singer treat?

    As a Ophthalmologist, Dr. Singer 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. Singer. 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:

    • Dry Macular Degeneration
    • Wet Macular Degeneration
    • Macular Degeneration
    • Dry AMD
    • Atrophic Macular Degeneration
    • Age-related Macular Degeneration (Dry)
    • Wet AMD
    • Neovascular Macular Degeneration
    • Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
    • Exudative AMD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H353131: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, early dry stage
    • 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
    • H353134: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, advanced atrophic with subfoveal involvement

    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:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Retinopathy
    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Advanced Diabetic Eye Disease and Macular Swelling (Both Eyes)
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Macular Edema
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Early Diabetic Eye Disease (Both Eyes)
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Eye Problems
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Eye Disease
    • Diabetic Retinal Disease
    • Diabetes Mellitus Eye Complications
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • 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
    • Advanced diabetic eye disease
    • Diabetic retinopathy (proliferative)
    • New blood vessel growth in eye from diabetes
    • Mild Nonproliferative Diabetic Retinopathy Bilateral
    • Early Retina Damage in Both Eyes
    • Beginning Diabetic Retinopathy in Both Eyes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E113593: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, bilateral
    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • 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
    • E113591: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, right eye
    • E113293: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with mild nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, bilateral
    • E113313: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with moderate nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Strands and floaters in the eye's gel
    • Aging of the eye's gel
    • Eye Disease
    • Vitreous Detachment
    • Eye floaters
    • Vitreous opacities
    • Vitreous membranes
    • Vitreous syneresis
    • Eye gel breakdown
    • Vitreous aging

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H43393: Other vitreous opacities, bilateral
    • H43813: Vitreous degeneration, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Keratitis
    • Corneal Disorder
    • Corneal Inflammation
    • Inflamed Cornea
    • Eye Surface Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H16143: Punctate keratitis, bilateral

    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:

    • Age-Related Farsightedness
    • Refractive Errors
    • Presbyopia
    • Aging Eyes
    • Difficulty Reading Up Close

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H524: Presbyopia

    Also known as:

    • Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion
    • Retinal Disorder
    • BRVO
    • Eye stroke (branch vein)
    • Branch eye vein blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H348310: Tributary (branch) retinal vein occlusion, right eye, with macular edema

    Also known as:

    • Macular Pucker
    • Retinal Disorder
    • Epiretinal Membrane
    • Cellophane Maculopathy
    • Macular Wrinkle
    • Retinal Scar

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H35373: Puckering of macula, bilateral

    What procedures does Dr. Singer perform?

    As a Ophthalmologist, Dr. Singer 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. Singer. 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:

    • Tear Duct Plug Insertion
    • Punctal Plug Insertion
    • Lacrimal Punctum Closure
    • Dry Eye Plugs

    CPT Codes:

    • 68761: Closure of the lacrimal punctum; by plug, each

    Also known as:

    • Laser Treatment for Retinopathy
    • Photocoagulation for Retinopathy
    • Diabetic Retinopathy Laser Treatment
    • Retinal Laser Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 67228: Treatment of extensive or progressive retinopathy (eg, diabetic retinopathy), photocoagulation

    Also known as:

    • Retinal Laser Treatment
    • Retinal Photocoagulation
    • Laser for Retinal Tear
    • Retinal Detachment Prevention Laser

    CPT Codes:

    • 67145: Prophylaxis of retinal detachment (eg, retinal break, lattice degeneration) without drainage; photocoagulation

    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

    Also known as:

    • Facial Muscle Injection for Spasms (One Side)
    • Botox for facial spasms
    • Facial nerve chemodenervation
    • Blepharospasm treatment
    • Hemifacial spasm injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64612: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial nerve, unilateral (eg, for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm)

    Does Dr. Singer accept my insurance?

    Dr. Singer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (210) 697-2020 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Singer accept in San Antonio, TX?

    Dr. Singer in San Antonio, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Community First Health Plans

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Singer's office located?

    Dr. Michael Singer's Primary Practice

    9157 Huebner Rd

    San Antonio, TX 78240

    (210) 697-2020

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    Dr. Michael Singer's Practice 2

    11900 Crownpoint Ste 140

    San Antonio, TX 78233

    (210) 697-2020

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    Dr. Michael Singer's Practice 3

    9730 Westover Hills Blvd Ste 110

    San Antonio, TX 78251

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    Recognitions

    Memberships & Associations

    American Society of Retina Specialists

    Member

    American Academy of Ophthalmology

    Fellow

    What is Dr. Singer's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Singer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912902651.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Singer?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Singer

    What is Dr. Michael Singer's specialty?

    Dr. Singer is a Ophthalmologist near San Antonio, TX. 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. Singer to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Michael Singer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Singer is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Michael Singer accepting new patients in San Antonio, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Singer is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Michael Singer offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Singer's office at (210) 697-2020 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Michael Singer?

    Please contact Dr. Singer's office at (210) 697-2020 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Michael Singer have?

    Dr. Michael Singer is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

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