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Dr. Steven Cohen, MD

Dr. Steven Cohen, MD

Clearwater, FL

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    Who is Dr. Cohen, Ophthalmologist in Clearwater, FL?

    Dr. Steven Cohen, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Clearwater, FL with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Cohen graduated from Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts and completed his residency at Jackson Mem Hosp/Jackson Hlth, Other Specialty; Univ Ca Davis Med Ctr, Ophthalmology; Miriam Hosp-Lifespan, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Cohen is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cohen’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cohen’s office at (727) 445-9110.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Cohen?

    Dr. Steven Cohen, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Ophthalmologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Cohen empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Diabetic Eye Disease/Retinopathy, Macular Degeneration, Pediatric Ophthalmology, Retina/Vitreous Consultation, Uveitis, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Clearwater/FL community, Dr. Cohen is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: Jackson Mem Hosp/Jackson Hlth, Other Specialty; Univ Ca Davis Med Ctr, Ophthalmology; Miriam Hosp-Lifespan, Flexible Or Transitional Year | Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts | Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts

    Is Dr. Cohen board certified as an Ophthalmologist?

    Yes, Dr. Steven Cohen, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology

    What languages does Dr. Cohen speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Cohen treat?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Cohen 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. Cohen. 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:

    • Wet Macular Degeneration
    • Dry Macular Degeneration
    • Macular Hole
    • Macular Degeneration
    • Exudative AMD
    • Neovascular Macular Degeneration
    • Wet AMD
    • Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
    • Dry AMD
    • Atrophic Macular Degeneration
    • Age-related Macular Degeneration (Dry)
    • Retinal Hole
    • Foveal Hole
    • Macular Cyst
    • Macular Pseudohole

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H353231: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, with active choroidal neovascularization
    • H353211: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
    • H353221: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
    • H353112: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, intermediate dry stage
    • H353132: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, intermediate dry stage
    • H35342: Macular cyst, hole, or pseudohole, left eye

    Also known as:

    • Macular Pucker
    • Retinal Edema
    • Retinal Disorder
    • Epiretinal Membrane
    • Cellophane Maculopathy
    • Macular Wrinkle
    • Retinal Scar
    • Macular Fibrosis
    • Wrinkled Retina
    • Swelling of the Retina
    • Fluid in Retina
    • Macular Edema

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H35371: Puckering of macula, right eye
    • H35372: Puckering of macula, left eye
    • H3581: Retinal edema
    • H35373: Puckering of macula, bilateral

    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
    • H43811: Vitreous degeneration, right eye
    • H4311: Vitreous hemorrhage, right eye

    Also known as:

    • Retinal Detachment with Break
    • Retinal Detachment
    • Detached Retina with Tear
    • Retinal Tear with Detachment
    • Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment
    • Retinal Separation with Break

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H33001: Unspecified retinal detachment with retinal break, right eye
    • H33002: Unspecified retinal detachment with retinal break, left eye

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H348310: Tributary (branch) retinal vein occlusion, right eye, with macular edema
    • H348110: Central retinal vein occlusion, right eye, with macular edema

    Also known as:

    • Other Post-Surgery Condition
    • Postoperative State
    • Recovery After Surgery
    • Surgical Follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states

    Also known as:

    • Retinal Break
    • Retinal Disorder
    • Retinal Tear
    • Retinal Hole

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H33301: Unspecified retinal break, right eye

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Macular Edema
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Eye Problems
    • Diabetic Eye Swelling
    • Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
    • Diabetic Macular Swelling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E113313: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with moderate nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral

    What procedures does Dr. Cohen perform?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Cohen 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. Cohen. 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:

    • Vitrectomy Eye Surgery
    • Retinal Detachment Repair with Vitrectomy
    • Vitrectomy for Macular Pucker
    • Pars Plana Vitrectomy
    • Retinal Surgery
    • Eye Gel Removal Surgery
    • Vitrectomy for retinal detachment
    • Retinal reattachment surgery
    • Eye surgery for detached retina
    • Retinal Membrane Removal
    • Macular Pucker Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 67036: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach;
    • 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)

    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:

    • Intraocular Lens Exchange
    • IOL Exchange
    • Cataract Lens Replacement (Secondary)
    • Replacement of Eye Implant

    CPT Codes:

    • 66986: Exchange of intraocular lens

    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:

    • Secondary Cataract Removal
    • Posterior Capsule Opacification Treatment
    • YAG Capsulotomy
    • After-Cataract Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 66820: Discission of secondary membranous cataract (opacified posterior lens capsule and/or anterior hyaloid); stab incision technique (Ziegler or Wheeler knife)

    Also known as:

    • Secondary Intraocular Lens Implant
    • IOL implant (secondary)
    • Replacement eye lens surgery
    • Artificial lens insertion (secondary)

    CPT Codes:

    • 66985: Insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (secondary implant), not associated with concurrent cataract removal

    Does Dr. Cohen accept my insurance?

    Dr. Cohen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (727) 445-9110 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Cohen accept in Clearwater, FL?

    Dr. Cohen in Clearwater, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Florida Blue / Guidewell

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health Insurance Co

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Cohen's office located?

    Dr. Steven Cohen's Primary Practice

    579 S Duncan Ave

    Clearwater, FL 33756

    (727) 445-9110

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    Dr. Steven Cohen's Practice 2

    4344 Central Ave

    Gulfport, FL 33711

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

    Dr. Cohen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1174529234.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cohen?

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

    What is Dr. Steven Cohen's specialty?

    Dr. Cohen is a Ophthalmologist near Clearwater, FL. 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. Cohen to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Steven Cohen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Cohen is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: HCA Florida Northside Hospital, St. Anthony's Hospital - St. Petersburg. 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 Steven Cohen accepting new patients in Clearwater, FL?

    Yes, Dr. Steven Cohen is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Steven Cohen offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Cohen's office at (727) 445-9110 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Steven Cohen?

    Please contact Dr. Cohen's office at (727) 445-9110 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Steven Cohen have?

    Dr. Steven Cohen is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

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