Dr. Stephen Lipsky, MD
Peachtree Corners, GA
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Lipsky, Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist in Peachtree Corners, GA?
Dr. Stephen Lipsky, MD is a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist, who primarily practices in Peachtree Corners, GA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Lipsky graduated from State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine and completed his residency at Wm N Wishard Mem Hosp, Ophthalmology; Manhattan E E T Hosp, Ophthalmology; Lenox Hill Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Lipsky is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lipsky’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lipsky’s office at (770) 475-5515.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Lipsky?
Dr. Stephen Lipsky, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist 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. Lipsky empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Amblyopia, Cataract Surgery, Glaucoma, Pediatric Ophthalmology, Strabismus, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Peachtree Corners/GA community, Dr. Lipsky is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Lipsky go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Wm N Wishard Mem Hosp, Ophthalmology; Manhattan E E T Hosp, Ophthalmology; Lenox Hill Hosp, Internal Medicine | NSLIJ/Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine at Lenox Hill Hospital Program
Medical School: University At Buffalo SUNY School Of Med and Biomedical Sciences Buffalo Ny | State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine
Is Dr. Lipsky board certified as a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Stephen Lipsky, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Lipsky speak?
Dr. Lipsky and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Lipsky treat?
As a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist, Dr. Lipsky 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. Lipsky. 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:
- Walleye
- Esotropia
- Intermittent Alternating Exotropia
- Alternating Crossed Eyes
- Inward Turning Eye
- Alternating Walleye
- Vertical Eye Misalignment
- Vertical Strabismus
- Eye Movement Disorder
- Exotropia
- Divergent strabismus
- Outward turning eye
- Crossed Eyes
- Convergent Strabismus
- Intermittent Alternating Wall Eyes
- Intermittent Alternating Divergent Strabismus
- Temporary Wall Eye
- Alternating esotropia
- Eyes take turns crossing
- Intermittent esotropia
- Crossed Eyes from Farsightedness
- Accommodative Squint
- Alternating exotropia
- Eyes take turns turning out
- Intermittent exotropia
- Vertical strabismus
- One eye higher than the other
- Hypertropia
- Hypotropia
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5010: Unspecified exotropia
- H5000: Unspecified esotropia
- H5034: Intermittent alternating exotropia
- H5005: Alternating esotropia
- H5043: Accommodative component in esotropia
- H5015: Alternating exotropia
- H5022: Vertical strabismus, left eye
- H5021: Vertical strabismus, right eye
Also known as:
- Tear Duct Blockage
- Acquired Blocked Tear Duct
- Blocked tear duct
- Tears
- Nasolacrimal duct obstruction
- Tear drainage blockage
- Acquired Nasolacrimal Duct Stenosis
- Adult Tear Duct Blockage
- Obstructed Tear Duct in Adults
- Dacryostenosis
- Tear duct blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- H04223: Epiphora due to insufficient drainage, bilateral
- H04222: Epiphora due to insufficient drainage, left side
- H04553: Acquired stenosis of bilateral nasolacrimal duct
- H04551: Acquired stenosis of right nasolacrimal duct
Also known as:
- Blocked Tear Duct at Birth
- Birth Defects
- Tears
- Congenital Lacrimal Duct Obstruction
- Narrow Tear Duct in Baby
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q105: Congenital stenosis and stricture of lacrimal duct
Also known as:
- Lazy Eye
- Lazy Eye Suspect
- Amblyopia
- Deprivation Amblyopia
- Vision Loss from Blockage
- Amblyopia Suspect
- Possible Lazy Eye
- Risk of Lazy Eye
ICD-10 Codes:
- H53013: Deprivation amblyopia, bilateral
- H53011: Deprivation amblyopia, right eye
- H53043: Amblyopia suspect, bilateral
Also known as:
- Chalazion on Right Upper Eyelid
- Chalazion on Right Lower Eyelid
- Chalazion
- Eyelid Disorder
- Right Upper Eyelid Cyst
- Meibomian Cyst on Upper Lid
- Blocked Gland Right Upper Eyelid
- Right Lower Eyelid Cyst
- Meibomian Cyst on Lower Lid
- Blocked Gland Right Lower Eyelid
- Meibomian cyst
- Eyelid cyst
- Stye-like bump
ICD-10 Codes:
- H0011: Chalazion right upper eyelid
- H0012: Chalazion right lower eyelid
- H0015: Chalazion left lower eyelid
Also known as:
- Excessive Tearing from Poor Drainage
- Tears
- Blocked Tear Duct
- Tear Duct Obstruction
- Poor Tear Drainage
- Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction
ICD-10 Codes:
- H04221: Epiphora due to insufficient drainage, right side
What procedures does Dr. Lipsky perform?
As a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist, Dr. Lipsky 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. Lipsky. 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:
- Crossed Eye Surgery (One Muscle)
- Eye Muscle Surgery for Strabismus
- Crossed Eye Surgery (2 Muscles)
- Complex Strabismus Surgery
- Strabismus Surgery with Posterior Fixation
- Strabismus Surgery (Repeat)
- Strabismus Repair
- Eye Alignment Surgery
- Ocular Muscle Adjustment
- Strabismus Correction Surgery
- Crossed Eyes Surgery
- Wall Eyes Surgery
- Ocular Muscle Surgery
- Crossed Eye Surgery with Scarring
- Restrictive Myopathy Strabismus Repair
- Difficult Eye Alignment Surgery
- Eye Muscle Recession Surgery
- Squint Surgery
- Posterior Fixation Strabismus Repair
- Repeat Strabismus Repair
CPT Codes:
- 67311: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 1 horizontal muscle
- 67314: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 1 vertical muscle (excluding superior oblique)
- 67312: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 2 horizontal muscles
- 67332: Strabismus surgery on patient with scarring of extraocular muscles (eg, prior ocular injury, strabismus or retinal detachment surgery) or restrictive myopathy (eg, dysthyroid ophthalmopathy) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 67334: Strabismus surgery by posterior fixation suture technique, with or without muscle recession (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 67331: Strabismus surgery on patient with previous eye surgery or injury that did not involve the extraocular muscles (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Tear Duct Probing with Anesthesia
- Tear Duct Probing with Stent Placement
- Anesthesia
- Nasolacrimal duct probing
- Blocked tear duct procedure
- Tear duct irrigation
- Nasolacrimal Duct Probing with Stent
- Tear Duct Stent Insertion
- Blocked Tear Duct Repair
- Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) Stent
CPT Codes:
- 68811: Probing of nasolacrimal duct, with or without irrigation; requiring general anesthesia
- 68815: Probing of nasolacrimal duct, with or without irrigation; with insertion of tube or stent
Also known as:
- Chalazion Removal (Under General Anesthesia)
- Anesthesia
- Eyelid Cyst Excision
- Stye Removal Surgery
- Chalazion Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67808: Excision of chalazion; under general anesthesia and/or requiring hospitalization, single or multiple
Also known as:
- Nasal Turbinate Fracture
- Therapeutic Nasal Turbinate Fracture
- Nose Bone Fracture (Turbinate)
- Inferior Turbinate Outfracture
CPT Codes:
- 30930: Fracture nasal inferior turbinate(s), therapeutic
Also known as:
- Ear Tube Insertion (General Anesthesia)
- Anesthesia
- Tympanostomy with Tubes
- Myringotomy with Tube Placement
- Ventilating Tube Insertion (Ear)
CPT Codes:
- 69436: Tympanostomy (requiring insertion of ventilating tube), general anesthesia
Does Dr. Lipsky accept my insurance?
Dr. Lipsky accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (770) 475-5515 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lipsky accept in Peachtree Corners, GA?
Dr. Lipsky in Peachtree Corners, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Centene
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
Medicare
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Lipsky's office located?
Dr. Stephen Lipsky's Primary Practice
5185 Peachtree Pkwy Ste 350
Peachtree Corners, GA 30092
(770) 475-5515
What is Dr. Lipsky's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lipsky's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1477550895.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lipsky?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lipsky
What is Dr. Stephen Lipsky's specialty?
Dr. Lipsky is a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist near Peachtree Corners, GA. An ophthalmologist specializing in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus management focuses on the medical and surgical treatment of eye disorders in children. Common conditions addressed include amblyopia, strabismus, refractive errors, cataracts, and glaucoma. These disorders may be associated with neurological and endocrinological diseases, trauma, or age-related changes in the extraocular muscles, necessitating medical, optical, and surgical interventions. Contact Dr. Lipsky to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Stephen Lipsky affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Lipsky is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Children's Scottish Rite Hospital, Arthur M. Blank 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 Stephen Lipsky accepting new patients in Peachtree Corners, GA?
Yes, Dr. Stephen Lipsky is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Stephen Lipsky offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lipsky's office at (770) 475-5515 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Stephen Lipsky?
Please contact Dr. Lipsky's office at (770) 475-5515 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Stephen Lipsky have?
Dr. Stephen Lipsky is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
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