34 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Vrabec, Ophthalmologist in Danville, PA?
Dr. Tamara Vrabec, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Danville, PA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 34 years and is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. Dr. Vrabec completed her residency at Wills Eye Hosp, Ophthalmology; Geisinger Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. She is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Uveitis Society, and Retina Society. Dr. Vrabec is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vrabec’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vrabec’s office at (570) 271-7146.
Where did Dr. Vrabec go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Wills Eye Hospital, Ophthalmic Research | Wills Eye Hospital, Retina/Vitreous Surgery | Wills Eye Hospital Retina Research and Medical/Surgical Retina
Residency: Wills Eye Hosp, Ophthalmology; Geisinger Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Wills Eye Institute
Medical School: Med Coll of Pa, Philadelphia
Is Dr. Vrabec board certified in Ophthalmologist?
Yes, Dr. Tamara Vrabec, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology , American Board of Ophthalmology since 1991
What languages does Dr. Vrabec speak?
Dr. Vrabec and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Vrabec treat?
As a Ophthalmologist, Dr. Vrabec 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. Vrabec. 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
- Macular Drusen
- Cystoid Macular Edema
- Macular Hole
- Macular Degeneration
- Exudative AMD
- Neovascular Macular Degeneration
- Wet AMD
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
- Retinal Drusen
- Yellow Spots on Retina
- Age-Related Macular Drusen
- Drusen in Eye
- CME
- Macular Swelling
- Retinal Edema
- Fluid in Macula
- Macular Cyst
- Foveal Hole
- Retinal Hole
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
- H353231: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H35363: Drusen (degenerative) of macula, bilateral
- H35353: Cystoid macular degeneration, bilateral
- H35352: Cystoid macular degeneration, left eye
- H35341: Macular cyst, hole, or pseudohole, right eye
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 Early Diabetic Eye Disease (Both Eyes)
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Retinopathy
- 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
- Mild Nonproliferative Diabetic Retinopathy Bilateral
- Early Retina Damage in Both Eyes
- Beginning Diabetic Retinopathy in Both Eyes
- Diabetic Eye Disease
- Diabetic Retinal Disease
- Diabetes Mellitus Eye Complications
ICD-10 Codes:
- E113513: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
- E113313: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with moderate nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
- E113213: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with mild nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
- E113293: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with mild nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, bilateral
- E113593: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, bilateral
Also known as:
- Macular Pucker
- Retinal Neovascularization
- Blocked Central Retinal Vein
- Blocked Branch Retinal Vein
- Retinal Disorder
- Epiretinal Membrane
- Cellophane Maculopathy
- Macular Fibrosis
- Wrinkled Retina
- Macular Wrinkle
- Retinal Scar
- New Blood Vessel Growth in Retina
- Abnormal Retinal Vessels
- Retinal Angiogenesis
- Central Retinal Vein Occlusion
- Eye Stroke
- CRVO
- Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion
- BRVO
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35372: Puckering of macula, left eye
- H35371: Puckering of macula, right eye
- H35051: Retinal neovascularization, unspecified, right eye
- H348120: Central retinal vein occlusion, left eye, with macular edema
- H348320: Tributary (branch) retinal vein occlusion, left eye, with macular edema
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:
- Bleeding in the eye's gel
- Eye Disease
- Eye bleeding
- Blood in the vitreous
- Ocular hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- H4311: Vitreous hemorrhage, right eye
What procedures does Dr. Vrabec perform?
As a Ophthalmologist, Dr. Vrabec 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. Vrabec. 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:
- Laser Treatment for Retinopathy
- Retina Laser Treatment (Photocoagulation)
- Photocoagulation for Retinopathy
- Diabetic Retinopathy Laser Treatment
- Retinal Laser Therapy
- Retinal photocoagulation
- Macular edema laser
- Retina tumor laser treatment
CPT Codes:
- 67228: Treatment of extensive or progressive retinopathy (eg, diabetic retinopathy), photocoagulation
- 67210: Destruction of localized lesion of retina (eg, macular edema, tumors), 1 or more sessions; photocoagulation
Also known as:
- Retinal Detachment Repair with Vitrectomy
- Vitrectomy Eye Surgery
- Vitrectomy for Macular Pucker
- Eye Fluid Removal and Vitreous Repair
- Vitrectomy for retinal detachment
- Retinal reattachment surgery
- Eye surgery for detached retina
- Pars Plana Vitrectomy
- Retinal Surgery
- Eye Gel Removal Surgery
- Retinal Membrane Removal
- Macular Pucker Surgery
- Anterior chamber paracentesis
- Vitreous removal from eye
- Eye fluid drainage
- Hyaloid membrane discission
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
- 67036: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach;
- 67041: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with removal of preretinal cellular membrane (eg, macular pucker)
- 65810: Paracentesis of anterior chamber of eye (separate procedure); with removal of vitreous and/or discission of anterior hyaloid membrane, with or without air injection
Also known as:
- Vitrectomy with Endolaser Treatment
- Retina Repair for Macular Hole or Edema
- Pars Plana Vitrectomy with Laser
- Retinal Laser Surgery
- Diabetic Retinopathy Surgery
- Vitrectomy with Membrane Peel
- Macular Hole Repair
- Diabetic Macular Edema Surgery
- Internal Limiting Membrane Removal
CPT Codes:
- 67040: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with endolaser panretinal photocoagulation
- 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:
- Retinal Laser Treatment
- Eye Fluid Removal
- Retinal Photocoagulation
- Laser for Retinal Tear
- Retinal Detachment Prevention Laser
- Anterior Chamber Paracentesis
- Aqueous Humor Removal
- Eye Pressure Relief Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 67145: Prophylaxis of retinal detachment (eg, retinal break, lattice degeneration) without drainage; photocoagulation
- 65800: Paracentesis of anterior chamber of eye (separate procedure); with removal of aqueous
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:
- Retinal Detachment Repair with Gas Injection
- Pneumatic Retinopexy
- Gas Bubble for Retinal Detachment
- Retina Reattachment Surgery
- Eye Detachment Repair
CPT Codes:
- 67110: Repair of retinal detachment; by injection of air or other gas (eg, pneumatic retinopexy)
Also known as:
- Laser Treatment for Choroid Lesion
- Choroidal Photocoagulation
- Eye Laser Therapy
- Choroidal Neovascularization Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 67220: Destruction of localized lesion of choroid (eg, choroidal neovascularization); photocoagulation (eg, laser), 1 or more sessions
Does Dr. Vrabec accept my insurance?
Dr. Vrabec accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (570) 271-7146 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Vrabec accept in Danville, PA?
Dr. Vrabec in Danville, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Capital BlueCross
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Highmark Inc.
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
UPMC Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Vrabec's office located?
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Fellow
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Member
American Uveitis Society
Member
Retina Society
Member
What is Dr. Vrabec's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Vrabec's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1437156122.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vrabec?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vrabec
What is Dr. Tamara Vrabec's specialty?
Dr. Vrabec is a Ophthalmologist near Danville, PA. 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. Vrabec to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Tamara Vrabec affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Vrabec is affiliated with Geisinger Medical Center, Geisinger Shamokin Area Community Hospital, Lehigh Valley Health Network - Hazleton, Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Geisinger-Bloomsburg Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Tamara Vrabec accepting new patients in Danville, PA?
Yes, Dr. Tamara Vrabec is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Tamara Vrabec offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Vrabec's office at (570) 271-7146 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Tamara Vrabec?
Please contact Dr. Vrabec's office at (570) 271-7146 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Tamara Vrabec have?
Dr. Tamara Vrabec is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
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