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Dr. Ahad Mahootchi, MD

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Dr. Ahad Mahootchi, MD

Zephyrhills, FL

34 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Mahootchi, Ophthalmologist in Zephyrhills, FL?

    Dr. Ahad Mahootchi, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Zephyrhills, FL. He has been practicing for over 34 years and is board certified. Dr. Mahootchi completed his residency at Vanderbilt University Hospital. He is a member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, American Academy of Ophthalmology, Florida Society of Ophthalmology, and Tampa Bay Ophthalmology Society. Dr. Mahootchi is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mahootchi’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mahootchi’s office at (813) 779-3338.

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

    • Residency: Vanderbilt University Hospital

    • Medical School: Rhodes College | Vanderbilt University School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Mahootchi board certified as an Ophthalmologist?

    Yes, Dr. Ahad Mahootchi, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology since 1998

    What languages does Dr. Mahootchi speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Mahootchi treat?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Mahootchi 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. Mahootchi. 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:

    • Cataract
    • Other Secondary Cataract
    • Secondary Cataract
    • Cloudy lens
    • Lens clouding
    • Eye cloudiness
    • Cataract from another condition
    • Complicated cataract
    • Acquired cataract
    • After-Cataract
    • Posterior Capsule Opacification
    • PCO

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
    • H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
    • H26491: Other secondary cataract, right eye
    • H26492: Other secondary cataract, left eye
    • H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Borderline Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Ocular Hypertension
    • Glaucoma
    • Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Wide-Angle Glaucoma
    • POAG
    • Early Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Open-angle glaucoma suspect
    • Risk of Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • High Eye Pressure
    • Elevated Intraocular Pressure
    • Eye pressure problem
    • Chronic Simple Glaucoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H401131: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, mild stage
    • H40013: Open angle with borderline findings, low risk, bilateral
    • H40053: Ocular hypertension, bilateral
    • H401121: Primary open-angle glaucoma, left eye, mild stage
    • H401132: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, moderate stage
    • H401111: Primary open-angle glaucoma, right eye, mild stage
    • H401133: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, severe stage

    Also known as:

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

    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

    Also known as:

    • Intraocular Lens Implant
    • Cataract
    • Refractive Errors
    • IOL Implant
    • Artificial Eye Lens
    • Cataract Lens Implant

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z961: Presence of intraocular lens

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    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:

    • Baggy Eyelids
    • Eyelid Disorder
    • Droopy eyelids
    • Excess eyelid skin
    • Dermatochalasis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H02831: Dermatochalasis of right upper eyelid

    Also known as:

    • Blocked Central Retinal Vein
    • Retinal Disorder
    • Central Retinal Vein Occlusion
    • Eye Stroke
    • CRVO

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H348120: Central retinal vein occlusion, left eye, with macular edema

    What procedures does Dr. Mahootchi perform?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Mahootchi 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. Mahootchi. 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:

    • Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
    • Extracapsular cataract extraction
    • Phacoemulsification
    • IOL implantation

    CPT Codes:

    • 66984: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1 stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification); without endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation

    Also known as:

    • Eye Injection
    • Eye Medication Injection
    • Intravitreal Injection
    • Retinal Injection
    • Macular Degeneration Injection
    • Intraocular injection
    • Anterior chamber injection
    • Eye drug injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 67028: Intravitreal injection of a pharmacologic agent (separate procedure)
    • 66030: Injection, anterior chamber of eye (separate procedure); medication

    Also known as:

    • Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
    • Laser Eye Surgery for Glaucoma
    • Laser Vitreous Surgery
    • Cataract Surgery with Glaucoma Drainage Device
    • Vitrectomy Eye Surgery
    • Laser Trabeculoplasty
    • YAG Laser Capsulotomy
    • Posterior Capsulotomy
    • Secondary Cataract Removal
    • Laser Eye Surgery
    • Iridotomy
    • Iridectomy
    • Laser Glaucoma Treatment
    • Vitreolysis
    • laser eye surgery
    • vitreous strand removal
    • YAG laser vitreolysis
    • Combined Cataract and Glaucoma Surgery
    • Phacoemulsification with Aqueous Drainage Device
    • IOL Insertion with Glaucoma Stent
    • Pars Plana Vitrectomy
    • Retinal Surgery
    • Eye Gel Removal Surgery
    • Glaucoma laser surgery
    • Laser eye treatment for glaucoma
    • Trabeculoplasty

    CPT Codes:

    • 66821: Discission of secondary membranous cataract (opacified posterior lens capsule and/or anterior hyaloid); laser surgery (eg, YAG laser) (1 or more stages)
    • 66761: Iridotomy/iridectomy by laser surgery (eg, for glaucoma) (per session)
    • 67031: Severing of vitreous strands, vitreous face adhesions, sheets, membranes or opacities, laser surgery (1 or more stages)
    • 66991: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1 stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification); with insertion of intraocular (eg, trabecular meshwork, supraciliary, suprachoroidal) anterior segment aqueous drainage device, without extraocular reservoir, internal approach, one or more
    • 67036: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach;
    • 65855: Trabeculoplasty by laser surgery

    Also known as:

    • Complex Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
    • Advanced Cataract Surgery
    • Phacoemulsification with IOL
    • Complex Extracapsular Cataract Extraction

    CPT Codes:

    • 66982: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1-stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification), complex, requiring devices or techniques not generally used in routine cataract surgery (eg, iris expansion device, suture support for intraocular lens, or primary posterior capsulorrhexis) or performed on patients in the amblyogenic developmental stage; without endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation

    Also known as:

    • Goniotomy (Glaucoma Surgery)
    • Glaucoma Drainage Device Insertion
    • Goniotomy Procedure
    • Angle-Opening Glaucoma Surgery
    • Congenital Glaucoma Surgery
    • Aqueous Shunt Placement
    • Glaucoma Implant Surgery
    • Eye Pressure Drainage Device

    CPT Codes:

    • 65820: Goniotomy
    • 66183: Insertion of anterior segment aqueous drainage device, without extraocular reservoir, external approach

    Also known as:

    • Conjunctival Reconstruction with Graft
    • Eye Surface Reconstruction with Amniotic Membrane
    • Conjunctivoplasty with Graft
    • Eye Surface Reconstruction
    • Cul-de-Sac Reconstruction (Eye)
    • Amniotic Membrane Transplant (Eye)
    • Ocular Surface Repair
    • Cornea Reconstruction

    CPT Codes:

    • 68326: Conjunctivoplasty, reconstruction cul-de-sac; with conjunctival graft or extensive rearrangement
    • 65780: Ocular surface reconstruction; amniotic membrane transplantation, multiple layers

    Also known as:

    • Glaucoma Laser Treatment (Cyclophotocoagulation)
    • Transscleral cyclophotocoagulation
    • Ciliary body laser
    • CPC treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 66710: Ciliary body destruction; cyclophotocoagulation, transscleral

    Also known as:

    • Droopy Eyelid Repair (Ptosis Surgery)
    • Upper Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty)
    • Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
    • Blepharoptosis Repair
    • Levator Resection
    • Eyelid Lift Surgery
    • Ptosis Correction
    • Droopy Eyelid Surgery
    • Upper Eyelid Reduction
    • Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 67904: Repair of blepharoptosis; (tarso) levator resection or advancement, external approach
    • 15823: Blepharoplasty, upper eyelid; with excessive skin weighting down lid

    Does Dr. Mahootchi accept my insurance?

    Dr. Mahootchi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (813) 779-3338 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Mahootchi accept in Zephyrhills, FL?

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Alstom

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)

    • Citizens Rx

    • Martin's Point

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health Insurance Co

    • Spectrum / Priority Health

    • State of Tennessee

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    Where is Dr. Mahootchi's office located?

    Dr. Ahad Mahootchi's Primary Practice

    6739 Gall Blvd

    Zephyrhills, FL 33542

    (813) 779-3338

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    Ratings & Reviews

    Rating Star

    5.0

    Overall rating

    Based on 60 reviews

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    Office Experience

    100% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern

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    Attentiveness

    99% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly

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    Wait Times

    72% of patients were satisfied with the wait time

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    Appointment Booking

    98% of patients found it easy to book an appointment

    Patients give Dr. Ahad Mahootchi an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Mahootchi has been rated and reviewed by 60 patients. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Mahootchi, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.

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    Recognitions

    Memberships & Associations

    American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery

    Professional Member

    American Academy of Ophthalmology

    Professional Member

    Florida Society of Ophthalmology

    Professional Member

    Tampa Bay Ophthalmology Society

    Professional Member

    Awards

    Patients' Choice Award

    Patients' Choice

    On-Time Doctor Award

    On-Time Doctor

    Compassionate Doctor Recognition

    Compassionate Doctor

    Top 10 Doctor

    Metro Area

    Tampa Magazine Top Doctor Award

    Tampa Magazine Top Doctor

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

    Dr. Mahootchi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1043218118.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mahootchi?

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

    What is Dr. Ahad Mahootchi's specialty?

    Dr. Mahootchi is a Ophthalmologist near Zephyrhills, 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. Mahootchi to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Ahad Mahootchi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Mahootchi is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: AdventHealth Zephyrhills. 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 Ahad Mahootchi accepting new patients in Zephyrhills, FL?

    Yes, Dr. Ahad Mahootchi is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ahad Mahootchi offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Mahootchi's office at (813) 779-3338 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Ahad Mahootchi?

    Please contact Dr. Mahootchi's office at (813) 779-3338 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Ahad Mahootchi have?

    Dr. Ahad Mahootchi is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

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