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29 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Tash, Retina Specialist in Hagerstown, MD?
Dr. Dara Tash, MD is a Retina Specialist, who primarily practices in Hagerstown, MD with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 29 years and is board certified. Dr. Tash graduated from Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and completed his residency at California Pacific Medical Center Program. Dr. Tash is fluent in English, French, and Persian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tash’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tash’s office.
Where did Dr. Tash go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: California Pacific Medical Center Program
Medical School: Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
Is Dr. Tash board certified as a Retina Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Dara Tash, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Tash speak?
Dr. Tash and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
Persian
What conditions does a Retina Specialist like Dr. Tash typically treat?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Tash 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. Tash. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Borderline Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Glaucoma
- Early Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Open-angle glaucoma suspect
- Risk of Open-Angle Glaucoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- H40023: Open angle with borderline findings, high risk, bilateral
Also known as:
- Wet Macular Degeneration
- Macular Degeneration
- Exudative AMD
- Neovascular Macular Degeneration
- Wet AMD
ICD-10 Codes:
- H353231: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, with active choroidal neovascularization
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- 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
ICD-10 Codes:
- E113593: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, bilateral
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Strands and floaters in the eye's gel
- Eye Disease
- Eye floaters
- Vitreous opacities
- Vitreous membranes
ICD-10 Codes:
- H43393: Other vitreous opacities, bilateral
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Eye Damage
- Retinal Disorder
- Hypertensive Retinopathy
- Eye Damage from Hypertension
- High Blood Pressure Retinopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35033: Hypertensive retinopathy, bilateral
What procedures does a Retina Specialist like Dr. Tash typically perform?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Tash 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. Tash. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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
- Photocoagulation for Retinopathy
- Diabetic Retinopathy Laser Treatment
- Retinal Laser Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 67228: Treatment of extensive or progressive retinopathy (eg, diabetic retinopathy), photocoagulation
Does Dr. Tash accept my insurance?
Dr. Tash accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tash accept in Hagerstown, MD?
Dr. Tash in Hagerstown, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
Johns Hopkins Health System
Medicare
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Tash's office located?
What is Dr. Tash's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tash's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1033118419.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tash?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tash
What is Dr. Dara Tash's specialty?
Dr. Tash is a Retina Specialist near Hagerstown, MD.
What does a Retina Specialist do?
An ophthalmologist specializing in vitreoretinal diseases focuses on diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the vitreous and retina, including issues such as retinal detachment, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration. This specialist employs advanced medical and surgical techniques to manage these complex eye conditions.
Is this Dr. Dara Tash affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Tash is affiliated with Frederick Health Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
When to see a Retina Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Dara Tash accepting new patients in Hagerstown, MD?
Yes, Dr. Dara Tash is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Dara Tash offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Tash's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dara Tash?
Please contact Dr. Tash's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Dara Tash have?
Dr. Dara Tash is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
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