30 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Civantos, Retina Specialist in Harvey, IL?
Dr. Joseph Civantos, MD is a Retina Specialist, who primarily practices in Harvey, IL with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 30 years and is board certified. He is a member of the American Society of Retina Specialists, VITREOUS SOCIETY, AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY, STAFF PRV./RUSH-PRESBYTERIAN/ST. LUKE MED. CTR./CHICAGO,IL, STAFF PRIV./INGALL'S HOSPITAL/HARVERY, ILLINOIS, STAFF PRIV./ST. JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER/JOLIET, ILLINOIS, and American Academy of Ophthalmology. Dr. Civantos is fluent in English and Spanish, and is not currently seeing new patients. Dr. Civantos’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Civantos’s office at (708) 596-8710.
Where did Dr. Civantos go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons (Education)
Is Dr. Civantos board certified as a Retina Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Civantos, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Civantos speak?
Dr. Civantos and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Civantos treat?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Civantos 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. Civantos. 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 Degeneration
- Exudative AMD
- Neovascular Macular Degeneration
- Wet AMD
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
- Dry AMD
- Atrophic Macular Degeneration
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Dry)
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
- H353112: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, intermediate dry stage
- H353231: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, with active choroidal neovascularization
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Macular Edema
- Type 2 Diabetes with Severe Diabetic Eye Disease and Macular Swelling (Right Eye)
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Eye Problems
- Diabetic Eye Swelling
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Diabetic Macular Swelling
- Severe Nonproliferative Diabetic Retinopathy with Macular Edema Right Eye
- Advanced Retina Damage Right Eye with Macular Swelling
- Diabetic Macular Edema Right Eye
ICD-10 Codes:
- E113511: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, right eye
- E113411: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with severe nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, right eye
Also known as:
- Macular Pucker
- Retinal Disorder
- Epiretinal Membrane
- Cellophane Maculopathy
- Macular Wrinkle
- Retinal Scar
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35371: Puckering of macula, right eye
What procedures does Dr. Civantos perform?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Civantos 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. Civantos. 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
- Removal of Eye Implant (Back of Eye)
- Retinal Detachment Repair (Laser)
- Vitrectomy for Macular Pucker
- Vitrectomy for retinal detachment
- Retinal reattachment surgery
- Eye surgery for detached retina
- Pars Plana Vitrectomy
- Retinal Surgery
- Eye Gel Removal Surgery
- Intraocular Implant Removal
- Posterior Segment Implant Extraction
- Eye Device Removal Surgery
- Laser Retinal Repair
- Photocoagulation for Retina
- Detached Retina Surgery
- Retinal Membrane Removal
- Macular Pucker Surgery
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;
- 67121: Removal of implanted material, posterior segment; intraocular
- 67105: Repair of retinal detachment, including drainage of subretinal fluid when performed; photocoagulation
- 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 Endolaser Treatment
- Vitrectomy with Membrane Peel
- Macular Hole Repair
- Diabetic Macular Edema Surgery
- Internal Limiting Membrane Removal
- Pars Plana Vitrectomy with Laser
- Retinal Laser Surgery
- Diabetic Retinopathy Surgery
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)
- 67040: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with endolaser panretinal photocoagulation
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:
- Photodynamic Therapy for Eye Lesions
- Choroidal neovascularization treatment
- Eye laser therapy
- PDT for eye disease
- Retinal lesion destruction
CPT Codes:
- 67221: Destruction of localized lesion of choroid (eg, choroidal neovascularization); photodynamic therapy (includes intravenous infusion)
Also known as:
- Cataract Removal by Phacoemulsification
- Phacoemulsification
- Lens Material Removal
- Cataract Surgery (Phaco)
- Ultrasonic Cataract Removal
CPT Codes:
- 66850: Removal of lens material; phacofragmentation technique (mechanical or ultrasonic) (eg, phacoemulsification), with aspiration
Does Dr. Civantos accept my insurance?
Dr. Civantos accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (708) 596-8710 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Civantos accept in Harvey, IL?
Dr. Civantos in Harvey, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
Molina
State of Illinois
Tria Health
UnitedHealthcare
View All Insurances
Where is Dr. Civantos' office located?
Dr. Joseph Civantos' Primary Practice
71 W 156th St Ste 400
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 596-8710
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
American Society of Retina Specialists
Member
VITREOUS SOCIETY
Member
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY
Member
STAFF PRV./RUSH-PRESBYTERIAN/ST. LUKE MED. CTR./CHICAGO,IL
Staff
STAFF PRIV./INGALL'S HOSPITAL/HARVERY, ILLINOIS
Staff
STAFF PRIV./ST. JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER/JOLIET, ILLINOIS
Staff
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Fellow
What is Dr. Civantos's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Civantos's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1336149053.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Civantos?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Civantos
What is Dr. Joseph Civantos's specialty?
Dr. Civantos is a Retina Specialist near Harvey, IL. 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. Contact Dr. Civantos to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Joseph Civantos affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Civantos is affiliated with UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital, Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet, Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital, Rush University Medical Center 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
Where can I learn more about Retina Specialist?
Explore Retina Specialist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Joseph Civantos accepting new patients in Harvey, IL?
No, Dr. Joseph Civantos is not accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joseph Civantos offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Civantos's office at (708) 596-8710 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joseph Civantos?
Please contact Dr. Civantos's office at (708) 596-8710 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Joseph Civantos have?
Dr. Joseph Civantos is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
Other Retina Specialist Near Harvey, IL
Retina Specialist
Accepting patientsDr. Vivek Chaturvedi, MD is a Retina Specialist, who primarily practices in Harvey, IL with 2 additional practice locations.
Harvey, IL
Retina Specialist
Dr. Naryan Sabherwal, MD is a Retina Specialist, who primarily practices in Harvey, IL with 2 additional practice locations.
Harvey, IL
Retina Specialist
Dr. Sohail Hasan, MD is a Retina Specialist, who primarily practices in Harvey, IL with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 21 years and is board certified.
Harvey, IL