23 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Aviles, Ophthalmologist in Sierra Vista, AZ?
Dr. Ricardo Aviles, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Sierra Vista, AZ with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 23 years and is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. Dr. Aviles graduated from Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth. Dr. Aviles is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Aviles’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Aviles’s office at (520) 458-8131.
Where did Dr. Aviles go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth
Is Dr. Aviles board certified in Ophthalmologist?
Yes, Dr. Ricardo Aviles, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Aviles speak?
Dr. Aviles and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Aviles treat?
As a Ophthalmologist, Dr. Aviles 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. Aviles. 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
- Combined Age-Related Cataract
- Other Secondary Cataract
- Secondary Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
- Mixed Type Cataract
- Multiple Cataract Types
- Cataract from another condition
- Complicated cataract
- Acquired cataract
- After-Cataract
- Posterior Capsule Opacification
- PCO
ICD-10 Codes:
- H25812: Combined forms of age-related cataract, left eye
- H25813: Combined forms of age-related cataract, bilateral
- H25811: Combined forms of age-related cataract, right eye
- H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
- H26491: Other secondary cataract, right eye
- H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
- H26492: Other secondary cataract, left eye
- H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
Also known as:
- Wet Macular Degeneration
- Dry Macular Degeneration
- Macular Degeneration
- Wet AMD
- Neovascular Macular Degeneration
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
- Exudative AMD
- Nonexudative AMD
- Atrophic Macular Degeneration
- Dry AMD
ICD-10 Codes:
- H353222: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, with inactive choroidal neovascularization
- H353212: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, with inactive choroidal neovascularization
- H353114: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, advanced atrophic with subfoveal involvement
- H353232: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, with inactive choroidal neovascularization
- H353124: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, advanced atrophic with subfoveal involvement
Also known as:
- Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Ocular Hypertension
- Glaucoma
- Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Wide-Angle Glaucoma
- POAG
- Chronic Simple Glaucoma
- High Eye Pressure
- Elevated Intraocular Pressure
- Eye pressure problem
ICD-10 Codes:
- H401131: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, mild stage
- H401111: Primary open-angle glaucoma, right eye, mild stage
- H40053: Ocular hypertension, bilateral
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:
- Optic Atrophy
- Optic Nerve Disorder
- Optic atrophy type 1
- Optic neuropathy
- Wasting of the optic nerve
- Damaged optic nerve
- Primary optic atrophy
ICD-10 Codes:
- H47213: Primary optic atrophy, bilateral
Also known as:
- Aging of the eye's gel
- Eye Disease
- Vitreous Detachment
- Vitreous syneresis
- Eye gel breakdown
- Vitreous aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- H43813: Vitreous degeneration, bilateral
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Macular Edema
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Eye Problems
- Diabetic Eye Swelling
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Diabetic Macular Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- E113313: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with moderate nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
What procedures does Dr. Aviles perform?
As a Ophthalmologist, Dr. Aviles 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. Aviles. 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:
- 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:
- Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
- Cataract Surgery with Glaucoma Drainage Device
- Laser Eye Surgery for Glaucoma
- Pterygium Removal with Graft
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Posterior Capsulotomy
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Laser Eye Surgery
- Combined Cataract and Glaucoma Surgery
- Phacoemulsification with Aqueous Drainage Device
- IOL Insertion with Glaucoma Stent
- Iridotomy
- Iridectomy
- Laser Glaucoma Treatment
- Pterygium Excision with Autograft', 'Conjunctival Graft for Pterygium', 'Surfer's Eye Surgery with Graft
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)
- 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
- 66761: Iridotomy/iridectomy by laser surgery (eg, for glaucoma) (per session)
- 65426: Excision or transposition of pterygium; with graft
Also known as:
- Tear Duct Plug Insertion
- Punctal Plug Insertion
- Lacrimal Punctum Closure
- Dry Eye Plugs
CPT Codes:
- 68761: Closure of the lacrimal punctum; by plug, each
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
Does Dr. Aviles accept my insurance?
Dr. Aviles accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (520) 458-8131 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Aviles accept in Sierra Vista, AZ?
Dr. Aviles in Sierra Vista, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Banner Health
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Medica
Medicare
MedStar Health
Motor Club of America
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Aviles' office located?
Dr. Ricardo Aviles' Primary Practice
2445 E Wilcox Dr
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 458-8131
What is Dr. Aviles's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Aviles's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1205837010.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Aviles?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Aviles
What is Dr. Ricardo Aviles's specialty?
Dr. Aviles is a Ophthalmologist near Sierra Vista, AZ. 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. Aviles to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Ricardo Aviles affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Aviles is affiliated with Canyon Vista Medical Center 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
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Is Ricardo Aviles accepting new patients in Sierra Vista, AZ?
Yes, Dr. Ricardo Aviles is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ricardo Aviles offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Aviles's office at (520) 458-8131 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ricardo Aviles?
Please contact Dr. Aviles's office at (520) 458-8131 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Ricardo Aviles have?
Dr. Ricardo Aviles is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
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