Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Falk, Retina Specialist in Slingerlands, NY?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Falk?
Dr. Naomi Falk, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Retina Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Falk empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Diabetic Eye Disease/Retinopathy, Macular Degeneration, Retinal Disorders, Uveitis, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Slingerlands, NY community, Dr. Falk is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Falk go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Tx Med Sch At Houston, Ophthalmology; Mcp Hahnemann Univ, Ophthalmology; Winthrop-University Hosp, Internal Medicine | University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program
Medical School: Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Syracuse, Coll of Med, Syracuse Ny | State University of New York Upstate Medical University
Is Dr. Falk board certified as a Retina Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Naomi Falk, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Falk speak?
Dr. Falk and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Hebrew
- Korean
- Spanish
What conditions does a Retina Specialist like Dr. Falk typically treat?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Falk 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. Falk. 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:
- Wet Macular Degeneration
- Macular Degeneration
- Wet AMD
- Neovascular Macular Degeneration
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
- Exudative AMD
ICD-10 Codes:
- H353221: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353211: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
Also known as:
- Macular Pucker
- Retinal Disorder
- Epiretinal Membrane
- Cellophane Maculopathy
- Macular Wrinkle
- Retinal Scar
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35373: Puckering of macula, 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
What procedures does a Retina Specialist like Dr. Falk typically perform?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Falk 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. Falk. 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:
- Vitrectomy Eye Surgery
- Retinal Detachment Repair with Vitrectomy
- Pars Plana Vitrectomy
- Retinal Surgery
- Eye Gel Removal Surgery
- Vitrectomy for retinal detachment
- Retinal reattachment surgery
- Eye surgery for detached retina
CPT Codes:
- 67036: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach;
- 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
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:
- Retina Repair for Macular Hole or Edema
- Vitrectomy with Membrane Peel
- Macular Hole Repair
- Diabetic Macular Edema Surgery
- Internal Limiting Membrane Removal
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)
Also known as:
- Retina Laser Treatment (Photocoagulation)
- Laser Treatment for Retinopathy
- Retinal photocoagulation
- Macular edema laser
- Retina tumor laser treatment
- Photocoagulation for Retinopathy
- Diabetic Retinopathy Laser Treatment
- Retinal Laser Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 67210: Destruction of localized lesion of retina (eg, macular edema, tumors), 1 or more sessions; photocoagulation
- 67228: Treatment of extensive or progressive retinopathy (eg, diabetic retinopathy), photocoagulation
Does Dr. Falk accept my insurance?
Dr. Falk accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (802) 447-8700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Falk accept in Slingerlands, NY?
Dr. Falk in Slingerlands, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP)
Centene Corporation
Christian Healthcare Ministries
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Martin's Point Health Care
Medicare
MVP Health Care
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Falk's office located?
Dr. Naomi Falk's Primary Practice
1220 New Scotland Rd Ste 201
Slingerlands, NY 12159
(802) 447-8700
What hospitals are Dr. Falk affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Falk has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Falk's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Falk's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1649271859.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Falk?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Falk