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Dr. David Montesanti, MD

Orchard Park, NY

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Montesanti, Ophthalmologist in Orchard Park, NY?

    Dr. David Montesanti, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Orchard Park, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Montesanti graduated from University at Buffalo State University of New York School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences and completed his residency at Suny Buffalo Grad Med-Dent, Ophthalmology; Suny Buffalo Grad Med-Dent, Internal Medicine. Dr. Montesanti is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Montesanti’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Montesanti’s office at (716) 884-0880.

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

    • Residency: Suny Buffalo Grad Med-Dent, Ophthalmology; Suny Buffalo Grad Med-Dent, Internal Medicine | SUNY Upstate Medical University Program

    • Medical School: University At Buffalo SUNY School Of Med and Biomedical Sciences Buffalo Ny | SUNY Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine | University at Buffalo State University of New York School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences | U hool of Medicine

    Is Dr. Montesanti board certified as an Ophthalmologist?

    Yes, Dr. David Montesanti, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology

    What languages does Dr. Montesanti speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Montesanti treat?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Montesanti 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. Montesanti. 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
    • Cloudy lens
    • Lens clouding
    • Eye cloudiness
    • Mixed Type Cataract
    • Multiple Cataract Types

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H25812: Combined forms of age-related cataract, left eye
    • H25811: Combined forms of age-related cataract, right eye
    • H25813: Combined forms of age-related cataract, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Borderline Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Glaucoma
    • Early Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Open-angle glaucoma suspect
    • Risk of Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Wide-Angle Glaucoma
    • POAG
    • Chronic Simple Glaucoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H40013: Open angle with borderline findings, low risk, bilateral
    • H401131: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, mild stage
    • H401132: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, moderate stage
    • H401111: Primary open-angle glaucoma, right eye, mild stage

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Early Diabetic Eye Disease (Both Eyes)
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Eye Problems
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Mild Nonproliferative Diabetic Retinopathy Bilateral
    • Early Retina Damage in Both Eyes
    • Beginning Diabetic Retinopathy in Both Eyes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E113293: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with mild nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Baggy Eyelids
    • Chalazion on Right Upper Eyelid
    • Droopy Eyelid
    • Eyelid Disorder
    • Droopy eyelids
    • Excess eyelid skin
    • Dermatochalasis
    • Right Upper Eyelid Cyst
    • Meibomian Cyst on Upper Lid
    • Blocked Gland Right Upper Eyelid
    • Ptosis
    • Eyelid Drooping
    • Upper Eyelid Sagging
    • Fallen Eyelid

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H02831: Dermatochalasis of right upper eyelid
    • H0011: Chalazion right upper eyelid
    • H02411: Mechanical ptosis of right eyelid

    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:

    • Blocked tear duct
    • Tears
    • Nasolacrimal duct obstruction
    • Dacryostenosis
    • Tear duct blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H04551: Acquired stenosis of right nasolacrimal duct
    • H04552: Acquired stenosis of left nasolacrimal duct

    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
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Retinal Pigment Epithelium Dystrophy
    • Retinal Disorder
    • RPE Dystrophy
    • Pigmentary Retinal Dystrophy
    • Inherited RPE Disease
    • Retinal Pigment Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H3554: Dystrophies primarily involving the retinal pigment epithelium

    Also known as:

    • Rheumatoid Arthritis
    • RA
    • Chronic inflammatory arthritis
    • Autoimmune arthritis
    • Inflammatory joint disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M069: Rheumatoid arthritis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Vision Problems
    • Vision Impairment and Blindness
    • Other visual disturbances
    • Unspecified vision issues
    • Various eye problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H538: Other visual disturbances

    What procedures does Dr. Montesanti perform?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Montesanti 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. Montesanti. 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:

    • Upper Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty)
    • Eyelid Lesion Removal
    • Droopy Eyelid Repair (Ptosis Surgery)
    • Chalazion Removal
    • Eyelid Turning In Repair
    • Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
    • Droopy Eyelid Surgery
    • Upper Eyelid Reduction
    • Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery
    • Eyelid growth removal
    • Eyelid bump excision
    • Eyelid skin lesion surgery
    • Blepharoptosis Repair
    • Levator Resection
    • Eyelid Lift Surgery
    • Ptosis Correction
    • Eyelid Cyst Excision
    • Stye Removal Surgery
    • Meibomian Cyst Removal
    • Entropion Repair
    • Inward Eyelid Surgery
    • Tarsal Strip Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 15823: Blepharoplasty, upper eyelid; with excessive skin weighting down lid
    • 67840: Excision of lesion of eyelid (except chalazion) without closure or with simple direct closure
    • 67904: Repair of blepharoptosis; (tarso) levator resection or advancement, external approach
    • 67800: Excision of chalazion; single
    • 67924: Repair of entropion; extensive (eg, tarsal strip or capsulopalpebral fascia repairs operation)

    Also known as:

    • Tear Duct Probing with Stent Placement
    • Nasolacrimal Duct Probing with Stent
    • Tear Duct Stent Insertion
    • Blocked Tear Duct Repair
    • Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) Stent

    CPT Codes:

    • 68815: Probing of nasolacrimal duct, with or without irrigation; with insertion of tube or stent

    Also known as:

    • Crossed Eye Surgery (One Muscle)
    • Strabismus Repair
    • Eye Alignment Surgery
    • Ocular Muscle Adjustment

    CPT Codes:

    • 67311: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 1 horizontal muscle

    Also known as:

    • Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
    • YAG Laser Capsulotomy
    • Posterior Capsulotomy
    • Secondary Cataract Removal
    • Laser Eye Surgery

    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)

    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:

    • Intraocular Lens Exchange
    • IOL Exchange
    • Cataract Lens Replacement (Secondary)
    • Replacement of Eye Implant

    CPT Codes:

    • 66986: Exchange of intraocular lens

    Also known as:

    • Eyelid Skin Biopsy
    • Eyelid Biopsy
    • Lid Margin Biopsy
    • Eyelid Lesion Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 67810: Incisional Biopsy Of Eyelid Skin Including Lid Margin

    Does Dr. Montesanti accept my insurance?

    Dr. Montesanti accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (716) 884-0880 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Montesanti accept in Orchard Park, NY?

    Dr. Montesanti in Orchard Park, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • EyeMed

    • HealthNow New York

    • Independent Health

    • Martin's Point

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Montesanti's office located?

    Dr. David Montesanti's Primary Practice

    3712 Southwestern Blvd

    Orchard Park, NY 14127

    (716) 884-0880

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    Dr. David Montesanti's Practice 2

    811 Maple Rd

    Williamsville, NY 14221

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    Dr. David Montesanti's Practice 3

    6917 Plaza Dr

    Niagara Falls, NY 14304

    (716) 731-5200

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

    Dr. Montesanti's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1386636389.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Montesanti?

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

    What is Dr. David Montesanti's specialty?

    Dr. Montesanti is a Ophthalmologist near Orchard Park, NY. 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. Montesanti to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. David Montesanti affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Montesanti is affiliated with Mount St. Mary’s 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

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    Is David Montesanti accepting new patients in Orchard Park, NY?

    Yes, Dr. David Montesanti is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. David Montesanti offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Montesanti's office at (716) 884-0880 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with David Montesanti?

    Please contact Dr. Montesanti's office at (716) 884-0880 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. David Montesanti have?

    Dr. David Montesanti is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

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