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22 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Leff Goldstein, Ophthalmologist in Decatur, GA?
Dr. Gayle Leff Goldstein, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Decatur, GA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 22 years. Dr. Leff Goldstein graduated from Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University and completed her residency at Greater Detroit Hospital Medical Centers. Dr. Leff Goldstein is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Leff Goldstein’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Leff Goldstein’s office.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Leff Goldstein?
Dr. Gayle Leff Goldstein, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Ophthalmologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Leff Goldstein empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Blepharitis, Cataract Surgery, Cornea & External Eye Disease, Dry Eye Syndrome, Glaucoma, Women's Eye Health, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Decatur/GA community, Dr. Leff Goldstein is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Leff Goldstein go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Greater Detroit Hospital Medical Centers | Atlanta Medical Center Program
Medical School: Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University
What languages does Dr. Leff Goldstein speak?
Dr. Leff Goldstein and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Leff Goldstein treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Leff Goldstein 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. Leff Goldstein. 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:
- Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Borderline Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Ocular Hypertension
- Glaucoma
- Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Wide-Angle Glaucoma
- POAG
- Early Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Open-angle glaucoma suspect
- Risk of Open-Angle Glaucoma
- High Eye Pressure
- Elevated Intraocular Pressure
- Eye pressure problem
ICD-10 Codes:
- H401131: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, mild stage
- H401132: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, moderate stage
- H401133: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, severe stage
- H40013: Open angle with borderline findings, low risk, bilateral
- H401122: Primary open-angle glaucoma, left eye, moderate stage
- H401112: Primary open-angle glaucoma, right eye, moderate stage
- H40053: Ocular hypertension, bilateral
- H40023: Open angle with borderline findings, high risk, bilateral
Also known as:
- Cataract
- Secondary Cataract
- Other Secondary Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
- After-Cataract
- Posterior Capsule Opacification
- PCO
- Cataract from another condition
- Complicated cataract
- Acquired cataract
ICD-10 Codes:
- H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
- H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
- H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
- H26492: Other secondary cataract, left eye
- H26493: Other secondary cataract, bilateral
Also known as:
- Astigmatism
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
- Refractive Errors
- Farsightedness (Hyperopia)
- Irregular Cornea
- Blurred Vision
- Distorted Vision
- Hyperopia
- Long-sightedness
- Hypermetropia
- Myopia
- Difficulty Seeing Far Away
- Blurry Distance Vision
ICD-10 Codes:
- H52223: Regular astigmatism, bilateral
- H5203: Hypermetropia, bilateral
- H5213: Myopia, bilateral
Also known as:
- Glaucoma
- Optic Nerve Disorder
- Glaucomatous optic neuropathy
- Eye pressure damage
- Optic nerve damage from glaucoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- H47233: Glaucomatous optic atrophy, bilateral
Also known as:
- Squamous Blepharitis
- Eyelid Disorder
- Scaly eyelid inflammation
- Dandruff-like eyelids
- Chronic blepharitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- H01022: Squamous blepharitis right lower eyelid
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Dry Eye Syndrome
- Corneal Disorder
- Dry Eye Disease
- Chronic Dry Eye
- Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
ICD-10 Codes:
- H16223: Keratoconjunctivitis sicca, not specified as Sjogren's, bilateral
What procedures does Dr. Leff Goldstein perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Leff Goldstein 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. Leff Goldstein. 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
- Complex Cataract Surgery with Glaucoma Device
- Extracapsular cataract extraction
- Phacoemulsification
- IOL implantation
- Combined Cataract and Glaucoma Surgery
- Complex Lens Replacement with Drainage Device
- Phacoemulsification with Glaucoma Implant
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
- 66989: 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; with insertion of intraocular (eg, trabecular meshwork, supraciliary, suprachoroidal) anterior segment aqueous drainage device, without extraocular reservoir, internal approach, one or more
Also known as:
- Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
- Cataract Surgery with Glaucoma Drainage Device
- Laser Trabeculoplasty
- Laser Eye Surgery for Glaucoma
- 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
- Glaucoma laser surgery
- Laser eye treatment for glaucoma
- Trabeculoplasty
- Iridotomy
- Iridectomy
- Laser Glaucoma Treatment
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
- 65855: Trabeculoplasty by laser surgery
- 66761: Iridotomy/iridectomy by laser surgery (eg, for glaucoma) (per session)
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:
- Eyelid Lesion Removal
- Chalazion Removal
- Eyelid growth removal
- Eyelid bump excision
- Eyelid skin lesion surgery
- Eyelid Cyst Excision
- Stye Removal Surgery
- Meibomian Cyst Removal
CPT Codes:
- 67840: Excision of lesion of eyelid (except chalazion) without closure or with simple direct closure
- 67800: Excision of chalazion; single
Also known as:
- Drug-Eluting Implant in Tear Duct
- Lacrimal Canaliculus Implant
- Tear Duct Drug Implant
- Punctal Implant for Eye Medication
CPT Codes:
- 68841: Insertion of drug-eluting implant, including punctal dilation when performed, into lacrimal canaliculus, each
Also known as:
- Eye Medication Injection
- Intraocular injection
- Anterior chamber injection
- Eye drug injection
CPT Codes:
- 66030: Injection, anterior chamber of eye (separate procedure); medication
Also known as:
- Glaucoma Canal Dilation
- Canaloplasty
- Aqueous Outflow Dilation
- Glaucoma Drainage Procedure
- Eye Pressure Reduction Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 66174: Transluminal dilation of aqueous outflow canal (eg, canaloplasty); without retention of device or stent
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:
- Amniotic Membrane Placement on Eye (No Stitches)
- Ocular surface repair with amniotic membrane
- Eye membrane graft
- Sutureless amniotic membrane transplant
CPT Codes:
- 65778: Placement of amniotic membrane on the ocular surface; without sutures
Also known as:
- Glaucoma Laser Treatment (Cyclophotocoagulation)
- Transscleral cyclophotocoagulation
- Ciliary body laser
- CPC treatment
CPT Codes:
- 66710: Ciliary body destruction; cyclophotocoagulation, transscleral
Also known as:
- Injection for Skin Lesions (Up to 7)
- Intralesional Injection
- Lesion Injection Therapy
- Steroid Injection for Skin Bumps
CPT Codes:
- 11900: Injection, intralesional; up to and including 7 lesions
Does Dr. Leff Goldstein accept my insurance?
Dr. Leff Goldstein 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. Leff Goldstein accept in Decatur, GA?
Dr. Leff Goldstein in Decatur, GA 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)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
State of Georgia
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Leff Goldstein's office located?
Dr. Gayle Leff Goldstein's Primary Practice
200 E Ponce de Leon Ave Ste 200
Decatur, GA 30030
What is Dr. Leff Goldstein's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Leff Goldstein's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1093707325.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Leff Goldstein?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Leff Goldstein
What is Dr. Gayle Leff Goldstein's specialty?
Dr. Leff Goldstein is a Ophthalmologist near Decatur, GA. 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. Leff Goldstein to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Gayle Leff Goldstein affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Leff Goldstein is affiliated with Emory Decatur Hospital, Piedmont Eastside 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
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Is Gayle Leff Goldstein accepting new patients in Decatur, GA?
Yes, Dr. Gayle Leff Goldstein is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Gayle Leff Goldstein offer online booking?
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