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Dr. Gary Raflo, MD

Dr. Gary Raflo, MD

Concord, NC

45 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Raflo, Ophthalmologist in Concord, NC?

    Dr. Gary Raflo, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Concord, NC with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 45 years and is board certified. Dr. Raflo graduated from University of Virginia Medical School and completed his residency at Univ Of Va Med Ctr, Ophthalmology; Mary Imogene Bassett Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Raflo is fluent in English, Sign Languages, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Raflo’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Raflo’s office at (704) 782-1127.

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

    • Residency: Univ Of Va Med Ctr, Ophthalmology; Mary Imogene Bassett Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year | Bassett Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: University of Va Sch of Med, Charlottesville Va | University of Virginia | University of Virginia Medical School

    Is Dr. Raflo board certified as an Ophthalmologist?

    Yes, Dr. Gary Raflo, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology

    What languages does Dr. Raflo speak?

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

    • English

    • Sign Languages

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Raflo treat?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Raflo 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. Raflo. 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:

    • Droopy Eyelid
    • Baggy Eyelids
    • Chalazion on Right Upper Eyelid
    • Eyelid Disorder
    • Ptosis
    • Eyelid Droop
    • Falling Eyelid
    • Muscle-Related Eyelid Droop
    • Droopy eyelids
    • Excess eyelid skin
    • Dermatochalasis
    • Right Upper Eyelid Cyst
    • Meibomian Cyst on Upper Lid
    • Blocked Gland Right Upper Eyelid

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H02423: Myogenic ptosis of bilateral eyelids
    • H02831: Dermatochalasis of right upper eyelid
    • H0011: Chalazion right upper 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:

    • Refractive Error
    • Eye Movement Disorder
    • Vision problem
    • Focusing problem
    • Blurred vision

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H527: Unspecified disorder of refraction

    Also known as:

    • Cataract
    • Cloudy lens
    • Lens clouding
    • Eye cloudiness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, 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

    What procedures does Dr. Raflo perform?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Raflo 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. Raflo. 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:

    • Eyelid Lesion Removal
    • Droopy Eyelid Repair (Ptosis Surgery)
    • Chalazion Removal
    • Upper Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty)
    • Extensive Ectropion Repair
    • Eyelid Turning In Repair
    • Entropion Repair with Suture
    • Multiple Eyelid Chalazion Removal
    • Plastic and Cosmetic 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
    • Droopy Eyelid Surgery
    • Upper Eyelid Reduction
    • Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery
    • Eyelid Ectropion Surgery
    • Tarsal Strip Operation
    • Lower Eyelid Repair
    • Outward Turning Eyelid Repair
    • Entropion Repair
    • Inward Eyelid Surgery
    • Tarsal Strip Repair
    • Suture Entropion Correction
    • Inward-Turning Eyelid Surgery
    • Eyelid Bump Removal
    • Chalazion Excision
    • Eyelid Cyst Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 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
    • 15823: Blepharoplasty, upper eyelid; with excessive skin weighting down lid
    • 67917: Repair of ectropion; extensive (eg, tarsal strip operations)
    • 67924: Repair of entropion; extensive (eg, tarsal strip or capsulopalpebral fascia repairs operation)
    • 67921: Repair of entropion; suture
    • 67805: Excision of chalazion; multiple, different lids
    • 67801: Excision of chalazion; multiple, same lid

    Also known as:

    • Tear Duct Opening Dilation
    • Tear Duct Probing with Stent Placement
    • Tear Duct Plug Insertion
    • Lacrimal Punctum Dilation
    • Tear Duct Widening
    • Punctal Dilation
    • Nasolacrimal Duct Probing with Stent
    • Tear Duct Stent Insertion
    • Blocked Tear Duct Repair
    • Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) Stent
    • Punctal Plug Insertion
    • Lacrimal Punctum Closure
    • Dry Eye Plugs

    CPT Codes:

    • 68801: Dilation of lacrimal punctum, with or without irrigation
    • 68815: Probing of nasolacrimal duct, with or without irrigation; with insertion of tube or stent
    • 68761: Closure of the lacrimal punctum; by plug, each

    Also known as:

    • Eyelash Removal for Trichiasis
    • Eyelash Correction for Trichiasis
    • Trichiasis Epilation
    • Forceps Epilation of Eyelashes
    • Ingrown Eyelash Removal
    • Trichiasis Treatment
    • Electrosurgery for Eyelashes

    CPT Codes:

    • 67820: Correction of trichiasis; epilation, by forceps only
    • 67825: Correction of trichiasis; epilation by other than forceps (eg, by electrosurgery, cryotherapy, laser surgery)

    Also known as:

    • Tear Duct Bypass Surgery (DCR)
    • Dacryocystorhinostomy
    • Blocked Tear Duct Surgery
    • Lacrimal Sac to Nasal Cavity Bypass

    CPT Codes:

    • 68720: Dacryocystorhinostomy (fistulization of lacrimal sac to nasal cavity)

    Also known as:

    • Tear Duct Opening Procedure
    • Lacrimal Punctum Incision
    • Punctal Dilation
    • Blocked Tear Duct Opening
    • Tear Duct Snip

    CPT Codes:

    • 68440: Snip incision of lacrimal punctum

    Also known as:

    • Eyelid Reconstruction with Flap
    • Eyelid Reconstruction (Second Stage)
    • Full Thickness Eyelid Repair
    • Tarsoconjunctival Flap
    • Eyelid Surgery
    • Full thickness eyelid repair
    • Tarsoconjunctival flap
    • Eyelid surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 67971: Reconstruction of eyelid, full thickness by transfer of tarsoconjunctival flap from opposing eyelid; up to two-thirds of eyelid, 1 stage or first stage
    • 67975: Reconstruction of eyelid, full thickness by transfer of tarsoconjunctival flap from opposing eyelid; second stage

    Also known as:

    • Drooping Brow Repair
    • Brow Lift
    • Forehead Lift
    • Ptosis Repair (Brow)

    CPT Codes:

    • 67900: Repair of brow ptosis (supraciliary, mid-forehead or coronal approach)

    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

    Also known as:

    • Eye Socket Lesion Removal
    • Orbitotomy
    • Orbital Tumor Removal
    • Eye Socket Growth Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 67412: Orbitotomy without bone flap (frontal or transconjunctival approach); with removal of lesion

    Also known as:

    • Facial Muscle Injection for Spasms (One Side)
    • Botox for facial spasms
    • Facial nerve chemodenervation
    • Blepharospasm treatment
    • Hemifacial spasm injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64612: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial nerve, unilateral (eg, for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm)

    Also known as:

    • Full Thickness Skin Graft (Face)
    • Facial Skin Graft
    • Free Skin Graft (Nose/Ears/Eyelids/Lips)
    • Full Thickness Graft for Face
    • Cosmetic Skin Graft (Face)

    CPT Codes:

    • 15260: Full thickness graft, free, including direct closure of donor site, nose, ears, eyelids, and/or lips; 20 sq cm or less

    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

    Also known as:

    • Temporal Artery Biopsy or Ligation
    • Head Artery Biopsy
    • Giant Cell Arteritis Biopsy
    • Temporal Artery Tie-Off

    CPT Codes:

    • 37609: Ligation or biopsy, temporal artery

    Does Dr. Raflo accept my insurance?

    Dr. Raflo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (704) 782-1127 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Raflo accept in Concord, NC?

    Dr. Raflo in Concord, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medcost Preferred

    • Medicare

    • State of North Carolina

    • State of Tennessee

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    Where is Dr. Raflo's office located?

    Dr. Gary Raflo's Primary Practice

    201 Le Phillip Ct NE

    Concord, NC 28025

    (704) 782-1127

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    Dr. Gary Raflo's Practice 2

    500 Lake Concord Rd NE

    Concord, NC 28025

    (704) 782-1127

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

    Dr. Raflo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1598758492.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Raflo?

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

    What is Dr. Gary Raflo's specialty?

    Dr. Raflo is a Ophthalmologist near Concord, NC. 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. Raflo to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Gary Raflo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Raflo is affiliated with Atrium Health Cabarrus 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 Gary Raflo accepting new patients in Concord, NC?

    Yes, Dr. Gary Raflo is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Gary Raflo offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Raflo's office at (704) 782-1127 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Gary Raflo?

    Please contact Dr. Raflo's office at (704) 782-1127 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Gary Raflo have?

    Dr. Gary Raflo is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

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