Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Purohit, Retina Specialist in Chelsea, MI?
Where did Dr. Purohit go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Univ British Columbia, Retina/Vitreous Surgery
Residency: Univ Hosp Of Cleveland, Ophthalmology; Oakwood Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year | Case Western Reserve University Affiliated Hospitals | University Hospitals, Cleveland
Medical School: University of Mi Med Sch, Ann Arbor Mi | University of Michigan Medical School
Is Dr. Purohit board certified as a Retina Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Surendar Purohit, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Purohit speak?
Dr. Purohit and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Hindi
What conditions does a Retina Specialist like Dr. Purohit typically treat?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Purohit 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. Purohit. 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
- Dry Macular Degeneration
- Macular Degeneration
- Exudative AMD
- Neovascular Macular Degeneration
- Wet AMD
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
- Dry AMD
- Atrophic Macular Degeneration
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Dry)
ICD-10 Codes:
- H353211: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353221: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353231: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353112: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, intermediate dry stage
What procedures does a Retina Specialist like Dr. Purohit typically perform?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Purohit 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. Purohit. 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:
- 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:
- Laser Treatment for Retinopathy
- Photocoagulation for Retinopathy
- Diabetic Retinopathy Laser Treatment
- Retinal Laser Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 67228: Treatment of extensive or progressive retinopathy (eg, diabetic retinopathy), photocoagulation
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
Does Dr. Purohit accept my insurance?
Dr. Purohit accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (517) 841-3033 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Purohit accept in Chelsea, MI?
Dr. Purohit in Chelsea, MI 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Henry Ford Health System
Humana
Medicare
Physicians Health Plan of Northern Indiana
Spectrum / Priority Health
University of Michigan Health and Covenant HealthCare
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Where is Dr. Purohit's office located?
Dr. Surendar Purohit's Primary Practice
1600 Commerce Park Dr Ste 100
Chelsea, MI 48118
(517) 841-3033
What hospitals are Dr. Purohit affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Purohit has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
Member of American Society of Retina Specialists
Fellow of American Academy of Ophthalmology
What is Dr. Purohit's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Purohit's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1205824547.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Purohit?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Purohit