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Dr. James Plotnik, MD

Phoenix, AZ

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    Who is Dr. Plotnik, Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist in Phoenix, AZ?

    Dr. James Plotnik, MD is a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist, who primarily practices in Phoenix, AZ with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Plotnik is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Plotnik’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Plotnik’s office at (602) 933-3937.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Plotnik?

    Dr. James Plotnik, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist 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. Plotnik empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Pediatric Ophthalmology, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Phoenix/AZ community, Dr. Plotnik is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

      Is Dr. Plotnik board certified as a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist?

      Yes, Dr. James Plotnik, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology

      What languages does Dr. Plotnik speak?

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

      • English

      • Spanish

      What conditions does Dr. Plotnik treat?

      As a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist, Dr. Plotnik 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. Plotnik. 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:

      • Crossed Eyes
      • Inward Turning Eye
      • Monocular Esotropia
      • Monocular Exotropia
      • Vertical Eye Misalignment
      • Vertical Strabismus
      • Intermittent Alternating Exotropia
      • Walleye
      • Intermittent Walleye
      • Alternating Crossed Eyes
      • Esotropia
      • Eye Movement Disorder
      • Convergent strabismus
      • Inward turning eye
      • Crossed Eyes from Farsightedness
      • Accommodative Squint
      • One Eye Turned In
      • Monocular Convergent Strabismus
      • Unilateral Esotropia
      • One Eye Turned Out
      • Monocular Divergent Strabismus
      • Unilateral Exotropia
      • Vertical strabismus
      • One eye higher than the other
      • Hypertropia
      • Hypotropia
      • Intermittent Alternating Wall Eyes
      • Intermittent Alternating Divergent Strabismus
      • Temporary Wall Eye
      • Exotropia
      • Divergent strabismus
      • Outward turning eye
      • Intermittent exotropia
      • Occasional outward eye turn
      • Eyes turn out sometimes
      • Alternating esotropia
      • Eyes take turns crossing
      • Intermittent esotropia
      • Convergent Strabismus

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • H50011: Monocular esotropia, right eye
      • H5043: Accommodative component in esotropia
      • H50012: Monocular esotropia, left eye
      • H50112: Monocular exotropia, left eye
      • H50111: Monocular exotropia, right eye
      • H5022: Vertical strabismus, left eye
      • H5021: Vertical strabismus, right eye
      • H5034: Intermittent alternating exotropia
      • H5010: Unspecified exotropia
      • H50332: Intermittent monocular exotropia, left eye
      • H5005: Alternating esotropia
      • H5000: Unspecified esotropia
      • H50331: Intermittent monocular exotropia, right eye

      Also known as:

      • Lazy Eye Suspect
      • Lazy Eye
      • Amblyopia
      • Refractive Errors
      • Amblyopia Suspect
      • Possible Lazy Eye
      • Risk of Lazy Eye
      • Refractive Amblyopia
      • Vision Loss from Unequal Focus

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • H53043: Amblyopia suspect, bilateral
      • H53022: Refractive amblyopia, left eye

      Also known as:

      • General Disorder Screening
      • Health Screening
      • General Health Check
      • Disease Screening
      • Medical Disorder Screening

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder

      Also known as:

      • Glaucoma at Birth
      • Birth Defects
      • Glaucoma
      • Early-onset glaucoma
      • Infant Glaucoma
      • Primary Congenital Glaucoma
      • Early-Onset Glaucoma

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • Q150: Congenital glaucoma

      Also known as:

      • Refractive Amblyopia
      • Amblyopia
      • Refractive Errors
      • Lazy eye from refractive error
      • Anisometropic amblyopia
      • Refractive lazy eye

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • H53023: Refractive amblyopia, bilateral

      Also known as:

      • Retinopathy of Prematurity
      • Premature Babies
      • Retinal Disorder
      • ROP
      • Premature Retinopathy
      • Retinal Disease in Premature Babies

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • H35113: Retinopathy of prematurity, stage 0, bilateral

      Also known as:

      • Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
      • Post-Treatment Check-up
      • Aftercare Visit
      • Recovery Monitoring Exam

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm

      What procedures does Dr. Plotnik perform?

      As a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist, Dr. Plotnik 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. Plotnik. 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:

      • Crossed Eye Surgery (One Muscle)
      • Eye Muscle Surgery for Strabismus
      • Strabismus Surgery (Repeat)
      • Eye Muscle Transposition Surgery
      • Complex Strabismus Surgery
      • Crossed Eye Surgery (2 Muscles)
      • Strabismus Repair
      • Eye Alignment Surgery
      • Ocular Muscle Adjustment
      • Strabismus Correction Surgery
      • Crossed Eyes Surgery
      • Wall Eyes Surgery
      • Squint Surgery
      • Ocular Muscle Surgery
      • Repeat Strabismus Repair
      • Paretic Extraocular Muscle Surgery
      • Strabismus Surgery
      • Crossed Eye Surgery with Scarring
      • Restrictive Myopathy Strabismus Repair
      • Difficult Eye Alignment Surgery

      CPT Codes:

      • 67311: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 1 horizontal muscle
      • 67314: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 1 vertical muscle (excluding superior oblique)
      • 67331: Strabismus surgery on patient with previous eye surgery or injury that did not involve the extraocular muscles (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
      • 67320: Transposition procedure (eg, for paretic extraocular muscle), any extraocular muscle (specify) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
      • 67332: Strabismus surgery on patient with scarring of extraocular muscles (eg, prior ocular injury, strabismus or retinal detachment surgery) or restrictive myopathy (eg, dysthyroid ophthalmopathy) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
      • 67312: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 2 horizontal muscles

      Also known as:

      • Adjustable Suture Placement for Eye Muscle Surgery
      • Strabismus Surgery with Adjustable Sutures
      • Eye Alignment Surgery
      • Squint Correction Surgery

      CPT Codes:

      • 67335: Placement of adjustable suture(s) during strabismus surgery, including postoperative adjustment(s) of suture(s) (List separately in addition to code for specific strabismus surgery)

      Does Dr. Plotnik accept my insurance?

      Dr. Plotnik accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (602) 933-3937 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

      What insurance plans does Dr. Plotnik accept in Phoenix, AZ?

      Dr. Plotnik in Phoenix, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

      Top Insurances

      • Banner Health

      • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona

      • Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)

      • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

      • Express Scripts

      • Medicare

      • MedImpact

      • Mercy Care Plan

      • State of Tennessee

      • UnitedHealthcare

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      Where is Dr. Plotnik's office located?

      Dr. James Plotnik's Primary Practice

      1920 E Cambridge Ave Ste 203

      Phoenix, AZ 85006

      (602) 933-3937

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      Dr. James Plotnik's Practice 2

      20201 N Scottsdale Healthcare Dr Ste 150

      Scottsdale, AZ 85255

      (480) 835-0709

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

      Dr. Plotnik's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1013907716.

      What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Plotnik?

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

      What is Dr. James Plotnik's specialty?

      Dr. Plotnik is a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist near Phoenix, AZ. An ophthalmologist specializing in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus management focuses on the medical and surgical treatment of eye disorders in children. Common conditions addressed include amblyopia, strabismus, refractive errors, cataracts, and glaucoma. These disorders may be associated with neurological and endocrinological diseases, trauma, or age-related changes in the extraocular muscles, necessitating medical, optical, and surgical interventions. Contact Dr. Plotnik to book an appointment today.

      Is this Dr. James Plotnik affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

      No, Plotnik is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Phoenix Children's Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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

      Where can I learn more about Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist?

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      Is James Plotnik accepting new patients in Phoenix, AZ?

      Yes, Dr. James Plotnik is accepting new patients at this time.

      Does Dr. James Plotnik offer online booking?

      Please contact Dr. Plotnik's office at (602) 933-3937 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

      How can I make an appointment with James Plotnik?

      Please contact Dr. Plotnik's office at (602) 933-3937 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

      Which board certifications does Dr. James Plotnik have?

      Dr. James Plotnik is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

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