31 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Saffra, Retina Specialist in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Norman Saffra, MD is a Retina Specialist, who primarily practices in Brooklyn, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 31 years and is board certified. Dr. Saffra completed his residency at A Einstein Coll M-Yeshiva U, Ophthalmology; Maimonides Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. He is a member of the American College of Surgeons, American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Retina Specialists, The Retina Society, The American Uveitis Society, and North American Association of Neuro-Ophthalmology. Dr. Saffra is fluent in English, Hebrew, Russian, and Yiddish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Saffra’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Saffra’s office at (718) 283-8000.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Saffra?
Dr. Norman Saffra, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Retina 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. Saffra empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Diabetic Eye Disease/Retinopathy, Microsurgery, Retinal Disorders, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Brooklyn/NY community, Dr. Saffra is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Saffra go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: A Einstein Coll M-Yeshiva U, Ophthalmology; Maimonides Med Ctr, Internal Medicine
Is Dr. Saffra board certified as a Retina Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Norman Saffra, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Saffra speak?
Dr. Saffra and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hebrew
Russian
Yiddish
What conditions does Dr. Saffra treat?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Saffra 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. Saffra. 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
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
- H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
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
ICD-10 Codes:
- H40013: Open angle with borderline findings, low risk, bilateral
- H401132: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, moderate stage
- H401131: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, mild stage
Also known as:
- Unexplained Vision Problems
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Visual Disturbances
- Subjective Vision Issues
- Unclear Vision Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5310: Unspecified subjective visual disturbances
Also known as:
- Bleeding in the eye's gel
- Eye Disease
- Eye bleeding
- Blood in the vitreous
- Ocular hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- H4312: Vitreous hemorrhage, left eye
What procedures does Dr. Saffra perform?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Saffra 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. Saffra. 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:
- 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:
- Laser Treatment for Retinopathy
- Retina Laser Treatment (Photocoagulation)
- Photocoagulation for Retinopathy
- Diabetic Retinopathy Laser Treatment
- Retinal Laser Therapy
- Retinal photocoagulation
- Macular edema laser
- Retina tumor laser treatment
CPT Codes:
- 67228: Treatment of extensive or progressive retinopathy (eg, diabetic retinopathy), photocoagulation
- 67210: Destruction of localized lesion of retina (eg, macular edema, tumors), 1 or more sessions; photocoagulation
Also known as:
- Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
- Vitrectomy Eye Surgery
- Retinal Detachment Repair with Vitrectomy
- Laser Eye Surgery for Glaucoma
- Intraocular Lens Repositioning
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Posterior Capsulotomy
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Laser Eye Surgery
- Pars Plana Vitrectomy
- Retinal Surgery
- Eye Gel Removal Surgery
- Vitrectomy for retinal detachment
- Retinal reattachment surgery
- Eye surgery for detached retina
- Iridotomy
- Iridectomy
- Laser Glaucoma Treatment
- IOL repositioning
- Lens implant adjustment
- Eye lens 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)
- 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
- 66761: Iridotomy/iridectomy by laser surgery (eg, for glaucoma) (per session)
- 66825: Repositioning of intraocular lens prosthesis, requiring an incision (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Complex Retinal Detachment Repair
- Vitrectomy for Retinal Detachment
- Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy Repair
- Diabetic Retinal Detachment Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67113: Repair of complex retinal detachment (eg, proliferative vitreoretinopathy, stage C-1 or greater, diabetic traction retinal detachment, retinopathy of prematurity, retinal tear of greater than 90 degrees), with vitrectomy and membrane peeling, including, when performed, air, gas, or silicone oil tamponade, cryotherapy, endolaser photocoagulation, drainage of subretinal fluid, scleral buckling, and/or removal of lens
Also known as:
- Cataract Removal by Phacoemulsification
- Phacoemulsification
- Lens Material Removal
- Cataract Surgery (Phaco)
- Ultrasonic Cataract Removal
CPT Codes:
- 66850: Removal of lens material; phacofragmentation technique (mechanical or ultrasonic) (eg, phacoemulsification), with aspiration
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)
Does Dr. Saffra accept my insurance?
Dr. Saffra accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 283-8000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Saffra accept in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Saffra in Brooklyn, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
ArcBest Corporation
Centene
Centers Plan for Healthy Living
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Healthfirst
Medicare
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Saffra's office located?
Ratings & Reviews
5.0
Overall rating
Based on 5 reviews
Office Experience
98% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern
Attentiveness
98% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly
Wait Times
66% of patients were satisfied with the wait time
Appointment Booking
96% of patients found it easy to book an appointment
Patients give Dr. Norman Saffra an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Saffra has been rated and reviewed by 5 patients. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Saffra, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.
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Memberships & Associations
American College of Surgeons
Member
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Fellow
American Society of Retina Specialists
Member
The Retina Society
Member
The American Uveitis Society
Member
North American Association of Neuro-Ophthalmology
Member
What is Dr. Saffra's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Saffra's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1811979735.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Saffra?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Saffra
What is Dr. Norman Saffra's specialty?
Dr. Saffra is a Retina Specialist near Brooklyn, NY. An ophthalmologist specializing in vitreoretinal diseases focuses on diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the vitreous and retina, including issues such as retinal detachment, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration. This specialist employs advanced medical and surgical techniques to manage these complex eye conditions. Contact Dr. Saffra to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Norman Saffra affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Saffra is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Maimonides Medical Center, St. John's Episcopal Hospital, Mercy Hospital - Rockville Centre. 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
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Is Norman Saffra accepting new patients in Brooklyn, NY?
Yes, Dr. Norman Saffra is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Norman Saffra offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Saffra's office at (718) 283-8000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Norman Saffra?
Please contact Dr. Saffra's office at (718) 283-8000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Norman Saffra have?
Dr. Norman Saffra is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
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