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Dr. Herbert Wisnicki, MD

Dr. Herbert Wisnicki, MD

New York, NY

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    Who is Dr. Wisnicki, Ophthalmologist in New York, NY?

    Dr. Herbert Wisnicki, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Wisnicki completed his residency at Johns Hopkins Hosp, Ophthalmology; Mt Sinai Med Ctr, Ophthalmology; Metrowest M C-Framinghm Union, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Wisnicki is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wisnicki’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wisnicki’s office at (212) 677-2000.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Wisnicki?

    Dr. Herbert Wisnicki, 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. Wisnicki empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Eye Muscle Disorders, Pediatric Ophthalmology, Strabismus, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the New York/NY community, Dr. Wisnicki is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: Johns Hopkins Hosp, Ophthalmology; Mt Sinai Med Ctr, Ophthalmology; Metrowest M C-Framinghm Union, Flexible Or Transitional Year

    • Medical School: Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Syracuse, Coll of Med, Syracuse Ny

    Is Dr. Wisnicki board certified as an Ophthalmologist?

    Yes, Dr. Herbert Wisnicki, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology

    What languages does Dr. Wisnicki speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Wisnicki treat?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Wisnicki 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. Wisnicki. 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:

    • 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:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Early Diabetic Eye Disease (Both Eyes)
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Eye Problems
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Mild Nonproliferative Diabetic Retinopathy Bilateral
    • Early Retina Damage in Both Eyes
    • Beginning Diabetic Retinopathy in Both Eyes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E113293: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with mild nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Esotropia
    • Inward Turning Eye
    • Walleye
    • Intermittent Alternating Exotropia
    • Hidden Inward Eye Turn
    • Monocular Exotropia
    • Monocular Esotropia
    • Outward Hidden Eye Turn
    • Eye Movement Disorder
    • Crossed Eyes
    • Convergent Strabismus
    • Crossed Eyes from Farsightedness
    • Accommodative Squint
    • Exotropia
    • Divergent strabismus
    • Outward turning eye
    • Intermittent Alternating Wall Eyes
    • Intermittent Alternating Divergent Strabismus
    • Temporary Wall Eye
    • Esophoria
    • Latent esotropia
    • Hidden crossed eyes
    • One Eye Turned Out
    • Monocular Divergent Strabismus
    • Unilateral Exotropia
    • One Eye Turned In
    • Monocular Convergent Strabismus
    • Unilateral Esotropia
    • Latent Outward Squint
    • Exophoria
    • Eye Muscle Imbalance

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H5000: Unspecified esotropia
    • H5043: Accommodative component in esotropia
    • H5010: Unspecified exotropia
    • H5034: Intermittent alternating exotropia
    • H5051: Esophoria
    • H50112: Monocular exotropia, left eye
    • H50012: Monocular esotropia, left eye
    • H5052: Exophoria

    Also known as:

    • Dry Eyes
    • Tears
    • Dry eye syndrome
    • Keratoconjunctivitis sicca
    • Ocular dryness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H04123: Dry eye syndrome of bilateral lacrimal glands

    Also known as:

    • Preglaucoma
    • Borderline Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Glaucoma
    • Early Glaucoma
    • Borderline Glaucoma
    • Risk of Glaucoma
    • Early Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Open-angle glaucoma suspect
    • Risk of Open-Angle Glaucoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H40003: Preglaucoma, unspecified, bilateral
    • H40013: Open angle with borderline findings, low risk, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Strands and floaters in the eye's gel
    • Eye Disease
    • Eye floaters
    • Vitreous opacities
    • Vitreous membranes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H43393: Other vitreous opacities, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Cataract
    • Cloudy lens
    • Lens clouding
    • Eye cloudiness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Eye Damage
    • Retinal Disorder
    • Hypertensive Retinopathy
    • Eye Damage from Hypertension
    • High Blood Pressure Retinopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H35033: Hypertensive retinopathy, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Intraocular Lens Implant
    • Cataract
    • Refractive Errors
    • IOL Implant
    • Artificial Eye Lens
    • Cataract Lens Implant

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z961: Presence of intraocular lens

    Also known as:

    • Pink Eye
    • Conjunctivitis
    • Red Eye
    • Allergic Pink Eye
    • Allergic Conjunctivitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H1045: Other chronic allergic conjunctivitis

    What procedures does Dr. Wisnicki perform?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Wisnicki 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. Wisnicki. 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)
    • Crossed Eye Surgery (2 Muscles)
    • Eye Muscle Surgery for Strabismus
    • Complex Strabismus Surgery
    • Strabismus Surgery (Repeat)
    • Strabismus Repair
    • Eye Alignment Surgery
    • Ocular Muscle Adjustment
    • Ocular Muscle Surgery
    • Strabismus Correction Surgery
    • Crossed Eyes Surgery
    • Wall Eyes Surgery
    • Crossed Eye Surgery with Scarring
    • Restrictive Myopathy Strabismus Repair
    • Difficult Eye Alignment Surgery
    • Squint Surgery
    • Repeat Strabismus Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 67311: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 1 horizontal muscle
    • 67312: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 2 horizontal muscles
    • 67314: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 1 vertical muscle (excluding superior oblique)
    • 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)
    • 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)

    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
    • Photocoagulation for Retinopathy
    • Diabetic Retinopathy Laser Treatment
    • Retinal Laser Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 67228: Treatment of extensive or progressive retinopathy (eg, diabetic retinopathy), photocoagulation

    Does Dr. Wisnicki accept my insurance?

    Dr. Wisnicki accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 677-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Wisnicki accept in New York, NY?

    Dr. Wisnicki in New York, NY 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

    • Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Healthfirst

    • MagnaCare Rx

    • Medicare

    • Metro Plus

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Wisnicki's office located?

    Dr. Herbert Wisnicki's Primary Practice

    235 Park Ave S Fl 2

    New York, NY 10003

    (212) 677-2000

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    Dr. Herbert Wisnicki's Practice 2

    1815 Madison Ave

    New York, NY 10035

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    Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Herbert Wisnicki?

    Dr. Wisnicki has appointments available at his New York, NY office, as well as 1 other location. Please select a location, date, and time below.

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

    Dr. Wisnicki's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1407838451.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wisnicki?

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

    What is Dr. Herbert Wisnicki's specialty?

    Dr. Wisnicki is a Ophthalmologist near New York, NY. 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. Wisnicki to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Herbert Wisnicki affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Wisnicki is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai. 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 Herbert Wisnicki accepting new patients in New York, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Herbert Wisnicki is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Herbert Wisnicki offer online booking?

    Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Wisnicki, or call (212) 677-2000 for more information.

    How can I make an appointment with Herbert Wisnicki?

    Please contact Dr. Wisnicki's office at (212) 677-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Herbert Wisnicki have?

    Dr. Herbert Wisnicki is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

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