Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Qamar, Specialist in Scottsdale, AZ?
Where did Dr. Qamar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Mo-Columbia Sch Med, Ophthalmology; Good Samaritan Reg Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | University of Missouri-Columbia Program
Medical School: University of Ks Sch of Med, Kansas City Ks | University of Wales in Great Britain
Is Dr. Qamar board certified as a Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Tariq Qamar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Qamar speak?
Dr. Qamar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Specialist like Dr. Qamar typically treat?
As a Specialist, Dr. Qamar 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. Qamar. 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:
- Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
- H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
- H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
Also known as:
- Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Glaucoma
- Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Wide-Angle Glaucoma
- POAG
ICD-10 Codes:
- H401131: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, mild stage
Also known as:
- Dry Eye Syndrome
- Corneal Disorder
- Dry Eye Disease
- Chronic Dry Eye
- Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
ICD-10 Codes:
- H16223: Keratoconjunctivitis sicca, not specified as Sjogren's, bilateral
What procedures does a Specialist like Dr. Qamar typically perform?
As a Specialist, Dr. Qamar 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. Qamar. 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:
- Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
- Extracapsular cataract extraction
- Phacoemulsification
- IOL implantation
CPT Codes:
- 66984: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1 stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification); without endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation
Also known as:
- Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
- Laser Eye Surgery for Glaucoma
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Posterior Capsulotomy
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Laser Eye Surgery
- Iridotomy
- Iridectomy
- Laser Glaucoma Treatment
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)
- 66761: Iridotomy/iridectomy by laser surgery (eg, for glaucoma) (per session)
Also known as:
- Complex Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
- Advanced Cataract Surgery
- Phacoemulsification with IOL
- Complex Extracapsular Cataract Extraction
CPT Codes:
- 66982: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1-stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification), complex, requiring devices or techniques not generally used in routine cataract surgery (eg, iris expansion device, suture support for intraocular lens, or primary posterior capsulorrhexis) or performed on patients in the amblyogenic developmental stage; without endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation
Does Dr. Qamar accept my insurance?
Dr. Qamar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (480) 661-1600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Qamar accept in Scottsdale, AZ?
Dr. Qamar in Scottsdale, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Capital Blue Cross
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Devoted Health
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health
UCare Minnesota
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Qamar's office located?
Dr. Tariq Qamar's Primary Practice
9201 E Mountain View Rd Ste 125
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 661-1600
What hospitals are Dr. Qamar affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Qamar has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Qamar's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Qamar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1134105034.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Qamar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Qamar