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Dr. Ashok Penmatcha, MD

Davenport, IA

26 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Penmatcha, Ophthalmologist in Davenport, IA?

    Dr. Ashok Penmatcha, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Davenport, IA. He has been practicing for over 26 years and is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. Dr. Penmatcha graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine and completed his residency at Louis A Weiss Mem Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Penmatcha is fluent in English, French, German, Norwegian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Penmatcha’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Penmatcha’s office at (563) 322-0923.

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

    • Residency: Louis A Weiss Mem Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year | U Ill At Chicago | Louis A Weiss Memorial Hospital Program

    • Medical School: University Of Il Coll Of Med- Chicago Il | University of Illinois College of Medicine

    Is Dr. Penmatcha board certified in Ophthalmologist?

    Yes, Dr. Ashok Penmatcha, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology

    What languages does Dr. Penmatcha speak?

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

    • English

    • French

    • German

    • Norwegian

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Penmatcha treat?

    As a Ophthalmologist, Dr. Penmatcha 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. Penmatcha. 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
    • Combined Age-Related Cataract
    • Cloudy lens
    • Lens clouding
    • Eye cloudiness
    • Mixed Type Cataract
    • Multiple Cataract Types

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
    • H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
    • H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
    • H25811: Combined forms of age-related cataract, right eye
    • H25812: Combined forms of age-related cataract, left eye

    Also known as:

    • Ocular Hypertension
    • Preglaucoma
    • Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Borderline Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Glaucoma
    • High Eye Pressure
    • Elevated Intraocular Pressure
    • Eye pressure problem
    • Early Glaucoma
    • Borderline Glaucoma
    • Risk of Glaucoma
    • Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Wide-Angle Glaucoma
    • POAG
    • Early Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Open-angle glaucoma suspect
    • Risk of Open-Angle Glaucoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H40053: Ocular hypertension, bilateral
    • H40003: Preglaucoma, unspecified, bilateral
    • H401131: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, mild stage
    • H401121: Primary open-angle glaucoma, left eye, mild stage
    • H40013: Open angle with borderline findings, low risk, bilateral
    • H401132: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, moderate stage
    • H401112: Primary open-angle glaucoma, right eye, moderate stage

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Retinopathy
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Eye Problems
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Eye Disease
    • Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
    • Diabetic Retinal Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E113393: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with moderate nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, bilateral

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H04123: Dry eye syndrome of bilateral lacrimal glands

    Also known as:

    • Wet Macular Degeneration
    • Macular Degeneration
    • Age-related macular degeneration
    • Exudative AMD
    • Neovascular Macular Degeneration
    • Wet AMD
    • Age-Related Macular Degeneration
    • AMD
    • Macular Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H353211: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
    • H3530: Unspecified macular degeneration

    Also known as:

    • Nearsightedness
    • Refractive Errors
    • Myopia
    • Difficulty Seeing Far Away
    • Blurry Distance Vision

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H5213: Myopia, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Rheumatoid Arthritis
    • RA
    • Chronic inflammatory arthritis
    • Autoimmune arthritis
    • Inflammatory joint disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M069: Rheumatoid arthritis, unspecified

    What procedures does Dr. Penmatcha perform?

    As a Ophthalmologist, Dr. Penmatcha 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. Penmatcha. 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 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:

    • 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 Surgery for Secondary Cataract
    • Cataract Surgery with Glaucoma Drainage Device
    • YAG Laser Capsulotomy
    • Posterior Capsulotomy
    • Secondary Cataract Removal
    • Laser Eye Surgery
    • Combined Cataract and Glaucoma Surgery
    • Phacoemulsification with Aqueous Drainage Device
    • IOL Insertion with Glaucoma Stent

    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)
    • 66991: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1 stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification); with insertion of intraocular (eg, trabecular meshwork, supraciliary, suprachoroidal) anterior segment aqueous drainage device, without extraocular reservoir, internal approach, one or more

    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. Penmatcha accept my insurance?

    Dr. Penmatcha accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (563) 322-0923 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Penmatcha accept in Davenport, IA?

    Dr. Penmatcha in Davenport, IA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska

    • Centene

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • Wellmark BlueCross BlueShield

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    Where is Dr. Penmatcha's office located?

    Dr. Ashok Penmatcha's Primary Practice

    1230 E Rusholme St Ste 203

    Davenport, IA 52803

    (563) 322-0923

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

    Dr. Penmatcha's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1174595516.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Penmatcha?

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

    What is Dr. Ashok Penmatcha's specialty?

    Dr. Penmatcha is a Ophthalmologist near Davenport, IA. 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. Penmatcha to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Ashok Penmatcha affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Penmatcha is affiliated with Genesis Medical Center-Silvis, Genesis Medical Center, Davenport, East Rusholme Street which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They 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 Ashok Penmatcha accepting new patients in Davenport, IA?

    Yes, Dr. Ashok Penmatcha is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ashok Penmatcha offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Penmatcha's office at (563) 322-0923 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Ashok Penmatcha?

    Please contact Dr. Penmatcha's office at (563) 322-0923 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Ashok Penmatcha have?

    Dr. Ashok Penmatcha is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

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