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Dr. Setareh Vistamehr, MD

Retina Specialist, Ophthalmologist

Rockville, MD

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Vistamehr, Retina Specialist in Rockville, MD?

    Dr. Setareh Vistamehr, MD is a Retina Specialist, who primarily practices in Rockville, MD. Dr. Vistamehr is fluent in English, French, and Persian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vistamehr’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vistamehr’s office at (301) 570-2020.

    What languages does Dr. Vistamehr speak?

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

    • English
    • French
    • Persian

    What conditions does a Retina Specialist like Dr. Vistamehr typically treat?

    As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Vistamehr 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. Vistamehr. 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

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

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

    Also known as:

    • Macular Drusen
    • Macular Degeneration
    • Retinal Drusen
    • Yellow Spots on Retina
    • Age-Related Macular Drusen
    • Drusen in Eye

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H35363: Drusen (degenerative) of macula, 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

    What procedures does a Retina Specialist like Dr. Vistamehr typically perform?

    As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Vistamehr 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. Vistamehr. 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:

    • 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:

    • Retina Laser Treatment (Photocoagulation)
    • Retinal photocoagulation
    • Macular edema laser
    • Retina tumor laser treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 67210: Destruction of localized lesion of retina (eg, macular edema, tumors), 1 or more sessions; photocoagulation

    Also known as:

    • Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
    • YAG Laser Capsulotomy
    • Posterior Capsulotomy
    • Secondary Cataract Removal
    • Laser Eye 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)

    Also known as:

    • Retinal Laser Treatment
    • Retinal Photocoagulation
    • Laser for Retinal Tear
    • Retinal Detachment Prevention Laser

    CPT Codes:

    • 67145: Prophylaxis of retinal detachment (eg, retinal break, lattice degeneration) without drainage; photocoagulation

    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)

    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

    Does Dr. Vistamehr accept my insurance?

    Dr. Vistamehr accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (301) 570-2020 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Vistamehr accept in Rockville, MD?

    Dr. Vistamehr in Rockville, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Maryland Physicians Care

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Spectrum

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Vistamehr's office located?

    Dr. Setareh Vistamehr's Primary Practice

    11119 Rockville Pike Ste 318

    Rockville, MD 20852

    (301) 570-2020

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    What hospitals are Dr. Vistamehr affiliated with?

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    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Vistamehr has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

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

    Dr. Vistamehr's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1699748590.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vistamehr?

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

    What is Dr. Setareh Vistamehr's specialty?

    Dr. Vistamehr is a Retina Specialist near Rockville, MD.

    What does a Retina Specialist do?

    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.

    Is Dr. Setareh Vistamehr affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Vistamehr is affiliated with Suburban Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Dr. Setareh Vistamehr accepting new patients in Rockville, MD?

    Yes, Dr. Setareh Vistamehr is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Setareh Vistamehr offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Vistamehr's office at (301) 570-2020 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Setareh Vistamehr?

    Please contact Dr. Vistamehr's office at (301) 570-2020 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Vistamehr's office located?

    Dr. Vistamehr's office is located in Rockville, MD.