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Dr. Enrique Garcia-Valenzuela, MD

Dr. Enrique Garcia-Valenzuela, MD

Des Plaines, IL

29 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Garcia-Valenzuela, Retina Specialist in Des Plaines, IL?

    Dr. Enrique Garcia-Valenzuela, MD is a Retina Specialist, who primarily practices in Des Plaines, IL with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 29 years and is board certified. Dr. Garcia-Valenzuela graduated from Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México and completed his residency at Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary. He is a member of the American Society of Retina Specialists and American Academy of Ophthalmology. Dr. Garcia-Valenzuela is fluent in English, French, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Garcia-Valenzuela’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Garcia-Valenzuela’s office.

    Where did Dr. Garcia-Valenzuela go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Fellowship: Kresge Eye Institute, Michigan | Kresge Eye Institute/ Wayne State University - Vitreoretinal Diseases | Kresge Eye Institute | Wayne State Univ/Kresge Eye Inst, Retina/Vitreous Surgery

    • Residency: Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary

    • Medical School: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Is Dr. Garcia-Valenzuela board certified as a Retina Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Enrique Garcia-Valenzuela, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology

    What languages does Dr. Garcia-Valenzuela speak?

    Dr. Garcia-Valenzuela and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • French

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Garcia-Valenzuela treat?

    As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Garcia-Valenzuela 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. Garcia-Valenzuela. 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:

    • Wet Macular Degeneration
    • Macular Degeneration
    • Exudative AMD
    • Neovascular Macular Degeneration
    • Wet AMD
    • Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H353211: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
    • H353221: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
    • H353231: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, with active choroidal neovascularization

    Also known as:

    • Macular Pucker
    • Retinal Disorder
    • Epiretinal Membrane
    • Cellophane Maculopathy
    • Macular Wrinkle
    • Retinal Scar

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H35373: Puckering of macula, bilateral
    • H35371: Puckering of macula, right eye

    Also known as:

    • Aging of the eye's gel
    • Eye Disease
    • Vitreous Detachment
    • Vitreous syneresis
    • Eye gel breakdown
    • Vitreous aging

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H43813: Vitreous degeneration, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Moderate Diabetic Eye Disease and Macular Swelling (Left Eye)
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Eye Problems
    • Moderate Nonproliferative Diabetic Retinopathy with Macular Edema Left Eye
    • Moderate Retina Damage Left Eye with Macular Swelling
    • Diabetic Macular Edema Left Eye

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E113312: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with moderate nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, left eye

    What procedures does Dr. Garcia-Valenzuela perform?

    As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Garcia-Valenzuela 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. Garcia-Valenzuela. 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:

    • Retina Laser Treatment (Photocoagulation)
    • Laser Treatment for Retinopathy
    • Retinal photocoagulation
    • Macular edema laser
    • Retina tumor laser treatment
    • Photocoagulation for Retinopathy
    • Diabetic Retinopathy Laser Treatment
    • Retinal Laser Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 67210: Destruction of localized lesion of retina (eg, macular edema, tumors), 1 or more sessions; photocoagulation
    • 67228: Treatment of extensive or progressive retinopathy (eg, diabetic retinopathy), photocoagulation

    Also known as:

    • Laser Vitreous Surgery
    • Eye Adhesion Release (Posterior Synechiae)
    • Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
    • Retinal Detachment Repair (Laser)
    • Vitrectomy for Macular Pucker
    • Vitreous Substitute Injection in Eye
    • Retinal Detachment Repair with Vitrectomy
    • Eye Fluid Removal (Vitreous, Subretinal, Choroidal)
    • Eye Foreign Body Removal (Posterior Segment)
    • Removal of Eye Implant (Back of Eye)
    • Vitreolysis
    • laser eye surgery
    • vitreous strand removal
    • YAG laser vitreolysis
    • Synechiolysis
    • Posterior Synechiae Lysis
    • Iris Adhesion Release
    • YAG Laser Capsulotomy
    • Posterior Capsulotomy
    • Secondary Cataract Removal
    • Laser Eye Surgery
    • Laser Retinal Repair
    • Photocoagulation for Retina
    • Detached Retina Surgery
    • Retinal Membrane Removal
    • Macular Pucker Surgery
    • Pars Plana Vitrectomy
    • Fluid-Gas Exchange Eye Surgery
    • Vitreous Injection
    • Pars Plana Injection
    • Limbal Approach Eye Injection
    • Vitrectomy for retinal detachment
    • Retinal reattachment surgery
    • Eye surgery for detached retina
    • Vitreous Aspiration
    • Subretinal Fluid Drainage
    • Choroidal Fluid Release
    • Posterior Sclerotomy
    • Intraocular Foreign Body Extraction
    • Removal of Object from Back of Eye
    • Nonmagnetic Eye Foreign Body Removal
    • Intraocular Implant Removal
    • Posterior Segment Implant Extraction
    • Eye Device Removal Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 67031: Severing of vitreous strands, vitreous face adhesions, sheets, membranes or opacities, laser surgery (1 or more stages)
    • 65875: Severing adhesions of anterior segment of eye, incisional technique (with or without injection of air or liquid) (separate procedure); posterior synechiae
    • 66821: Discission of secondary membranous cataract (opacified posterior lens capsule and/or anterior hyaloid); laser surgery (eg, YAG laser) (1 or more stages)
    • 67105: Repair of retinal detachment, including drainage of subretinal fluid when performed; photocoagulation
    • 67041: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with removal of preretinal cellular membrane (eg, macular pucker)
    • 67025: Injection of vitreous substitute, pars plana or limbal approach (fluid-gas exchange), with or without aspiration (separate procedure)
    • 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
    • 67015: Aspiration or release of vitreous, subretinal or choroidal fluid, pars plana approach (posterior sclerotomy)
    • 65265: Removal of foreign body, intraocular; from posterior segment, nonmagnetic extraction
    • 67121: Removal of implanted material, posterior segment; intraocular

    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:

    • Laser Treatment for Choroid Lesion
    • Choroidal Photocoagulation
    • Eye Laser Therapy
    • Choroidal Neovascularization Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 67220: Destruction of localized lesion of choroid (eg, choroidal neovascularization); photocoagulation (eg, laser), 1 or more sessions

    Also known as:

    • Retinal Laser Treatment
    • Eye Fluid Removal
    • Retinal Photocoagulation
    • Laser for Retinal Tear
    • Retinal Detachment Prevention Laser
    • Anterior Chamber Paracentesis
    • Aqueous Humor Removal
    • Eye Pressure Relief Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 67145: Prophylaxis of retinal detachment (eg, retinal break, lattice degeneration) without drainage; photocoagulation
    • 65800: Paracentesis of anterior chamber of eye (separate procedure); with removal of aqueous

    Also known as:

    • Retina Repair for Macular Hole or Edema
    • Vitrectomy with Endolaser Treatment
    • Vitrectomy with Membrane Peel
    • Macular Hole Repair
    • Diabetic Macular Edema Surgery
    • Internal Limiting Membrane Removal
    • Pars Plana Vitrectomy with Laser
    • Retinal Laser Surgery
    • Diabetic Retinopathy Surgery

    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)
    • 67040: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with endolaser panretinal photocoagulation

    Also known as:

    • Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
    • Cataract Removal by Phacoemulsification
    • Extracapsular cataract extraction
    • Phacoemulsification
    • IOL implantation
    • Lens Material Removal
    • Cataract Surgery (Phaco)
    • Ultrasonic Cataract Removal

    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
    • 66850: Removal of lens material; phacofragmentation technique (mechanical or ultrasonic) (eg, phacoemulsification), with aspiration

    Also known as:

    • Retinal Detachment Repair with Gas Injection
    • Pneumatic Retinopexy
    • Gas Bubble for Retinal Detachment
    • Retina Reattachment Surgery
    • Eye Detachment Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 67110: Repair of retinal detachment; by injection of air or other gas (eg, pneumatic retinopexy)

    Also known as:

    • Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) Treatment for Infants
    • ROP Treatment
    • Infant Retinopathy Therapy
    • Photocoagulation for ROP
    • Cryotherapy for ROP

    CPT Codes:

    • 67229: Treatment of extensive or progressive retinopathy, 1 or more sessions, preterm infant (less than 37 weeks gestation at birth), performed from birth up to 1 year of age (eg, retinopathy of prematurity), photocoagulation or cryotherapy

    Also known as:

    • Secondary Intraocular Lens Implant
    • IOL implant (secondary)
    • Replacement eye lens surgery
    • Artificial lens insertion (secondary)

    CPT Codes:

    • 66985: Insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (secondary implant), not associated with concurrent cataract removal

    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. Garcia-Valenzuela accept my insurance?

    Dr. Garcia-Valenzuela accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Garcia-Valenzuela accept in Des Plaines, IL?

    Dr. Garcia-Valenzuela in Des Plaines, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • StableView Health

    • Sterling Jewelers

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Garcia-Valenzuela's office located?

    Dr. Enrique Garcia-Valenzuela's Primary Practice

    8901 Golf Rd Ste 206

    Des Plaines, IL 60016

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    Dr. Enrique Garcia-Valenzuela's Practice 2

    1100 W Central Rd Lowr

    Arlington Heights, IL 60005

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    Recognitions

    Memberships & Associations

    American Society of Retina Specialists

    Member

    American Academy of Ophthalmology

    Fellow

    Awards

    Chicago Super Doctors

    Chicago Super Doctors

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

    Dr. Garcia-Valenzuela's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1356316855.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Garcia-Valenzuela?

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

    What is Dr. Enrique Garcia-Valenzuela's specialty?

    Dr. Garcia-Valenzuela is a Retina Specialist near Des Plaines, IL. 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. Garcia-Valenzuela to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Enrique Garcia-Valenzuela affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Garcia-Valenzuela is affiliated with Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, Ascension Saint Alexius (Hoffman Estates, IL), Endeavor Health Evanston Hospital, Ascension Alexian Brothers (Elk Grove Village, IL) 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 Enrique Garcia-Valenzuela accepting new patients in Des Plaines, IL?

    Yes, Dr. Enrique Garcia-Valenzuela is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Enrique Garcia-Valenzuela offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Garcia-Valenzuela's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Enrique Garcia-Valenzuela?

    Please contact Dr. Garcia-Valenzuela's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Enrique Garcia-Valenzuela have?

    Dr. Enrique Garcia-Valenzuela is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

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