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19 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Katira, Retina Specialist in Alexandria, VA?
Dr. Reshma Katira, MD is a Retina Specialist, who primarily practices in Alexandria, VA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 19 years and is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. Dr. Katira completed her residency at Rush-Presby-St Luke'S M C, Ophthalmology. Dr. Katira is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Katira’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Katira’s office at (703) 313-8822.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Katira?
Dr. Reshma Katira, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Retina Specialist 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. Katira empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Diabetic Eye Disease/Retinopathy, Macular Disease/Degeneration, Retina/Vitreous Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Alexandria/VA community, Dr. Katira is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Katira go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Rush-Presby-St Luke'S M C, Ophthalmology
Medical School: University At Buffalo SUNY School Of Med and Biomedical Sciences Buffalo Ny
Is Dr. Katira board certified in Retina Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Reshma Katira, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Katira speak?
Dr. Katira and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Katira treat?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Katira 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. Katira. 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:
- Aging of the eye's gel
- Strands and floaters in the eye's gel
- Eye gel sticking to the macula
- Eye Disease
- Vitreous Detachment
- Vitreous syneresis
- Eye gel breakdown
- Vitreous aging
- Eye floaters
- Vitreous opacities
- Vitreous membranes
- VMA
- Macular adhesion
- Vitreous traction
ICD-10 Codes:
- H43813: Vitreous degeneration, bilateral
- H43393: Other vitreous opacities, bilateral
- H43823: Vitreomacular adhesion, bilateral
- H43812: Vitreous degeneration, left eye
- H43811: Vitreous degeneration, right eye
Also known as:
- Lattice Retinal Degeneration
- Macular Pucker
- High Blood Pressure Eye Damage
- Retinal Disorder
- Lattice Degeneration
- Retinal Lattice
- Peripheral Retinal Thinning
- Epiretinal Membrane
- Cellophane Maculopathy
- Macular Fibrosis
- Wrinkled Retina
- Macular Wrinkle
- Retinal Scar
- Hypertensive Retinopathy
- Eye Damage from Hypertension
- High Blood Pressure Retinopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35413: Lattice degeneration of retina, bilateral
- H35372: Puckering of macula, left eye
- H35373: Puckering of macula, bilateral
- H35033: Hypertensive retinopathy, bilateral
- H35371: Puckering of macula, right eye
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Long-Term Insulin Use
- Diabetes Medicines
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
- Chronic insulin therapy
- Ongoing insulin treatment
- Insulin for diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
- Z794: Long term (current) use of insulin
Also known as:
- Dry Macular Degeneration
- Macular Drusen
- Macular Degeneration
- Nonexudative AMD
- Atrophic Macular Degeneration
- Dry AMD
- Retinal Drusen
- Yellow Spots on Retina
- Age-Related Macular Drusen
- Drusen in Eye
ICD-10 Codes:
- H353122: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, intermediate dry stage
- H35363: Drusen (degenerative) of macula, bilateral
Also known as:
- Severe nearsightedness
- Degenerative Myopia with Macular Disease
- Refractive Errors
- Pathologic myopia
- High myopia
- Progressive nearsightedness
- Myopic Maculopathy
- High Myopia with Macular Problems
- Macular Degeneration from Myopia
ICD-10 Codes:
- H4423: Degenerative myopia, bilateral
- H442E3: Degenerative myopia with other maculopathy, bilateral
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Advanced Diabetic Eye Disease and Macular Swelling (Both Eyes)
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Retinopathy
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Eye Problems
- Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy with Macular Edema Bilateral
- Advanced Retina Damage Both Eyes with Macular Swelling
- Diabetic Macular Edema Both Eyes
- Diabetic Eye Disease
- Diabetic Retinal Disease
- Diabetes Mellitus Eye Complications
ICD-10 Codes:
- E113513: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
- E113553: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with stable proliferative diabetic retinopathy, bilateral
Also known as:
- Lupus
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
- SLE
- Autoimmune Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M3210: Systemic lupus erythematosus, organ or system involvement unspecified
Also known as:
- Dry Eyes
- Tears
- Dry eye syndrome
- Keratoconjunctivitis sicca
- Ocular dryness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H04123: Dry eye syndrome of bilateral lacrimal glands
Which procedures does Dr. Katira perform as a Retina Specialist?
As a Retina Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Reshma Katira may include:
- Cataract Removal
- Corneal Specialist Consultation
- Corneal Specialist Follow Up
- Dark Adaptometry
- Diabetes Care - Eye Exam
- Electro-oculography (EOG)
- Electroretinography (ERG)
- Eye Emergency Visit
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Katira's office.
Does Dr. Katira accept my insurance?
Dr. Katira accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (703) 313-8822 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Katira accept in Alexandria, VA?
Dr. Katira in Alexandria, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Department of Veterans Affairs
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Riverside Health
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Katira's office located?
Dr. Reshma Katira's Primary Practice
6354 Walker Ln Ste 100
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 313-8822
What is Dr. Katira's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Katira's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1700851607.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Katira?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Katira
What is Dr. Reshma Katira's specialty?
Dr. Katira is a Retina Specialist near Alexandria, VA. 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. Katira to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Reshma Katira affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Katira is affiliated with MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Inova Fair Oaks Hospital 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
Where can I learn more about Retina Specialist?
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Is Reshma Katira accepting new patients in Alexandria, VA?
Yes, Dr. Reshma Katira is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Reshma Katira offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Katira's office at (703) 313-8822 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Reshma Katira?
Please contact Dr. Katira's office at (703) 313-8822 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Reshma Katira have?
Dr. Reshma Katira is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
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