47 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Wyhinny, Retina Specialist in Des Plaines, IL?
Where did Dr. Wyhinny go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Il Hosp & Cli, Ophthalmology; Univ Of Chicago Hosps, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology
Medical School: University Of Il Coll Of Med- Chicago Il
Is Dr. Wyhinny board certified as a Retina Specialist?
Yes, Dr. George Wyhinny, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Wyhinny speak?
Dr. Wyhinny and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Ukrainian
What conditions does a Retina Specialist like Dr. Wyhinny typically treat?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Wyhinny 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. Wyhinny. 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:
- Wet Macular Degeneration
- Dry Macular Degeneration
- Macular Degeneration
- Exudative AMD
- Neovascular Macular Degeneration
- Wet AMD
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
- Dry AMD
- Atrophic Macular Degeneration
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Dry)
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
- H353212: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, with inactive choroidal neovascularization
- H353222: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, with inactive choroidal neovascularization
- H353112: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, intermediate dry stage
What procedures does a Retina Specialist like Dr. Wyhinny typically perform?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Wyhinny 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. Wyhinny. 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:
- Laser Treatment for Retinopathy
- Retina Laser Treatment (Photocoagulation)
- Photocoagulation for Retinopathy
- Diabetic Retinopathy Laser Treatment
- Retinal Laser Therapy
- Retinal photocoagulation
- Macular edema laser
- Retina tumor laser treatment
CPT Codes:
- 67228: Treatment of extensive or progressive retinopathy (eg, diabetic retinopathy), photocoagulation
- 67210: Destruction of localized lesion of retina (eg, macular edema, tumors), 1 or more sessions; photocoagulation
Also known as:
- Retinal Detachment Repair with Freezing (Cryotherapy)
- Retinal Detachment Repair with Gas Injection
- Cryotherapy for retinal detachment
- Retina reattachment with freezing
- Subretinal fluid drainage
- Eye freezing for detached retina
- Pneumatic Retinopexy
- Gas Bubble for Retinal Detachment
- Retina Reattachment Surgery
- Eye Detachment Repair
CPT Codes:
- 67101: Repair of retinal detachment, including drainage of subretinal fluid when performed; cryotherapy
- 67110: Repair of retinal detachment; by injection of air or other gas (eg, pneumatic retinopexy)
Also known as:
- Eye Fluid Removal
- Anterior Chamber Paracentesis
- Aqueous Humor Removal
- Eye Pressure Relief Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 65800: Paracentesis of anterior chamber of eye (separate procedure); with removal of aqueous
Also known as:
- Retinal Detachment Prevention (Freezing/Heat)
- Retinal Break Treatment
- Cryotherapy for Retinal Detachment
- Diathermy for Retinal Tears
CPT Codes:
- 67141: Prophylaxis of retinal detachment (eg, retinal break, lattice degeneration) without drainage; cryotherapy, diathermy
Does Dr. Wyhinny accept my insurance?
Dr. Wyhinny accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wyhinny accept in Des Plaines, IL?
Dr. Wyhinny in Des Plaines, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
State of Illinois
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Wyhinny's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Wyhinny affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Wyhinny has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Wyhinny's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wyhinny's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1790750834.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wyhinny?
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