Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Volpe, Ophthalmologist in Chicago, IL?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Volpe?
Dr. Nicholas Volpe, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Ophthalmologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Volpe empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Neuro-Ophthalmology, Strabismus, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Chicago, IL community, Dr. Volpe is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Volpe go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Harvard Medical School, Ophthalmology | Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary, Neuro-ophthalmology | Massachusetts Eye/Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School
Residency: Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary | Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
Is Dr. Volpe board certified as an Ophthalmologist?
Yes, Dr. Nicholas Volpe, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Volpe speak?
Dr. Volpe and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Volpe typically treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Volpe 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. Volpe. 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:
- Esotropia
- Walleye
- Vertical Strabismus
- Vertical Eye Misalignment
- Eye Movement Disorder
- Crossed Eyes
- Convergent Strabismus
- Inward Turning Eye
- Exotropia
- Divergent strabismus
- Outward turning eye
- Hypertropia
- Hypotropia
- Vertical strabismus
- One eye higher than the other
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5000: Unspecified esotropia
- H5010: Unspecified exotropia
- H5021: Vertical strabismus, right eye
- H5022: Vertical strabismus, left eye
Also known as:
- Unspecified Vision Problem
- Double Vision
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Unspecified visual disturbance
- General vision issue
- Eye problem
- Diplopia
- Seeing double
- Ghosting vision
ICD-10 Codes:
- H539: Unspecified visual disturbance
- H532: Diplopia
Also known as:
- Swelling of the Optic Disc
- Optic Nerve Disorder
- Papilledema
- Optic disc edema
- Swollen optic nerve
ICD-10 Codes:
- H4710: Unspecified papilledema
What procedures does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Volpe typically perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Volpe 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. Volpe. 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:
- Crossed Eye Surgery (2 Muscles)
- Crossed Eye Surgery (One Muscle)
- Complex Strabismus Surgery
- Eye Muscle Surgery for Strabismus
- Strabismus Surgery (Repeat)
- Eye Muscle Transposition Surgery
- Strabismus Repair
- Eye Alignment Surgery
- Ocular Muscle Surgery
- Ocular Muscle Adjustment
- Crossed Eye Surgery with Scarring
- Restrictive Myopathy Strabismus Repair
- Difficult Eye Alignment Surgery
- Strabismus Correction Surgery
- Crossed Eyes Surgery
- Wall Eyes Surgery
- Squint Surgery
- Repeat Strabismus Repair
- Paretic Extraocular Muscle Surgery
- Strabismus Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67312: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 2 horizontal muscles
- 67311: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 1 horizontal muscle
- 67332: Strabismus surgery on patient with scarring of extraocular muscles (eg, prior ocular injury, strabismus or retinal detachment surgery) or restrictive myopathy (eg, dysthyroid ophthalmopathy) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 67314: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 1 vertical muscle (excluding superior oblique)
- 67331: Strabismus surgery on patient with previous eye surgery or injury that did not involve the extraocular muscles (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 67320: Transposition procedure (eg, for paretic extraocular muscle), any extraocular muscle (specify) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Adjustable Suture Placement for Eye Muscle Surgery
- Strabismus Surgery with Adjustable Sutures
- Eye Alignment Surgery
- Squint Correction Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67335: Placement of adjustable suture(s) during strabismus surgery, including postoperative adjustment(s) of suture(s) (List separately in addition to code for specific strabismus surgery)
Does Dr. Volpe accept my insurance?
Dr. Volpe accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (312) 695-8150 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Volpe accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Volpe in Chicago, 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 of Michigan
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
State of Illinois
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Volpe's office located?
Dr. Nicholas Volpe's Primary Practice
259 E Erie St Ste 1520
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 695-8150
What hospitals are Dr. Volpe affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Volpe has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Recognitions
Awards
Chicago Super Doctors
What is Dr. Volpe's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Volpe's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982664272.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Volpe?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Volpe