Dr. Gary Markowitz, MD
Rochester, NY
30 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Markowitz, Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist in Rochester, NY?
Dr. Gary Markowitz, MD is a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist, who primarily practices in Rochester, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 30 years and is board certified. Dr. Markowitz completed his residency at U Pa Hlth Sys-Presby M C, Ophthalmology; Bryn Mawr Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Markowitz is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Markowitz’s practice accepts Medicaid, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Markowitz’s office at (585) 244-2580.
Where did Dr. Markowitz go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: U Pa Hlth Sys-Presby M C, Ophthalmology; Bryn Mawr Hosp, Internal Medicine | Scheie Eye Institute University Penn
Medical School: Columbia Univ Coll of Physicians And Surgeons, New York Ny
Is Dr. Markowitz board certified as a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Gary Markowitz, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Markowitz speak?
Dr. Markowitz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Markowitz treat?
As a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist, Dr. Markowitz 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. Markowitz. 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:
- Walleye
- Esotropia
- Hidden Inward Eye Turn
- Outward Hidden Eye Turn
- Monocular Esotropia
- Vertical Strabismus
- Alternating Walleye
- Alternating Crossed Eyes
- Crossed Eyes
- Vertical Eye Misalignment
- Monocular Exotropia
- Eye Movement Disorder
- Exotropia
- Divergent strabismus
- Outward turning eye
- Convergent Strabismus
- Inward Turning Eye
- Esophoria
- Latent esotropia
- Hidden crossed eyes
- Latent Outward Squint
- Exophoria
- Eye Muscle Imbalance
- One Eye Turned In
- Monocular Convergent Strabismus
- Unilateral Esotropia
- Hypertropia
- Hypotropia
- Alternating exotropia
- Eyes take turns turning out
- Intermittent exotropia
- Alternating esotropia
- Eyes take turns crossing
- Intermittent esotropia
- Convergent strabismus
- Inward turning eye
- Vertical strabismus
- One eye higher than the other
- One Eye Turned Out
- Monocular Divergent Strabismus
- Unilateral Exotropia
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5010: Unspecified exotropia
- H5000: Unspecified esotropia
- H5051: Esophoria
- H5052: Exophoria
- H50012: Monocular esotropia, left eye
- H5021: Vertical strabismus, right eye
- H5015: Alternating exotropia
- H5005: Alternating esotropia
- H50011: Monocular esotropia, right eye
- H5022: Vertical strabismus, left eye
- H50112: Monocular exotropia, left eye
Also known as:
- Astigmatism
- Farsightedness
- Refractive Errors
- Farsightedness (Hyperopia)
- Irregular Cornea
- Blurred Vision
- Distorted Vision
- Hyperopia
- Long-sightedness
- Hypermetropia
ICD-10 Codes:
- H52223: Regular astigmatism, bilateral
- H5203: Hypermetropia, bilateral
Also known as:
- Strabismic Amblyopia
- Refractive Amblyopia
- Amblyopia
- Eye Movement Disorder
- Refractive Errors
- Lazy eye from crossed eyes
- Squint amblyopia
- Amblyopia from eye turn
- Lazy eye from refractive error
- Anisometropic amblyopia
- Refractive lazy eye
ICD-10 Codes:
- H53032: Strabismic amblyopia, left eye
- H53031: Strabismic amblyopia, right eye
- H53021: Refractive amblyopia, right eye
Also known as:
- Lazy Eye
- Lazy Eye Suspect
- Amblyopia
- Refractive Errors
- Refractive Amblyopia
- Vision Loss from Unequal Focus
- Amblyopia Suspect
- Possible Lazy Eye
- Risk of Lazy Eye
ICD-10 Codes:
- H53022: Refractive amblyopia, left eye
- H53043: Amblyopia suspect, bilateral
Also known as:
- Blocked Tear Duct at Birth
- Birth Defects
- Tears
- Congenital Lacrimal Duct Obstruction
- Narrow Tear Duct in Baby
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q105: Congenital stenosis and stricture of lacrimal duct
Also known as:
- Preglaucoma
- Glaucoma
- Early Glaucoma
- Borderline Glaucoma
- Risk of Glaucoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- H40003: Preglaucoma, unspecified, bilateral
What procedures does Dr. Markowitz perform?
As a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist, Dr. Markowitz 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. Markowitz. 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:
- Crossed Eye Surgery (One Muscle)
- Eye Muscle Surgery for Strabismus
- Crossed Eye Surgery (2 Muscles)
- Complex Strabismus Surgery
- Strabismus Repair
- Eye Alignment Surgery
- Ocular Muscle Adjustment
- Strabismus Correction Surgery
- Crossed Eyes Surgery
- Wall Eyes Surgery
- Ocular Muscle Surgery
- Crossed Eye Surgery with Scarring
- Restrictive Myopathy Strabismus Repair
- Difficult Eye Alignment Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67311: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 1 horizontal muscle
- 67314: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 1 vertical muscle (excluding superior oblique)
- 67312: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 2 horizontal muscles
- 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)
Also known as:
- Tear Duct Probing with Stent Placement
- Nasolacrimal Duct Probing with Stent
- Tear Duct Stent Insertion
- Blocked Tear Duct Repair
- Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) Stent
CPT Codes:
- 68815: Probing of nasolacrimal duct, with or without irrigation; with insertion of tube or stent
Also known as:
- Chalazion Removal (Under General Anesthesia)
- Anesthesia
- Eyelid Cyst Excision
- Stye Removal Surgery
- Chalazion Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67808: Excision of chalazion; under general anesthesia and/or requiring hospitalization, single or multiple
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)
Also known as:
- Nasal Turbinate Fracture
- Therapeutic Nasal Turbinate Fracture
- Nose Bone Fracture (Turbinate)
- Inferior Turbinate Outfracture
CPT Codes:
- 30930: Fracture nasal inferior turbinate(s), therapeutic
Also known as:
- Injection for Skin Lesions (Up to 7)
- Intralesional Injection
- Lesion Injection Therapy
- Steroid Injection for Skin Bumps
CPT Codes:
- 11900: Injection, intralesional; up to and including 7 lesions
Does Dr. Markowitz accept my insurance?
Dr. Markowitz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (585) 244-2580 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Markowitz accept in Rochester, NY?
Dr. Markowitz in Rochester, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
Express Scripts
HealthNow New York
Hewlett-Packard
MVP Healthcare
Truman Medical Centers
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Markowitz's office located?
Dr. Gary Markowitz's Primary Practice
919 Westfall Rd Ste A205
Rochester, NY 14618
(585) 244-2580
What is Dr. Markowitz's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Markowitz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1265492235.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Markowitz?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Markowitz
What is Dr. Gary Markowitz's specialty?
Dr. Markowitz is a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist near Rochester, NY. An ophthalmologist specializing in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus management focuses on the medical and surgical treatment of eye disorders in children. Common conditions addressed include amblyopia, strabismus, refractive errors, cataracts, and glaucoma. These disorders may be associated with neurological and endocrinological diseases, trauma, or age-related changes in the extraocular muscles, necessitating medical, optical, and surgical interventions. Contact Dr. Markowitz to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Gary Markowitz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Markowitz is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Unity Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Gary Markowitz accepting new patients in Rochester, NY?
Yes, Dr. Gary Markowitz is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Gary Markowitz offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Markowitz's office at (585) 244-2580 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Gary Markowitz?
Please contact Dr. Markowitz's office at (585) 244-2580 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Gary Markowitz have?
Dr. Gary Markowitz is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
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