Dr. Gary Markowitz, MD
Rochester, NY
30 Years of Experience
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 1 additional practice location. 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. 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 a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist like Dr. Markowitz typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Walleye
- Hidden Inward Eye Turn
- Esotropia
- Outward Hidden Eye Turn
- Eye Movement Disorder
- Exotropia
- Divergent strabismus
- Outward turning eye
- Esophoria
- Latent esotropia
- Hidden crossed eyes
- Crossed Eyes
- Convergent Strabismus
- Inward Turning Eye
- Latent Outward Squint
- Exophoria
- Eye Muscle Imbalance
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5010: Unspecified exotropia
- H5051: Esophoria
- H5000: Unspecified esotropia
- H5052: Exophoria
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:
- 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
What procedures does a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist like Dr. Markowitz typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Crossed Eye Surgery (One Muscle)
- Eye Muscle Surgery for Strabismus
- Crossed Eye Surgery (2 Muscles)
- Strabismus Repair
- Eye Alignment Surgery
- Ocular Muscle Adjustment
- Strabismus Correction Surgery
- Crossed Eyes Surgery
- Wall Eyes Surgery
- Ocular Muscle 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
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
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
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Highmark Health
Lifetime Healthcare
MVP Health Care
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Markowitz's office located?
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.
What does a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist do?
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.
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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