35 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Verstraeten, Ophthalmologist in Pittsburgh, PA?
Dr. Thierry Verstraeten, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Pittsburgh, PA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 35 years and is board certified. Dr. Verstraeten graduated from Catholic University Of Daegu, School Of Medicine and completed his residency at Eye & Ear Hosp-Pittsburgh, Ophthalmology; Shadyside Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Verstraeten is fluent in English, Dutch, Flemish, French, German, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Verstraeten’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Verstraeten’s office at (412) 359-6300.
Where did Dr. Verstraeten go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Eye & Ear Hosp-Pittsburgh, Ophthalmology; Shadyside Hosp, Internal Medicine | PCOM/UPMC Shadyside Hospital Program
Medical School: University Cath De Louvain- Bruxelles- Belgium | Catholic University Of Daegu, School Of Medicine
Is Dr. Verstraeten board certified as an Ophthalmologist?
Yes, Dr. Thierry Verstraeten, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Verstraeten speak?
Dr. Verstraeten and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Dutch
English
Flemish
French
German
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Verstraeten treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Verstraeten 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. Verstraeten. 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:
- Wet Macular Degeneration
- Macular Degeneration
- Exudative AMD
- Neovascular Macular Degeneration
- Wet AMD
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
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
- H353231: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, with active choroidal neovascularization
Also known as:
- Visual Distortions
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Metamorphopsia
- Macropsia
- Micropsia
- Distorted vision
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5315: Visual distortions of shape and size
Also known as:
- Macular Pucker
- Retinal Disorder
- Epiretinal Membrane
- Cellophane Maculopathy
- Macular Wrinkle
- Retinal Scar
- Macular Fibrosis
- Wrinkled Retina
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35371: Puckering of macula, right eye
- H35372: Puckering of macula, left eye
Also known as:
- Central Retinal Vein Occlusion
- Retinal Disorder
- CRVO
- Eye stroke (vein)
- Central eye vein blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- H348110: Central retinal vein occlusion, right eye, with macular edema
What procedures does Dr. Verstraeten perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Verstraeten 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. Verstraeten. 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:
- 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:
- Vitrectomy for Macular Pucker
- Vitrectomy Eye Surgery
- Retinal Detachment Repair with Vitrectomy
- Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
- Removal of Eye Implant (Back of Eye)
- Retinal Detachment Repair (Scleral Buckling)
- Retinal Membrane Removal
- Macular Pucker Surgery
- Pars Plana Vitrectomy
- Retinal Surgery
- Eye Gel Removal Surgery
- Vitrectomy for retinal detachment
- Retinal reattachment surgery
- Eye surgery for detached retina
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Posterior Capsulotomy
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Laser Eye Surgery
- Intraocular Implant Removal
- Posterior Segment Implant Extraction
- Eye Device Removal Surgery
- Scleral Buckling Surgery
- Retinal Reattachment Surgery
- Eye Detachment Repair
CPT Codes:
- 67041: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with removal of preretinal cellular membrane (eg, macular pucker)
- 67036: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach;
- 67108: Repair of retinal detachment; with vitrectomy, any method, including, when performed, air or gas tamponade, focal endolaser photocoagulation, cryotherapy, drainage of subretinal fluid, scleral buckling, and/or removal of lens by same technique
- 66821: Discission of secondary membranous cataract (opacified posterior lens capsule and/or anterior hyaloid); laser surgery (eg, YAG laser) (1 or more stages)
- 67121: Removal of implanted material, posterior segment; intraocular
- 67107: Repair of retinal detachment; scleral buckling (such as lamellar scleral dissection, imbrication or encircling procedure), including, when performed, implant, cryotherapy, photocoagulation, and drainage of subretinal fluid
Also known as:
- Retina Repair for Macular Hole or Edema
- Vitrectomy with Endolaser Treatment
- Vitrectomy with Membrane Peel
- Macular Hole Repair
- Diabetic Macular Edema Surgery
- Internal Limiting Membrane Removal
- Pars Plana Vitrectomy with Laser
- Retinal Laser Surgery
- Diabetic Retinopathy Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67042: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina (eg, for repair of macular hole, diabetic macular edema), includes, if performed, intraocular tamponade (ie, air, gas or silicone oil)
- 67040: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with endolaser panretinal photocoagulation
Also known as:
- Retinal Detachment Repair with Gas Injection
- Pneumatic Retinopexy
- Gas Bubble for Retinal Detachment
- Retina Reattachment Surgery
- Eye Detachment Repair
CPT Codes:
- 67110: Repair of retinal detachment; by injection of air or other gas (eg, pneumatic retinopexy)
Also known as:
- Retina Laser Treatment (Photocoagulation)
- Laser Treatment for Retinopathy
- Retinal photocoagulation
- Macular edema laser
- Retina tumor laser treatment
- Photocoagulation for Retinopathy
- Diabetic Retinopathy Laser Treatment
- Retinal Laser Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 67210: Destruction of localized lesion of retina (eg, macular edema, tumors), 1 or more sessions; photocoagulation
- 67228: Treatment of extensive or progressive retinopathy (eg, diabetic retinopathy), photocoagulation
Also known as:
- Complex Retinal Detachment Repair
- Vitrectomy for Retinal Detachment
- Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy Repair
- Diabetic Retinal Detachment Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67113: Repair of complex retinal detachment (eg, proliferative vitreoretinopathy, stage C-1 or greater, diabetic traction retinal detachment, retinopathy of prematurity, retinal tear of greater than 90 degrees), with vitrectomy and membrane peeling, including, when performed, air, gas, or silicone oil tamponade, cryotherapy, endolaser photocoagulation, drainage of subretinal fluid, scleral buckling, and/or removal of lens
Also known as:
- Intraocular Lens Exchange
- IOL Exchange
- Cataract Lens Replacement (Secondary)
- Replacement of Eye Implant
CPT Codes:
- 66986: Exchange of intraocular lens
Also known as:
- Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
- Extracapsular cataract extraction
- Phacoemulsification
- IOL implantation
CPT Codes:
- 66984: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1 stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification); without endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation
Also known as:
- Secondary Intraocular Lens Implant
- IOL implant (secondary)
- Replacement eye lens surgery
- Artificial lens insertion (secondary)
CPT Codes:
- 66985: Insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (secondary implant), not associated with concurrent cataract removal
Does Dr. Verstraeten accept my insurance?
Dr. Verstraeten accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (412) 359-6300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Verstraeten accept in Pittsburgh, PA?
Dr. Verstraeten in Pittsburgh, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
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Highmark Inc.
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
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Where is Dr. Verstraeten's office located?
Dr. Thierry Verstraeten's Primary Practice
420 E North Ave Ste 116
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 359-6300
What is Dr. Verstraeten's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Verstraeten's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1538120977.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Verstraeten?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Verstraeten
What is Dr. Thierry Verstraeten's specialty?
Dr. Verstraeten is a Ophthalmologist near Pittsburgh, PA. An ophthalmologist possesses the knowledge and professional skills required to deliver comprehensive eye and vision care. These medical doctors are trained to diagnose, monitor, and treat all ocular and visual disorders, whether through medical or surgical interventions. Their expertise encompasses a wide range of issues affecting the eye and its structures, including the eyelids, orbit, and visual pathways. Additionally, ophthalmologists prescribe vision services, such as glasses and contact lenses, to help patients achieve optimal visual health. Contact Dr. Verstraeten to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Thierry Verstraeten affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Verstraeten is affiliated with UPMC Washington, Butler Memorial Hospital, WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital, St. Clair 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
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Is Thierry Verstraeten accepting new patients in Pittsburgh, PA?
Yes, Dr. Thierry Verstraeten is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Thierry Verstraeten offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Verstraeten's office at (412) 359-6300 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Thierry Verstraeten?
Please contact Dr. Verstraeten's office at (412) 359-6300 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Thierry Verstraeten have?
Dr. Thierry Verstraeten is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
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