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41 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Culotta, Retina Specialist in Lafayette, LA?
Dr. Frank Culotta, MD is a Retina Specialist, who primarily practices in Lafayette, LA. He has been practicing for over 41 years. Dr. Culotta is fluent in English, French, and Italian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Culotta’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Culotta’s office at (337) 232-2710.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Culotta?
Dr. Frank Culotta, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Retina Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Culotta empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Diabetic Eye Disease/Retinopathy, Macular Degeneration, Retina/Vitreous Surgery, Retinal Detachment, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Lafayette/LA community, Dr. Culotta is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Culotta go to medical school and complete their residency?
What languages does Dr. Culotta speak?
Dr. Culotta and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
Italian
What conditions does Dr. Culotta treat?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Culotta 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. Culotta. 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
- 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
- H353231: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353221: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353134: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, advanced atrophic with subfoveal involvement
Also known as:
- Macular Pucker
- Retinal Disorder
- Epiretinal Membrane
- Cellophane Maculopathy
- Macular Fibrosis
- Wrinkled Retina
- Macular Wrinkle
- Retinal Scar
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35372: Puckering of macula, left eye
- H35371: Puckering of macula, right eye
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Macular Edema
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Eye Problems
- Diabetic Eye Swelling
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Diabetic Macular Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- E113313: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with moderate nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
What procedures does Dr. Culotta perform?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Culotta 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. Culotta. 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 Eye Surgery
- Retinal Detachment Repair with Vitrectomy
- Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
- 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
CPT Codes:
- 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)
Also known as:
- Retina Repair for Macular Hole or Edema
- Vitrectomy with Membrane Peel
- Macular Hole Repair
- Diabetic Macular Edema Surgery
- Internal Limiting Membrane Removal
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)
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:
- Drug-Eluting Implant in Tear Duct
- Lacrimal Canaliculus Implant
- Tear Duct Drug Implant
- Punctal Implant for Eye Medication
CPT Codes:
- 68841: Insertion of drug-eluting implant, including punctal dilation when performed, into lacrimal canaliculus, each
Does Dr. Culotta accept my insurance?
Dr. Culotta accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (337) 232-2710 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Culotta accept in Lafayette, LA?
Dr. Culotta in Lafayette, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
Molex
Physicians Mutual Insurance Company
State of Louisiana
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Culotta's office located?
Dr. Frank Culotta's Primary Practice
1101 S College Rd Ste 304
Lafayette, LA 70503
(337) 232-2710
What is Dr. Culotta's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Culotta's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1659335545.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Culotta?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Culotta
What is Dr. Frank Culotta's specialty?
Dr. Culotta is a Retina Specialist near Lafayette, LA. An ophthalmologist specializing in vitreoretinal diseases focuses on diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the vitreous and retina, including issues such as retinal detachment, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration. This specialist employs advanced medical and surgical techniques to manage these complex eye conditions. Contact Dr. Culotta to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Frank Culotta affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Culotta is affiliated with Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Frank Culotta accepting new patients in Lafayette, LA?
Yes, Dr. Frank Culotta is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Frank Culotta offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Culotta's office at (337) 232-2710 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Frank Culotta?
Please contact Dr. Culotta's office at (337) 232-2710 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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