AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER OF GREATER NEW YORK, LLC
NPI 1376641670
Clinic/Center - Ambulatory Surgical in Bronx, NY

Areas of Expertise

The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.

Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens

This procedure involves removing a cloudy lens (cataract) from your eye and replacing it with a clear, artificial lens. It helps restore vision that has been affected by the cataract. The operation is usually done under local anesthesia.

This service was performed 274 times for 194 patients

Creation of shunt to improve eye fluid flow using tissue graft

This procedure involves creating a new pathway for fluid to flow out of your eye using a tissue graft. It helps to lower eye pressure and prevent damage to your optic nerve, improving eye health and vision.

This service was performed 25 times for 21 patients

Dilation to improve eye fluid flow

Dilation to improve eye fluid flow is a process where eye drops are used to widen or dilate your pupils. This allows more fluid to flow out of the eye, reducing pressure and helping to prevent or treat conditions like glaucoma.

This service was performed 45 times for 31 patients

Extracapsular removal of cataract with insertion of artificial lens and insertion of drainage device in front chamber of eye

This is a two-part eye procedure. First, a cloudy lens (cataract) is removed from its outer layer and replaced with an artificial lens to improve vision. Second, a drainage device is inserted into the front part of the eye to manage fluid levels, preventing pressure build-up.

This service was performed 18 times for 12 patients

Incision to improve eye fluid flow

This procedure, known as a trabeculectomy, involves creating a small opening in the eye to improve fluid flow. This can help lower eye pressure in conditions like glaucoma. It's a common, safe procedure to protect your eye health.

This service was performed 79 times for 55 patients

Injection of medication into posterior chamber of eye

This procedure involves injecting medication into the back part of your eye, known as the posterior chamber. It's performed to treat conditions like infections or inflammation. A thin needle is used to deliver the medicine, typically under local anesthesia.

This service was performed 74 times for 60 patients

Injection, dexamethasone 9 percent, intraocular, 1 microgram

This is an eye procedure where a small dose of dexamethasone, a type of steroid, is injected into your eye. It's used to reduce inflammation and improve vision, often in cases of eye disease or after surgery. It's a quick, in-office procedure.

This service was performed 42,927 times for 75 patients

Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens

This is a procedure where a cloudy lens in your eye, known as a cataract, is removed. After removal, a clear artificial lens is inserted. This helps to restore your vision, enabling you to see clearly again.

This service was performed 570 times for 390 patients

Removal of membrane of retina

Removal of the retina's membrane is a surgical procedure aimed at treating eye conditions affecting the retina's function. It involves a delicate operation to eliminate scar tissue or membranes causing vision problems. The procedure can help improve or stabilize vision.

This service was performed 11 times for 11 patients

Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser

This procedure, known as YAG laser capsulotomy, treats cloudiness in the lens capsule following cataract surgery. A laser is used to create a small hole in the cloudy capsule, allowing light to pass through and restore clear vision. It's a quick, painless procedure.

This service was performed 55 times for 42 patients

CLIA Information

The Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) of 1988 applies to facilities or sites that test human specimens for health assessment or to diagnose, prevent, or treat disease. The CLIA Program sets standards for clinical laboratory testing and issues certificates. The NPI / CLIA crosswalk information for this NPI number is:

CLIA Number

33D0137178

Facility Type

Ambulatory Surgery Center

Certificate Effective Date

September 01, 1992

Certificate Expiration Date

March 26, 2027

Laboratory Director

DR. JEROME H. LEVY

Certificate Type

Certificate of Waiver

Certificate Type Description

This CLIA certificate is issued to Ambulatory Surgery Center Of Greater New York, Llc to perform only waived tests. CLIA defines waived tests as simple tests with a low risk for an incorrect result. Waived tests include certain tests listed in CLIA regulations, tests cleared by the FDA for home use and tests approved by the FDA for waived status and that meet CLIA waiver criteria.

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