We are happy to answer your questions regarding AAOE activities and products or general questions regarding ophthalmology practice management. For specific information on medical problems or conditions, consult your Eye M.D. (ophthalmologist) or family physician for assistance. General eye health information for the public and answers to commonly asked questions can be found on the Academy's EyeSmart Web site.
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Ernie Khirallah — Executive Director Ernie is responsible for overall AAOE strategic, operational, and budget management. E-mail: ekhirallah@aao.org Phone: 415.447.0236 |
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Jennifer Arbuckle, CPC, OCS — Academy Coding Specialist Jennifer is the Academy's coding specialist. Her background includes coding, billing, compliance and reimbursement in both a small private practice and a large academic medical institution. E-mail: jarbuckle@aao.org Phone: 415.447.0396 For coding and reimbursement, questions e-mail coding@aao.org. |
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Janine Barth — Programs Administrator Janine is programs administrator for the Ophthalmology Job Center and the Consultant Directory as well as the project coordinator for select AAOE products. E-mail: jbarth@aao.org Phone: 415.447.0335 Contact for assistance with the Consultant Directory and the Ophthalmology Job Center. |
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Peggy Coakley — Administrative Manager Peggy is the administrative manager for AAOE. E-mail: pcoakley@aao.org Phone: 415.561.8561 Contact for assistance with AAOE listservs: E-Talk, E-Retina, E-Code. |
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Sangeeta Fernandes — AAOE Program and Content Manager Sangeeta is responsible for all aspects of the AAOE Annual Meeting Program. E-mail: sfernandes@aao.org Phone: 415.561.8563 Contact for questions regarding the AAOE Program of the Annual Meeting. |
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Jennifer Kwong — Administrative Assistant Jen provides administrative support for CODEquest Coding College and the AAOE Program. E-mail: jkwong@aao.org Phone: 415.447.0342 Contact for assistance with CODEquest logistics and registration. |
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Bernhardt Mair — Web Coordinator Bernie is in charge of coordinating all aspects of the AAOE website. E-mail: bmair@aao.org Phone: 415.447.0369 Contact for questions related to AAOE website content. |
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Sue Vicchrilli, COT, OCS, Academy Coding Executive Sue's 30 year ophthalmic background includes all aspects of coding, reimbursement, practice management, clinic and surgical assistance. Sue is the Academy's coding executive, the author of EyeNet's “Savvy Coder” and AAOE's “Coding Bulletin”, the Ophthalmic Coding Coach, and the Ophthalmic Coding Series. E-mail: svicchrilli@aao.org Contact for assistance with PQRS and E-Prescribing issues (pqrs@aao.org). |
