5.0
(1)25 Years of Experience
Who is Dr. Barakeh, Ophthalmologist in Walnut Creek, CA?
Where did Dr. Barakeh go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Geo Washington Univ Sch Med, Ophthalmology; St Vincent Hosp, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Nova Se University, Coll of Osteo Med, Ft Lauderdale Fl
Is Dr. Barakeh board certified as an Ophthalmologist?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Barakeh, DO, PHD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Barakeh speak?
Dr. Barakeh and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- Chinese
- English
- German
- Spanish
- Vietnamese
What conditions does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Barakeh typically treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Barakeh 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. Barakeh. 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.
Also known as:
- Cataract
- Other Secondary Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
- Cataract from another condition
- Complicated cataract
- Acquired cataract
ICD-10 Codes:
- H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
- H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
- H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
- H26491: Other secondary cataract, right eye
Also known as:
- Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Borderline Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Ocular Hypertension
- Glaucoma
- Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Wide-Angle Glaucoma
- POAG
- Early Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Open-angle glaucoma suspect
- Risk of Open-Angle Glaucoma
- High Eye Pressure
- Elevated Intraocular Pressure
- Eye pressure problem
ICD-10 Codes:
- H401132: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, moderate stage
- H40013: Open angle with borderline findings, low risk, bilateral
- H40053: Ocular hypertension, bilateral
Also known as:
- Dry Eye Syndrome
- Corneal Disorder
- Dry Eye Disease
- Chronic Dry Eye
- Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
ICD-10 Codes:
- H16223: Keratoconjunctivitis sicca, not specified as Sjogren's, bilateral
Also known as:
- Other Vision Problems
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Other visual disturbances
- Unspecified vision issues
- Various eye problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- H538: Other visual disturbances
Also known as:
- Routine Eye and Vision Exam (Normal Findings)
- Eye Disease
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Annual eye checkup
- Vision screening, no issues
- Eye health exam, all clear
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0100: Encounter for examination of eyes and vision without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
What procedures does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Barakeh typically perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Barakeh 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. Barakeh. 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.
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:
- Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
- Laser Trabeculoplasty
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Posterior Capsulotomy
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Laser Eye Surgery
- Glaucoma laser surgery
- Laser eye treatment for glaucoma
- Trabeculoplasty
CPT Codes:
- 66821: Discission of secondary membranous cataract (opacified posterior lens capsule and/or anterior hyaloid); laser surgery (eg, YAG laser) (1 or more stages)
- 65855: Trabeculoplasty by laser surgery
Does Dr. Barakeh accept my insurance?
Dr. Barakeh accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Barakeh accept in Walnut Creek, CA?
Dr. Barakeh in Walnut Creek, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Shield of California
Central Health
Cigna Group
Contra Costa
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Barakeh's office located?
Ratings & Reviews
5.0
Overall rating
Based on 1 review
Office Experience
100% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern
Wait Times
100% of patients were satisfied with the wait time
Diagnosis
100% of patients were satisfied with the doctor's diagnosis and explanation of their condition
Patients give Dr. Joseph Barakeh an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Barakeh has been rated and reviewed by 1 patient. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Barakeh, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.
Read Patient ReviewsWhat is Dr. Barakeh's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Barakeh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1013990613.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Barakeh?
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