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Dr. David Telander, MD, PHD

Dr. David Telander, MD, PHD

Yuba City, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Telander, Retina Specialist in Yuba City, CA?

    Dr. David Telander, MD, PHD is a Retina Specialist, who primarily practices in Yuba City, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Telander completed his residency at Univ Of Mn Med Sch, Ophthalmology. Dr. Telander is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Telander’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Telander’s office at (916) 454-4861.

    Where did Dr. Telander go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Fellowship: Jules Stein Eye Institute

    • Residency: Univ Of Mn Med Sch, Ophthalmology | University Of Mn Med School | University of Minnesota, Twin Cities - Medical School, Minneapolis, Mn, United States, M.D.

    • Medical School: University of Mn Med Sch-Minneapolis, Minneapolis Mn

    Is Dr. Telander board certified as a Retina Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. David Telander, MD, PHD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology

    What languages does Dr. Telander speak?

    Dr. Telander and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does a Retina Specialist like Dr. Telander typically treat?

    As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Telander 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. Telander. 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 here.

    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:

    • 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:

    • E113511: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, right eye
    • E113512: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, left eye

    What procedures does a Retina Specialist like Dr. Telander typically perform?

    As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Telander 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. Telander. 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 here.

    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
    • Vitrectomy for Macular Pucker
    • Pars Plana Vitrectomy
    • Retinal Surgery
    • Eye Gel Removal Surgery
    • Vitrectomy for retinal detachment
    • Retinal reattachment surgery
    • Eye surgery for detached retina
    • Retinal Membrane Removal
    • Macular Pucker 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
    • 67041: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with removal of preretinal cellular membrane (eg, macular pucker)

    Also known as:

    • Laser Treatment for Retinopathy
    • Photocoagulation for Retinopathy
    • Diabetic Retinopathy Laser Treatment
    • Retinal Laser Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 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:

    • 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)

    Does Dr. Telander accept my insurance?

    Dr. Telander accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (916) 454-4861 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Telander accept in Yuba City, CA?

    Dr. Telander in Yuba City, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene Corporation

    • Health Plan of San Joaquin

    • Humana

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Other TPA

    • Sutter Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Telander's office located?

    Dr. David Telander's Primary Practice

    1870 Lassen Blvd Ste B

    Yuba City, CA 95993

    (916) 454-4861

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    Dr. David Telander's Practice 2

    2315 Stockton Blvd

    Sacramento, CA 95817

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    Dr. David Telander's Practice 3

    5775 Greenback Ln

    Sacramento, CA 95841

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    What is Dr. Telander's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Telander's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1528043023.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Telander?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Telander

    What is Dr. David Telander's specialty?

    Dr. Telander is a Retina Specialist near Yuba City, CA.

    What does a Retina Specialist do?

    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.

    Is this Dr. David Telander affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Telander is affiliated with Mercy General Hospital 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

    When to see a Retina Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Retina Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is David Telander accepting new patients in Yuba City, CA?

    Yes, Dr. David Telander is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. David Telander offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Telander's office at (916) 454-4861 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with David Telander?

    Please contact Dr. Telander's office at (916) 454-4861 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. David Telander have?

    Dr. David Telander is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

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