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Dr. Rodrigo Fernandes, MD, PHD

Los Angeles, CA

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Fernandes, Retina Specialist in Los Angeles, CA?

    Dr. Rodrigo Fernandes, MD, PHD is a Retina Specialist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Fernandes is fluent in English and Portuguese, and is not currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fernandes’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fernandes’s office at (323) 442-6335.

    What languages does Dr. Fernandes speak?

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

    • English

    • Portuguese

    What conditions does Dr. Fernandes treat?

    As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Fernandes 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. Fernandes. 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:

    • Cataract
    • Right Eye Cataract Surgery Status
    • Cloudy Lens
    • Lens Opacity
    • Eye Clouding
    • Cloudy lens
    • Lens clouding
    • Eye cloudiness
    • Right Eye Cataract Removal
    • Post-Cataract Surgery Right Eye
    • Right Eye Lens Replacement

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H269: Unspecified cataract
    • H268: Other specified cataract
    • H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
    • Z9841: Cataract extraction status, right eye
    • H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Retinopathy
    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Advanced Diabetic Eye Disease and Macular Swelling (Both Eyes)
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Eye Disease and Macular Swelling
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Macular Edema
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Eye Problems
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Eye Disease
    • Diabetic Retinal Disease
    • Diabetes Mellitus Eye Complications
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy with Macular Edema Bilateral
    • Advanced Retina Damage Both Eyes with Macular Swelling
    • Diabetic Macular Edema Both Eyes
    • Diabetic Retinopathy with Macular Edema
    • Macular Swelling from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetic Macular Edema
    • Diabetic Eye Swelling
    • Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
    • Diabetic Macular Swelling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E113593: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, bilateral
    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E113513: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
    • E11311: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with unspecified diabetic retinopathy with macular edema
    • E113512: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, left eye

    Also known as:

    • Sense Organ Surgery Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • Eye surgery aftercare
    • Ear surgery aftercare
    • Sensory organ recovery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z48810: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the sense organs

    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:

    • Dry Eyes
    • Tears
    • Dry eye syndrome
    • Keratoconjunctivitis sicca
    • Ocular dryness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H04123: Dry eye syndrome of bilateral lacrimal glands

    Also known as:

    • Retinal Edema
    • Macular Pucker
    • Retinal Disorder
    • Swelling of the Retina
    • Fluid in Retina
    • Macular Edema
    • Epiretinal Membrane
    • Cellophane Maculopathy
    • Macular Fibrosis
    • Wrinkled Retina

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H3581: Retinal edema
    • H35372: Puckering of macula, left eye

    Also known as:

    • Bleeding in the eye's gel
    • Eye Disease
    • Eye bleeding
    • Blood in the vitreous
    • Ocular hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H4312: Vitreous hemorrhage, left eye
    • H4311: Vitreous hemorrhage, right eye

    Also known as:

    • Cystoid Macular Edema
    • Macular Degeneration
    • CME
    • Macular swelling
    • Fluid in the macula

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H35351: Cystoid macular degeneration, right eye

    Also known as:

    • Uveal Melanoma
    • Eye Cancer
    • Intraocular (Uveal) Melanoma Treatment (PDQ)
    • Choroidal Melanoma
    • Intraocular Melanoma
    • Cancer of the Choroid

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C6931: Malignant neoplasm of right choroid

    Also known as:

    • Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
    • Post-Treatment Check-up
    • Aftercare Visit
    • Recovery Monitoring Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm

    Does Dr. Fernandes accept my insurance?

    Dr. Fernandes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (323) 442-6335 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Fernandes accept in Los Angeles, CA?

    Dr. Fernandes in Los Angeles, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Altamed Health Services

    • Centene

    • City of Los Angeles

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Kern Health Systems

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx

    • Other Health Care Provider

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    Where is Dr. Fernandes' office located?

    Dr. Rodrigo Fernandes' Primary Practice

    1520 San Pablo St Fl N

    Los Angeles, CA 90033

    (323) 442-6335

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    Dr. Rodrigo Fernandes' Practice 2

    500 N Central Ave Ste 400

    Glendale, CA 91203

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

    Dr. Fernandes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1144949306.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fernandes?

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

    What is Dr. Rodrigo Fernandes's specialty?

    Dr. Fernandes is a Retina Specialist near Los Angeles, CA. 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. Fernandes to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Rodrigo Fernandes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Fernandes is affiliated with Los Angeles 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

    Where can I learn more about Retina Specialist?

    Explore Retina Specialist with 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 Rodrigo Fernandes accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?

    No, Dr. Rodrigo Fernandes is not accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Rodrigo Fernandes offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Fernandes's office at (323) 442-6335 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Rodrigo Fernandes?

    Please contact Dr. Fernandes's office at (323) 442-6335 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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