Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Alborzian, Ophthalmologist in La Jolla, CA?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Alborzian?
Dr. Shervin Alborzian, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Ophthalmologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Alborzian empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Diabetic Eye Disease/Retinopathy, Laser Surgery, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the La Jolla, CA community, Dr. Alborzian is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Alborzian go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Boston University in Boston
Is Dr. Alborzian board certified as an Ophthalmologist?
Yes, Dr. Shervin Alborzian, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Alborzian speak?
Dr. Alborzian and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Alborzian typically treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Alborzian 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. Alborzian. 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
- Combined Age-Related Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
- Mixed Type Cataract
- Multiple Cataract Types
ICD-10 Codes:
- H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
- H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
- H25811: Combined forms of age-related cataract, right eye
Also known as:
- Intraocular Lens Implant
- Cataract
- Refractive Errors
- IOL Implant
- Artificial Eye Lens
- Cataract Lens Implant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z961: Presence of intraocular lens
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:
- Preglaucoma
- Glaucoma
- Early Glaucoma
- Borderline Glaucoma
- Risk of Glaucoma
- High eye pressure
- Optic nerve damage
- Ocular hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- H40003: Preglaucoma, unspecified, bilateral
- H409: Unspecified glaucoma
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. Alborzian typically perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Alborzian 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. Alborzian. 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
- Cataract Removal by Phacoemulsification
- Extracapsular cataract extraction
- Phacoemulsification
- IOL implantation
- Lens Material Removal
- Cataract Surgery (Phaco)
- Ultrasonic Cataract Removal
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
- 66850: Removal of lens material; phacofragmentation technique (mechanical or ultrasonic) (eg, phacoemulsification), with aspiration
Also known as:
- Pterygium Removal with Graft
- Laser Eye Surgery for Glaucoma
- Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
- Pterygium Excision with Autograft
- Conjunctival Graft for Pterygium
- Surfer's Eye Surgery with Graft
- Iridotomy
- Iridectomy
- Laser Glaucoma Treatment
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Posterior Capsulotomy
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Laser Eye Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 65426: Excision or transposition of pterygium; with graft
- 66761: Iridotomy/iridectomy by laser surgery (eg, for glaucoma) (per session)
- 66821: Discission of secondary membranous cataract (opacified posterior lens capsule and/or anterior hyaloid); laser surgery (eg, YAG laser) (1 or more stages)
Also known as:
- Complex Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
- Advanced Cataract Surgery
- Phacoemulsification with IOL
- Complex Extracapsular Cataract Extraction
CPT Codes:
- 66982: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1-stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification), complex, requiring devices or techniques not generally used in routine cataract surgery (eg, iris expansion device, suture support for intraocular lens, or primary posterior capsulorrhexis) or performed on patients in the amblyogenic developmental stage; without endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation
Does Dr. Alborzian accept my insurance?
Please contact Dr. Alborzian's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.
Where is Dr. Alborzian's office located?
Dr. Shervin Alborzian's Primary Practice
9834 Genesee Ave Ste 209
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 457-2220
What hospitals are Dr. Alborzian affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Alborzian has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Alborzian's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Alborzian's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1588825129.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alborzian?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alborzian