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Dr. Ajay Manchandia, MD
Orange, CA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Manchandia, Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist in Orange, CA?
Dr. Ajay Manchandia, MD is a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist, who primarily practices in Orange, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Manchandia is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Manchandia’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Manchandia’s office at (310) 825-9111.
What languages does Dr. Manchandia speak?
Dr. Manchandia and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
What conditions does a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist like Dr. Manchandia typically treat?
As a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist, Dr. Manchandia 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. Manchandia. 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
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
- H25813: Combined forms of age-related cataract, bilateral
Also known as:
- Borderline Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Glaucoma
- Early Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Open-angle glaucoma suspect
- Risk of Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Wide-Angle Glaucoma
- POAG
ICD-10 Codes:
- H40013: Open angle with borderline findings, low risk, bilateral
- H401131: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, mild stage
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:
- Intermittent Eye Turn
- Esotropia
- Walleye
- Eye Movement Disorder
- Intermittent heterotropia
- Occasional eye deviation
- Intermittent squint
- Crossed Eyes
- Convergent Strabismus
- Inward Turning Eye
- Exotropia
- Divergent strabismus
- Outward turning eye
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5030: Unspecified intermittent heterotropia
- H5000: Unspecified esotropia
- H5010: Unspecified exotropia
Also known as:
- Dry Macular Degeneration
- Macular Degeneration
- Dry AMD
- Atrophic Macular Degeneration
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Dry)
ICD-10 Codes:
- H353132: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, intermediate dry stage
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
Also known as:
- Keratitis
- Corneal Disorder
- Corneal Inflammation
- Inflamed Cornea
- Eye Surface Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- H16103: Unspecified superficial keratitis, bilateral
Also known as:
- Unspecified Vision Problem
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Unspecified visual disturbance
- General vision issue
- Eye problem
ICD-10 Codes:
- H539: Unspecified visual disturbance
Also known as:
- Aging of the eye's gel
- Eye Disease
- Vitreous Detachment
- Vitreous syneresis
- Eye gel breakdown
- Vitreous aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- H43813: Vitreous degeneration, bilateral
Also known as:
- Lazy Eye Suspect
- Amblyopia
- Amblyopia Suspect
- Possible Lazy Eye
- Risk of Lazy Eye
ICD-10 Codes:
- H53043: Amblyopia suspect, bilateral
What procedures does a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist like Dr. Manchandia typically perform?
As a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist, Dr. Manchandia 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. Manchandia. 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:
- Crossed Eye Surgery (One Muscle)
- Crossed Eye Surgery (2 Muscles)
- Eye Muscle Surgery for Strabismus
- Strabismus Repair
- Eye Alignment Surgery
- Ocular Muscle Adjustment
- Ocular Muscle Surgery
- Strabismus Correction Surgery
- Crossed Eyes Surgery
- Wall Eyes Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67311: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 1 horizontal muscle
- 67312: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 2 horizontal muscles
- 67314: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 1 vertical muscle (excluding superior oblique)
Also known as:
- Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Posterior Capsulotomy
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Laser Eye Surgery
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)
Also known as:
- Conjunctiva Repair with Graft
- Conjunctival Grafting
- Eye Surface Reconstruction
- Extensive Conjunctivoplasty
CPT Codes:
- 68320: Conjunctivoplasty; with conjunctival graft or extensive rearrangement
Does Dr. Manchandia accept my insurance?
Dr. Manchandia accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 825-9111 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Manchandia accept in Orange, CA?
Dr. Manchandia in Orange, 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
Apex Healthcare
Centene Corporation
Heritage Health
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Other Provider Networks
Preferred IPA
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Manchandia's office located?
Dr. Ajay Manchandia's Primary Practice
1120 W La Veta Ave Ste 100
Orange, CA 92868
(310) 825-9111
What is Dr. Manchandia's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Manchandia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1720243082.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Manchandia?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Manchandia
What is Dr. Ajay Manchandia's specialty?
Dr. Manchandia is a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist near Orange, CA.
What does a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist do?
An ophthalmologist specializing in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus management focuses on the medical and surgical treatment of eye disorders in children. Common conditions addressed include amblyopia, strabismus, refractive errors, cataracts, and glaucoma. These disorders may be associated with neurological and endocrinological diseases, trauma, or age-related changes in the extraocular muscles, necessitating medical, optical, and surgical interventions.
Is this Dr. Ajay Manchandia affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Manchandia is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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
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Is Ajay Manchandia accepting new patients in Orange, CA?
Yes, Dr. Ajay Manchandia is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ajay Manchandia offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Manchandia's office at (310) 825-9111 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ajay Manchandia?
Please contact Dr. Manchandia's office at (310) 825-9111 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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