Dr. Krista Heidar, MD
Albuquerque, NM
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Heidar, Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist in Albuquerque, NM?
Dr. Krista Heidar, MD is a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist, who primarily practices in Albuquerque, NM with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. Dr. Heidar graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine and completed her residency at Loma Linda University in California. Dr. Heidar is fluent in English, Chinese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Heidar’s office at (505) 243-9739.
Where did Dr. Heidar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Oregon Health Sciences University School of Medicine, Portland
Residency: Loma Linda University in California
Medical School: Loma Linda University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Heidar board certified in Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Krista Heidar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Heidar speak?
Dr. Heidar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Heidar treat?
As a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist, Dr. Heidar 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. Heidar. 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:
- Inward Turning Eye
- Intermittent Alternating Exotropia
- Alternating Crossed Eyes
- Outward Hidden Eye Turn
- Intermittent Alternating Crossed Eyes
- Eye Movement Disorder
- Crossed Eyes from Farsightedness
- Accommodative Squint
- Esotropia
- Intermittent Alternating Wall Eyes
- Intermittent Alternating Divergent Strabismus
- Temporary Wall Eye
- Alternating esotropia
- Eyes take turns crossing
- Intermittent esotropia
- Latent Outward Squint
- Exophoria
- Eye Muscle Imbalance
- Intermittent alternating esotropia
- Eyes take turns crossing sometimes
- Occasional alternating inward eye turn
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5043: Accommodative component in esotropia
- H5034: Intermittent alternating exotropia
- H5005: Alternating esotropia
- H5052: Exophoria
- H5032: Intermittent alternating esotropia
Also known as:
- Nearsightedness
- Farsightedness
- Astigmatism
- Refractive Errors
- Farsightedness (Hyperopia)
- Myopia
- Difficulty Seeing Far Away
- Blurry Distance Vision
- Hyperopia
- Difficulty Seeing Up Close
- Blurry Near Vision
- Irregular Cornea
- Blurred Vision
- Distorted Vision
- Long-sightedness
- Hypermetropia
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5213: Myopia, bilateral
- H5200: Hypermetropia, unspecified eye
- H52223: Regular astigmatism, bilateral
- H5203: Hypermetropia, bilateral
Also known as:
- Refractive Amblyopia
- Strabismic Amblyopia
- Amblyopia
- Refractive Errors
- Eye Movement Disorder
- Lazy eye from refractive error
- Anisometropic amblyopia
- Refractive lazy eye
- Lazy eye from crossed eyes
- Squint amblyopia
- Amblyopia from eye turn
ICD-10 Codes:
- H53021: Refractive amblyopia, right eye
- H53023: Refractive amblyopia, bilateral
- H53032: Strabismic amblyopia, left eye
- H53031: Strabismic amblyopia, right eye
Also known as:
- Retinopathy of Prematurity
- Premature Babies
- Retinal Disorder
- ROP
- Premature Retinopathy
- Retinal Disease in Premature Babies
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35113: Retinopathy of prematurity, stage 0, bilateral
Also known as:
- Lazy Eye
- Lazy Eye Suspect
- Amblyopia
- Refractive Errors
- Refractive Amblyopia
- Vision Loss from Unequal Focus
- Amblyopia Suspect
- Possible Lazy Eye
- Risk of Lazy Eye
ICD-10 Codes:
- H53022: Refractive amblyopia, left eye
- H53043: Amblyopia suspect, bilateral
Also known as:
- Other Eyelid Birth Defects
- Chalazion on Right Upper Eyelid
- Birth Defects
- Eyelid Disorder
- Various Congenital Eyelid Abnormalities
- Rare Eyelid Malformations
- Infant Eyelid Problems
- Right Upper Eyelid Cyst
- Meibomian Cyst on Upper Lid
- Blocked Gland Right Upper Eyelid
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q103: Other congenital malformations of eyelid
- H0011: Chalazion right upper eyelid
Also known as:
- Blocked Tear Duct at Birth
- Birth Defects
- Tears
- Congenital Lacrimal Duct Obstruction
- Narrow Tear Duct in Baby
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q105: Congenital stenosis and stricture of lacrimal duct
Also known as:
- Juvenile Arthritis
- Juvenile idiopathic arthritis
- Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)
- Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
- Childhood Arthritis
- Kids Arthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M0890: Juvenile arthritis, unspecified, unspecified site
Which procedures does Dr. Heidar perform as a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist?
As a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Krista Heidar may include:
- Cataract Removal
- Corneal Specialist Consultation
- Corneal Specialist Follow Up
- Dark Adaptometry
- Diabetes Care - Eye Exam
- Electro-oculography (EOG)
- Electroretinography (ERG)
- Eye Emergency Visit
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Heidar's office.
Does Dr. Heidar accept my insurance?
Dr. Heidar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (505) 243-9739 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Heidar accept in Albuquerque, NM?
Dr. Heidar in Albuquerque, NM accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Molina
Presbyterian Health Plan
State of New Mexico
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Where is Dr. Heidar's office located?
Dr. Krista Heidar's Primary Practice
303 Mulberry St NE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 243-9739