Dr. Krista Heidar, MD
Albuquerque, NM
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
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 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. 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 (425) 823-3937.
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 as a 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 a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist like Dr. Heidar typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Inward Turning Eye
- Intermittent Alternating Exotropia
- Alternating Crossed Eyes
- Outward Hidden Eye Turn
- 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
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5043: Accommodative component in esotropia
- H5034: Intermittent alternating exotropia
- H5005: Alternating esotropia
- H5052: Exophoria
Also known as:
- Refractive Amblyopia
- Amblyopia
- Refractive Errors
- Lazy eye from refractive error
- Anisometropic amblyopia
- Refractive lazy eye
ICD-10 Codes:
- H53021: Refractive amblyopia, right eye
- H53023: Refractive amblyopia, bilateral
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:
- 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
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5213: Myopia, bilateral
- H5200: Hypermetropia, unspecified eye
- H52223: Regular astigmatism, bilateral
Also known as:
- Lazy Eye
- Amblyopia
- Refractive Errors
- Refractive Amblyopia
- Vision Loss from Unequal Focus
ICD-10 Codes:
- H53022: Refractive amblyopia, left eye
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:
- Other Eyelid Birth Defects
- Birth Defects
- Eyelid Disorder
- Various Congenital Eyelid Abnormalities
- Rare Eyelid Malformations
- Infant Eyelid Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q103: Other congenital malformations of eyelid
What procedures does a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist like Dr. Heidar typically perform?
As a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist, Dr. Heidar 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Crossed Eye Surgery (One Muscle)
- Strabismus Repair
- Eye Alignment Surgery
- Ocular Muscle Adjustment
CPT Codes:
- 67311: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 1 horizontal muscle
Does Dr. Heidar accept my insurance?
Dr. Heidar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (425) 823-3937 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
Molina Healthcare
Presbyterian Healthcare Services
State of New Mexico
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Heidar's office located?
Dr. Krista Heidar's Primary Practice
303 Mulberry St NE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(425) 823-3937