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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Latifiyaghin, Cornea and External Diseases Specialist in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Golshan Latifiyaghin, MD is a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist, who primarily practices in San Antonio, TX with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Latifiyaghin is fluent in English, and is not currently seeing new patients. Dr. Latifiyaghin’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Latifiyaghin’s office at (210) 358-7623.
What languages does Dr. Latifiyaghin speak?
Dr. Latifiyaghin and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist like Dr. Latifiyaghin typically treat?
As a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist, Dr. Latifiyaghin 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. Latifiyaghin. 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
- H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
- H25813: Combined forms of age-related cataract, bilateral
- H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Cataract
- Cataract
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes-related cataract
- Cloudy lens from diabetes
- Diabetic eye cataract
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1136: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic cataract
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
What procedures does a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist like Dr. Latifiyaghin typically perform?
As a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist, Dr. Latifiyaghin 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. Latifiyaghin. 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
- Extracapsular cataract extraction
- Phacoemulsification
- IOL implantation
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
Also known as:
- Penetrating Corneal Transplant
- Endothelial Corneal Transplant
- Full-Thickness Corneal Transplant
- PKP (Penetrating Keratoplasty)
- Cornea Replacement Surgery
- Keratoplasty
- Endothelial keratoplasty
- Corneal graft
CPT Codes:
- 65730: Keratoplasty (corneal transplant); penetrating (except in aphakia or pseudophakia)
- 65756: Keratoplasty (corneal transplant); endothelial
Also known as:
- Pterygium Removal with Graft
- Corneal Lesion Removal (Keratectomy)
- Pterygium Excision with Autograft
- Conjunctival Graft for Pterygium
- Surfer's Eye Surgery with Graft
- Corneal Excision
- Lamellar Keratectomy
- Partial Cornea Removal
CPT Codes:
- 65426: Excision or transposition of pterygium; with graft
- 65400: Excision of lesion, cornea (keratectomy, lamellar, partial), except pterygium
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
Also known as:
- Eye Wound Repair with Tissue Glue
- Cornea laceration repair with glue
- Sclera wound glue repair
- Eye tissue adhesive application
CPT Codes:
- 65286: Repair of laceration; application of tissue glue, wounds of cornea and/or sclera
Does Dr. Latifiyaghin accept my insurance?
Dr. Latifiyaghin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (210) 358-7623 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Latifiyaghin accept in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Latifiyaghin in San Antonio, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
BCBS Unspecified
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Latifiyaghin's office located?
Dr. Golshan Latifiyaghin's Primary Practice
701 S Zarzamora St
San Antonio, TX 78207
(210) 358-7623
What is Dr. Latifiyaghin's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Latifiyaghin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1215710975.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Latifiyaghin?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Latifiyaghin
What is Dr. Golshan Latifiyaghin's specialty?
Dr. Latifiyaghin is a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist near San Antonio, TX.
What does a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist do?
An ophthalmologist specializing in diseases of the cornea, sclera, eyelids, conjunctiva, and anterior segment of the eye diagnoses and treats conditions affecting these structures. This specialist manages disorders such as corneal infections, eyelid malposition's, and conjunctival diseases using both medical and surgical methods.
Is this Dr. Golshan Latifiyaghin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Latifiyaghin is affiliated with University Hospital-San Antonio 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
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Is Golshan Latifiyaghin accepting new patients in San Antonio, TX?
No, Dr. Golshan Latifiyaghin is not accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Golshan Latifiyaghin offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Latifiyaghin's office at (210) 358-7623 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Golshan Latifiyaghin?
Please contact Dr. Latifiyaghin's office at (210) 358-7623 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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