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Dr. Rajiv Rathod, MD

Santa Ana, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Rathod, Ophthalmologist in Santa Ana, CA?

    Dr. Rajiv Rathod, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Santa Ana, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Rathod is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rathod’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rathod’s office at (714) 972-8432.

    Is Dr. Rathod board certified as an Ophthalmologist?

    Yes, Dr. Rajiv Rathod, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology

    What languages does Dr. Rathod speak?

    Dr. Rathod and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Rathod treat?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Rathod 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. Rathod. 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:

    • Wet Macular Degeneration
    • Dry Macular Degeneration
    • Cystoid Macular Edema
    • Macular Degeneration
    • Exudative AMD
    • Neovascular Macular Degeneration
    • Wet AMD
    • Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
    • Dry AMD
    • Atrophic Macular Degeneration
    • Age-related Macular Degeneration (Dry)
    • CME
    • Macular swelling
    • Fluid in the macula
    • Nonexudative AMD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H353231: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, with active choroidal neovascularization
    • H353221: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
    • H353211: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
    • H353132: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, intermediate dry stage
    • H35351: Cystoid macular degeneration, right eye
    • H353133: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, advanced atrophic without subfoveal involvement
    • H353131: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, early dry stage

    Also known as:

    • Aging of the eye's gel
    • Strands and floaters in the eye's gel
    • Eye Disease
    • Vitreous Detachment
    • Vitreous syneresis
    • Eye gel breakdown
    • Vitreous aging
    • Eye floaters
    • Vitreous opacities
    • Vitreous membranes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H43813: Vitreous degeneration, bilateral
    • H43393: Other vitreous opacities, bilateral
    • H43811: Vitreous degeneration, right eye
    • H43812: Vitreous degeneration, left eye

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Advanced Diabetic Eye Disease and Macular Swelling (Both Eyes)
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Severe Diabetic Eye Disease and Macular Swelling (Both Eyes)
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Macular Edema
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Eye Problems
    • Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy with Macular Edema Bilateral
    • Advanced Retina Damage Both Eyes with Macular Swelling
    • Diabetic Macular Edema Both Eyes
    • Severe Nonproliferative Diabetic Retinopathy with Macular Edema Bilateral
    • Diabetic Eye Swelling
    • Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
    • Diabetic Macular Swelling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E113513: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
    • E113413: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with severe nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
    • E113313: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with moderate nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
    • E113511: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, right eye

    Also known as:

    • Macular Pucker
    • Blocked Branch Retinal Vein
    • Retinal Disorder
    • Epiretinal Membrane
    • Cellophane Maculopathy
    • Macular Wrinkle
    • Retinal Scar
    • Macular Fibrosis
    • Wrinkled Retina
    • Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion
    • BRVO
    • Eye Stroke

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H35373: Puckering of macula, bilateral
    • H35371: Puckering of macula, right eye
    • H35372: Puckering of macula, left eye
    • H348320: Tributary (branch) retinal vein occlusion, left eye, with macular edema

    Also known as:

    • Benign Choroid Tumor
    • Benign Tumor
    • Eye Disease
    • Non-cancerous choroid growth
    • Benign choroidal neoplasm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D3131: Benign neoplasm of right choroid

    What procedures does Dr. Rathod perform?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Rathod 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. Rathod. 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:

    • Eye Injection
    • Intravitreal Injection
    • Retinal Injection
    • Macular Degeneration Injection
    • Eye Medication Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 67028: Intravitreal injection of a pharmacologic agent (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Vitrectomy Eye Surgery
    • Vitrectomy for Macular Pucker
    • Retinal Detachment Repair with Vitrectomy
    • Intraocular Lens Repositioning
    • Pars Plana Vitrectomy
    • Retinal Surgery
    • Eye Gel Removal Surgery
    • Retinal Membrane Removal
    • Macular Pucker Surgery
    • Vitrectomy for retinal detachment
    • Retinal reattachment surgery
    • Eye surgery for detached retina
    • IOL repositioning
    • Lens implant adjustment
    • Eye lens surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 67036: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach;
    • 67041: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with removal of preretinal cellular membrane (eg, macular pucker)
    • 67108: Repair of retinal detachment; with vitrectomy, any method, including, when performed, air or gas tamponade, focal endolaser photocoagulation, cryotherapy, drainage of subretinal fluid, scleral buckling, and/or removal of lens by same technique
    • 66825: Repositioning of intraocular lens prosthesis, requiring an incision (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Retina Repair for Macular Hole or Edema
    • Vitrectomy with Endolaser Treatment
    • Vitrectomy with Membrane Peel
    • Macular Hole Repair
    • Diabetic Macular Edema Surgery
    • Internal Limiting Membrane Removal
    • Pars Plana Vitrectomy with Laser
    • Retinal Laser Surgery
    • Diabetic Retinopathy Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 67042: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina (eg, for repair of macular hole, diabetic macular edema), includes, if performed, intraocular tamponade (ie, air, gas or silicone oil)
    • 67040: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with endolaser panretinal photocoagulation

    Also known as:

    • Retinal Laser Treatment
    • Eye Fluid Removal
    • Retinal Photocoagulation
    • Laser for Retinal Tear
    • Retinal Detachment Prevention Laser
    • Anterior Chamber Paracentesis
    • Aqueous Humor Removal
    • Eye Pressure Relief Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 67145: Prophylaxis of retinal detachment (eg, retinal break, lattice degeneration) without drainage; photocoagulation
    • 65800: Paracentesis of anterior chamber of eye (separate procedure); with removal of aqueous

    Also known as:

    • Laser Treatment for Retinopathy
    • Photocoagulation for Retinopathy
    • Diabetic Retinopathy Laser Treatment
    • Retinal Laser Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 67228: Treatment of extensive or progressive retinopathy (eg, diabetic retinopathy), photocoagulation

    Also known as:

    • Complex Retinal Detachment Repair
    • Vitrectomy for Retinal Detachment
    • Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy Repair
    • Diabetic Retinal Detachment Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 67113: Repair of complex retinal detachment (eg, proliferative vitreoretinopathy, stage C-1 or greater, diabetic traction retinal detachment, retinopathy of prematurity, retinal tear of greater than 90 degrees), with vitrectomy and membrane peeling, including, when performed, air, gas, or silicone oil tamponade, cryotherapy, endolaser photocoagulation, drainage of subretinal fluid, scleral buckling, and/or removal of lens

    Also known as:

    • Vitrectomy with Laser Treatment
    • Pars Plana Vitrectomy with Laser
    • Retinal Laser Surgery
    • Eye Vitreous Removal with Laser

    CPT Codes:

    • 67039: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with focal endolaser photocoagulation

    Also known as:

    • Intraocular Lens Exchange
    • IOL Exchange
    • Cataract Lens Replacement (Secondary)
    • Replacement of Eye Implant

    CPT Codes:

    • 66986: Exchange of intraocular lens

    Also known as:

    • Cataract Removal by Phacoemulsification
    • Phacoemulsification
    • Lens Material Removal
    • Cataract Surgery (Phaco)
    • Ultrasonic Cataract Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 66850: Removal of lens material; phacofragmentation technique (mechanical or ultrasonic) (eg, phacoemulsification), with aspiration

    Also known as:

    • Retinal Detachment Repair with Gas Injection
    • Pneumatic Retinopexy
    • Gas Bubble for Retinal Detachment
    • Retina Reattachment Surgery
    • Eye Detachment Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 67110: Repair of retinal detachment; by injection of air or other gas (eg, pneumatic retinopexy)

    Does Dr. Rathod accept my insurance?

    Dr. Rathod accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (714) 972-8432 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Rathod accept in Santa Ana, CA?

    Dr. Rathod in Santa Ana, 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

    • CalOptima

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • First Community Health Plan

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Scan Health Plan

    • St. Joseph Health System (CA)

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Rathod's office located?

    Dr. Rajiv Rathod's Primary Practice

    1200 N Tustin Ave Ste 140

    Santa Ana, CA 92705

    (714) 972-8432

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    Dr. Rajiv Rathod's Practice 2

    320 Superior Ave Ste 160

    Newport Beach, CA 92663

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    Dr. Rajiv Rathod's Practice 3

    333 W Bastanchury Rd Ste 200

    Fullerton, CA 92835

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    What is Dr. Rathod's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Rathod's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1821201351.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rathod?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Rathod

    What is Dr. Rajiv Rathod's specialty?

    Dr. Rathod is a Ophthalmologist near Santa Ana, CA. An ophthalmologist possesses the knowledge and professional skills required to deliver comprehensive eye and vision care. These medical doctors are trained to diagnose, monitor, and treat all ocular and visual disorders, whether through medical or surgical interventions. Their expertise encompasses a wide range of issues affecting the eye and its structures, including the eyelids, orbit, and visual pathways. Additionally, ophthalmologists prescribe vision services, such as glasses and contact lenses, to help patients achieve optimal visual health. Contact Dr. Rathod to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Rajiv Rathod affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Rathod is affiliated with Hoag Hospital Newport Beach 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 Rajiv Rathod accepting new patients in Santa Ana, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Rajiv Rathod is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Rajiv Rathod offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Rathod's office at (714) 972-8432 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Rajiv Rathod?

    Please contact Dr. Rathod's office at (714) 972-8432 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Rajiv Rathod have?

    Dr. Rajiv Rathod is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

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