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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Amini, Retina Specialist in Pasadena, CA?
Dr. Payam Amini, MD is a Retina Specialist, who primarily practices in Pasadena, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Amini is fluent in English, Persian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Amini’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Amini’s office at (626) 793-4168.
Is Dr. Amini board certified as a Retina Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Payam Amini, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Amini speak?
Dr. Amini and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Persian
Spanish
What conditions does a Retina Specialist like Dr. Amini typically treat?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Amini 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. Amini. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Retinopathy
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Eye Problems
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Eye Disease
- Diabetic Retinal Disease
- Diabetes Mellitus Eye Complications
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E113593: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, bilateral
Also known as:
- Wet Macular Degeneration
- Macular Degeneration
- Exudative AMD
- Neovascular Macular Degeneration
- Wet AMD
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
ICD-10 Codes:
- H353211: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353221: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
What procedures does a Retina Specialist like Dr. Amini typically perform?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Amini 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. Amini. 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 here.
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:
- Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
- Retinal Detachment Repair with Vitrectomy
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Posterior Capsulotomy
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Laser Eye Surgery
- Vitrectomy for retinal detachment
- Retinal reattachment surgery
- Eye surgery for detached retina
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)
- 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
Also known as:
- Vitrectomy with Endolaser Treatment
- Retina Repair for Macular Hole or Edema
- Pars Plana Vitrectomy with Laser
- Retinal Laser Surgery
- Diabetic Retinopathy Surgery
- Vitrectomy with Membrane Peel
- Macular Hole Repair
- Diabetic Macular Edema Surgery
- Internal Limiting Membrane Removal
CPT Codes:
- 67040: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with endolaser panretinal photocoagulation
- 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)
Also known as:
- Eye Fluid Removal
- Anterior Chamber Paracentesis
- Aqueous Humor Removal
- Eye Pressure Relief Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 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
Does Dr. Amini accept my insurance?
Dr. Amini accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (626) 793-4168 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Amini accept in Pasadena, CA?
Dr. Amini in Pasadena, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
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City of Los Angeles
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Where is Dr. Amini's office located?
Dr. Payam Amini's Primary Practice
2619 E Colorado Blvd # 150
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 793-4168
What is Dr. Amini's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Amini's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1205036456.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Amini?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Amini
What is Dr. Payam Amini's specialty?
Dr. Amini is a Retina Specialist near Pasadena, CA.
What does a Retina Specialist do?
An ophthalmologist specializing in vitreoretinal diseases focuses on diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the vitreous and retina, including issues such as retinal detachment, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration. This specialist employs advanced medical and surgical techniques to manage these complex eye conditions.
Is this Dr. Payam Amini affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Amini is affiliated with Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center, Huntington Hospital (pasadena, Ca), Redlands Community Hospital, Usc Arcadia Hospital, St. Bernardine Medical Center, Cedars-Sinai 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 Payam Amini accepting new patients in Pasadena, CA?
Yes, Dr. Payam Amini is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Payam Amini offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Amini's office at (626) 793-4168 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Payam Amini?
Please contact Dr. Amini's office at (626) 793-4168 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Payam Amini have?
Dr. Payam Amini is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
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