Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Crosby, Ophthalmologist in La Mesa, CA?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Crosby?
Dr. Michelle Crosby, MD, PHD is a highly-rated, board-certified Ophthalmologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Crosby empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Cataract Surgery, Diabetic Eye Disease/Retinopathy, Glaucoma, LASIK-Refractive Surgery, Uveitis, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the La Mesa, CA community, Dr. Crosby is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Crosby speak?
Dr. Crosby and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Crosby typically treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Crosby 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. Crosby. 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:
- H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
- H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
Also known as:
- Dry Eyes
- Tears
- Dry eye syndrome
- Keratoconjunctivitis sicca
- Ocular dryness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H04129: Dry eye syndrome of unspecified lacrimal gland
Also known as:
- Aging of the eye's gel
- Eye Disease
- Vitreous Detachment
- Vitreous syneresis
- Eye gel breakdown
- Vitreous aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- H43813: Vitreous degeneration, bilateral
What procedures does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Crosby typically perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Crosby 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. Crosby. 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
Does Dr. Crosby accept my insurance?
Dr. Crosby accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (760) 257-5550 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Crosby accept in La Mesa, CA?
Dr. Crosby in La Mesa, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Crosby's office located?
Dr. Michelle Crosby's Primary Practice
8860 Center Dr Ste 300
La Mesa, CA 91942
(760) 257-5550
What hospitals are Dr. Crosby affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Crosby has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Crosby's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Crosby's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1558549303.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Crosby?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Crosby