Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Equi, Retina Specialist in Yuba City, CA?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Equi?
Dr. Robert Equi, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Retina Specialist 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. Equi empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Diabetic Eye Disease/Retinopathy, Eye Infections, Macular Degeneration, Retinal Disorders, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Yuba City, CA community, Dr. Equi is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Equi go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Doheny Retina Institute and Wilmer Eye Institute
Residency: Johns Hopkins Univ Sch Med, Ophthalmology | Wilmer Eye Institute | Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Program A
Medical School: University of Ca, San Francisco, Sch of Med, San Francisco Ca | University of California
Is Dr. Equi board certified as a Retina Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Robert Equi, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Equi speak?
Dr. Equi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Retina Specialist like Dr. Equi typically treat?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Equi 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. Equi. 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Macular Edema
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Eye Problems
- Diabetic Eye Swelling
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Diabetic Macular Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- E113511: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, right eye
- E113512: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, left eye
Also known as:
- Wet Macular Degeneration
- Macular Degeneration
- Wet AMD
- Neovascular Macular Degeneration
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
- Exudative AMD
ICD-10 Codes:
- H353221: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353211: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
What procedures does a Retina Specialist like Dr. Equi typically perform?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Equi 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. Equi. 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:
- 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 Treatment for Retinopathy
- Retina Laser Treatment (Photocoagulation)
- Photocoagulation for Retinopathy
- Diabetic Retinopathy Laser Treatment
- Retinal Laser Therapy
- Retinal photocoagulation
- Macular edema laser
- Retina tumor laser treatment
CPT Codes:
- 67228: Treatment of extensive or progressive retinopathy (eg, diabetic retinopathy), photocoagulation
- 67210: Destruction of localized lesion of retina (eg, macular edema, tumors), 1 or more sessions; photocoagulation
Also known as:
- Retinal Detachment Repair with Vitrectomy
- Vitrectomy for Macular Pucker
- Vitrectomy for retinal detachment
- Retinal reattachment surgery
- Eye surgery for detached retina
- Retinal Membrane Removal
- Macular Pucker Surgery
- Pars Plana Vitrectomy
CPT Codes:
- 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
- 67041: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with removal of preretinal cellular membrane (eg, macular pucker)
Also known as:
- Retinal Laser Treatment
- Retinal Photocoagulation
- Laser for Retinal Tear
- Retinal Detachment Prevention Laser
CPT Codes:
- 67145: Prophylaxis of retinal detachment (eg, retinal break, lattice degeneration) without drainage; photocoagulation
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:
- Vitrectomy with Endolaser Treatment
- Pars Plana Vitrectomy with Laser
- Retinal Laser Surgery
- Diabetic Retinopathy Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67040: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with endolaser panretinal photocoagulation
Does Dr. Equi accept my insurance?
Dr. Equi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (209) 938-0496 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Equi accept in Yuba City, CA?
Dr. Equi in Yuba City, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
Centene Corporation
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
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Other TPA
Sutter Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Equi's office located?
Dr. Robert Equi's Primary Practice
1870 Lassen Blvd Ste B
Yuba City, CA 95993
(209) 938-0496
What hospitals are Dr. Equi affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Equi has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Equi's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Equi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1497864664.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Equi?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Equi