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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Safi, Cornea and External Diseases Specialist in Eureka, CA?
Dr. Mustafa Safi, MD is a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist, who primarily practices in Eureka, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Safi is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Safi’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Safi’s office at (314) 273-0020.
What languages does Dr. Safi speak?
Dr. Safi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Safi treat?
As a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist, Dr. Safi 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. Safi. 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:
- Cataract
- Combined Age-Related Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
- Mixed Type Cataract
- Multiple Cataract Types
ICD-10 Codes:
- H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
- H25813: Combined forms of age-related cataract, bilateral
- H25811: Combined forms of age-related cataract, right eye
- H25812: Combined forms of age-related cataract, left eye
- H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
- H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
Also known as:
- Preglaucoma
- Glaucoma
- Early Glaucoma
- Borderline Glaucoma
- Risk of Glaucoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- H40003: Preglaucoma, unspecified, bilateral
What procedures does Dr. Safi perform?
As a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist, Dr. Safi 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. Safi. 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
- Pterygium Removal with Graft
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Posterior Capsulotomy
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Laser Eye Surgery
- Pterygium Excision with Autograft', 'Conjunctival Graft for Pterygium', 'Surfer's Eye Surgery with Graft
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)
- 65426: Excision or transposition of pterygium; with graft
Also known as:
- Goniotomy (Glaucoma Surgery)
- Goniotomy Procedure
- Angle-Opening Glaucoma Surgery
- Congenital Glaucoma Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 65820: Goniotomy
Does Dr. Safi accept my insurance?
Dr. Safi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (314) 273-0020 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Safi accept in Eureka, CA?
Dr. Safi in Eureka, 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
Blue Shield of California
City of Hartford
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Partnership Health Plan
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Safi's office located?
Dr. Mustafa Safi's Practice 3
4901 Forest Park Ave Fl 6
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 362-3937
What is Dr. Safi's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Safi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1518325455.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Safi?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Safi
What is Dr. Mustafa Safi's specialty?
Dr. Safi is a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist near Eureka, CA. 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. Contact Dr. Safi to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Mustafa Safi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Safi is affiliated with California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus, California Pacific Medical Center - Mission Bernal Campus 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 Mustafa Safi accepting new patients in Eureka, CA?
Yes, Dr. Mustafa Safi is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Mustafa Safi offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Safi's office at (314) 273-0020 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Mustafa Safi?
Please contact Dr. Safi's office at (314) 273-0020 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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