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25 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Tayani, Ophthalmologist in San Clemente, CA?
Dr. Ramin Tayani, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in San Clemente, CA. He has been practicing for over 25 years and is board certified. Dr. Tayani graduated from University of California and completed his residency at Med Coll Wi Affil Hosps, Ophthalmology Yale New Haven Hosp, Internal Medicine. He is a member of the MemorialCare Physician Society and American Academy of Ophthalmology. Dr. Tayani is fluent in English, Persian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tayani’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tayani’s office.
Where did Dr. Tayani go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Mass Eye & Ear Infirmary, Plastics/Reconstructive | Mass Eye & Ear Infirmary, Ophthalmic Pathology
Residency: Med Coll Wi Affil Hosps, Ophthalmology Yale New Haven Hosp, Internal Medicine | Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals | Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals Program
Medical School: University Of Ca- Irvine- Ca Coll Of Med- Irvine Ca | University of California
Is Dr. Tayani board certified as an Ophthalmologist?
Yes, Dr. Ramin Tayani, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Tayani speak?
Dr. Tayani and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Persian
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Tayani treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Tayani 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. Tayani. 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
- Other Secondary Cataract
- Secondary Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
- Cataract from another condition
- Complicated cataract
- Acquired cataract
- After-Cataract
- Posterior Capsule Opacification
- PCO
ICD-10 Codes:
- H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
- H25813: Combined forms of age-related cataract, bilateral
- H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
- H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
- H26491: Other secondary cataract, right eye
- H26492: Other secondary cataract, left eye
Also known as:
- Dry Eyes
- Tears
- Dry eye syndrome
- Keratoconjunctivitis sicca
- Ocular dryness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H04123: Dry eye syndrome of bilateral lacrimal glands
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Borderline Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Ocular Hypertension
- Narrow Angle Glaucoma Risk
- Glaucoma
- Early Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Open-angle glaucoma suspect
- Risk of Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Wide-Angle Glaucoma
- POAG
- High Eye Pressure
- Elevated Intraocular Pressure
- Eye pressure problem
- Anatomical Narrow Angle
- Angle-Closure Glaucoma Risk
- Eye angle problem
ICD-10 Codes:
- H40013: Open angle with borderline findings, low risk, bilateral
- H401131: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, mild stage
- H401134: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, indeterminate stage
- H40053: Ocular hypertension, bilateral
- H40023: Open angle with borderline findings, high risk, bilateral
- H40033: Anatomical narrow angle, bilateral
Also known as:
- Dry Eye Syndrome
- Corneal Disorder
- Dry Eye Disease
- Chronic Dry Eye
- Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
ICD-10 Codes:
- H16223: Keratoconjunctivitis sicca, not specified as Sjogren's, bilateral
Also known as:
- Baggy Eyelids
- Eyelid Disorder
- Droopy eyelids
- Excess eyelid skin
- Dermatochalasis
ICD-10 Codes:
- H02831: Dermatochalasis of right upper eyelid
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
Also known as:
- Other Eye Disorder
- Various Eye Conditions
- Miscellaneous Eye Problems
- Uncommon Eye Disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5789: Other specified disorders of eye and adnexa
Also known as:
- Baggy Eyelids
- Eyelid Disorder
- Dermatochalasis
- Droopy Eyelid Skin
- Excess Eyelid Skin
ICD-10 Codes:
- H02834: Dermatochalasis of left upper eyelid
Also known as:
- Pink Eye
- Conjunctivitis
- Red Eye
- Allergic Pink Eye
- Allergic Conjunctivitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- H1045: Other chronic allergic conjunctivitis
What procedures does Dr. Tayani perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Tayani 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. Tayani. 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:
- Eyelid Lesion Removal
- Extensive Ectropion Repair
- Droopy Eyelid Repair (Ptosis Surgery)
- Chalazion Removal
- Upper Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty)
- Temporary Eyelid Closure
- Eyelid Turning In Repair
- Eyelid Repair (Extensive)
- Eyelid Lesion Removal and Repair
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- Eyelid growth removal
- Eyelid bump excision
- Eyelid skin lesion surgery
- Eyelid Ectropion Surgery
- Tarsal Strip Operation
- Lower Eyelid Repair
- Outward Turning Eyelid Repair
- Blepharoptosis Repair
- Levator Resection
- Eyelid Lift Surgery
- Ptosis Correction
- Eyelid Cyst Excision
- Stye Removal Surgery
- Meibomian Cyst Removal
- Droopy Eyelid Surgery
- Upper Eyelid Reduction
- Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery
- Eyelid suturing
- Frost suture procedure
- Temporary tarsorrhaphy
- Entropion Repair
- Inward Eyelid Surgery
- Tarsal Strip Repair
- Full Thickness Eyelid Repair
- Eyelid Reconstruction
- Eyelid Margin Excision and Repair
CPT Codes:
- 67840: Excision of lesion of eyelid (except chalazion) without closure or with simple direct closure
- 67917: Repair of ectropion; extensive (eg, tarsal strip operations)
- 67904: Repair of blepharoptosis; (tarso) levator resection or advancement, external approach
- 67800: Excision of chalazion; single
- 15823: Blepharoplasty, upper eyelid; with excessive skin weighting down lid
- 67875: Temporary closure of eyelids by suture (eg, Frost suture)
- 67924: Repair of entropion; extensive (eg, tarsal strip or capsulopalpebral fascia repairs operation)
- 67966: Excision and repair of eyelid, involving lid margin, tarsus, conjunctiva, canthus, or full thickness, may include preparation for skin graft or pedicle flap with adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement; over one-fourth of lid margin
- 67961: Excision and repair of eyelid, involving lid margin, tarsus, conjunctiva, canthus, or full thickness, may include preparation for skin graft or pedicle flap with adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement; up to one-fourth of lid margin
Also known as:
- Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
- Laser Eye Surgery for Glaucoma
- Tear Duct Opening Procedure
- Pterygium Removal with Graft
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Posterior Capsulotomy
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Laser Eye Surgery
- Iridotomy
- Iridectomy
- Laser Glaucoma Treatment
- Lacrimal Punctum Incision
- Punctal Dilation
- Blocked Tear Duct Opening
- Tear Duct Snip
- 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)
- 66761: Iridotomy/iridectomy by laser surgery (eg, for glaucoma) (per session)
- 68440: Snip incision of lacrimal punctum
- 65426: Excision or transposition of pterygium; with graft
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:
- Lower Eyelid Reconstruction
- Upper Eyelid Reconstruction (Full Thickness)
- Eyelid Flap Surgery
- Tarsoconjunctival Flap
- Full Thickness Eyelid Repair
- Total Eyelid Reconstruction
- Upper Eyelid Repair
CPT Codes:
- 67973: Reconstruction of eyelid, full thickness by transfer of tarsoconjunctival flap from opposing eyelid; total eyelid, lower, 1 stage or first stage
- 67974: Reconstruction of eyelid, full thickness by transfer of tarsoconjunctival flap from opposing eyelid; total eyelid, upper, 1 stage or first stage
Also known as:
- Tear Duct Probing with Stent Placement
- Tear Duct Opening Dilation
- Tear Duct Plug Insertion
- Nasolacrimal Duct Probing with Stent
- Tear Duct Stent Insertion
- Blocked Tear Duct Repair
- Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) Stent
- Lacrimal Punctum Dilation
- Tear Duct Widening
- Punctal Dilation
- Punctal Plug Insertion
- Lacrimal Punctum Closure
- Dry Eye Plugs
CPT Codes:
- 68815: Probing of nasolacrimal duct, with or without irrigation; with insertion of tube or stent
- 68801: Dilation of lacrimal punctum, with or without irrigation
- 68761: Closure of the lacrimal punctum; by plug, each
Also known as:
- Eye Surface Reconstruction with Amniotic Membrane
- Amniotic Membrane Transplant (Eye)
- Ocular Surface Repair
- Cornea Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 65780: Ocular surface reconstruction; amniotic membrane transplantation, multiple layers
Also known as:
- Tear Duct Bypass Surgery (DCR)
- Tear Duct Obstruction Removal
- Dacryocystorhinostomy
- Blocked Tear Duct Surgery
- Lacrimal Sac to Nasal Cavity Bypass
- Lacrimal Passage Clearance
- Dacryolith Removal
- Tear Duct Stone Removal
- Eye Foreign Body Removal (Tear Duct)
CPT Codes:
- 68720: Dacryocystorhinostomy (fistulization of lacrimal sac to nasal cavity)
- 68530: Removal of foreign body or dacryolith, lacrimal passages
Also known as:
- Eye Socket Lesion Removal
- Orbitotomy
- Orbital Tumor Removal
- Eye Socket Growth Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67412: Orbitotomy without bone flap (frontal or transconjunctival approach); with removal of lesion
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:
- Eyelash Removal for Trichiasis
- Trichiasis Epilation
- Forceps Epilation of Eyelashes
- Ingrown Eyelash Removal
CPT Codes:
- 67820: Correction of trichiasis; epilation, by forceps only
Also known as:
- Removal of Large Conjunctival Lesion
- Conjunctival Excision
- Eye Lesion Removal
- Pterygium Excision
CPT Codes:
- 68115: Excision of lesion, conjunctiva; over 1 cm
Also known as:
- Drooping Brow Repair
- Brow Lift
- Forehead Lift
- Ptosis Repair (Brow)
CPT Codes:
- 67900: Repair of brow ptosis (supraciliary, mid-forehead or coronal approach)
Also known as:
- Corneal Foreign Body Removal with Slit Lamp
- Eye Foreign Object Removal
- Corneal Rust Ring Removal
- Slit Lamp Foreign Body Extraction
CPT Codes:
- 65222: Removal of foreign body, external eye; corneal, with slit lamp
Also known as:
- Facial Tissue Transfer (Eyelids, Nose, Ears, Lips)
- Local Flap Surgery
- Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
- Facial Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 14060: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, eyelids, nose, ears and/or lips; defect 10 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Full Thickness Skin Graft (Face)
- Facial Skin Graft
- Free Skin Graft (Nose/Ears/Eyelids/Lips)
- Full Thickness Graft for Face
- Cosmetic Skin Graft (Face)
CPT Codes:
- 15260: Full thickness graft, free, including direct closure of donor site, nose, ears, eyelids, and/or lips; 20 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Skin Substitute Graft for Face or Extremities
- Artificial Skin Graft
- Skin Replacement for Wounds
- Bioengineered Skin Application
- Wound Covering Graft
CPT Codes:
- 15277: Application of skin substitute graft to face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet, and/or multiple digits, total wound surface area greater than or equal to 100 sq cm; first 100 sq cm wound surface area, or 1% of body area of infants and children
Does Dr. Tayani accept my insurance?
Dr. Tayani accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tayani accept in San Clemente, CA?
Dr. Tayani in San Clemente, 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
CalOptima
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Monarch HealthCare
Other Health Care Provider
St. Joseph Health System (CA)
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Tayani's office located?
Dr. Ramin Tayani's Primary Practice
653 Camino de los Mares Ste 107
San Clemente, CA 92673
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
MemorialCare Physician Society
Member
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Fellow
What is Dr. Tayani's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tayani's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1265528970.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tayani?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tayani
What is Dr. Ramin Tayani's specialty?
Dr. Tayani is a Ophthalmologist near San Clemente, 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. Tayani to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Ramin Tayani affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Tayani is affiliated with Providence St. Jude Medical Center, Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo, Hoag Hospital Newport Beach 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 Ramin Tayani accepting new patients in San Clemente, CA?
Yes, Dr. Ramin Tayani is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ramin Tayani offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Tayani's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ramin Tayani?
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Which board certifications does Dr. Ramin Tayani have?
Dr. Ramin Tayani is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
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653 Camino de los Mares Ste 107
San Clemente, CA 92673