26 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Online booking
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hsu, Ophthalmologist in Downey, CA?
Dr. Joseph Hsu, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Downey, CA. He has been practicing for over 26 years and is board certified. Dr. Hsu graduated from Georgetown Univ Sch of Med, Washington Dc and completed his residency at UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SOUTHWESTERN, DALLAS. He is a member of the AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY. Dr. Hsu is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hsu’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hsu’s office at (562) 861-7291.
Where did Dr. Hsu go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA/DOHENY EYE INSTITUTE | JOHNS HOPKINS/WILMER EYE INSTITUTE
Residency: UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SOUTHWESTERN, DALLAS
Medical School: Georgetown Univ Sch of Med, Washington Dc
Is Dr. Hsu board certified as an Ophthalmologist?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Hsu, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Hsu speak?
Dr. Hsu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Hsu treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Hsu 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. Hsu. 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:
- Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Ocular Hypertension
- Borderline Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Glaucoma
- Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Wide-Angle Glaucoma
- POAG
- High Eye Pressure
- Elevated Intraocular Pressure
- Eye pressure problem
- Chronic Simple Glaucoma
- Early Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Open-angle glaucoma suspect
- Risk of Open-Angle Glaucoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- H401131: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, mild stage
- H401132: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, moderate stage
- H401133: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, severe stage
- H40053: Ocular hypertension, bilateral
- H401111: Primary open-angle glaucoma, right eye, mild stage
- H40023: Open angle with borderline findings, high risk, bilateral
- H401121: Primary open-angle glaucoma, left eye, mild stage
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Early Diabetic Eye Disease (Both Eyes)
- Type 2 Diabetes with Macular Edema
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Eye Problems
- Mild Nonproliferative Diabetic Retinopathy Bilateral
- Early Retina Damage in Both Eyes
- Beginning Diabetic Retinopathy in Both Eyes
- Diabetic Eye Swelling
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Diabetic Macular Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- E113293: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with mild nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, bilateral
- E113511: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, right eye
Also known as:
- Aging of the eye's gel
- Eye Disease
- Vitreous Detachment
- Vitreous syneresis
- Eye gel breakdown
- Vitreous aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- H43811: Vitreous degeneration, right eye
- H43812: Vitreous degeneration, left eye
Also known as:
- Dry Macular Degeneration
- Macular Degeneration
- Dry AMD
- Atrophic Macular Degeneration
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Dry)
ICD-10 Codes:
- H353131: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, early dry stage
Also known as:
- Corneal Pannus
- New Blood Vessels on Part of Cornea
- Corneal Disorder
- Pannus of the eye
- Corneal vascular membrane
- Blood vessel growth on cornea
- Local Corneal Neovascularization
- Partial Corneal Vascularization
- Limited Blood Vessel Growth on Cornea
ICD-10 Codes:
- H16423: Pannus (corneal), bilateral
- H16433: Localized vascularization of cornea, bilateral
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Eye Damage
- Macular Pucker
- Retinal Disorder
- Hypertensive Retinopathy
- Eye Damage from Hypertension
- High Blood Pressure Retinopathy
- Epiretinal Membrane
- Cellophane Maculopathy
- Macular Wrinkle
- Retinal Scar
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35033: Hypertensive retinopathy, bilateral
- H35373: Puckering of macula, bilateral
Also known as:
- Small Pupils
- Eye Disease
- Miosis
- Constricted pupils
- Pinpoint pupils
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5703: Miosis
Also known as:
- Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
Also known as:
- Band keratopathy
- Corneal Disorder
- Calcific band keratopathy
- Corneal calcification
- Calcium deposits on cornea
ICD-10 Codes:
- H18423: Band keratopathy, bilateral
Also known as:
- Age-Related Farsightedness
- Refractive Errors
- Presbyopia
- Aging Eyes
- Difficulty Reading Up Close
ICD-10 Codes:
- H524: Presbyopia
What procedures does Dr. Hsu perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Hsu 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. Hsu. 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:
- 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:
- Glaucoma Canal Dilation
- Goniotomy (Glaucoma Surgery)
- Glaucoma Drainage Canal Widening with Stent
- Glaucoma Drainage Device Insertion
- Canaloplasty
- Aqueous Outflow Dilation
- Glaucoma Drainage Procedure
- Eye Pressure Reduction Surgery
- Goniotomy Procedure
- Angle-Opening Glaucoma Surgery
- Congenital Glaucoma Surgery
- Canaloplasty with stent
- Aqueous outflow canal dilation
- Glaucoma stent placement
- Aqueous Shunt Placement
- Glaucoma Implant Surgery
- Eye Pressure Drainage Device
CPT Codes:
- 66174: Transluminal dilation of aqueous outflow canal (eg, canaloplasty); without retention of device or stent
- 65820: Goniotomy
- 66175: Transluminal dilation of aqueous outflow canal (eg, canaloplasty); with retention of device or stent
- 66183: Insertion of anterior segment aqueous drainage device, without extraocular reservoir, external approach
Also known as:
- Laser Trabeculoplasty
- Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
- Glaucoma laser surgery
- Laser eye treatment for glaucoma
- Trabeculoplasty
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Posterior Capsulotomy
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Laser Eye Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 65855: Trabeculoplasty by laser surgery
- 66821: Discission of secondary membranous cataract (opacified posterior lens capsule and/or anterior hyaloid); laser surgery (eg, YAG laser) (1 or more stages)
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:
- 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:
- Tear Duct Plug Insertion
- Punctal Plug Insertion
- Lacrimal Punctum Closure
- Dry Eye Plugs
CPT Codes:
- 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:
- Eyelid Lesion Removal and Repair
- Eyelid Margin Excision and Repair
- Full Thickness Eyelid Repair
- Eyelid Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 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
Does Dr. Hsu accept my insurance?
Dr. Hsu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (562) 861-7291 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hsu accept in Downey, CA?
Dr. Hsu in Downey, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
Bright Health
Centene
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
HealthSmart
Humana
Other Provider Networks
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Where is Dr. Hsu's office located?
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Dr. Hsu has appointments available at his Downey, CA office. Please select a date and time below.
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY
ACTIVE MEMBER
2000
What is Dr. Hsu's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hsu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1760584270.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hsu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hsu
What is Dr. Joseph Hsu's specialty?
Dr. Hsu is a Ophthalmologist near Downey, 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. Hsu to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Joseph Hsu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hsu is affiliated with PIH Health Whittier Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Joseph Hsu accepting new patients in Downey, CA?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Hsu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joseph Hsu offer online booking?
Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Hsu, or call (562) 861-7291 for more information.
How can I make an appointment with Joseph Hsu?
Please contact Dr. Hsu's office at (562) 861-7291 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Joseph Hsu have?
Dr. Joseph Hsu is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
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