Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Snedden, Ophthalmologist in Los Altos, CA?
Where did Dr. Snedden go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: University of Southern California Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA | University of Southern California Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA
Residency: Wils Eye Hosp | Wills Eye Hospital | Cedar Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA
Is Dr. Snedden board certified as an Ophthalmologist?
Yes, Dr. Elizabeth Snedden, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Snedden speak?
Dr. Snedden and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Snedden typically treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Snedden 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. Snedden. 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:
- Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Preglaucoma
- Narrow Angle Glaucoma Risk
- Glaucoma
- Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Wide-Angle Glaucoma
- POAG
- Early Glaucoma
- Borderline Glaucoma
- Risk of Glaucoma
- Anatomical Narrow Angle
- Angle-Closure Glaucoma Risk
- Eye angle problem
ICD-10 Codes:
- H401133: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, severe stage
- H40003: Preglaucoma, unspecified, bilateral
- H40033: Anatomical narrow angle, bilateral
- H401132: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, moderate stage
- H401131: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, mild stage
- H401113: Primary open-angle glaucoma, right eye, severe stage
Also known as:
- Glaucoma
- Optic Nerve Disorder
- Glaucomatous optic neuropathy
- Eye pressure damage
- Optic nerve damage from glaucoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- H47233: Glaucomatous optic atrophy, bilateral
What procedures does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Snedden typically perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Snedden 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. Snedden. 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:
- Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
- Laser Eye Surgery for Glaucoma
- Laser Trabeculoplasty
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Posterior Capsulotomy
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Laser Eye Surgery
- Iridotomy
- Iridectomy
- Laser Glaucoma Treatment
- Glaucoma laser surgery
- Laser eye treatment for glaucoma
- Trabeculoplasty
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)
- 65855: Trabeculoplasty by laser surgery
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. Snedden accept my insurance?
Dr. Snedden accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Snedden accept in Los Altos, CA?
Dr. Snedden in Los Altos, 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
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Other Provider Networks
State of California
Sutter Health
UnitedHealth Group
Valley Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Snedden's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Snedden affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Snedden has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Snedden's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Snedden's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1215013925.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Snedden?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Snedden