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Who is Dr. Ghiam, Neuro-ophthalmologist in Encino, CA?
Dr. Benjamin Ghiam, MD is a Neuro-ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Encino, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Ghiam is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ghiam’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ghiam’s office at (818) 387-6565.
What languages does Dr. Ghiam speak?
Dr. Ghiam and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Ghiam treat?
As a Neuro-ophthalmologist, Dr. Ghiam 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. Ghiam. 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:
- Double Vision
- Unexplained Vision Problems
- Other Subjective Visual Disturbances
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Diplopia
- Seeing double
- Ghosting vision
- Visual Disturbances
- Subjective Vision Issues
- Unclear Vision Problems
- Various vision problems
- Unexplained vision issues
- Unspecified vision symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- H532: Diplopia
- H5310: Unspecified subjective visual disturbances
- H5319: Other subjective visual disturbances
Also known as:
- Preglaucoma
- Narrow Angle Glaucoma Risk
- Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Glaucoma
- Early Glaucoma
- Borderline Glaucoma
- Risk of Glaucoma
- Anatomical Narrow Angle
- Angle-Closure Glaucoma Risk
- Eye angle problem
- Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Wide-Angle Glaucoma
- POAG
ICD-10 Codes:
- 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
Also known as:
- Optic Atrophy
- Swelling of the Optic Disc from Increased Brain Pressure
- Swelling of the Optic Disc
- Optic Nerve Disorder
- Optic neuropathy
- Wasting of the optic nerve
- Damaged optic nerve
- Papilledema with intracranial pressure
- Optic disc edema from high ICP
- Swollen optic nerve due to brain pressure
- Papilledema
- Optic disc edema
- Swollen optic nerve
ICD-10 Codes:
- H4720: Unspecified optic atrophy
- H4711: Papilledema associated with increased intracranial pressure
- H4710: Unspecified papilledema
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Early Diabetic Eye Disease (Both Eyes)
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Eye Problems
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Mild Nonproliferative Diabetic Retinopathy Bilateral
- Early Retina Damage in Both Eyes
- Beginning Diabetic Retinopathy in Both Eyes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E113293: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with mild nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, bilateral
Also known as:
- Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H25813: Combined forms of age-related cataract, bilateral
- H25013: Cortical age-related cataract, bilateral
Also known as:
- Oculomotor Nerve Palsy
- Trochlear Nerve Palsy
- Eye Movement Disorder
- Third nerve palsy
- Third cranial nerve paralysis
- Eye muscle weakness
- Fourth nerve palsy
- Fourth cranial nerve paralysis
- Superior oblique palsy
ICD-10 Codes:
- H4901: Third [oculomotor] nerve palsy, right eye
- H4911: Fourth [trochlear] nerve palsy, right eye
- H4912: Fourth [trochlear] nerve palsy, 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:
- Visual Field Defects
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Blind spots in vision
- Peripheral vision loss
- Vision field problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5340: Unspecified visual field defects
Also known as:
- Myasthenia Gravis (Stable)
- Myasthenia Gravis
- MG without Flare-up
- Controlled Myasthenia Gravis
- Chronic MG
ICD-10 Codes:
- G7000: Myasthenia gravis without (acute) exacerbation
Which procedures does Dr. Ghiam perform as a Neuro-ophthalmologist?
As a Neuro-ophthalmologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Benjamin Ghiam may include:
- Cataract Removal
- Corneal Specialist Consultation
- Corneal Specialist Follow Up
- Dark Adaptometry
- Diabetes Care - Eye Exam
- Electro-oculography (EOG)
- Electroretinography (ERG)
- Eye Emergency Visit
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Ghiam's office.
Does Dr. Ghiam accept my insurance?
Dr. Ghiam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (818) 387-6565 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ghiam accept in Encino, CA?
Dr. Ghiam in Encino, 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
Centene
City of Los Angeles
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicaid
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Ghiam's office located?
Dr. Benjamin Ghiam's Primary Practice
16542 Ventura Blvd Ste 515
Encino, CA 91436
(818) 387-6565
What is Dr. Ghiam's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ghiam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669933966.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ghiam?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ghiam
What is Dr. Benjamin Ghiam's specialty?
Dr. Ghiam is a Neuro-ophthalmologist near Encino, CA. A neuro-ophthalmologist is a subspecialist in ophthalmology who evaluates, treats, and studies disorders related to the eye, orbit, and nervous system, particularly concerning the interactions between the visual motor and visual sensory systems and the central nervous system. These specialists manage patients with complex and severe neuro-ophthalmological disorders. Contact Dr. Ghiam to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Benjamin Ghiam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Ghiam is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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
Where can I learn more about Neuro-ophthalmologist?
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Is Benjamin Ghiam accepting new patients in Encino, CA?
Yes, Dr. Benjamin Ghiam is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Benjamin Ghiam offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ghiam's office at (818) 387-6565 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Benjamin Ghiam?
Please contact Dr. Ghiam's office at (818) 387-6565 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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