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Dr. Benjamin Ghiam, MD

Encino, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    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. Dr. Ghiam is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ghiam’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare 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 a Neuro-ophthalmologist like Dr. Ghiam typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.

    Also known as:

    • Double Vision
    • Unexplained Vision Problems
    • Vision Impairment and Blindness
    • Diplopia
    • Seeing double
    • Ghosting vision
    • Visual Disturbances
    • Subjective Vision Issues
    • Unclear Vision Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H532: Diplopia
    • H5310: Unspecified subjective visual disturbances

    Also known as:

    • Optic Atrophy
    • Swelling of the Optic Disc from Increased Brain Pressure
    • 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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H4720: Unspecified optic atrophy
    • H4711: Papilledema associated with increased intracranial pressure

    Also known as:

    • Preglaucoma
    • Glaucoma
    • Early Glaucoma
    • Borderline Glaucoma
    • Risk of Glaucoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H40003: Preglaucoma, unspecified, bilateral

    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:

    • Dry Eyes
    • Tears
    • Dry eye syndrome
    • Keratoconjunctivitis sicca
    • Ocular dryness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H04123: Dry eye syndrome of bilateral lacrimal glands

    Also known as:

    • Cataract
    • Cloudy lens
    • Lens clouding
    • Eye cloudiness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H25813: Combined forms of age-related cataract, bilateral

    What procedures does a Neuro-ophthalmologist like Dr. Ghiam typically perform?

    As a Neuro-ophthalmologist, Dr. Ghiam 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.

    Also known as:

    • Complex Strabismus Surgery
    • Crossed Eye Surgery (2 Muscles)
    • Crossed Eye Surgery (One Muscle)
    • Eye Muscle Surgery for Strabismus
    • Crossed Eye Surgery with Scarring
    • Restrictive Myopathy Strabismus Repair
    • Difficult Eye Alignment Surgery
    • Strabismus Repair
    • Eye Alignment Surgery
    • Ocular Muscle Surgery
    • Ocular Muscle Adjustment
    • Strabismus Correction Surgery
    • Crossed Eyes Surgery
    • Wall Eyes Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 67332: Strabismus surgery on patient with scarring of extraocular muscles (eg, prior ocular injury, strabismus or retinal detachment surgery) or restrictive myopathy (eg, dysthyroid ophthalmopathy) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 67312: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 2 horizontal muscles
    • 67311: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 1 horizontal muscle
    • 67314: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 1 vertical muscle (excluding superior oblique)

    Also known as:

    • Conjunctival Reconstruction with Graft
    • Conjunctivoplasty with Graft
    • Eye Surface Reconstruction
    • Cul-de-Sac Reconstruction (Eye)

    CPT Codes:

    • 68326: Conjunctivoplasty, reconstruction cul-de-sac; with conjunctival graft or extensive rearrangement

    Also known as:

    • Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
    • YAG Laser Capsulotomy
    • Posterior Capsulotomy
    • Secondary Cataract Removal
    • Laser Eye Surgery

    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)

    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 Corporation

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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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

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    Dr. Benjamin Ghiam's Practice 2

    14445 Olive View Dr

    Sylmar, CA 91342

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    Dr. Benjamin Ghiam's Practice 3

    1516 San Pablo St Ste L3100

    Los Angeles, CA 90033

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    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.

    What does a Neuro-ophthalmologist do?

    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.

    Is this Dr. Benjamin Ghiam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ghiam is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center, Valley Presbyterian Hospital, Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center, Pih Health Good Samaritan Hospital, Providence Saint John's Health Center 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

    When to see a Neuro-ophthalmologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Neuro-ophthalmologist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    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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