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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Carrera, Ophthalmologist in Oakland, CA?
Dr. William Carrera, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Oakland, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Carrera is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Carrera’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Carrera’s office at (510) 444-1600.
What languages does Dr. Carrera speak?
Dr. Carrera and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Carrera treat?
As a Ophthalmologist, Dr. Carrera 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. Carrera. 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:
- Macular Hole
- Wet Macular Degeneration
- Dry Macular Degeneration
- Macular Degeneration
- Macular Cyst
- Foveal Hole
- Retinal Hole
- Wet AMD
- Neovascular Macular Degeneration
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
- Macular Pseudohole
- Dry AMD
- Atrophic Macular Degeneration
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Dry)
- Exudative AMD
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35341: Macular cyst, hole, or pseudohole, right eye
- H353221: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H35342: Macular cyst, hole, or pseudohole, left eye
- H353112: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, intermediate dry stage
- H353211: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353231: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, with active choroidal neovascularization
Also known as:
- Macular Pucker
- Lattice Retinal Degeneration
- Retinal Disorder
- Epiretinal Membrane
- Cellophane Maculopathy
- Macular Wrinkle
- Retinal Scar
- Macular Fibrosis
- Wrinkled Retina
- Lattice Degeneration
- Retinal Lattice
- Peripheral Retinal Thinning
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35371: Puckering of macula, right eye
- H35372: Puckering of macula, left eye
- H35373: Puckering of macula, bilateral
- H35413: Lattice degeneration of retina, bilateral
Also known as:
- Aging of the eye's gel
- Eye gel sticking to the macula
- Eye Disease
- Vitreous Detachment
- Vitreous syneresis
- Eye gel breakdown
- Vitreous aging
- VMA
- Macular adhesion
- Vitreous traction
ICD-10 Codes:
- H43813: Vitreous degeneration, bilateral
- H43823: Vitreomacular adhesion, bilateral
- H43811: Vitreous degeneration, right eye
- H43812: Vitreous degeneration, left eye
Also known as:
- Serous Retinal Detachment
- Retinal Detachment with Multiple Breaks
- Retinal Detachment
- Fluid Retinal Detachment
- Exudative Retinal Detachment
- Non-Rhegmatogenous Detachment
- Detached Retina with Multiple Tears
- Multiple Retinal Tears Detachment
- Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment
ICD-10 Codes:
- H3322: Serous retinal detachment, left eye
- H3321: Serous retinal detachment, right eye
- H33021: Retinal detachment with multiple breaks, right eye
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Retinopathy
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Eye Problems
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Eye Disease
- Diabetic Retinal Disease
- Diabetes Mellitus Eye Complications
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E113593: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, bilateral
Also known as:
- Horseshoe Retinal Tear
- Retinal Disorder
- U-shaped Retinal Tear
- Flap Retinal Tear
- Retinal Break
ICD-10 Codes:
- H33311: Horseshoe tear of retina without detachment, right eye
Which procedures does Dr. Carrera perform as a Ophthalmologist?
As a Ophthalmologist, procedures performed by an Dr. William Carrera 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. Carrera's office.
Does Dr. Carrera accept my insurance?
Dr. Carrera accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (510) 444-1600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Carrera accept in Oakland, CA?
Dr. Carrera in Oakland, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alameda Alliance
All Other Third Party
Centene
Community Health Network
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
Other Provider Networks
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Carrera's office located?
Dr. William Carrera's Primary Practice
3300 Telegraph Ave
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 444-1600
Dr. William Carrera's Practice 2
Wake Forest School of Medicine Medical Center Boulevard
Winston Salem, NC 27157
What is Dr. Carrera's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Carrera's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1679014013.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Carrera?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Carrera
What is Dr. William Carrera's specialty?
Dr. Carrera is a Ophthalmologist near Oakland, 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. Carrera to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. William Carrera affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Carrera is affiliated with Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Campus, John Muir Health Walnut Creek Medical 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
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Is William Carrera accepting new patients in Oakland, CA?
Yes, Dr. William Carrera is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. William Carrera offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Carrera's office at (510) 444-1600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with William Carrera?
Please contact Dr. Carrera's office at (510) 444-1600 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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