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Dr. Kenneth Chern, MD

Dr. Kenneth Chern, MD

Burlingame, CA

27 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Chern, Ophthalmologist in Burlingame, CA?

    Dr. Kenneth Chern, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Burlingame, CA. He has been practicing for over 27 years and is board certified. Dr. Chern graduated from Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine and completed his residency at Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Chern is fluent in English, Chinese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chern’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chern’s office at (650) 697-3200.

    Where did Dr. Chern go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Cleveland Clinic | Cleveland Clinic Foundation

    • Medical School: Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Chern speak?

    Dr. Chern and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • Chinese

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Chern treat?

    As a Ophthalmologist, Dr. Chern 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. Chern. 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:

    • Cataract
    • Secondary Cataract
    • Other Secondary Cataract
    • Cloudy lens
    • Lens clouding
    • Eye cloudiness
    • After-Cataract
    • Posterior Capsule Opacification
    • PCO
    • Cataract from another condition
    • Complicated cataract
    • Acquired cataract

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
    • H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
    • H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
    • H26492: Other secondary cataract, left eye
    • H26491: Other secondary cataract, right eye

    Also known as:

    • Fuchs' Dystrophy
    • Corneal Disorder
    • Fuchs' Endothelial Dystrophy', 'Corneal Endothelial Dystrophy', 'Fuchs' Corneal Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H18513: Endothelial corneal dystrophy, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Preglaucoma
    • Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Ocular Hypertension
    • Glaucoma
    • Early Glaucoma
    • Borderline Glaucoma
    • Risk of Glaucoma
    • Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Wide-Angle Glaucoma
    • POAG
    • High Eye Pressure
    • Elevated Intraocular Pressure
    • Eye pressure problem

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H40003: Preglaucoma, unspecified, bilateral
    • H401133: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, severe stage
    • H40053: Ocular hypertension, bilateral
    • H401132: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, moderate stage

    Also known as:

    • Aging of the eye's gel
    • Eye Disease
    • Vitreous Detachment
    • Vitreous syneresis
    • Eye gel breakdown
    • Vitreous aging

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H43813: Vitreous degeneration, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Cataract
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Cataract
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetes-related cataract
    • Cloudy lens from diabetes
    • Diabetic eye cataract

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1136: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic cataract

    Also known as:

    • Intraocular Lens Implant
    • Cataract
    • Refractive Errors
    • IOL Implant
    • Artificial Eye Lens
    • Cataract Lens Implant

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z961: Presence of intraocular lens

    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:

    • Dry Macular Degeneration
    • Macular Degeneration
    • Dry AMD
    • Atrophic Macular Degeneration
    • Age-related Macular Degeneration (Dry)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H353132: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, intermediate dry stage

    Also known as:

    • Corneal Swelling from Another Condition
    • Corneal Disorder
    • Secondary Corneal Edema
    • Corneal Hydrops
    • Swollen Cornea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H18231: Secondary corneal edema, right eye

    Also known as:

    • Age-Related Farsightedness
    • Refractive Errors
    • Presbyopia
    • Aging Eyes
    • Difficulty Reading Up Close

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H524: Presbyopia

    Also known as:

    • Corneal Transplant
    • Organ Transplantation
    • Eye Transplant
    • Cornea Graft
    • Keratoplasty

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z947: Corneal transplant status

    Also known as:

    • Macular Pucker
    • Retinal Disorder
    • Epiretinal Membrane
    • Cellophane Maculopathy
    • Macular Fibrosis
    • Wrinkled Retina

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H35372: Puckering of macula, left eye

    Does Dr. Chern accept my insurance?

    Dr. Chern accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 697-3200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Chern accept in Burlingame, CA?

    Dr. Chern in Burlingame, 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

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Health Plan of San Mateo

    • Medicare

    • Sutter Health

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Chern's office located?

    Dr. Kenneth Chern's Primary Practice

    1720 El Camino Real Ste 225

    Burlingame, CA 94010

    (650) 697-3200

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    What is Dr. Chern's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Chern's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1790880078.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chern?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chern

    What is Dr. Kenneth Chern's specialty?

    Dr. Chern is a Ophthalmologist near Burlingame, 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. Chern to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Kenneth Chern affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Chern is affiliated with Mills-Peninsula Medical Center 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 Kenneth Chern accepting new patients in Burlingame, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Kenneth Chern is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Kenneth Chern offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Chern's office at (650) 697-3200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Kenneth Chern?

    Please contact Dr. Chern's office at (650) 697-3200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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