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Dr. Vinit Mahajan, MD, PHD

Stanford, CA

18 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Mahajan, Ophthalmologist in Stanford, CA?

    Dr. Vinit Mahajan, MD, PHD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Stanford, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 18 years and is board certified. Dr. Mahajan graduated from University of California and completed his residency at Ucla Med Ctr/Ucla D Geffen Sch, Ophthalmology; La Co Harbor Ucla Med Ctr, Transitional Year. Dr. Mahajan is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mahajan’s office at (650) 723-4000.

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

    • Residency: Ucla Med Ctr/Ucla D Geffen Sch, Ophthalmology; La Co Harbor Ucla Med Ctr, Transitional Year

    • Medical School: University Of Ca- Irvine- Ca Coll Of Med- Irvine Ca | University of California

    What languages does Dr. Mahajan speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Mahajan treat?

    As a Ophthalmologist, Dr. Mahajan 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. Mahajan. 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:

    • Wet Macular Degeneration
    • Macular Degeneration
    • Cystoid Macular Edema
    • Dry Macular Degeneration
    • Age-related macular degeneration
    • Exudative AMD
    • Neovascular Macular Degeneration
    • Wet AMD
    • Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
    • Age-Related Macular Degeneration
    • AMD
    • Macular Disease
    • CME
    • Macular swelling
    • Fluid in the macula
    • Macular Swelling
    • Retinal Edema
    • Fluid in Macula
    • Dry AMD
    • Atrophic Macular Degeneration
    • Age-related Macular Degeneration (Dry)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H353211: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
    • H353221: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
    • H353231: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, with active choroidal neovascularization
    • H3530: Unspecified macular degeneration
    • H35351: Cystoid macular degeneration, right eye
    • H35352: Cystoid macular degeneration, left eye
    • H353132: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, intermediate dry stage

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Retinopathy
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Eye Disease and Macular Swelling
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Early Diabetic Eye Disease (Both Eyes)
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Severe Diabetic Eye Disease and Macular Swelling (Both Eyes)
    • 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
    • Diabetic Retinopathy with Macular Edema
    • Macular Swelling from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetic Macular Edema
    • Mild Nonproliferative Diabetic Retinopathy Bilateral
    • Early Retina Damage in Both Eyes
    • Beginning Diabetic Retinopathy in Both Eyes
    • Severe Nonproliferative Diabetic Retinopathy with Macular Edema Bilateral
    • Advanced Retina Damage Both Eyes with Macular Swelling
    • Diabetic Macular Edema Both Eyes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E113593: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, bilateral
    • E11311: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with unspecified diabetic retinopathy with macular edema
    • E113293: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with mild nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, bilateral
    • E113413: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with severe nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Retinitis Pigmentosa
    • Retinal Disorder
    • Cone-rod dystrophy
    • Fundus albipunctatus
    • Retinitis pigmentosa
    • RP
    • Rod-Cone Dystrophy
    • Pigmentary Retinopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H3552: Pigmentary retinal dystrophy

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H35372: Puckering of macula, left eye
    • H35373: Puckering of macula, bilateral
    • H35371: Puckering of macula, right eye

    Also known as:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy

    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:

    • Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion
    • Retinal Disorder
    • BRVO
    • Eye stroke (branch vein)
    • Branch eye vein blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H348310: Tributary (branch) retinal vein occlusion, right eye, with macular edema

    Also known as:

    • Nearsightedness
    • Refractive Errors
    • Myopia
    • Difficulty Seeing Far Away
    • Blurry Distance Vision

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H5213: Myopia, bilateral

    Does Dr. Mahajan accept my insurance?

    Please contact Dr. Mahajan's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.

    Where is Dr. Mahajan's office located?

    Dr. Vinit Mahajan's Primary Practice

    300 Pasteur Dr

    Stanford, CA 94305

    (650) 723-4000

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    Dr. Vinit Mahajan's Practice 2

    2452 Watson Ct Ste 2286

    Palo Alto, CA 94303

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

    Dr. Mahajan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1497784300.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mahajan?

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

    What is Dr. Vinit Mahajan's specialty?

    Dr. Mahajan is a Ophthalmologist near Stanford, 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. Mahajan to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Vinit Mahajan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Mahajan is affiliated with University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics 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 Vinit Mahajan accepting new patients in Stanford, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Vinit Mahajan is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Vinit Mahajan offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Mahajan's office at (650) 723-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Vinit Mahajan?

    Please contact Dr. Mahajan's office at (650) 723-4000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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