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Dr. Stacey Lee, MD

San Diego, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Lee, Ophthalmologist in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Stacey Lee, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Lee is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lee’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lee’s office at (202) 082-4949.

    What languages does Dr. Lee speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Lee treat?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Lee 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. Lee. 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:

    • 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:

    • Other Post-Surgery Condition
    • Postoperative State
    • Recovery After Surgery
    • Surgical Follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z947: Corneal transplant status

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H04123: Dry eye syndrome of bilateral lacrimal glands
    • H04129: Dry eye syndrome of unspecified lacrimal gland

    Also known as:

    • Corneal Swelling
    • Corneal Ulcer
    • Corneal Disorder
    • Swollen Cornea
    • Corneal Edema
    • Fluid in Cornea
    • Eye Ulcer
    • Open Sore on Cornea
    • Corneal Erosion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H1820: Unspecified corneal edema
    • H16001: Unspecified corneal ulcer, right eye
    • H16009: Unspecified corneal ulcer, unspecified eye

    Also known as:

    • Keratoconus
    • Corneal Disorder
    • Conical cornea
    • KC
    • Corneal thinning disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H18603: Keratoconus, unspecified, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Cataract
    • Age-Related Cataract
    • Cloudy lens
    • Lens clouding
    • Eye cloudiness
    • Senile Cataract
    • Cloudy Lens
    • Lens Opacity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H25813: Combined forms of age-related cataract, bilateral
    • H259: Unspecified age-related cataract
    • H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Other Vision Problems
    • Vision Impairment and Blindness
    • Other visual disturbances
    • Unspecified vision issues
    • Various eye problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H538: Other visual disturbances

    Also known as:

    • Corneal Ulcer
    • Corneal Disorder
    • Eye ulcer
    • Sore on the cornea
    • Corneal abrasion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H16002: Unspecified corneal ulcer, left eye

    Also known as:

    • Corneal Scars or Cloudy Spots
    • Corneal Disorder
    • Corneal Clouding
    • Corneal Haze
    • Corneal Leukoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H179: Unspecified corneal scar and opacity

    Also known as:

    • Eye and Ear Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Vision Screening
    • Hearing Screening
    • Eye and Ear Check-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z135: Encounter for screening for eye and ear disorders

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H40003: Preglaucoma, unspecified, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Inflamed Cornea
    • Corneal Disorder
    • Keratitis
    • Corneal Infection
    • Eye Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H168: Other keratitis

    Also known as:

    • Iridocyclitis
    • Eye Disease
    • Inflammation of the iris and ciliary body
    • Anterior uveitis
    • Iritis and cyclitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H209: Unspecified iridocyclitis

    Also known as:

    • Herpes Eye Infection
    • Herpes Simplex
    • Herpes Keratitis
    • Ocular Herpes
    • Corneal Herpes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B0052: Herpesviral keratitis

    What procedures does Dr. Lee perform?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Lee 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. Lee. 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:

    • Endothelial Corneal Transplant
    • Penetrating Corneal Transplant
    • Corneal Transplant Surgery
    • Keratoplasty
    • Endothelial keratoplasty
    • Corneal graft
    • Full-Thickness Corneal Transplant
    • PKP (Penetrating Keratoplasty)
    • Cornea Replacement Surgery
    • Penetrating Keratoplasty
    • Eye Surface Transplant

    CPT Codes:

    • 65756: Keratoplasty (corneal transplant); endothelial
    • 65730: Keratoplasty (corneal transplant); penetrating (except in aphakia or pseudophakia)
    • 65755: Keratoplasty (corneal transplant); penetrating (in pseudophakia)

    Also known as:

    • Complex Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
    • Advanced Cataract Surgery
    • Phacoemulsification with IOL
    • Complex Extracapsular Cataract Extraction

    CPT Codes:

    • 66982: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1-stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification), complex, requiring devices or techniques not generally used in routine cataract surgery (eg, iris expansion device, suture support for intraocular lens, or primary posterior capsulorrhexis) or performed on patients in the amblyogenic developmental stage; without endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation

    Also known as:

    • Eye Injection
    • Intravitreal Injection
    • Retinal Injection
    • Macular Degeneration Injection
    • Eye Medication Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 67028: Intravitreal injection of a pharmacologic agent (separate procedure)

    Does Dr. Lee accept my insurance?

    Dr. Lee accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (202) 082-4949 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Lee accept in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Lee in San Diego, 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

    • Alliant Techsystems

    • Blue Shield of California

    • CalOptima

    • Centene

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Medicare

    • Monarch HealthCare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Lee's office located?

    Dr. Stacey Lee's Primary Practice

    4405 Vandever Ave

    San Diego, CA 92120

    (202) 082-4949

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    Dr. Stacey Lee's Practice 2

    850 Health Sciences Rd

    Irvine, CA 92617

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    Dr. Stacey Lee's Practice 3

    101 The City Dr S

    Orange, CA 92868

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

    Dr. Lee's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1770110504.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lee?

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

    What is Dr. Stacey Lee's specialty?

    Dr. Lee is a Ophthalmologist near San Diego, 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. Lee to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Stacey Lee affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Lee is affiliated with UCI Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center, Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo, Hoag Hospital Newport Beach, AHMC Anaheim Regional 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 Stacey Lee accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Stacey Lee is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Stacey Lee offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Lee's office at (202) 082-4949 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Stacey Lee?

    Please contact Dr. Lee's office at (202) 082-4949 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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