43 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Blacharski, Retina Specialist in Menifee, CA?
Dr. Paul Blacharski, MD is a Retina Specialist, who primarily practices in Menifee, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 43 years. Dr. Blacharski graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Naval Medical Center (Portsmouth) Program. Dr. Blacharski is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Blacharski’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Blacharski’s office at (951) 679-0400.
Where did Dr. Blacharski go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Naval Medical Center (Portsmouth) Program
Medical School: Loma Linda University School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Blacharski speak?
Dr. Blacharski and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Retina Specialist like Dr. Blacharski typically treat?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Blacharski 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. Blacharski. 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.
Also known as:
- Wet Macular Degeneration
- Macular Degeneration
- Wet AMD
- Neovascular Macular Degeneration
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
- Exudative AMD
ICD-10 Codes:
- H353221: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353211: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Eye Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Eye Disease
- Diabetic Retinal Disease
- Diabetes Mellitus Eye Complications
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E113593: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, bilateral
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
What procedures does a Retina Specialist like Dr. Blacharski typically perform?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Blacharski 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. Blacharski. 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.
Also known as:
- Eye Injection
- Injection into Eye Capsule
- Intravitreal Injection
- Retinal Injection
- Macular Degeneration Injection
- Eye Medication Injection
- Tenon's Capsule Injection
- Periocular Injection
CPT Codes:
- 67028: Intravitreal injection of a pharmacologic agent (separate procedure)
- 67515: Injection of medication or other substance into Tenon's capsule
Also known as:
- Vitrectomy for Macular Pucker
- Vitrectomy Eye Surgery
- Retinal Detachment Repair with Vitrectomy
- Retinal Membrane Removal
- Macular Pucker Surgery
- Pars Plana Vitrectomy
- Retinal Surgery
- Eye Gel Removal Surgery
- Vitrectomy for retinal detachment
- Retinal reattachment surgery
- Eye surgery for detached retina
CPT Codes:
- 67041: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with removal of preretinal cellular membrane (eg, macular pucker)
- 67036: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach;
- 67108: Repair of retinal detachment; with vitrectomy, any method, including, when performed, air or gas tamponade, focal endolaser photocoagulation, cryotherapy, drainage of subretinal fluid, scleral buckling, and/or removal of lens by same technique
Also known as:
- Complex Retinal Detachment Repair
- Vitrectomy for Retinal Detachment
- Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy Repair
- Diabetic Retinal Detachment Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67113: Repair of complex retinal detachment (eg, proliferative vitreoretinopathy, stage C-1 or greater, diabetic traction retinal detachment, retinopathy of prematurity, retinal tear of greater than 90 degrees), with vitrectomy and membrane peeling, including, when performed, air, gas, or silicone oil tamponade, cryotherapy, endolaser photocoagulation, drainage of subretinal fluid, scleral buckling, and/or removal of lens
Also known as:
- Laser Treatment for Retinopathy
- Photocoagulation for Retinopathy
- Diabetic Retinopathy Laser Treatment
- Retinal Laser Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 67228: Treatment of extensive or progressive retinopathy (eg, diabetic retinopathy), photocoagulation
Also known as:
- Retina Repair for Macular Hole or Edema
- Vitrectomy with Membrane Peel
- Macular Hole Repair
- Diabetic Macular Edema Surgery
- Internal Limiting Membrane Removal
CPT Codes:
- 67042: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina (eg, for repair of macular hole, diabetic macular edema), includes, if performed, intraocular tamponade (ie, air, gas or silicone oil)
Does Dr. Blacharski accept my insurance?
Dr. Blacharski accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (951) 679-0400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Blacharski accept in Menifee, CA?
Dr. Blacharski in Menifee, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Inland Empire
Inland Empire Health Plan
Inland Faculty Medical Group, Inc
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Blacharski's office located?
Dr. Paul Blacharski's Primary Practice
29798 Haun Rd Ste 200
Menifee, CA 92586
(951) 679-0400
What is Dr. Blacharski's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Blacharski's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1215034335.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Blacharski?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Blacharski
What is Dr. Paul Blacharski's specialty?
Dr. Blacharski is a Retina Specialist near Menifee, CA.
What does a Retina Specialist do?
An ophthalmologist specializing in vitreoretinal diseases focuses on diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the vitreous and retina, including issues such as retinal detachment, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration. This specialist employs advanced medical and surgical techniques to manage these complex eye conditions.
Is this Dr. Paul Blacharski affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Blacharski is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Loma Linda University Children's Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Paul Blacharski accepting new patients in Menifee, CA?
Yes, Dr. Paul Blacharski is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Paul Blacharski offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Blacharski's office at (951) 679-0400 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Paul Blacharski?
Please contact Dr. Blacharski's office at (951) 679-0400 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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