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24 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Zak, Ophthalmologist in Palm Desert, CA?
Dr. Vitaliy Zak, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Palm Desert, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 24 years and is board certified. Dr. Zak completed his residency at Temple University Hospital Program. Dr. Zak is fluent in English and Russian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Zak’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. Zak’s office at (760) 469-5195.
Where did Dr. Zak go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Temple University Hospital Program
Is Dr. Zak board certified as an Ophthalmologist?
Yes, Dr. Vitaliy Zak, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Zak speak?
Dr. Zak and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Russian
What conditions does Dr. Zak treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Zak 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. Zak. 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes with Macular Edema
- Type 2 Diabetes with Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes with Early Diabetic Eye Disease (Both Eyes)
- Type 2 Diabetes with Advanced 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 Eye Swelling
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Diabetic Macular Swelling
- Advanced diabetic eye disease
- Diabetic retinopathy (proliferative)
- New blood vessel growth in eye from diabetes
- Mild Nonproliferative Diabetic Retinopathy Bilateral
- Early Retina Damage in Both Eyes
- Beginning Diabetic Retinopathy in Both Eyes
- Proliferative 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
- E113511: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, right eye
- E113592: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, left eye
- E113591: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, right eye
- E113512: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, left eye
- E113293: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with mild nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, bilateral
- E113513: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
Also known as:
- Wet Macular Degeneration
- Macular Drusen
- Macular Degeneration
- Exudative AMD
- Neovascular Macular Degeneration
- Wet AMD
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
- Retinal Drusen
- Yellow Spots on Retina
- Age-Related Macular Drusen
- Drusen in Eye
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
- H35363: Drusen (degenerative) of macula, bilateral
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Eye Damage
- Macular Pucker
- Retinal Disorder
- Hypertensive Retinopathy
- Eye Damage from Hypertension
- High Blood Pressure Retinopathy
- Epiretinal Membrane
- Cellophane Maculopathy
- Macular Fibrosis
- Wrinkled Retina
- Macular Wrinkle
- Retinal Scar
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35033: Hypertensive retinopathy, bilateral
- H35372: Puckering of macula, left eye
- H35373: Puckering of macula, bilateral
- H35371: Puckering of macula, right eye
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
- H43811: Vitreous degeneration, right eye
- H43812: Vitreous degeneration, left eye
Also known as:
- Cataract
- Age-Related Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
- Senile Cataract
- Cloudy Lens
- Lens Opacity
ICD-10 Codes:
- H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
- H259: Unspecified age-related cataract
What procedures does Dr. Zak perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Zak 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. Zak. 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:
- Eye Injection
- Intravitreal Injection
- Retinal Injection
- Macular Degeneration Injection
- Eye Medication Injection
CPT Codes:
- 67028: Intravitreal injection of a pharmacologic agent (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Laser Treatment for Retinopathy
- Retina Laser Treatment (Photocoagulation)
- Photocoagulation for Retinopathy
- Diabetic Retinopathy Laser Treatment
- Retinal Laser Therapy
- Retinal photocoagulation
- Macular edema laser
- Retina tumor laser treatment
CPT Codes:
- 67228: Treatment of extensive or progressive retinopathy (eg, diabetic retinopathy), photocoagulation
- 67210: Destruction of localized lesion of retina (eg, macular edema, tumors), 1 or more sessions; photocoagulation
Also known as:
- Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
- Vitrectomy Eye Surgery
- Pterygium Removal with Graft
- Retinal Detachment Repair with Vitrectomy
- Removal of Eye Implant (Back of Eye)
- Laser Eye Surgery for Glaucoma
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Posterior Capsulotomy
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Laser Eye Surgery
- Pars Plana Vitrectomy
- Retinal Surgery
- Eye Gel Removal Surgery
- Pterygium Excision with Autograft', 'Conjunctival Graft for Pterygium', 'Surfer's Eye Surgery with Graft
- Vitrectomy for retinal detachment
- Retinal reattachment surgery
- Eye surgery for detached retina
- Intraocular Implant Removal
- Posterior Segment Implant Extraction
- Eye Device Removal Surgery
- Iridotomy
- Iridectomy
- Laser Glaucoma Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 66821: Discission of secondary membranous cataract (opacified posterior lens capsule and/or anterior hyaloid); laser surgery (eg, YAG laser) (1 or more stages)
- 67036: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach;
- 65426: Excision or transposition of pterygium; with graft
- 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
- 67121: Removal of implanted material, posterior segment; intraocular
- 66761: Iridotomy/iridectomy by laser surgery (eg, for glaucoma) (per session)
Also known as:
- Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
- Cataract Removal by Phacoemulsification
- Extracapsular cataract extraction
- Phacoemulsification
- IOL implantation
- Lens Material Removal
- Cataract Surgery (Phaco)
- Ultrasonic Cataract Removal
CPT Codes:
- 66984: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1 stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification); without endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation
- 66850: Removal of lens material; phacofragmentation technique (mechanical or ultrasonic) (eg, phacoemulsification), with aspiration
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:
- 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:
- Retina Repair for Macular Hole or Edema
- Vitrectomy with Endolaser Treatment
- Vitrectomy with Membrane Peel
- Macular Hole Repair
- Diabetic Macular Edema Surgery
- Internal Limiting Membrane Removal
- Pars Plana Vitrectomy with Laser
- Retinal Laser Surgery
- Diabetic Retinopathy Surgery
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)
- 67040: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with endolaser panretinal photocoagulation
Also known as:
- Retinal Laser Treatment
- Retinal Photocoagulation
- Laser for Retinal Tear
- Retinal Detachment Prevention Laser
CPT Codes:
- 67145: Prophylaxis of retinal detachment (eg, retinal break, lattice degeneration) without drainage; photocoagulation
Also known as:
- Laser Treatment for Choroid Lesion
- Choroidal Photocoagulation
- Eye Laser Therapy
- Choroidal Neovascularization Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 67220: Destruction of localized lesion of choroid (eg, choroidal neovascularization); photocoagulation (eg, laser), 1 or more sessions
Does Dr. Zak accept my insurance?
Dr. Zak accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (760) 469-5195 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Zak accept in Palm Desert, CA?
Dr. Zak in Palm Desert, 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 Commercial
All Other Third Party
Centene
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Humana
Inland Empire
Kaiser Permanente
SGS North America Inc
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Zak's office located?
Dr. Vitaliy Zak's Primary Practice
44139 Monterey Ave Ste A
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 469-5195
Dr. Vitaliy Zak's Practice 3
11307 Bridgeport Way SW Ste 220A
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 382-8240
What is Dr. Zak's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Zak's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669566535.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Zak?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Zak
What is Dr. Vitaliy Zak's specialty?
Dr. Zak is a Ophthalmologist near Palm Desert, 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. Zak to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Vitaliy Zak affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Zak is affiliated with Eisenhower Health Main Campus 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 Vitaliy Zak accepting new patients in Palm Desert, CA?
Yes, Dr. Vitaliy Zak is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Vitaliy Zak offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Zak's office at (760) 469-5195 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Vitaliy Zak?
Please contact Dr. Zak's office at (760) 469-5195 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Vitaliy Zak have?
Dr. Vitaliy Zak is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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