39 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Del Piero, Ophthalmologist in Monterey, CA?
Dr. Eric Del Piero, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Monterey, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 39 years and is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. Dr. Del Piero graduated from Mechanical Engineering and completed his residency at Univ Ca Irvine Med Ctr, Ophthalmology; Kaiser Permanente Med Ctr-Sf, General Surgery. Dr. Del Piero is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Del Piero’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Del Piero’s office at (831) 375-5066.
Where did Dr. Del Piero go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Ca Irvine Med Ctr, Ophthalmology; Kaiser Permanente Med Ctr-Sf, General Surgery | U Calif Irvine | UC Irvine Medical Center
Medical School: Mechanical Engineering
Is Dr. Del Piero board certified in Ophthalmologist?
Yes, Dr. Eric Del Piero, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Del Piero speak?
Dr. Del Piero and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Del Piero treat?
As a Ophthalmologist, Dr. Del Piero 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. Del Piero. 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 with Advanced Diabetic Eye Disease and Macular Swelling (Both Eyes)
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Eye Disease and Macular Swelling
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Macular Edema
- Type 2 Diabetes with Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes with Retinal Detachment
- Type 2 Diabetes with Early Diabetic Eye Disease (Both Eyes)
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Eye Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Retinal Detachment
- Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy with Macular Edema Bilateral
- Advanced Retina Damage Both Eyes with Macular Swelling
- Diabetic Macular Edema Both Eyes
- Diabetic Retinopathy with Macular Edema
- Macular Swelling from Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetic Macular Edema
- Diabetic Eye Disease
- Diabetic Retinal Disease
- Diabetes Mellitus Eye Complications
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- 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
- Diabetic Retinal Detachment
- Mild Nonproliferative Diabetic Retinopathy Bilateral
- Early Retina Damage in Both Eyes
- Beginning Diabetic Retinopathy in Both Eyes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E113513: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
- E11311: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with unspecified diabetic retinopathy with macular edema
- E113593: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, bilateral
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E113511: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, right eye
- E113512: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, left eye
- E113591: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, right eye
- E113592: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, left eye
- E113521: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with traction retinal detachment involving the macula, right eye
- E113293: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with mild nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, bilateral
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:
- Bleeding in the eye's gel
- Eye Disease
- Eye bleeding
- Blood in the vitreous
- Ocular hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- H4311: Vitreous hemorrhage, right eye
- H4312: Vitreous hemorrhage, left eye
Also known as:
- Retinal Ischemia
- Retinal Hole
- Retinal Break
- Retinal Disorder
- Lack of Blood Flow to Retina
- Retinal Blood Flow Problems
- Eye Ischemia
- Retinal break
- Retinal defect
- Hole in retina
- Retinal Tear
- Retinal Defect
ICD-10 Codes:
- H3582: Retinal ischemia
- H33322: Round hole, left eye
- H33303: Unspecified retinal break, bilateral
Also known as:
- Cataract
- Secondary Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
- After-Cataract
- Posterior Capsule Opacification
- PCO
ICD-10 Codes:
- H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
- H26492: Other secondary cataract, left eye
Also known as:
- Horseshoe Retinal Tear
- Retinal Disorder
- U-shaped Retinal Tear
- Flap Retinal Tear
ICD-10 Codes:
- H33312: Horseshoe tear of retina without detachment, left eye
What procedures does Dr. Del Piero perform?
As a Ophthalmologist, Dr. Del Piero 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. Del Piero. 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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 Surgery for Secondary Cataract
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Posterior Capsulotomy
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Laser Eye Surgery
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)
Does Dr. Del Piero accept my insurance?
Dr. Del Piero accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (831) 375-5066 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Del Piero accept in Monterey, CA?
Dr. Del Piero in Monterey, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Central California Alliance for Health
Imperial Health Plan (CA)
Medicare
SelectCare
UnitedHealthcare
Western Growers Association
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Where is Dr. Del Piero's office located?
Dr. Eric Del Piero's Primary Practice
871 Cass St Ste 200
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 375-5066
What is Dr. Del Piero's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Del Piero's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1790879369.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Del Piero?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Del Piero
What is Dr. Eric Del Piero's specialty?
Dr. Del Piero is a Ophthalmologist near Monterey, 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. Del Piero to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Eric Del Piero affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Del Piero is affiliated with Community Hospital of Monterey Peninsula 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 Eric Del Piero accepting new patients in Monterey, CA?
Yes, Dr. Eric Del Piero is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Eric Del Piero offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Del Piero's office at (831) 375-5066 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Eric Del Piero?
Please contact Dr. Del Piero's office at (831) 375-5066 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Eric Del Piero have?
Dr. Eric Del Piero is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
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