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18 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Patel, Neuro-ophthalmologist in Orange, CA?
Dr. Vivek Patel, MD is a Neuro-ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Orange, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 18 years and is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. Dr. Patel graduated from University of Saskatchewan College of Medicine, Saskatchewan, Canada. Dr. Patel is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Patel’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. Patel’s office at (323) 442-6335.
Where did Dr. Patel go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Saskatchewan College of Medicine, Saskatchewan, Canada | University of Saskatchewan College of Medicine, Saskatchewan, Canada
Is Dr. Patel board certified in Neuro-ophthalmologist?
Yes, Dr. Vivek Patel, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Patel speak?
Dr. Patel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
What conditions does Dr. Patel treat?
As a Neuro-ophthalmologist, Dr. Patel 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. Patel. 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:
- Vertical Eye Misalignment
- Vertical Strabismus
- Esotropia
- Walleye
- Eye Misalignment
- Eye Movement Disorder
- Vertical strabismus
- One eye higher than the other
- Hypertropia
- Hypotropia
- Crossed Eyes
- Convergent Strabismus
- Inward Turning Eye
- Exotropia
- Divergent strabismus
- Outward turning eye
- Wall Eyes
- Squint
- Strabismus
- Eye turn
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5022: Vertical strabismus, left eye
- H5021: Vertical strabismus, right eye
- H5000: Unspecified esotropia
- H5010: Unspecified exotropia
- H5089: Other specified strabismus
- H509: Unspecified strabismus
Also known as:
- Double Vision
- Other Vision Problems
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Diplopia
- Seeing double
- Ghosting vision
- Other visual disturbances
- Unspecified vision issues
- Various eye problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- H532: Diplopia
- H538: Other visual disturbances
Also known as:
- Optic Atrophy
- Swelling of the Optic Disc
- Optic Nerve Inflammation
- Optic Nerve Disorder
- Optic neuropathy
- Wasting of the optic nerve
- Damaged optic nerve
- Papilledema
- Optic disc edema
- Swollen optic nerve
- Optic Neuritis
- Swollen Optic Nerve
- Inflamed Optic Nerve
ICD-10 Codes:
- H4720: Unspecified optic atrophy
- H4710: Unspecified papilledema
- H469: Unspecified optic neuritis
Also known as:
- Visual Field Defects
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Blind spots in vision
- Peripheral vision loss
- Vision field problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5340: Unspecified visual field defects
Also known as:
- Idiopathic intracranial hypertension
- Brain Disease
- Pseudotumor cerebri
- IIH
- Benign intracranial hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- G932: Benign intracranial hypertension
Also known as:
- Other Binocular Eye Movement Disorder
- Trochlear Nerve Palsy
- Eye Movement Disorder
- Disorder of eye coordination
- Eye alignment problem
- Binocular vision dysfunction
- Fourth nerve palsy
- Fourth cranial nerve paralysis
- Superior oblique palsy
ICD-10 Codes:
- H518: Other specified disorders of binocular movement
- H4911: Fourth [trochlear] nerve palsy, right eye
Also known as:
- Other Eye Disorder
- Various Eye Conditions
- Miscellaneous Eye Problems
- Uncommon Eye Disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5789: Other specified disorders of eye and adnexa
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:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- MS
- Demyelinating Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G35: Multiple sclerosis
Also known as:
- Blepharospasm
- Eyelid Disorder
- Benign essential blepharospasm
- Eyelid Spasms
- Benign Essential Blepharospasm
- Involuntary Eye Twitching
ICD-10 Codes:
- G245: Blepharospasm
Also known as:
- Benign Pituitary Tumor
- Benign Tumor
- Pituitary Disorder
- Pituitary Tumor Treatment (PDQ)
- Prolactinoma
- Non-cancerous growth in pituitary gland
- Pituitary adenoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- D352: Benign neoplasm of pituitary gland
Which procedures does Dr. Patel perform as a Neuro-ophthalmologist?
As a Neuro-ophthalmologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Vivek Patel may include:
- Cataract Removal
- Corneal Specialist Consultation
- Corneal Specialist Follow Up
- Dark Adaptometry
- Diabetes Care - Eye Exam
- Electro-oculography (EOG)
- Electroretinography (ERG)
- Eye Emergency Visit
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Patel's office.
Does Dr. Patel accept my insurance?
Dr. Patel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (323) 442-6335 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Patel accept in Orange, CA?
Dr. Patel in Orange, 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
Blue Shield of California
CalOptima
Centene
HealthSmart
Medicare
Monarch HealthCare
OptumRx
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Patel's office located?
What is Dr. Patel's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Patel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1174604292.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Patel?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Patel
What is Dr. Vivek Patel's specialty?
Dr. Patel is a Neuro-ophthalmologist near Orange, CA. A neuro-ophthalmologist is a subspecialist in ophthalmology who evaluates, treats, and studies disorders related to the eye, orbit, and nervous system, particularly concerning the interactions between the visual motor and visual sensory systems and the central nervous system. These specialists manage patients with complex and severe neuro-ophthalmological disorders. Contact Dr. Patel to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Vivek Patel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Patel is affiliated with Uci Medical Center 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
Where can I learn more about Neuro-ophthalmologist?
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Is Vivek Patel accepting new patients in Orange, CA?
Yes, Dr. Vivek Patel is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Vivek Patel offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Patel's office at (323) 442-6335 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Vivek Patel?
Please contact Dr. Patel's office at (323) 442-6335 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Vivek Patel have?
Dr. Vivek Patel is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
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