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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Oster, Ophthalmologist in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Stephen Oster, MD, PHD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in La Jolla, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Oster is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Oster’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Oster’s office at (619) 516-6606.
What languages does Dr. Oster speak?
Dr. Oster and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Oster treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Oster 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. Oster. 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:
- Wet Macular Degeneration
- Macular Degeneration
- Wet AMD
- Neovascular Macular Degeneration
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
- Exudative AMD
ICD-10 Codes:
- H353230: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, stage unspecified
- H353210: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, stage unspecified
- H353220: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, stage unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes with Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes with Macular Edema
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Eye Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Eye Disease
- Diabetic Retinal Disease
- Diabetes Mellitus Eye Complications
- Advanced diabetic eye disease
- Diabetic retinopathy (proliferative)
- New blood vessel growth in eye from diabetes
- Diabetic Eye Swelling
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Diabetic Macular Swelling
- Diabetes eye problems
- Diabetic vision issues
- Eye complications from type 2 diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E113593: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, bilateral
- E113591: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, right eye
- E113213: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with mild nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
- E1139: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other diabetic ophthalmic complication
- E113592: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, left eye
Also known as:
- Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion
- Central Retinal Vein Occlusion
- Retinal Disorder
- BRVO
- Eye stroke (branch vein)
- Branch eye vein blockage
- CRVO
- Eye stroke (vein)
- Central eye vein blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- H348310: Tributary (branch) retinal vein occlusion, right eye, with macular edema
- H348110: Central retinal vein occlusion, right eye, with macular edema
Also known as:
- Bleeding in the eye's gel
- Eye Disease
- Eye bleeding
- Blood in the vitreous
- Ocular hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- H4312: Vitreous hemorrhage, left eye
- H4311: Vitreous hemorrhage, right eye
Also known as:
- Type 1 Diabetes with Diabetic Retinopathy
- Diabetes Type 1
- Diabetic Eye Problems
- Diabetic Eye Disease
- Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
- Diabetic Retinal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E103593: Type 1 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, bilateral
- E103591: Type 1 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, right eye
Also known as:
- Blocked Branch Retinal Vein
- Macular Pucker
- Retinal Disorder
- Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion
- BRVO
- Eye Stroke
- Epiretinal Membrane
- Cellophane Maculopathy
- Macular Fibrosis
- Wrinkled Retina
ICD-10 Codes:
- H348320: Tributary (branch) retinal vein occlusion, left eye, with macular edema
- H35372: Puckering of macula, left eye
Also known as:
- Serous Retinal Detachment
- Retinal Detachment
- Fluid Retinal Detachment
- Exudative Retinal Detachment
- Non-Rhegmatogenous Detachment
ICD-10 Codes:
- H3321: Serous retinal detachment, right eye
- H3322: Serous retinal detachment, left eye
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:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
What procedures does Dr. Oster perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Oster 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. Oster. 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 Surgery for Secondary Cataract
- Retinal Detachment Repair with Vitrectomy
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Posterior Capsulotomy
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Laser Eye Surgery
- Vitrectomy for retinal detachment
- Retinal reattachment surgery
- Eye surgery for detached retina
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)
- 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:
- Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
- Extracapsular cataract extraction
- Phacoemulsification
- IOL implantation
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
Does Dr. Oster accept my insurance?
Dr. Oster accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 516-6606 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Oster accept in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Oster in La Jolla, 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
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Quest
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Where is Dr. Oster's office located?
Dr. Stephen Oster's Primary Practice
9415 Campus Point Dr
La Jolla, CA 92093
(619) 516-6606
What is Dr. Oster's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Oster's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1215073689.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Oster?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Oster
What is Dr. Stephen Oster's specialty?
Dr. Oster is a Ophthalmologist near La Jolla, 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. Oster to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Stephen Oster affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Oster is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente San Diego 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
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Is Stephen Oster accepting new patients in La Jolla, CA?
Yes, Dr. Stephen Oster is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Stephen Oster offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Oster's office at (619) 516-6606 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Stephen Oster?
Please contact Dr. Oster's office at (619) 516-6606 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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