Who is Dr. Freeman, Ophthalmologist in San Diego, CA?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Freeman?
Dr. William Freeman, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Ophthalmologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Freeman empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Retinal Disorders, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the San Diego, CA community, Dr. Freeman is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Freeman go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Proctor Foundation/UCSF, Uveitis/Immunology | Doheny Eye Inst - USC, Retina/Vitreous Surgery
Residency: Mayo Grad Sch Med/Mayo Fndn, Neurology; Mayo Grad Sch Med/Mayo Fndn, Transitional Year | Lenox Hill Hospital
Medical School: Lenox Hill Hospital, New York | UC San Francisco, School of Medicine, San Francisco | University of Southern California | Vice-Chairman, Department of Ophthalmology | Distinguished Professor of Ophthalmology | Director, Jacobs Retina Center | Mount Sinai School of Medicine New York
Is Dr. Freeman board certified as an Ophthalmologist?
Yes, Dr. William Freeman, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Freeman speak?
Dr. Freeman and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Freeman typically treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Freeman 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. Freeman. 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
- Age-related macular degeneration
- Wet AMD
- Neovascular Macular Degeneration
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration
- AMD
- Macular Disease
- Exudative AMD
ICD-10 Codes:
- H353221: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H3530: Unspecified macular degeneration
- H353211: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353231: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, with active choroidal neovascularization
Also known as:
- Macular Pucker
- Retinal Disorder
- Epiretinal Membrane
- Cellophane Maculopathy
- Macular Wrinkle
- Retinal Scar
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35371: Puckering of macula, right eye
- H35373: Puckering of macula, bilateral
Also known as:
- Unspecified Vision Problem
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Unspecified visual disturbance
- General vision issue
- Eye problem
ICD-10 Codes:
- H539: Unspecified visual disturbance
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 an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Freeman typically perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Freeman 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. Freeman. 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
- Intravitreal Injection
- Retinal Injection
- Macular Degeneration Injection
- Eye Medication Injection
CPT Codes:
- 67028: Intravitreal injection of a pharmacologic agent (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Vitrectomy with Endolaser Treatment
- Retina Repair for Macular Hole or Edema
- Pars Plana Vitrectomy with Laser
- Retinal Laser Surgery
- Diabetic Retinopathy Surgery
- Vitrectomy with Membrane Peel
- Macular Hole Repair
- Diabetic Macular Edema Surgery
- Internal Limiting Membrane Removal
CPT Codes:
- 67040: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with endolaser panretinal photocoagulation
- 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)
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
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
Does Dr. Freeman accept my insurance?
Dr. Freeman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 534-6290 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Freeman accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Freeman in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
HealthRight Group
Humana
Medicare
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Freeman's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Freeman affiliated with?
Dr. Freeman has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
American Society of Retina Specialists
Member
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Fellow
What is Dr. Freeman's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Freeman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1518983352.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Freeman?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Freeman