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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lowe, Ophthalmologist in Walnut Creek, CA?
Dr. Robert Lowe, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Walnut Creek, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Lowe is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lowe’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lowe’s office at (925) 906-2000.
What languages does Dr. Lowe speak?
Dr. Lowe and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Lowe typically treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Lowe 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. Lowe. 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 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Eye Disease and Macular Swelling
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Retinopathy
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Eye Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Retinopathy with Macular Edema
- Macular Swelling from Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetic Macular Edema
- Diabetic Eye Disease
- Diabetic Retinal Disease
- Diabetes Mellitus Eye Complications
ICD-10 Codes:
- 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
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
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:
- Retinal Neovascularization
- Retinal Disorder
- New Blood Vessel Growth in Retina
- Abnormal Retinal Vessels
- Retinal Angiogenesis
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35052: Retinal neovascularization, unspecified, left eye
- H35051: Retinal neovascularization, unspecified, right eye
What procedures does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Lowe typically perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Lowe 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. Lowe. 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:
- 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
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
Does Dr. Lowe accept my insurance?
Dr. Lowe accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (925) 906-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lowe accept in Walnut Creek, CA?
Dr. Lowe in Walnut Creek, 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
Contra Costa
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Lowe's office located?
What is Dr. Lowe's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lowe's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1922253491.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lowe?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lowe
What is Dr. Robert Lowe's specialty?
Dr. Lowe is a Ophthalmologist near Walnut Creek, CA.
What does an Ophthalmologist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Robert Lowe affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lowe is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Oakland 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 Robert Lowe accepting new patients in Walnut Creek, CA?
Yes, Dr. Robert Lowe is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Robert Lowe offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lowe's office at (925) 906-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Robert Lowe?
Please contact Dr. Lowe's office at (925) 906-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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