Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shaftel, Ophthalmologist in San Diego, CA?
What languages does Dr. Shaftel speak?
Dr. Shaftel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Shaftel typically treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Shaftel 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. Shaftel. 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:
- Baggy Eyelids
- Droopy Eyelid
- Eyelid Disorder
- Blepharospasm
- Benign essential blepharospasm
- Droopy eyelids
- Excess eyelid skin
- Dermatochalasis
- Ptosis
- Eyelid Drooping
- Upper Eyelid Sagging
- Fallen Eyelid
- Eyelid Problems
- Eyelid Conditions
- Blepharitis
- Stye
- Eyelid Spasms
- Benign Essential Blepharospasm
- Involuntary Eye Twitching
ICD-10 Codes:
- H02831: Dermatochalasis of right upper eyelid
- H02403: Unspecified ptosis of bilateral eyelids
- H02402: Unspecified ptosis of left eyelid
- H02401: Unspecified ptosis of right eyelid
- H029: Unspecified disorder of eyelid
- G245: Blepharospasm
Also known as:
- Sense Organ Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Eye surgery aftercare
- Ear surgery aftercare
- Sensory organ recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z48810: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the sense organs
Also known as:
- Left Hemifacial Spasm
- Facial Injuries and Disorder
- Left Facial Twitch
- Left Facial Muscle Spasm
- Left Side Facial Tic
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5132: Clonic hemifacial spasm, left
What procedures does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Shaftel typically perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Shaftel 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. Shaftel. 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:
- Upper Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty)
- Ptosis Repair (Fasanella-Servat Type)
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- Droopy Eyelid Surgery
- Upper Eyelid Reduction
- Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery
- Blepharoptosis Repair
- Levator Resection for Ptosis
CPT Codes:
- 15823: Blepharoplasty, upper eyelid; with excessive skin weighting down lid
- 67908: Repair of blepharoptosis; conjunctivo-tarso-Muller's muscle-levator resection (eg, Fasanella-Servat type)
Also known as:
- Facial Muscle Injection for Spasms (One Side)
- Botox for facial spasms
- Facial nerve chemodenervation
- Blepharospasm treatment
- Hemifacial spasm injection
CPT Codes:
- 64612: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial nerve, unilateral (eg, for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm)
Does Dr. Shaftel accept my insurance?
Dr. Shaftel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (586) 165-4998 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shaftel accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Shaftel in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Sharp HealthCare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Shaftel's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Shaftel affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Shaftel has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Shaftel's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shaftel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1477788412.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shaftel?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shaftel