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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sanchez, Ophthalmologist in Panorama City, CA?
Dr. Ruben Sanchez, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Panorama City, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Sanchez is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sanchez’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sanchez’s office.
What languages does Dr. Sanchez speak?
Dr. Sanchez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Sanchez typically treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Sanchez 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. Sanchez. 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:
- General Health Screening
- Health Screening
- Routine Check-up
- Preventive Health Exam
- Wellness Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z139: Encounter for screening, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes with Early Diabetic Eye Disease (Both Eyes)
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Eye Problems
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Eye Disease
- Diabetic Retinal Disease
- Diabetes Mellitus Eye Complications
- Mild Nonproliferative Diabetic Retinopathy Bilateral
- Early Retina Damage in Both Eyes
- Beginning Diabetic Retinopathy in Both Eyes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E113593: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, bilateral
- E113293: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with mild nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, bilateral
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:
- Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H25813: Combined forms of age-related cataract, bilateral
Also known as:
- Preglaucoma
- Glaucoma
- Early Glaucoma
- Borderline Glaucoma
- Risk of Glaucoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- H40003: Preglaucoma, unspecified, bilateral
What procedures does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Sanchez typically perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Sanchez 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. Sanchez. 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:
- 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:
- Eye Injection
- Intravitreal Injection
- Retinal Injection
- Macular Degeneration Injection
- Eye Medication Injection
CPT Codes:
- 67028: Intravitreal injection of a pharmacologic agent (separate procedure)
Does Dr. Sanchez accept my insurance?
Dr. Sanchez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sanchez accept in Panorama City, CA?
Dr. Sanchez in Panorama City, 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
Centene Corporation
Heritage Health
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Sanchez's office located?
What is Dr. Sanchez's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sanchez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1760619662.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sanchez?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sanchez
What is Dr. Ruben Sanchez's specialty?
Dr. Sanchez is a Ophthalmologist near Panorama City, 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. Ruben Sanchez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sanchez is affiliated with Los Angeles General 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
When to see an Ophthalmologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Ruben Sanchez accepting new patients in Panorama City, CA?
Yes, Dr. Ruben Sanchez is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ruben Sanchez offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sanchez's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ruben Sanchez?
Please contact Dr. Sanchez's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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