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Who is Dr. Medina Mendez, Retina Specialist in Yuba City, CA?
Dr. Carlos Medina Mendez, MD is a Retina Specialist, who primarily practices in Yuba City, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Medina Mendez is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Medina Mendez’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Medina Mendez’s office at (707) 759-4942.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Medina Mendez?
Dr. Carlos Medina Mendez, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Retina Specialist 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. Medina Mendez empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Eye Cancer, Retinal Disorders, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Yuba City, CA community, Dr. Medina Mendez is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Medina Mendez speak?
Dr. Medina Mendez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Retina Specialist like Dr. Medina Mendez typically treat?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Medina Mendez 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. Medina Mendez. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Wet Macular Degeneration
- Macular Degeneration
- Exudative AMD
- Neovascular Macular Degeneration
- Wet AMD
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
ICD-10 Codes:
- H353211: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353221: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353231: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, with active choroidal neovascularization
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Advanced Diabetic Eye Disease and Macular Swelling (Both Eyes)
- Type 2 Diabetes with Macular Edema
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Eye Problems
- Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy with Macular Edema Bilateral
- Advanced Retina Damage Both Eyes with Macular Swelling
- Diabetic Macular Edema Both Eyes
- Diabetic Eye Swelling
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Diabetic Macular Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- E113513: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
- E113511: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, right eye
- E113512: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, left eye
What procedures does a Retina Specialist like Dr. Medina Mendez typically perform?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Medina Mendez 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. Medina Mendez. 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 here.
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 Treatment for Retinopathy
- Retina Laser Treatment (Photocoagulation)
- Photocoagulation for Retinopathy
- Diabetic Retinopathy Laser Treatment
- Retinal Laser Therapy
- Retinal photocoagulation
- Macular edema laser
- Retina tumor laser treatment
CPT Codes:
- 67228: Treatment of extensive or progressive retinopathy (eg, diabetic retinopathy), photocoagulation
- 67210: Destruction of localized lesion of retina (eg, macular edema, tumors), 1 or more sessions; photocoagulation
Also known as:
- Retinal Detachment Repair with Vitrectomy
- Vitrectomy Eye Surgery
- Vitrectomy for Macular Pucker
- Vitrectomy for retinal detachment
- Retinal reattachment surgery
- Eye surgery for detached retina
- Pars Plana Vitrectomy
- Retinal Surgery
- Eye Gel Removal Surgery
- Retinal Membrane Removal
- Macular Pucker Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 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
- 67036: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach;
- 67041: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with removal of preretinal cellular membrane (eg, macular pucker)
Also known as:
- Retina Repair for Macular Hole or Edema
- Vitrectomy with Membrane Peel
- Macular Hole Repair
- Diabetic Macular Edema Surgery
- Internal Limiting Membrane Removal
CPT Codes:
- 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)
Does Dr. Medina Mendez accept my insurance?
Dr. Medina Mendez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (707) 759-4942 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Medina Mendez accept in Yuba City, CA?
Dr. Medina Mendez in Yuba City, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Humana
Other Health Care Provider
Santa Cruz County
Sutter Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Medina Mendez's office located?
Dr. Carlos Medina Mendez's Primary Practice
1870 Lassen Blvd Ste B
Yuba City, CA 95993
(707) 759-4942
What is Dr. Medina Mendez's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Medina Mendez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1811218316.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Medina Mendez?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Medina Mendez
What is Dr. Carlos Medina Mendez's specialty?
Dr. Medina Mendez is a Retina Specialist near Yuba City, CA.
What does a Retina Specialist do?
An ophthalmologist specializing in vitreoretinal diseases focuses on diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the vitreous and retina, including issues such as retinal detachment, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration. This specialist employs advanced medical and surgical techniques to manage these complex eye conditions.
Is this Dr. Carlos Medina Mendez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Medina Mendez is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Carlos Medina Mendez accepting new patients in Yuba City, CA?
Yes, Dr. Carlos Medina Mendez is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Carlos Medina Mendez offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Medina Mendez's office at (707) 759-4942 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Carlos Medina Mendez?
Please contact Dr. Medina Mendez's office at (707) 759-4942 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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