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Dr. Sameen Zaidi, MD

Ophthalmologist

San Jose, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Zaidi, Ophthalmologist in San Jose, CA?

    Dr. Sameen Zaidi, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in San Jose, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Zaidi is fluent in English and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Zaidi’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Zaidi’s office at (408) 295-3433.

    What languages does Dr. Zaidi speak?

    Dr. Zaidi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English
    • Urdu

    What conditions does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Zaidi typically treat?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Zaidi 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. Zaidi. 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:

    • Wet Macular Degeneration
    • Macular Degeneration
    • Wet AMD
    • Neovascular Macular Degeneration
    • Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H353230: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, stage unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Dry Eyes
    • Tears
    • Dry eye syndrome
    • Keratoconjunctivitis sicca
    • Ocular dryness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H04123: Dry eye syndrome of bilateral lacrimal glands

    Also known as:

    • Cataract
    • Cloudy lens
    • Lens clouding
    • Eye cloudiness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H25813: Combined forms of age-related cataract, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Central Retinal Vein Occlusion
    • Retinal Disorder
    • CRVO
    • Eye stroke (vein)
    • Central eye vein blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H348110: Central retinal vein occlusion, right eye, with macular edema

    Also known as:

    • Routine Eye and Vision Exam (Normal Findings)
    • Eye Disease
    • Vision Impairment and Blindness
    • Annual eye checkup
    • Vision screening, no issues
    • Eye health exam, all clear

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0100: Encounter for examination of eyes and vision without abnormal findings

    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. Zaidi typically perform?

    As an Ophthalmologist, procedures performed by Dr. Sameen Zaidi may include:

    Please contact Dr. Zaidi's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Zaidi accept my insurance?

    Dr. Zaidi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (408) 295-3433 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Zaidi accept in San Jose, CA?

    Dr. Zaidi in San Jose, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicare

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    Where is Dr. Zaidi's office located?

    Dr. Sameen Zaidi's Primary Practice

    2110 Forest Ave Ste B

    San Jose, CA 95128

    (408) 295-3433

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    Dr. Sameen Zaidi's Practice 2

    700 Lawrence Expy

    Santa Clara, CA 95051

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    What is Dr. Zaidi's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Zaidi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1851603450.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Zaidi?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Zaidi

    What is Dr. Sameen Zaidi's specialty?

    Dr. Zaidi is an Ophthalmologist near San Jose, 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 Dr. Sameen Zaidi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Zaidi is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara 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

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Ophthalmologist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Sameen Zaidi accepting new patients in San Jose, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Sameen Zaidi is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Sameen Zaidi offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Zaidi's office at (408) 295-3433 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Sameen Zaidi?

    Please contact Dr. Zaidi's office at (408) 295-3433 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Zaidi's office located?

    Dr. Zaidi's offices are located in San Jose, CA and Santa Clara, CA.