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Dr. R Philip Doss, MD

Los Angeles, CA

36 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Doss, Specialist in Los Angeles, CA?

    Dr. R Philip Doss, MD is a Specialist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA. He has been practicing for over 36 years. Dr. Doss graduated from University of Baghdad College of Medicine and completed his residency at White Memorial Medical Center Program. Dr. Doss is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Doss’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Doss’s office at (323) 263-6774.

    Where did Dr. Doss go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: White Memorial Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: University of Baghdad College of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Doss speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Doss treat?

    As a Specialist, Dr. Doss 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. Doss. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Preglaucoma
    • Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Glaucoma
    • Early Glaucoma
    • Borderline Glaucoma
    • Risk of Glaucoma
    • Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Wide-Angle Glaucoma
    • POAG

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H40003: Preglaucoma, unspecified, bilateral
    • H401132: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, moderate stage
    • H401133: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, severe stage

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Advanced Diabetic Eye Disease and Macular Swelling (Both Eyes)
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Retinopathy
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Eye Problems
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy with Macular Edema Bilateral
    • Advanced Retina Damage Both Eyes with Macular Swelling
    • Diabetic Macular Edema Both Eyes
    • Diabetic Eye Disease
    • Diabetic Retinal Disease
    • Diabetes Mellitus Eye Complications

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E113513: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
    • E113593: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, bilateral

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H04123: Dry eye syndrome of bilateral lacrimal glands

    What procedures does Dr. Doss perform?

    As a Specialist, Dr. Doss 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. Doss. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Eye Injection
    • Eye Medication Injection
    • Eye Surface Injection
    • Intravitreal Injection
    • Retinal Injection
    • Macular Degeneration Injection
    • Intraocular injection
    • Anterior chamber injection
    • Eye drug injection
    • Subconjunctival Shot
    • Conjunctival Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 67028: Intravitreal injection of a pharmacologic agent (separate procedure)
    • 66030: Injection, anterior chamber of eye (separate procedure); medication
    • 68200: Subconjunctival injection

    Also known as:

    • Laser Trabeculoplasty
    • Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
    • Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
    • Laser Eye Surgery for Glaucoma
    • Eye Drainage Device Insertion
    • Glaucoma Surgery (Trabeculectomy)
    • Cataract Surgery with Glaucoma Drainage Device
    • Eye Fluid Removal and Vitreous Repair
    • Endoscopic Eye Pressure Reduction
    • Glaucoma laser surgery
    • Laser eye treatment for glaucoma
    • Trabeculoplasty
    • YAG Laser Capsulotomy
    • Posterior Capsulotomy
    • Secondary Cataract Removal
    • Laser Eye Surgery
    • Cataract surgery
    • intraocular lens implantation
    • phacoemulsification
    • IOL implant
    • Iridotomy
    • Iridectomy
    • Laser Glaucoma Treatment
    • Aqueous drainage device placement
    • Glaucoma drainage implant
    • Subconjunctival drainage device
    • Trabeculectomy
    • Glaucoma Filtering Surgery
    • Eye Pressure Surgery
    • Combined Cataract and Glaucoma Surgery
    • Phacoemulsification with Aqueous Drainage Device
    • IOL Insertion with Glaucoma Stent
    • Anterior chamber paracentesis
    • Vitreous removal from eye
    • Eye fluid drainage
    • Hyaloid membrane discission
    • Endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation
    • Ciliary body destruction (endoscopic)
    • Glaucoma eye pressure surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 65855: Trabeculoplasty by laser surgery
    • 66821: Discission of secondary membranous cataract (opacified posterior lens capsule and/or anterior hyaloid); laser surgery (eg, YAG laser) (1 or more stages)
    • 66988: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1 stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification); with endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation
    • 66761: Iridotomy/iridectomy by laser surgery (eg, for glaucoma) (per session)
    • 0449T: Insertion of aqueous drainage device, without extraocular reservoir, internal approach, into the subconjunctival space; initial device
    • 66170: Fistulization of sclera for glaucoma; trabeculectomy ab externo in absence of previous surgery
    • 66991: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1 stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification); with insertion of intraocular (eg, trabecular meshwork, supraciliary, suprachoroidal) anterior segment aqueous drainage device, without extraocular reservoir, internal approach, one or more
    • 65810: Paracentesis of anterior chamber of eye (separate procedure); with removal of vitreous and/or discission of anterior hyaloid membrane, with or without air injection
    • 66711: Ciliary body destruction; cyclophotocoagulation, endoscopic, without concomitant removal of crystalline lens

    Also known as:

    • Eye Fluid Removal
    • Anterior Chamber Paracentesis
    • Aqueous Humor Removal
    • Eye Pressure Relief Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 65800: Paracentesis of anterior chamber of eye (separate procedure); with removal of aqueous

    Also known as:

    • Glaucoma Laser Treatment (Cyclophotocoagulation)
    • Transscleral cyclophotocoagulation
    • Ciliary body laser
    • CPC treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 66710: Ciliary body destruction; cyclophotocoagulation, transscleral

    Also known as:

    • Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
    • Complex Cataract Surgery with Lens Implant
    • Extracapsular cataract extraction
    • Phacoemulsification
    • IOL implantation
    • Advanced Cataract Removal
    • Phacoemulsification with IOL
    • Endoscopic Cyclophotocoagulation for Cataract

    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
    • 66987: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1-stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification), complex, requiring devices or techniques not generally used in routine cataract surgery (eg, iris expansion device, suture support for intraocular lens, or primary posterior capsulorrhexis) or performed on patients in the amblyogenic developmental stage; with endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation

    Also known as:

    • Glaucoma Drainage Device Insertion
    • Glaucoma Drainage Device Implant
    • Aqueous Shunt Placement
    • Glaucoma Implant Surgery
    • Eye Pressure Drainage Device
    • Aqueous Shunt Surgery
    • Glaucoma Shunt with Graft
    • Eye Pressure Shunt

    CPT Codes:

    • 66183: Insertion of anterior segment aqueous drainage device, without extraocular reservoir, external approach
    • 66180: Aqueous shunt to extraocular equatorial plate reservoir, external approach; with graft

    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 Surface Repair with Graft
    • Limbal conjunctival autograft
    • Ocular surface graft
    • Conjunctival transplant

    CPT Codes:

    • 65782: Ocular surface reconstruction; limbal conjunctival autograft (includes obtaining graft)

    Also known as:

    • Upper Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty)
    • Droopy Eyelid Repair
    • Eyelid Corner Reconstruction (Canthoplasty)
    • Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
    • Droopy Eyelid Surgery
    • Upper Eyelid Reduction
    • Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery
    • Ptosis Repair
    • Blepharoptosis Correction
    • Levator Resection
    • Eyelid Lift Surgery
    • Canthoplasty
    • Eyelid corner repair
    • Eye shape surgery
    • Reconstructive eyelid surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 15823: Blepharoplasty, upper eyelid; with excessive skin weighting down lid
    • 67903: Repair of blepharoptosis; (tarso) levator resection or advancement, internal approach
    • 67950: Canthoplasty (reconstruction of canthus)

    Also known as:

    • Conjunctiva Repair with Graft
    • Conjunctival Grafting
    • Eye Surface Reconstruction
    • Extensive Conjunctivoplasty

    CPT Codes:

    • 68320: Conjunctivoplasty; with conjunctival graft or extensive rearrangement

    Also known as:

    • Eye Surface Reconstruction with Amniotic Membrane
    • Amniotic Membrane Transplant (Eye)
    • Ocular Surface Repair
    • Cornea Reconstruction

    CPT Codes:

    • 65780: Ocular surface reconstruction; amniotic membrane transplantation, multiple layers

    Also known as:

    • Eye Shunt Revision with Graft
    • Aqueous Shunt Repair
    • Glaucoma Drainage Device Revision
    • Eye Pressure Shunt Adjustment

    CPT Codes:

    • 66185: Revision of aqueous shunt to extraocular equatorial plate reservoir; with graft

    Also known as:

    • Eye Surgery Wound Repair
    • Anterior segment wound revision
    • Eye wound repair
    • Ocular wound revision

    CPT Codes:

    • 66250: Revision or repair of operative wound of anterior segment, any type, early or late, major or minor procedure

    Also known as:

    • Complex Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
    • Advanced Cataract Surgery
    • Phacoemulsification with IOL
    • Complex Extracapsular Cataract Extraction

    CPT Codes:

    • 66982: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1-stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification), complex, requiring devices or techniques not generally used in routine cataract surgery (eg, iris expansion device, suture support for intraocular lens, or primary posterior capsulorrhexis) or performed on patients in the amblyogenic developmental stage; without endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation

    Does Dr. Doss accept my insurance?

    Dr. Doss accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (323) 263-6774 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Doss accept in Los Angeles, CA?

    Dr. Doss in Los Angeles, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Presbyterian Health Plan

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Doss' office located?

    Dr. R Philip Doss' Primary Practice

    1828 E Cesar E Chavez Ave Ste 6500

    Los Angeles, CA 90033

    (323) 263-6774

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

    Dr. Doss's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1285782847.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Doss?

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

    What is Dr. R Philip Doss's specialty?

    Dr. Doss is a Specialist near Los Angeles, CA. Contact Dr. Doss to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. R Philip Doss affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Doss is affiliated with Torrance Memorial Medical Center, Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, Adventist Health White Memorial which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 R Philip Doss accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?

    Yes, Dr. R Philip Doss is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. R Philip Doss offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Doss's office at (323) 263-6774 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with R Philip Doss?

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