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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Said, Cornea and External Diseases Specialist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Bishoy Said, MD is a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA. He is board certified. Dr. Said is fluent in English, Arabic, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Said’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Said’s office at (619) 446-1575.
What languages does Dr. Said speak?
Dr. Said and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Said treat?
As a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist, Dr. Said 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. Said. 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:
- Cataract
- Combined Age-Related Cataract
- Other Secondary Cataract
- Secondary Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
- Mixed Type Cataract
- Multiple Cataract Types
- Cloudy Lens
- Lens Opacity
- Eye Clouding
- Cataract from another condition
- Complicated cataract
- Acquired cataract
- After-Cataract
- Posterior Capsule Opacification
- PCO
ICD-10 Codes:
- H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
- H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
- H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
- H25812: Combined forms of age-related cataract, left eye
- H25811: Combined forms of age-related cataract, right eye
- H25813: Combined forms of age-related cataract, bilateral
- H269: Unspecified cataract
- H25093: Other age-related incipient cataract, bilateral
- H26491: Other secondary cataract, right eye
- H26492: Other secondary cataract, left eye
- H26493: Other secondary cataract, bilateral
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Cataract
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Cataract
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes-related cataract
- Cloudy lens from diabetes
- Diabetic eye cataract
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1136: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic cataract
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Other Vision Problems
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Other visual disturbances
- Unspecified vision issues
- Various eye problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- H538: Other visual disturbances
Also known as:
- Intraocular Lens Implant
- Cataract
- Refractive Errors
- IOL Implant
- Artificial Eye Lens
- Cataract Lens Implant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z961: Presence of intraocular lens
Also known as:
- Corneal Scars or Cloudy Spots
- Corneal Disorder
- Corneal Clouding
- Corneal Haze
- Corneal Leukoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- H179: Unspecified corneal scar and opacity
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:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
Also known as:
- Fuchs' Dystrophy
- Corneal Disorder
- Fuchs' Endothelial Dystrophy', 'Corneal Endothelial Dystrophy', 'Fuchs' Corneal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- H18513: Endothelial corneal dystrophy, bilateral
Which procedures does Dr. Said perform as a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist?
As a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Bishoy Said may include:
- Cataract Removal
- Corneal Specialist Consultation
- Corneal Specialist Follow Up
- Dark Adaptometry
- Diabetes Care - Eye Exam
- Electro-oculography (EOG)
- Electroretinography (ERG)
- Eye Emergency Visit
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Said's office.
Does Dr. Said accept my insurance?
Dr. Said accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 446-1575 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Said accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Said in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Territories
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Blue Shield of California
Centene
Community Health Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Said's office located?
What is Dr. Said's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Said's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1861649238.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Said?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Said
What is Dr. Bishoy Said's specialty?
Dr. Said is a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist near San Diego, CA. An ophthalmologist specializing in diseases of the cornea, sclera, eyelids, conjunctiva, and anterior segment of the eye diagnoses and treats conditions affecting these structures. This specialist manages disorders such as corneal infections, eyelid malposition's, and conjunctival diseases using both medical and surgical methods. Contact Dr. Said to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Bishoy Said affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Said is affiliated with Sharp Memorial Hospital 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
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Is Bishoy Said accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Bishoy Said is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Bishoy Said offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Said's office at (619) 446-1575 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Bishoy Said?
Please contact Dr. Said's office at (619) 446-1575 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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