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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. Dr. Said is fluent in English, Arabic, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Said’s practice accepts Medicare 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 a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist like Dr. Said typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
- H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Cataract
- Cataract
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes-related cataract
- Cloudy lens from diabetes
- Diabetic eye cataract
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1136: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic cataract
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
What procedures does a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist like Dr. Said typically perform?
As a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist, Dr. Said 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. 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. 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:
- 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
Also known as:
- Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
- Pterygium Removal with Graft
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Posterior Capsulotomy
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Laser Eye Surgery
- Pterygium Excision with Autograft
- Conjunctival Graft for Pterygium
- Surfer's Eye Surgery with Graft
CPT Codes:
- 66821: Discission of secondary membranous cataract (opacified posterior lens capsule and/or anterior hyaloid); laser surgery (eg, YAG laser) (1 or more stages)
- 65426: Excision or transposition of pterygium; with graft
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 Corporation
Community Health Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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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.
What does a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Bishoy Said affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Said is affiliated with Sharp Memorial Hospital, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego 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
When to see a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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