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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Huang, Ophthalmologist in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Alex Huang, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in La Jolla, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Huang is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Huang’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Huang’s office at (800) 926-8273.
What languages does Dr. Huang speak?
Dr. Huang and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
What conditions does Dr. Huang treat?
As a Ophthalmologist, Dr. Huang 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. Huang. 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
- Ocular Hypertension
- Narrow Angle Glaucoma Risk
- Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Glaucoma
- Borderline Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Early Glaucoma
- Borderline Glaucoma
- Risk of Glaucoma
- High Eye Pressure
- Elevated Intraocular Pressure
- Eye pressure problem
- Anatomical Narrow Angle
- Angle-Closure Glaucoma Risk
- Eye angle problem
- Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Wide-Angle Glaucoma
- POAG
- High eye pressure
- Optic nerve damage
- Ocular hypertension
- Optic Nerve Damage
- Eye Pressure Disorder
- Early Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Open-angle glaucoma suspect
- Risk of Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Chronic Simple Glaucoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- H40003: Preglaucoma, unspecified, bilateral
- H40053: Ocular hypertension, bilateral
- H40033: Anatomical narrow angle, bilateral
- H401132: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, moderate stage
- H401133: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, severe stage
- H409: Unspecified glaucoma
- H401131: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, mild stage
- H401134: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, indeterminate stage
- H4089: Other specified glaucoma
- H40023: Open angle with borderline findings, high risk, bilateral
- H401130: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, stage unspecified
- H401123: Primary open-angle glaucoma, left eye, severe stage
Also known as:
- Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
- H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
- H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
Also known as:
- Glaucoma
- Optic Nerve Disorder
- Glaucomatous optic neuropathy
- Eye pressure damage
- Optic nerve damage from glaucoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- H47233: Glaucomatous optic atrophy, bilateral
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:
- Nearsightedness
- Refractive Errors
- Myopia
- Difficulty Seeing Far Away
- Blurry Distance Vision
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5213: Myopia, bilateral
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:
- Unspecified Vision Problem
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Unspecified visual disturbance
- General vision issue
- Eye problem
ICD-10 Codes:
- H539: Unspecified visual disturbance
Which procedures does Dr. Huang perform as a Ophthalmologist?
As a Ophthalmologist, procedures performed by an Dr. Alex Huang 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. Huang's office.
Does Dr. Huang accept my insurance?
Dr. Huang accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (800) 926-8273 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Huang accept in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Huang in La Jolla, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene
Humana
Medicare
OptumRx
Other Health Care Provider
Scan Health Plan
Sharp Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Huang's office located?
What is Dr. Huang's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Huang's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1821246141.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Huang?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Huang
What is Dr. Alex Huang's specialty?
Dr. Huang is a Ophthalmologist near La Jolla, CA. 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. Contact Dr. Huang to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Alex Huang affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Huang is affiliated with Jacobs Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health 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 Alex Huang accepting new patients in La Jolla, CA?
Yes, Dr. Alex Huang is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alex Huang offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Huang's office at (800) 926-8273 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alex Huang?
Please contact Dr. Huang's office at (800) 926-8273 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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