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Who is Dr. Ahuja, Ophthalmologist in Redwood City, CA?
Dr. Yachna Ahuja, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Redwood City, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Ahuja is fluent in English, Hindi, and Punjabi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ahuja’s practice accepts Medicare, Kaiser Permanente, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ahuja’s office.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Ahuja?
Dr. Yachna Ahuja, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Ophthalmologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Ahuja empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Cornea & External Eye Disease, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Redwood City, CA community, Dr. Ahuja is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Ahuja speak?
Dr. Ahuja and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Punjabi
What conditions does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Ahuja typically treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Ahuja 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. Ahuja. 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:
- 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:
- Combined Age-Related Cataract
- Cataract
- Mixed Type Cataract
- Multiple Cataract Types
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H25811: Combined forms of age-related cataract, right eye
- H25812: Combined forms of age-related cataract, left eye
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:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Eye Disease and Macular Swelling
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Eye Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Retinopathy with Macular Edema
- Macular Swelling from Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetic Macular Edema
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11311: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with unspecified diabetic retinopathy with macular edema
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
What procedures does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Ahuja typically perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Ahuja 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. Ahuja. 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 Injection
- Intravitreal Injection
- Retinal Injection
- Macular Degeneration Injection
- Eye Medication Injection
CPT Codes:
- 67028: Intravitreal injection of a pharmacologic agent (separate procedure)
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
Does Dr. Ahuja accept my insurance?
Dr. Ahuja accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ahuja accept in Redwood City, CA?
Dr. Ahuja in Redwood City, 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
CMS
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Ahuja's office located?
What is Dr. Ahuja's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ahuja's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1144479221.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ahuja?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ahuja
What is Dr. Yachna Ahuja's specialty?
Dr. Ahuja is a Ophthalmologist near Redwood City, 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 this Dr. Yachna Ahuja affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Ahuja is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Kaiser Permanente Redwood City Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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
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Is Yachna Ahuja accepting new patients in Redwood City, CA?
Yes, Dr. Yachna Ahuja is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Yachna Ahuja offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ahuja's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Yachna Ahuja?
Please contact Dr. Ahuja's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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