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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kossler, Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon in Livermore, CA?
Dr. Andrea Kossler, MD is an Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, who primarily practices in Livermore, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Kossler completed her residency at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. Dr. Kossler is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kossler’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kossler’s office at (650) 723-6995.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Kossler?
Dr. Andrea Kossler, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Kossler empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Botox, Brow Lift, Congenital Eye Disorders, Eye Cancer, Eye Trauma, Eyelid Problems/Ptosis/Blepharospasm, Lacrimal Gland Disorders, Oculoplastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Orbital Diseases, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Livermore/CA community, Dr. Kossler is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Kossler go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Miami, FL | Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami, Ophthalmic Plastic, Reconstructive Surgery & Orbital Oncology | Bascom Palmer Eye Institute FL
Residency: Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
Is Dr. Kossler board certified as an Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Andrea Kossler, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology , American Board of Ophthalmology since 2012
What languages does Dr. Kossler speak?
Dr. Kossler and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Kossler treat?
As an Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Dr. Kossler 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. Kossler. 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:
- Baggy Eyelids
- Droopy Eyelid
- Eyelid Disorder
- Droopy eyelids
- Excess eyelid skin
- Dermatochalasis
- Ptosis
- Eyelid Drooping
- Upper Eyelid Sagging
- Fallen Eyelid
- Eyelid Problems
- Eyelid Conditions
- Blepharitis
- Stye
ICD-10 Codes:
- H02831: Dermatochalasis of right upper eyelid
- H02409: Unspecified ptosis of unspecified eyelid
- H02403: Unspecified ptosis of bilateral eyelids
- H029: Unspecified disorder of eyelid
Also known as:
- Other Eye Disorder
- Various Eye Conditions
- Miscellaneous Eye Problems
- Uncommon Eye Disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5789: Other specified disorders of eye and adnexa
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:
- Baggy Eyelids
- Eyelid Disorder
- Dermatochalasis
- Droopy Eyelid Skin
- Excess Eyelid Skin
ICD-10 Codes:
- H02839: Dermatochalasis of unspecified eye, unspecified eyelid
What procedures does Dr. Kossler perform?
As an Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Dr. Kossler 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. Kossler. 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:
- Eyelid Corner Reconstruction (Canthoplasty)
- Temporary Eyelid Closure
- Upper Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty)
- Eyelid Lesion Removal
- Eyelid Retraction Correction
- Droopy Eyelid Repair
- Ptosis Repair (Fasanella-Servat Type)
- Chalazion Removal
- Droopy Eyelid Repair (Ptosis Surgery)
- Lower Eyelid Lift with Fat Removal
- Extensive Ectropion Repair
- Eyelid Surgery to Help Eye Close (Gold Weight Implant)
- Entropion Repair with Suture
- Droopy Eyelid Repair (Ptosis Repair)
- Eyelid Stitch Removal (Tarsorrhaphy Release)
- Lower Eyelid Lift
- Eyelid Turning In Repair
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- Canthoplasty
- Eyelid corner repair
- Eye shape surgery
- Reconstructive eyelid surgery
- Eyelid suturing
- Frost suture procedure
- Temporary tarsorrhaphy
- Droopy Eyelid Surgery
- Upper Eyelid Reduction
- Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery
- Eyelid growth removal
- Eyelid bump excision
- Eyelid skin lesion surgery
- Eyelid retraction repair
- Lower eyelid retraction surgery
- Fix pulled back eyelid
- Ptosis Repair
- Blepharoptosis Correction
- Levator Resection
- Eyelid Lift Surgery
- Blepharoptosis Repair
- Levator Resection for Ptosis
- Eyelid Cyst Excision
- Stye Removal Surgery
- Meibomian Cyst Removal
- Ptosis Correction
- Lower Blepharoplasty
- Eye Bag Removal
- Transconjunctival Blepharoplasty
- Eyelid Ectropion Surgery
- Tarsal Strip Operation
- Lower Eyelid Repair
- Outward Turning Eyelid Repair
- Lagophthalmos correction
- Gold weight eyelid implant
- Upper eyelid load
- Eyelid closure surgery
- Suture Entropion Correction
- Inward-Turning Eyelid Surgery
- Blepharoptosis repair
- Eyelid lift for ptosis
- Frontalis sling for droopy eyelid
- Tarsorrhaphy Severing
- Eyelid Fusion Release
- Eyelid Closure Reversal
- Entropion Repair
- Inward Eyelid Surgery
- Tarsal Strip Repair
CPT Codes:
- 67950: Canthoplasty (reconstruction of canthus)
- 67875: Temporary closure of eyelids by suture (eg, Frost suture)
- 15823: Blepharoplasty, upper eyelid; with excessive skin weighting down lid
- 67840: Excision of lesion of eyelid (except chalazion) without closure or with simple direct closure
- 67911: Correction of lid retraction
- 67903: Repair of blepharoptosis; (tarso) levator resection or advancement, internal approach
- 67908: Repair of blepharoptosis; conjunctivo-tarso-Muller's muscle-levator resection (eg, Fasanella-Servat type)
- 67800: Excision of chalazion; single
- 67904: Repair of blepharoptosis; (tarso) levator resection or advancement, external approach
- 15821: Blepharoplasty, Lower Eyelid; With Extensive Herniated Fat Pad
- 67917: Repair of ectropion; extensive (eg, tarsal strip operations)
- 67912: Correction of lagophthalmos, with implantation of upper eyelid lid load (eg, gold weight)
- 67921: Repair of entropion; suture
- 67901: Repair of blepharoptosis; frontalis muscle technique with suture or other material (eg, banked fascia)
- 67710: Severing of tarsorrhaphy
- 15820: Blepharoplasty, lower eyelid;
- 67924: Repair of entropion; extensive (eg, tarsal strip or capsulopalpebral fascia repairs operation)
Also known as:
- Tear Duct Probing with Stent Placement
- Probing of Tear Duct
- Nasolacrimal Duct Probing with Stent
- Tear Duct Stent Insertion
- Blocked Tear Duct Repair
- Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) Stent
- Nasolacrimal duct probing
- Tear duct irrigation
- Blocked tear duct treatment
- Lacrimal duct probing
CPT Codes:
- 68815: Probing of nasolacrimal duct, with or without irrigation; with insertion of tube or stent
- 68810: Probing of nasolacrimal duct, with or without irrigation;
Also known as:
- Eye Socket Exploration and Biopsy
- Eye Socket Decompression Surgery
- Eye Socket Lesion Removal
- Orbitotomy without bone removal
- Orbital exploration
- Eye socket biopsy
- Orbital Decompression
- Kroenlein Orbitotomy
- Eye Socket Bone Removal
- Orbitotomy
- Orbital Tumor Removal
- Eye Socket Growth Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67400: Orbitotomy without bone flap (frontal or transconjunctival approach); for exploration, with or without biopsy
- 67445: Orbitotomy with bone flap or window, lateral approach (eg, Kroenlein); with removal of bone for decompression
- 67414: Orbitotomy without bone flap (frontal or transconjunctival approach); with removal of bone for decompression
- 67412: Orbitotomy without bone flap (frontal or transconjunctival approach); with removal of lesion
Also known as:
- Tear Duct Probing
- Lacrimal Duct Probing
- Tear Duct Irrigation
- Unblocking Tear Duct
CPT Codes:
- 68840: Probing of lacrimal canaliculi, with or without irrigation
Also known as:
- Drooping Brow Repair
- Brow Lift
- Forehead Lift
- Ptosis Repair (Brow)
CPT Codes:
- 67900: Repair of brow ptosis (supraciliary, mid-forehead or coronal approach)
Also known as:
- Eyelash Removal for Trichiasis
- Eyelash Correction for Trichiasis
- Trichiasis Epilation
- Forceps Epilation of Eyelashes
- Ingrown Eyelash Removal
- Trichiasis Treatment
- Electrosurgery for Eyelashes
CPT Codes:
- 67820: Correction of trichiasis; epilation, by forceps only
- 67825: Correction of trichiasis; epilation by other than forceps (eg, by electrosurgery, cryotherapy, laser surgery)
Also known as:
- Eye Injection Behind the Eyeball
- Retrobulbar block
- Eye nerve block
- Injection behind eye
CPT Codes:
- 67500: Retrobulbar injection; medication (separate procedure, does not include supply of medication)
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:
- Tear Duct Plastic Repair
- Canaliculi repair
- Lacrimal canaliculus reconstruction
- Tear duct surgery
CPT Codes:
- 68700: Plastic repair of canaliculi
Also known as:
- Eyelid Reconstruction with Flap
- Full Thickness Eyelid Repair
- Tarsoconjunctival Flap
- Eyelid Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67971: Reconstruction of eyelid, full thickness by transfer of tarsoconjunctival flap from opposing eyelid; up to two-thirds of eyelid, 1 stage or first stage
Also known as:
- Eyelid Ectropion Repair
- Ectropion Surgery
- Lower Eyelid Repair
- Outward Turning Eyelid Fix
CPT Codes:
- 67914: Repair of ectropion; suture
Also known as:
- Eyelid Skin Biopsy
- Eyelid Biopsy
- Lid Margin Biopsy
- Eyelid Lesion Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 67810: Incisional Biopsy Of Eyelid Skin Including Lid Margin
Also known as:
- Conjunctival Lesion Removal
- Eye Growth Excision
- Conjunctiva Lesion Surgery
- Pterygium Removal
CPT Codes:
- 68110: Excision of lesion, conjunctiva; up to 1 cm
Also known as:
- Injection for Skin Lesions (Up to 7)
- Intralesional Injection
- Lesion Injection Therapy
- Steroid Injection for Skin Bumps
CPT Codes:
- 11900: Injection, intralesional; up to and including 7 lesions
Also known as:
- Facial Tissue Transfer (Eyelids, Nose, Ears, Lips)
- Local Flap Surgery
- Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
- Facial Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 14060: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, eyelids, nose, ears and/or lips; defect 10 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Skin Flap Surgery
- Tissue Transfer
- Local Flap Reconstruction
- Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
CPT Codes:
- 14040: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; defect 10 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Full Thickness Skin Graft (Face)
- Facial Skin Graft
- Free Skin Graft (Nose/Ears/Eyelids/Lips)
- Full Thickness Graft for Face
- Cosmetic Skin Graft (Face)
CPT Codes:
- 15260: Full thickness graft, free, including direct closure of donor site, nose, ears, eyelids, and/or lips; 20 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Autologous Soft Tissue Graft
- Fat Grafting
- Dermal Graft
- Fascia Graft
- Tissue Transfer
CPT Codes:
- 15769: Grafting of autologous soft tissue, other, harvested by direct excision (eg, fat, dermis, fascia)
Also known as:
- Surgical Preparation for Skin Graft (Infants/Children)
- Surgery
- Wound Debridement for Graft
- Burn Scar Release Surgery
- Recipient Site Preparation for Skin Repair
CPT Codes:
- 15004: Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or scar (including subcutaneous tissues), or incisional release of scar contracture, face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet and/or multiple digits; first 100 sq cm or 1% of body area of infants and children
Also known as:
- Computer-Assisted Brain Navigation
- Stereotactic Cranial Navigation
- Image-Guided Brain Surgery
- Computer-Guided Neurosurgery
CPT Codes:
- 61782: Stereotactic computer-assisted (navigational) procedure; cranial, extradural (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Facial Muscle Injection for Spasms (One Side)
- Botox for facial spasms
- Facial nerve chemodenervation
- Blepharospasm treatment
- Hemifacial spasm injection
CPT Codes:
- 64612: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial nerve, unilateral (eg, for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm)
Also known as:
- Tear Duct Surgery (Endoscopic)
- Endoscopy
- Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR)
- Endoscopic Tear Duct Opening
- Nasal Endoscopy for Tear Duct
CPT Codes:
- 31239: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical; with dacryocystorhinostomy
Also known as:
- Diagnostic Nasal Endoscopy
- Endoscopy
- Nose Scope
- Rhinoscope
- Nasal Examination with Scope
CPT Codes:
- 31231: Nasal endoscopy, diagnostic, unilateral or bilateral (separate procedure)
Does Dr. Kossler accept my insurance?
Dr. Kossler accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 723-6995 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kossler accept in Livermore, CA?
Dr. Kossler in Livermore, 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
Central California Alliance for Health
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicaid
Medicare
Santa Clara Family Health Plan
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Kossler's office located?
Dr. Andrea Kossler's Primary Practice
1133 E Stanley Blvd Ste 111
Livermore, CA 94550
(650) 723-6995
Recognitions
Awards
Valedictorian, summa cum laude, Georgetown School of Medicine
Department of Pharmacology, Georgetown University
Frank G. Standaert Award
Kober Award, Georgetown School of Medicine
Milton Corn, MD Award, Georgeown School of Medicine
American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery (ASOP
Marvin Quickert Thesis Award
Best Ocular & Orbital Oncology Paper AAO Annual Conference, American
Publications
Author reply.
Ophthalmology, 2014
Long-Term Outcomes of Neoadjuvant Intra-arterial Cytoreductive Chemotherapy for Lacrimal Gl
Ophthalmology
Hordeolum, Chalazion and Blepharitis
Primary Care: A Collaborative Practice
Dacryocystitis and solacrimal Duct Obstruction
Primary Care: A Collaborative Practice
Pediatric Cataract
Ophthalmic Surgical Procedures
Time Domain versus Spectral Domain Optical Coherence Tomography
Ophthalmology Web
Conjunctival Squamous Cell Carcinoma with Intraocular and Intraorbital Invasion
Ophthalmology Times
Systemic Multiple Myeloma with Secondary Orbital Plasmacytoma
Ophthalmology Times
Global Rating Assessment of Skills in Intraocular Surgery (GRASIS)
OPHTHALMOLOGY, 2005
Impact of Depressive Illness on Emergency Department Recidivism
Anls of Emergency Medicine, 2004
Effects of monocular viewing and eye domince on spatial attention
BRAIN, 2002
What is Dr. Kossler's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kossler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1285884106.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kossler?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kossler
What is Dr. Andrea Kossler's specialty?
Dr. Kossler is a Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon near Livermore, CA. A physician specializing in oculofacial plastic and reconstructive surgery combines orbital and periocular surgery with facial plastic surgery. This subspecialty involves both aesthetic and reconstructive procedures for the face, orbit, eyelid, and lacrimal system. Practitioners evaluate, diagnose, and treat conditions affecting the eyelids, brows, midface, orbits, lacrimal systems, and the surrounding structures of the face and neck. Contact Dr. Kossler to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Andrea Kossler affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kossler is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford 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 Andrea Kossler accepting new patients in Livermore, CA?
Yes, Dr. Andrea Kossler is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Andrea Kossler offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kossler's office at (650) 723-6995 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Andrea Kossler?
Please contact Dr. Kossler's office at (650) 723-6995 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Andrea Kossler have?
Dr. Andrea Kossler is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
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