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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hashemi, Neuro-ophthalmologist in Encino, CA?
Dr. Nafiseh Hashemi, MD is a Neuro-ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Encino, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Hashemi is fluent in English and Persian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hashemi’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hashemi’s office at (818) 387-6565.
What languages does Dr. Hashemi speak?
Dr. Hashemi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Persian
What conditions does Dr. Hashemi treat?
As a Neuro-ophthalmologist, Dr. Hashemi 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. Hashemi. 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
- Age-Related Cataract
- Cortical Age-Related Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
- Senile Cataract
- Cloudy Lens
- Lens Opacity
- Cortical Cataract
- Outer Lens Clouding
ICD-10 Codes:
- H25813: Combined forms of age-related cataract, bilateral
- H259: Unspecified age-related cataract
- H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
- H25013: Cortical age-related cataract, bilateral
- H25012: Cortical age-related cataract, left eye
- H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
- H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
- H25011: Cortical age-related cataract, right eye
Also known as:
- Preglaucoma
- Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Glaucoma
- Early Glaucoma
- Borderline Glaucoma
- Risk of Glaucoma
- POAG
- Chronic Simple Glaucoma
- Wide-Angle Glaucoma
- Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- H40003: Preglaucoma, unspecified, bilateral
- H401130: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, stage unspecified
- H401131: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, mild stage
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Double Vision
- Unexplained Vision Problems
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Diplopia
- Seeing double
- Ghosting vision
- Visual Disturbances
- Subjective Vision Issues
- Unclear Vision Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- H532: Diplopia
- H5310: Unspecified subjective visual disturbances
Also known as:
- Optic Atrophy
- Optic Nerve Disorder
- Optic neuropathy
- Wasting of the optic nerve
- Damaged optic nerve
ICD-10 Codes:
- H4720: Unspecified optic atrophy
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:
- Visual Field Defects
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Blind spots in vision
- Peripheral vision loss
- Vision field problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5340: Unspecified visual field defects
Also known as:
- Blepharitis
- Eyelid Disorder
- Eyelid Inflammation
- Crusty Eyelids
- Eyelid Margin Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- H01009: Unspecified blepharitis unspecified eye, unspecified eyelid
Also known as:
- Dry Macular Degeneration
- Macular Degeneration
- Dry AMD
- Atrophic Macular Degeneration
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Dry)
ICD-10 Codes:
- H353131: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, early dry stage
Also known as:
- Chronic Migraine without Aura
- Migraine
- Transformed migraine
- Daily chronic headache
- Persistent migraine
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
What procedures does Dr. Hashemi perform?
As a Neuro-ophthalmologist, Dr. Hashemi 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. Hashemi. 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 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:
- Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
- Laser Trabeculoplasty
- Partial Vitreous Removal (Anterior)
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Posterior Capsulotomy
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Laser Eye Surgery
- Glaucoma laser surgery
- Laser eye treatment for glaucoma
- Trabeculoplasty
- Anterior Vitrectomy
- Vitreous Gel Removal
- Eye Gel Surgery
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)
- 65855: Trabeculoplasty by laser surgery
- 67005: Removal of vitreous, anterior approach (open sky technique or limbal incision); partial removal
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:
- Eyelid Abscess Drainage
- Blepharotomy for Abscess
- Eyelid Incision and Drainage
- Stye Drainage
- Eyelid Infection Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 67700: Blepharotomy, drainage of abscess, eyelid
Also known as:
- Tear Duct Plug Insertion
- Punctal Plug Insertion
- Lacrimal Punctum Closure
- Dry Eye Plugs
CPT Codes:
- 68761: Closure of the lacrimal punctum; by plug, each
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:
- Botox Injections for Chronic Migraine
- Chemodenervation for Migraine
- Botulinum Toxin Injection for Migraine
- Facial Nerve Block
- Trigeminal Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64615: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial, trigeminal, cervical spinal and accessory nerves, bilateral (eg, for chronic migraine)
Does Dr. Hashemi accept my insurance?
Dr. Hashemi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (818) 387-6565 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hashemi accept in Encino, CA?
Dr. Hashemi in Encino, 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
City of Los Angeles
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicaid
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Hashemi's office located?
Dr. Nafiseh Hashemi's Primary Practice
5353 Balboa Blvd Ste 110
Encino, CA 91316
(818) 387-6565
What is Dr. Hashemi's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hashemi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1619264645.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hashemi?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hashemi
What is Dr. Nafiseh Hashemi's specialty?
Dr. Hashemi is a Neuro-ophthalmologist near Encino, CA. A neuro-ophthalmologist is a subspecialist in ophthalmology who evaluates, treats, and studies disorders related to the eye, orbit, and nervous system, particularly concerning the interactions between the visual motor and visual sensory systems and the central nervous system. These specialists manage patients with complex and severe neuro-ophthalmological disorders. Contact Dr. Hashemi to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Nafiseh Hashemi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hashemi is affiliated with Valley Presbyterian Hospital, Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital, Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center, Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center 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
Where can I learn more about Neuro-ophthalmologist?
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Is Nafiseh Hashemi accepting new patients in Encino, CA?
Yes, Dr. Nafiseh Hashemi is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nafiseh Hashemi offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hashemi's office at (818) 387-6565 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nafiseh Hashemi?
Please contact Dr. Hashemi's office at (818) 387-6565 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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