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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ho, Retina Specialist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Joseph Ho, MD is a Retina Specialist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA. Dr. Ho is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ho’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ho’s office at (619) 446-1560.
What languages does Dr. Ho speak?
Dr. Ho and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
What conditions does Dr. Ho treat?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Ho 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. Ho. 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:
- Wet Macular Degeneration
- Macular Degeneration
- Exudative AMD
- Neovascular Macular Degeneration
- Wet AMD
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
ICD-10 Codes:
- H353211: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353221: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353231: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, with active choroidal neovascularization
Also known as:
- Retinal Scars
- Retinal Disorder
- Choroid Scars
- Eye Scars
- Scarred Retina
ICD-10 Codes:
- H31002: Unspecified chorioretinal scars, left eye
- H31001: Unspecified chorioretinal scars, right eye
- H31003: Unspecified chorioretinal scars, bilateral
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Retinopathy
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Eye Problems
- Diabetic Eye Disease
- Diabetic Retinal Disease
- Diabetes Mellitus Eye Complications
ICD-10 Codes:
- E113593: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, bilateral
What procedures does Dr. Ho perform?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Ho 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. Ho. 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:
- 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:
- Retinal Laser Treatment
- Retinal Photocoagulation
- Laser for Retinal Tear
- Retinal Detachment Prevention Laser
CPT Codes:
- 67145: Prophylaxis of retinal detachment (eg, retinal break, lattice degeneration) without drainage; photocoagulation
Also known as:
- Retinal Detachment Repair with Vitrectomy
- Vitrectomy for retinal detachment
- Retinal reattachment surgery
- Eye surgery for detached retina
CPT Codes:
- 67108: Repair of retinal detachment; with vitrectomy, any method, including, when performed, air or gas tamponade, focal endolaser photocoagulation, cryotherapy, drainage of subretinal fluid, scleral buckling, and/or removal of lens by same technique
Does Dr. Ho accept my insurance?
Dr. Ho accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 446-1560 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ho accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Ho 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
Beacon Health Options
Blue Shield of California
Centene
Community Health Group
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Sharp Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Ho's office located?
What is Dr. Ho's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ho's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1962766451.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ho?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ho
What is Dr. Joseph Ho's specialty?
Dr. Ho is a Retina Specialist near San Diego, CA. An ophthalmologist specializing in vitreoretinal diseases focuses on diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the vitreous and retina, including issues such as retinal detachment, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration. This specialist employs advanced medical and surgical techniques to manage these complex eye conditions. Contact Dr. Ho to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Joseph Ho affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ho is affiliated with Sharp Memorial Hospital, Sharp Chula Vista 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 Retina Specialist?
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Is Joseph Ho accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Ho is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joseph Ho offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ho's office at (619) 446-1560 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joseph Ho?
Please contact Dr. Ho's office at (619) 446-1560 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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