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Dr. Shashi Alloju, MD

Plano, TX

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Alloju, Ophthalmologist in Plano, TX?

    Dr. Shashi Alloju, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Plano, TX. Dr. Alloju is fluent in English, Spanish, and Telugu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alloju’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alloju’s office.

    What languages does Dr. Alloju speak?

    Dr. Alloju and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    • Telugu

    What conditions does Dr. Alloju treat?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Alloju 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. Alloju. 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:

    • Combined Age-Related Cataract
    • Cataract
    • Secondary Cataract
    • Other Secondary Cataract
    • Mixed Type Cataract
    • Multiple Cataract Types
    • Cloudy lens
    • Lens clouding
    • Eye cloudiness
    • After-Cataract
    • Posterior Capsule Opacification
    • PCO
    • Cataract from another condition
    • Complicated cataract
    • Acquired cataract

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H25811: Combined forms of age-related cataract, right eye
    • H25812: Combined forms of age-related cataract, left eye
    • H25813: Combined forms of age-related cataract, bilateral
    • H26492: Other secondary cataract, left eye
    • H26491: Other secondary cataract, right eye
    • H2522: Age-related cataract, morgagnian type, left eye

    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:

    • Borderline Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Glaucoma
    • Early Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Open-angle glaucoma suspect
    • Risk of Open-Angle Glaucoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H40023: Open angle with borderline findings, high risk, bilateral

    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:

    • Corneal Swelling
    • Corneal Disorder
    • Swollen Cornea
    • Corneal Edema
    • Fluid in Cornea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H1820: Unspecified corneal edema

    Also known as:

    • Aging of the eye's gel
    • Eye Disease
    • Vitreous Detachment
    • Vitreous syneresis
    • Eye gel breakdown
    • Vitreous aging

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H43813: Vitreous degeneration, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Nodular Corneal Degeneration
    • Corneal Disorder
    • Corneal Nodules
    • Eye Surface Bumps
    • Degenerative Corneal Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H18451: Nodular corneal degeneration, right eye

    Also known as:

    • Irregular Astigmatism
    • Refractive Errors
    • Blurred Vision
    • Distorted Vision
    • Eye Curvature Problem

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H52213: Irregular astigmatism, bilateral

    What procedures does Dr. Alloju perform?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Alloju 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. Alloju. 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:

    • 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:

    • Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
    • Pterygium Removal with Graft
    • Corneal Lesion Removal (Keratectomy)
    • YAG Laser Capsulotomy
    • Posterior Capsulotomy
    • Secondary Cataract Removal
    • Laser Eye Surgery
    • Pterygium Excision with Autograft', 'Conjunctival Graft for Pterygium', 'Surfer's Eye Surgery with Graft
    • Corneal Excision
    • Lamellar Keratectomy
    • Partial Cornea Removal

    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)
    • 65426: Excision or transposition of pterygium; with graft
    • 65400: Excision of lesion, cornea (keratectomy, lamellar, partial), except pterygium

    Also known as:

    • Endothelial Corneal Transplant
    • Keratoplasty
    • Endothelial keratoplasty
    • Corneal graft

    CPT Codes:

    • 65756: Keratoplasty (corneal transplant); endothelial

    Does Dr. Alloju accept my insurance?

    Dr. Alloju 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. Alloju accept in Plano, TX?

    Dr. Alloju in Plano, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Baylor Scott & White Health

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Alloju's office located?

    Dr. Shashi Alloju's Primary Practice

    6533 Preston Rd Ste 100

    Plano, TX 75024

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    What is Dr. Alloju's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Alloju's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1518282060.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alloju?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alloju

    What is Dr. Shashi Alloju's specialty?

    Dr. Alloju is a Ophthalmologist near Plano, TX. 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. Alloju to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Shashi Alloju affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Alloju is affiliated with William P. Clements Jr. University 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 Shashi Alloju accepting new patients in Plano, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Shashi Alloju is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Shashi Alloju offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Alloju's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Shashi Alloju?

    Please contact Dr. Alloju's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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