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Dr. Michael Macdonald, MD

San Mateo, CA

46 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Macdonald, Ophthalmologist in San Mateo, CA?

    Dr. Michael Macdonald, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in San Mateo, CA. He has been practicing for over 46 years and is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. Dr. Macdonald graduated from New York Medical College and completed his residency at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center/University of Cincinnati College of Medicine Program. Dr. Macdonald is fluent in English, Russian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Macdonald’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Macdonald’s office at (650) 342-4595.

    Where did Dr. Macdonald go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center/University of Cincinnati College of Medicine Program

    • Medical School: New York Medical College

    Is Dr. Macdonald board certified in Ophthalmologist?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Macdonald, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology

    What languages does Dr. Macdonald speak?

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

    • English

    • Russian

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Macdonald treat?

    As a Ophthalmologist, Dr. Macdonald 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. Macdonald. 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:

    • Nearsightedness
    • Age-Related Farsightedness
    • Farsightedness
    • Astigmatism
    • Refractive Error
    • Refractive Errors
    • Farsightedness (Hyperopia)
    • Eye Movement Disorder
    • Myopia
    • Difficulty Seeing Far Away
    • Blurry Distance Vision
    • Presbyopia
    • Aging Eyes
    • Difficulty Reading Up Close
    • Hyperopia
    • Long-sightedness
    • Hypermetropia
    • Irregular Cornea
    • Blurred Vision
    • Distorted Vision
    • Vision problem
    • Focusing problem
    • Blurred vision
    • Short-sightedness
    • Blurred distance vision

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H5213: Myopia, bilateral
    • H524: Presbyopia
    • H5203: Hypermetropia, bilateral
    • H52223: Regular astigmatism, bilateral
    • H527: Unspecified disorder of refraction
    • H5211: Myopia, right eye
    • H5212: Myopia, left eye

    Also known as:

    • Cataract
    • Cloudy lens
    • Lens clouding
    • Eye cloudiness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
    • H25013: Cortical age-related cataract, bilateral
    • H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye

    Also known as:

    • Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Borderline Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Glaucoma
    • Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Wide-Angle Glaucoma
    • POAG
    • Early Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Open-angle glaucoma suspect
    • Risk of Open-Angle Glaucoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H401131: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, mild stage
    • H40013: Open angle with borderline findings, low risk, bilateral
    • H401132: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, moderate stage

    Also known as:

    • Aging of the eye's gel
    • Strands and floaters in the eye's gel
    • Eye Disease
    • Vitreous Detachment
    • Vitreous syneresis
    • Eye gel breakdown
    • Vitreous aging
    • Eye floaters
    • Vitreous opacities
    • Vitreous membranes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H43813: Vitreous degeneration, bilateral
    • H43812: Vitreous degeneration, left eye
    • H43811: Vitreous degeneration, right eye
    • H43393: Other vitreous opacities, bilateral

    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:

    • 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:

    • Migraine with Aura
    • Migraine
    • Classic migraine
    • Ocular migraine
    • Migraine with visual symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G43109: Migraine with aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus

    Does Dr. Macdonald accept my insurance?

    Dr. Macdonald accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 342-4595 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Macdonald accept in San Mateo, CA?

    Dr. Macdonald in San Mateo, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Cigna

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Directors Guild of America Employees

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicare

    • Sutter Health

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Macdonald's office located?

    Dr. Michael Macdonald's Primary Practice

    50 S San Mateo Dr Ste 200

    San Mateo, CA 94401

    (650) 342-4595

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

    Dr. Macdonald's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1144398512.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Macdonald?

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

    What is Dr. Michael Macdonald's specialty?

    Dr. Macdonald is a Ophthalmologist near San Mateo, CA. 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. Macdonald to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Michael Macdonald affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Macdonald is affiliated with Sequoia 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 Michael Macdonald accepting new patients in San Mateo, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Macdonald is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Michael Macdonald offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Macdonald's office at (650) 342-4595 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Michael Macdonald?

    Please contact Dr. Macdonald's office at (650) 342-4595 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Michael Macdonald have?

    Dr. Michael Macdonald is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

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