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Dr. Gad Heilweil, MD

Ophthalmologist

Pasadena, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Heilweil, Ophthalmologist in Pasadena, CA?

    Dr. Gad Heilweil, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Pasadena, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Heilweil is fluent in English and Hebrew, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Heilweil’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Heilweil’s office at (310) 206-7474.

    What languages does Dr. Heilweil speak?

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

    • English
    • Hebrew

    What conditions does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Heilweil typically treat?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Heilweil 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. Heilweil. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Wet Macular Degeneration
    • Macular Degeneration
    • Age-related macular degeneration
    • Wet AMD
    • Neovascular Macular Degeneration
    • Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
    • Exudative AMD
    • Age-Related Macular Degeneration
    • AMD
    • Macular Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H353221: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
    • H353231: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, with active choroidal neovascularization
    • H353211: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
    • H3530: Unspecified macular degeneration

    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:

    • Macular Pucker
    • Retinal Disorder
    • Epiretinal Membrane
    • Cellophane Maculopathy
    • Macular Wrinkle
    • Retinal Scar

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H35371: Puckering of macula, right eye

    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

    What procedures does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Heilweil typically perform?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Heilweil 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. Heilweil. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    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:

    • Vitrectomy Eye Surgery
    • Retinal Detachment Repair with Vitrectomy
    • Pars Plana Vitrectomy
    • Retinal Surgery
    • Eye Gel Removal Surgery
    • Vitrectomy for retinal detachment
    • Retinal reattachment surgery
    • Eye surgery for detached retina

    CPT Codes:

    • 67036: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach;
    • 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

    Also known as:

    • Retina Repair for Macular Hole or Edema
    • Vitrectomy with Membrane Peel
    • Macular Hole Repair
    • Diabetic Macular Edema Surgery
    • Internal Limiting Membrane Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 67042: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina (eg, for repair of macular hole, diabetic macular edema), includes, if performed, intraocular tamponade (ie, air, gas or silicone oil)

    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:

    • Complex Retinal Detachment Repair
    • Vitrectomy for Retinal Detachment
    • Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy Repair
    • Diabetic Retinal Detachment Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 67113: Repair of complex retinal detachment (eg, proliferative vitreoretinopathy, stage C-1 or greater, diabetic traction retinal detachment, retinopathy of prematurity, retinal tear of greater than 90 degrees), with vitrectomy and membrane peeling, including, when performed, air, gas, or silicone oil tamponade, cryotherapy, endolaser photocoagulation, drainage of subretinal fluid, scleral buckling, and/or removal of lens

    Also known as:

    • Vitrectomy with Laser Treatment
    • Pars Plana Vitrectomy with Laser
    • Retinal Laser Surgery
    • Eye Vitreous Removal with Laser

    CPT Codes:

    • 67039: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with focal endolaser photocoagulation

    Does Dr. Heilweil accept my insurance?

    Dr. Heilweil accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 206-7474 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Heilweil accept in Pasadena, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Other Provider Networks

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Heilweil's office located?

    Dr. Gad Heilweil's Primary Practice

    150 N Orange Grove Blvd

    Pasadena, CA 91103

    (310) 206-7474

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    1-340

    200 Stein Plz 1-340

    Los Angeles, CA 90095

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    Dr. Gad Heilweil's Practice 3

    625 S Fair Oaks Ave Ste 285

    Pasadena, CA 91105

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

    Dr. Heilweil's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1386989440.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Heilweil?

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

    What is Dr. Gad Heilweil's specialty?

    Dr. Heilweil is an Ophthalmologist near Pasadena, CA.

    What does an Ophthalmologist do?

    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.

    Is Dr. Gad Heilweil affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Heilweil is affiliated with Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center, Uci Medical Center, Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo 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

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    Is Dr. Gad Heilweil accepting new patients in Pasadena, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Gad Heilweil is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Gad Heilweil offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Heilweil's office at (310) 206-7474 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Gad Heilweil?

    Please contact Dr. Heilweil's office at (310) 206-7474 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Heilweil's office located?

    Dr. Heilweil's offices are located in Pasadena, CA and Los Angeles, CA.