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Dr. Eli Chang, MD

Dr. Eli Chang, MD

Riverside, CA

23 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Chang, Ophthalmologist in Riverside, CA?

    Dr. Eli Chang, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Riverside, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 23 years and is board certified. Dr. Chang completed his residency at Ny And Presby Hosp, Ophthalmology. He is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Dr. Chang is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chang’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chang’s office at (323) 442-6335.

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

    • Fellowship: Mass Eye & Ear Infirmary, Plastics/Reconstructive

    • Residency: Ny And Presby Hosp, Ophthalmology | Cornell U/Ny Hospital | Weill Cornell Medical College Affiliated Hospitals | Cornell Univ. Medical College

    • Medical School: Tulane Univ Sch of Med, New Orleans La

    Is Dr. Chang board certified as an Ophthalmologist?

    Yes, Dr. Eli Chang, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology

    What languages does Dr. Chang speak?

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

    • Chinese

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Chang treat?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Chang 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. Chang. 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:

    • Droopy Eyelid
    • Baggy Eyelids
    • Eyelid Disorder
    • Chalazion
    • Eyelid Turning Outward
    • Entropion
    • Ptosis
    • Eyelid Drooping
    • Upper Eyelid Sagging
    • Fallen Eyelid
    • Droopy eyelids
    • Excess eyelid skin
    • Dermatochalasis
    • Eyelid Problems
    • Eyelid Conditions
    • Blepharitis
    • Stye
    • Meibomian cyst
    • Eyelid cyst
    • Stye-like bump
    • Everted Eyelid
    • Eyelid Eversion
    • Unspecified Ectropion
    • Spastic Ectropion
    • Inward-turning eyelid
    • Eyelid turning in
    • Spastic entropion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H02403: Unspecified ptosis of bilateral eyelids
    • H02833: Dermatochalasis of right eye, unspecified eyelid
    • H02401: Unspecified ptosis of right eyelid
    • H02402: Unspecified ptosis of left eyelid
    • H029: Unspecified disorder of eyelid
    • H02831: Dermatochalasis of right upper eyelid
    • H0016: Chalazion left eye, unspecified eyelid
    • H02105: Unspecified ectropion of left lower eyelid
    • H02005: Unspecified entropion of left lower eyelid

    Also known as:

    • Personal Choice Not to Vaccinate
    • Vaccine Refusal
    • Patient Declined Vaccination
    • Unvaccinated by Choice

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z2820: Immunization not carried out because of patient decision for unspecified reason

    Also known as:

    • Basal Cell Skin Cancer of the Eyelid
    • Basal Cell Carcinoma of the Right Upper Eyelid
    • Eyelid Disorder
    • Skin Cancer
    • Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ)
    • Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC)
    • Rodent Ulcer
    • BCC
    • Basal Cell Carcinoma
    • BCC of Right Upper Eyelid
    • Right Upper Eyelid Skin Cancer
    • Rodent Ulcer of Right Upper Eyelid

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C441122: Basal cell carcinoma of skin of right lower eyelid, including canthus
    • C441121: Basal cell carcinoma of skin of right upper eyelid, including canthus

    Also known as:

    • Baggy Eyelids
    • Eyelid Disorder
    • Dermatochalasis
    • Droopy Eyelid Skin
    • Excess Eyelid Skin

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H02834: Dermatochalasis of left upper eyelid

    Also known as:

    • Facial Nerve Disorder
    • Facial Injuries and Disorder
    • Facial Neuropathy', 'Bell's Palsy
    • Cranial Nerve VII Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G519: Disorder of facial nerve, unspecified
    • G518: Other disorders of facial nerve

    Also known as:

    • Basal Cell Skin Cancer of the Eyelid
    • Eyelid Disorder
    • Skin Cancer
    • Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Basal Cell Carcinoma
    • BCC
    • Rodent Ulcer
    • Eyelid Skin Tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C441192: Basal cell carcinoma of skin of left lower eyelid, including canthus

    Also known as:

    • Blocked tear duct
    • Tears
    • Nasolacrimal duct obstruction
    • Dacryostenosis
    • Tear duct blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H04551: Acquired stenosis of right nasolacrimal duct

    Also known as:

    • Right-Sided Hemifacial Spasm
    • Facial Injuries and Disorder
    • Right Facial Twitch
    • Involuntary Right Facial Contractions

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G5131: Clonic hemifacial spasm, right

    Also known as:

    • Graves' Disease
    • Hyperthyroidism
    • Graves' disease
    • Graves Disease
    • Hyperthyroidism with Goiter
    • Toxic Diffuse Goiter
    • Overactive Thyroid with Enlarged Gland

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E0500: Thyrotoxicosis with diffuse goiter without thyrotoxic crisis or storm

    Also known as:

    • Skin Scarring and Fibrosis
    • Skin Condition
    • Scar Tissue
    • Fibrotic Skin
    • Excessive Scarring

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L905: Scar conditions and fibrosis of skin

    What procedures does Dr. Chang perform?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Chang 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. Chang. 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:

    • Upper Eyelid Lift
    • Ptosis Repair (Fasanella-Servat Type)
    • Droopy Eyelid Repair (Ptosis Surgery)
    • Extensive Ectropion Repair
    • Eyelid Entropion Repair
    • Upper Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty)
    • Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
    • Upper Blepharoplasty
    • Eyelid Surgery
    • Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery
    • Blepharoptosis Repair
    • Droopy Eyelid Surgery
    • Levator Resection for Ptosis
    • Levator Resection
    • Eyelid Lift Surgery
    • Ptosis Correction
    • Eyelid Ectropion Surgery
    • Tarsal Strip Operation
    • Lower Eyelid Repair
    • Outward Turning Eyelid Repair
    • Entropion Correction Surgery
    • Inward-Turning Eyelid Repair
    • Tarsal Wedge Excision
    • Eyelid Surgery for Entropion
    • Upper Eyelid Reduction

    CPT Codes:

    • 15822: Blepharoplasty, upper eyelid;
    • 67908: Repair of blepharoptosis; conjunctivo-tarso-Muller's muscle-levator resection (eg, Fasanella-Servat type)
    • 67904: Repair of blepharoptosis; (tarso) levator resection or advancement, external approach
    • 67917: Repair of ectropion; extensive (eg, tarsal strip operations)
    • 67923: Repair of entropion; excision tarsal wedge
    • 15823: Blepharoplasty, upper eyelid; with excessive skin weighting down lid

    Also known as:

    • Facial Tissue Transfer (Eyelids, Nose, Ears, Lips)
    • Local Flap Surgery
    • Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
    • Facial Reconstruction

    CPT Codes:

    • 14060: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, eyelids, nose, ears and/or lips; defect 10 sq cm or less

    Also known as:

    • Injection for Skin Lesions (Up to 7)
    • Intralesional Injection
    • Lesion Injection Therapy
    • Steroid Injection for Skin Bumps

    CPT Codes:

    • 11900: Injection, intralesional; up to and including 7 lesions

    Also known as:

    • Full Thickness Skin Graft (Face)
    • Facial Skin Graft
    • Free Skin Graft (Nose/Ears/Eyelids/Lips)
    • Full Thickness Graft for Face
    • Cosmetic Skin Graft (Face)

    CPT Codes:

    • 15260: Full thickness graft, free, including direct closure of donor site, nose, ears, eyelids, and/or lips; 20 sq cm or less

    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:

    • Drooping Brow Repair
    • Brow Lift
    • Forehead Lift
    • Ptosis Repair (Brow)

    CPT Codes:

    • 67900: Repair of brow ptosis (supraciliary, mid-forehead or coronal approach)

    Also known as:

    • Eyelash Correction for Trichiasis
    • Trichiasis Treatment
    • Ingrown Eyelash Removal
    • Electrosurgery for Eyelashes

    CPT Codes:

    • 67825: Correction of trichiasis; epilation by other than forceps (eg, by electrosurgery, cryotherapy, laser surgery)

    Does Dr. Chang accept my insurance?

    Dr. Chang accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (323) 442-6335 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Chang accept in Riverside, CA?

    Dr. Chang in Riverside, 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

    • Centene

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Humana

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx

    • State of Tennessee

    • State of Utah

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Chang's office located?

    Dr. Eli Chang's Primary Practice

    10800 Magnolia Ave

    Riverside, CA 92505

    (323) 442-6335

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    Dr. Eli Chang's Practice 2

    9961 Sierra Ave

    Fontana, CA 92335

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    Dr. Eli Chang's Practice 3

    2295 S Vineyard Ave

    Ontario, CA 91761

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    Recognitions

    Memberships & Associations

    American Academy of Ophthalmology

    Fellow

    Awards

    Southern California Super Doctors

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

    Dr. Chang's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1083774996.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chang?

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

    What is Dr. Eli Chang's specialty?

    Dr. Chang is a Ophthalmologist near Riverside, 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. Chang to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Eli Chang affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Chang is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Fontana Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Riverside Medical Center, Torrance Memorial 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

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    Is Eli Chang accepting new patients in Riverside, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Eli Chang is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Eli Chang offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Chang's office at (323) 442-6335 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Eli Chang?

    Please contact Dr. Chang's office at (323) 442-6335 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Eli Chang have?

    Dr. Eli Chang is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

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