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Dr. Steven Khwarg, MD

Los Angeles, CA

38 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Khwarg, Ophthalmologist in Los Angeles, CA?

    Dr. Steven Khwarg, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 38 years and is board certified. Dr. Khwarg is fluent in English and Korean, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Khwarg’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Khwarg’s office at (213) 484-1000.

    Is Dr. Khwarg board certified as an Ophthalmologist?

    Yes, Dr. Steven Khwarg, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology

    What languages does Dr. Khwarg speak?

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

    • English

    • Korean

    What conditions does Dr. Khwarg treat?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Khwarg 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. Khwarg. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H401132: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, moderate stage
    • H40003: Preglaucoma, unspecified, bilateral
    • H40013: Open angle with borderline findings, low risk, bilateral
    • H401133: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, severe stage

    Also known as:

    • Cataract
    • Combined Age-Related Cataract
    • Cloudy lens
    • Lens clouding
    • Eye cloudiness
    • Mixed Type Cataract
    • Multiple Cataract Types

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H25813: Combined forms of age-related cataract, bilateral
    • H25013: Cortical age-related cataract, bilateral
    • H25812: Combined forms of age-related cataract, left eye
    • H25811: Combined forms of age-related cataract, right eye

    Also known as:

    • Retinal Edema
    • Macular Pucker
    • Retinal Disorder
    • Swelling of the Retina
    • Fluid in Retina
    • Macular Edema
    • Epiretinal Membrane
    • Cellophane Maculopathy
    • Macular Fibrosis
    • Wrinkled Retina
    • Macular Wrinkle
    • Retinal Scar

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H3581: Retinal edema
    • H35372: Puckering of macula, left eye
    • H35371: Puckering of macula, right eye

    Also known as:

    • Dry Macular Degeneration
    • Wet Macular Degeneration
    • Macular Degeneration
    • Dry AMD
    • Atrophic Macular Degeneration
    • Age-related Macular Degeneration (Dry)
    • Exudative AMD
    • Neovascular Macular Degeneration
    • Wet AMD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H353132: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, intermediate dry stage
    • H353223: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, with inactive scar
    • H353131: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, early dry stage
    • H353213: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, with inactive scar

    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
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Early Diabetic Eye Disease (Both Eyes)
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Eye Problems
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Mild Nonproliferative Diabetic Retinopathy Bilateral
    • Early Retina Damage in Both Eyes
    • Beginning Diabetic Retinopathy in Both Eyes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E113293: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with mild nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Dry Eye Syndrome
    • Tears
    • Dry Eyes
    • Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
    • Ocular Dryness
    • Chronic Dry Eye

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H04122: Dry eye syndrome of left lacrimal gland
    • H04121: Dry eye syndrome of right lacrimal gland

    What procedures does Dr. Khwarg perform?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Khwarg 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. Khwarg. 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
    • Injection into Eye Capsule
    • Intravitreal Injection
    • Retinal Injection
    • Macular Degeneration Injection
    • Eye Medication Injection
    • Tenon's Capsule Injection
    • Periocular Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 67028: Intravitreal injection of a pharmacologic agent (separate procedure)
    • 67515: Injection of medication or other substance into Tenon's capsule

    Also known as:

    • Tear Duct Plug Insertion
    • Punctal Plug Insertion
    • Lacrimal Punctum Closure
    • Dry Eye Plugs

    CPT Codes:

    • 68761: Closure of the lacrimal punctum; by plug, each

    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:

    • Retina Laser Treatment (Photocoagulation)
    • Laser Treatment for Retinopathy
    • Retinal photocoagulation
    • Macular edema laser
    • Retina tumor laser treatment
    • Photocoagulation for Retinopathy
    • Diabetic Retinopathy Laser Treatment
    • Retinal Laser Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 67210: Destruction of localized lesion of retina (eg, macular edema, tumors), 1 or more sessions; photocoagulation
    • 67228: Treatment of extensive or progressive retinopathy (eg, diabetic retinopathy), photocoagulation

    Also known as:

    • Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
    • Vitrectomy for Macular Pucker
    • Laser Eye Surgery for Glaucoma
    • YAG Laser Capsulotomy
    • Posterior Capsulotomy
    • Secondary Cataract Removal
    • Laser Eye Surgery
    • Retinal Membrane Removal
    • Macular Pucker Surgery
    • Pars Plana Vitrectomy
    • Iridotomy
    • Iridectomy
    • Laser Glaucoma Treatment

    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)
    • 67041: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with removal of preretinal cellular membrane (eg, macular pucker)
    • 66761: Iridotomy/iridectomy by laser surgery (eg, for glaucoma) (per session)

    Also known as:

    • Glaucoma Canal Dilation
    • Goniotomy (Glaucoma Surgery)
    • Canaloplasty
    • Aqueous Outflow Dilation
    • Glaucoma Drainage Procedure
    • Eye Pressure Reduction Surgery
    • Goniotomy Procedure
    • Angle-Opening Glaucoma Surgery
    • Congenital Glaucoma Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 66174: Transluminal dilation of aqueous outflow canal (eg, canaloplasty); without retention of device or stent
    • 65820: Goniotomy

    Also known as:

    • Retinal Laser Treatment
    • Eye Fluid Removal
    • Drug-Eluting Implant in Tear Duct
    • Tear Duct Probing
    • Retinal Photocoagulation
    • Laser for Retinal Tear
    • Retinal Detachment Prevention Laser
    • Anterior Chamber Paracentesis
    • Aqueous Humor Removal
    • Eye Pressure Relief Procedure
    • Lacrimal Canaliculus Implant
    • Tear Duct Drug Implant
    • Punctal Implant for Eye Medication
    • Lacrimal Duct Probing
    • Tear Duct Irrigation
    • Unblocking Tear Duct

    CPT Codes:

    • 67145: Prophylaxis of retinal detachment (eg, retinal break, lattice degeneration) without drainage; photocoagulation
    • 65800: Paracentesis of anterior chamber of eye (separate procedure); with removal of aqueous
    • 68841: Insertion of drug-eluting implant, including punctal dilation when performed, into lacrimal canaliculus, each
    • 68840: Probing of lacrimal canaliculi, with or without irrigation

    Also known as:

    • Eyelash Removal for Trichiasis
    • Trichiasis Epilation
    • Forceps Epilation of Eyelashes
    • Ingrown Eyelash Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 67820: Correction of trichiasis; epilation, by forceps only

    Does Dr. Khwarg accept my insurance?

    Dr. Khwarg accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (213) 484-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Khwarg accept in Los Angeles, CA?

    Dr. Khwarg in Los Angeles, 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

    • Auxiant

    • Centene

    • Clever Care Health Plan

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Hackensack Meridian Health

    • HealthSmart

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Khwarg's office located?

    Dr. Steven Khwarg's Primary Practice

    3055 Wilshire Blvd Ste 100

    Los Angeles, CA 90010

    (213) 484-1000

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    Dr. Steven Khwarg's Practice 2

    255 S Hill St Ste 207

    Los Angeles, CA 90012

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    Dr. Steven Khwarg's Practice 3

    3400 Lomita Blvd Ste 200

    Torrance, CA 90505

    (310) 326-3503

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

    Dr. Khwarg's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1316007230.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Khwarg?

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

    What is Dr. Steven Khwarg's specialty?

    Dr. Khwarg is a Ophthalmologist near Los Angeles, 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. Khwarg to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Steven Khwarg affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Khwarg is affiliated with PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, Cedars-Sinai 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 Steven Khwarg accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Steven Khwarg is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Steven Khwarg offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Khwarg's office at (213) 484-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Steven Khwarg?

    Please contact Dr. Khwarg's office at (213) 484-1000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Steven Khwarg have?

    Dr. Steven Khwarg is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

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