Dr. Raymond Wee, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Aiea, HI with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Wee graduated from Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis.
Dr. Wee is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wee’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wee’s office at (808) 487-8928.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Wee?
Dr. Raymond Wee, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Ophthalmologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array
of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Wee empowers
patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Diabetic Eye Disease/Retinopathy, Macular Degeneration, Retina/Vitreous Consultation, Retina/Vitreous Surgery, or comprehensive
wellness support. Serving
the Aiea/HI community, Dr. Wee is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Wee go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis
Is Dr. Wee board certified as an Ophthalmologist?
Yes, Dr. Raymond Wee, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Wee speak?
Dr. Wee and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Wee treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Wee 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. Wee. 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:
Wet Macular Degeneration
Dry Macular Degeneration
Macular Degeneration
Exudative AMD
Neovascular Macular Degeneration
Wet AMD
Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
Dry AMD
Atrophic Macular Degeneration
Age-related Macular Degeneration (Dry)
ICD-10 Codes:
H353231: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, with active choroidal neovascularization
H353221: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
H353211: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
H353112: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, intermediate dry stage
Also known as:
Macular Pucker
Blocked Branch Retinal Vein
Blocked Central Retinal Vein
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Disorder
Epiretinal Membrane
Cellophane Maculopathy
Macular Wrinkle
Retinal Scar
Macular Fibrosis
Wrinkled Retina
Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion
BRVO
Eye Stroke
Central Retinal Vein Occlusion
CRVO
New Blood Vessel Growth in Retina
Abnormal Retinal Vessels
Retinal Angiogenesis
ICD-10 Codes:
H35373: Puckering of macula, bilateral
H35371: Puckering of macula, right eye
H35372: Puckering of macula, left eye
H348320: Tributary (branch) retinal vein occlusion, left eye, with macular edema
H348120: Central retinal vein occlusion, left eye, with macular edema
H35051: Retinal neovascularization, unspecified, right eye
Also known as:
Type 2 Diabetes with Severe Diabetic Eye Disease and Macular Swelling (Both Eyes)
Type 2 Diabetes with Macular Edema
Type 2 Diabetes with Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetic Eye Problems
Severe Nonproliferative Diabetic Retinopathy with Macular Edema Bilateral
Advanced Retina Damage Both Eyes with Macular Swelling
Diabetic Macular Edema Both Eyes
Diabetic Eye Swelling
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Diabetic Macular Swelling
Advanced diabetic eye disease
Diabetic retinopathy (proliferative)
New blood vessel growth in eye from diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
E113413: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with severe nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
E113512: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, left eye
E113591: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, right eye
Also known as:
Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion
Central Retinal Vein Occlusion
Retinal Disorder
BRVO
Eye stroke (branch vein)
Branch eye vein blockage
CRVO
Eye stroke (vein)
Central eye vein blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
H348310: Tributary (branch) retinal vein occlusion, right eye, with macular edema
H348110: Central retinal vein occlusion, right eye, with macular edema
Also known as:
Retinal Detachment with Break
Retinal Detachment
Detached Retina with Tear
Retinal Tear with Detachment
Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment
Retinal Separation with Break
ICD-10 Codes:
H33001: Unspecified retinal detachment with retinal break, right eye
H33002: Unspecified retinal detachment with retinal break, left eye
Also known as:
Bleeding in the eye's gel
Eye Disease
Eye bleeding
Blood in the vitreous
Ocular hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
H4312: Vitreous hemorrhage, left eye
Also known as:
Other Intraocular Lens Mechanical Problem
Cataract
Refractive Errors
Artificial lens mechanical issue
IOL complication
Implanted lens problem
ICD-10 Codes:
T8529XA: Other mechanical complication of intraocular lens, initial encounter
What procedures does Dr. Wee perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Wee 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. Wee. 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
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
Iris or Ciliary Body Suture (Eye Surgery)
Retinal Detachment Repair with Vitrectomy
Removal of Eye Implant (Back of Eye)
Pars Plana Vitrectomy
Retinal Surgery
Eye Gel Removal Surgery
Iris Repair Surgery
Ciliary Body Suture
McCannel Suture
Eye Iris Fixation
Vitrectomy for retinal detachment
Retinal reattachment surgery
Eye surgery for detached retina
Intraocular Implant Removal
Posterior Segment Implant Extraction
Eye Device Removal Surgery
CPT Codes:
67036: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach;
66682: Suture of iris, ciliary body (separate procedure) with retrieval of suture through small incision (eg, McCannel suture)
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
67121: Removal of implanted material, posterior segment; intraocular
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:
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:
Secondary Intraocular Lens Implant
IOL implant (secondary)
Replacement eye lens surgery
Artificial lens insertion (secondary)
CPT Codes:
66985: Insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (secondary implant), not associated with concurrent cataract removal
Also known as:
Cataract Removal by Phacoemulsification
Phacoemulsification
Lens Material Removal
Cataract Surgery (Phaco)
Ultrasonic Cataract Removal
CPT Codes:
66850: Removal of lens material; phacofragmentation technique (mechanical or ultrasonic) (eg, phacoemulsification), with aspiration
Does Dr. Wee accept my insurance?
Dr. Wee accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (808) 487-8928 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wee accept in Aiea, HI?
Dr. Wee in Aiea, HI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
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What is Dr. Wee's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wee's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1104980382.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wee?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wee
What is Dr. Raymond Wee's specialty?
Dr. Wee is a Ophthalmologist near Aiea, HI.
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. Wee to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Raymond Wee affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Wee is affiliated with Pali Momi Medical Center, Kuakini 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.
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Is Raymond Wee accepting new patients in Aiea, HI?
Yes, Dr. Raymond Wee is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Raymond Wee offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Wee's office at (808) 487-8928 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Raymond Wee?
Please contact Dr. Wee's office at (808) 487-8928 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Raymond Wee have?
Dr. Raymond Wee is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
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