Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Scott, Ophthalmologist in San Diego, CA?
What languages does Dr. Scott speak?
Dr. Scott and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Scott typically treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Scott 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. Scott. 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:
- Uveal Melanoma
- Eye Cancer
- Intraocular (Uveal) Melanoma Treatment (PDQ)
- Choroidal Melanoma
- Intraocular Melanoma
- Cancer of the Choroid
ICD-10 Codes:
- C6932: Malignant neoplasm of left choroid
- C6931: Malignant neoplasm of right choroid
Also known as:
- Benign Choroid Tumor
- Benign Tumor
- Eye Disease
- Non-cancerous choroid growth
- Benign choroidal neoplasm
ICD-10 Codes:
- D3131: Benign neoplasm of right choroid
Also known as:
- Unspecified Vision Problem
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Unspecified visual disturbance
- General vision issue
- Eye problem
ICD-10 Codes:
- H539: Unspecified visual disturbance
Also known as:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
Also known as:
- Other Choroid Disorder
- Eye Disease
- Choroidal Conditions
- Choroid Problems
- Eye Choroid Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- H318: Other specified disorders of choroid
Also known as:
- Cystoid Macular Edema
- Macular Degeneration
- CME
- Macular Swelling
- Retinal Edema
- Fluid in Macula
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35352: Cystoid macular degeneration, left eye
What procedures does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Scott typically perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Scott 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. Scott. 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
- 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:
- Retinal Detachment Repair with Vitrectomy
- Vitrectomy Eye Surgery
- Removal of Eye Implant (Back of Eye)
- Vitrectomy for retinal detachment
- Retinal reattachment surgery
- Eye surgery for detached retina
- Pars Plana Vitrectomy
- Retinal Surgery
- Eye Gel Removal Surgery
- Intraocular Implant Removal
- Posterior Segment Implant Extraction
- Eye Device Removal Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 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
- 67036: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach;
- 67121: Removal of implanted material, posterior segment; intraocular
Also known as:
- Retina Lesion Radiation Treatment
- Macular Edema Radiation
- Retinal Tumor Brachytherapy
- Eye Radiation Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 67218: Destruction of localized lesion of retina (eg, macular edema, tumors), 1 or more sessions; radiation by implantation of source (includes removal of source)
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
Also known as:
- Fine Needle Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Fine Needle Aspiration
- FNA Biopsy
- Needle Biopsy without Imaging
- Tissue Sample Collection
CPT Codes:
- 10021: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, without imaging guidance; first lesion
Does Dr. Scott accept my insurance?
Dr. Scott accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (305) 243-2020 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Scott accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Scott in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
HealthRight Group
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Health Care Provider
Sharp HealthCare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Scott's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Scott affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Scott has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Scott's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Scott's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1346622586.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Scott?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Scott