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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lazar, Retina Specialist in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. David Lazar, MD is a Retina Specialist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Lazar graduated from Sackler School of Medicine. Dr. Lazar is fluent in English, Hebrew, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lazar’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lazar’s office at (504) 444-8798.
Where did Dr. Lazar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Sackler School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Lazar speak?
Dr. Lazar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hebrew
Spanish
What conditions does a Retina Specialist like Dr. Lazar typically treat?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Lazar 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. Lazar. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Wet Macular Degeneration
- Dry Macular Degeneration
- Macular Degeneration
- Wet AMD
- Neovascular Macular Degeneration
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
- Exudative AMD
- Dry AMD
- Atrophic Macular Degeneration
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Dry)
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
- H353132: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, intermediate dry stage
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 a Retina Specialist like Dr. Lazar typically perform?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Lazar 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. Lazar. 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 here.
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
- Vitrectomy for Macular Pucker
- Pars Plana Vitrectomy
- Retinal Surgery
- Eye Gel Removal Surgery
- Vitrectomy for retinal detachment
- Retinal reattachment surgery
- Eye surgery for detached retina
- Retinal Membrane Removal
- Macular Pucker Surgery
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
- 67041: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with removal of preretinal cellular membrane (eg, macular pucker)
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)
Does Dr. Lazar accept my insurance?
Dr. Lazar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (504) 444-8798 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lazar accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Lazar 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
Blue Shield of California
Cedars-Sinai Healthcare System
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Heritage Health
Medicare
Oscar Health
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Lazar's office located?
Dr. David Lazar's Primary Practice
12301 Wilshire Blvd Ste 420
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(504) 444-8798
What is Dr. Lazar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lazar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1417242975.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lazar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lazar
What is Dr. David Lazar's specialty?
Dr. Lazar is a Retina Specialist near Los Angeles, CA.
What does a Retina Specialist do?
An ophthalmologist specializing in vitreoretinal diseases focuses on diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the vitreous and retina, including issues such as retinal detachment, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration. This specialist employs advanced medical and surgical techniques to manage these complex eye conditions.
Is this Dr. David Lazar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lazar is affiliated with Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center, Hoag Hospital Newport Beach 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 David Lazar accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. David Lazar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. David Lazar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lazar's office at (504) 444-8798 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with David Lazar?
Please contact Dr. Lazar's office at (504) 444-8798 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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