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Who is Dr. Behshad, Cornea and External Diseases Specialist in Orange, CA?
Dr. Soroosh Behshad, MD is a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist, who primarily practices in Orange, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Behshad is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Behshad’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Behshad’s office at (404) 778-2020.
What languages does Dr. Behshad speak?
Dr. Behshad and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Behshad treat?
As a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist, Dr. Behshad 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. Behshad. 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:
- Cataract
- Combined Age-Related Cataract
- Cornea Swelling After Cataract Surgery
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
- Mixed Type Cataract
- Multiple Cataract Types
- Bullous aphakic keratopathy
- Corneal edema post-cataract surgery
- Swollen cornea after eye surgery
ICD-10 Codes:
- H25813: Combined forms of age-related cataract, bilateral
- H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
- H25812: Combined forms of age-related cataract, left eye
- H25811: Combined forms of age-related cataract, right eye
- H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
- H59011: Keratopathy (bullous aphakic) following cataract surgery, right eye
Also known as:
- Dry Eyes
- Tears
- Dry eye syndrome
- Keratoconjunctivitis sicca
- Ocular dryness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H04123: Dry eye syndrome of bilateral lacrimal glands
- H04129: Dry eye syndrome of unspecified lacrimal gland
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:
- Corneal Scars or Cloudy Spots
- Corneal Disorder
- Corneal Clouding
- Corneal Haze
- Corneal Leukoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- H179: Unspecified corneal scar and opacity
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Cataract
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Cataract
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetes-related cataract
- Cloudy lens from diabetes
- Diabetic eye cataract
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1136: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic cataract
Also known as:
- Corneal Transplant
- Organ Transplantation
- Eye Transplant
- Cornea Graft
- Keratoplasty
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z947: Corneal transplant status
Also known as:
- Keratoconus
- Corneal Disorder
- Conical cornea
- KC
- Corneal thinning disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- H18603: Keratoconus, unspecified, bilateral
Also known as:
- Fuchs' Dystrophy
- Corneal Disorder
- Fuchs' Endothelial Dystrophy', 'Corneal Endothelial Dystrophy', 'Fuchs' Corneal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- H18513: Endothelial corneal dystrophy, bilateral
Also known as:
- Intraocular Lens Implant
- Cataract
- Refractive Errors
- IOL Implant
- Artificial Eye Lens
- Cataract Lens Implant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z961: Presence of intraocular lens
Also known as:
- Other Vision Problems
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Other visual disturbances
- Unspecified vision issues
- Various eye problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- H538: Other visual disturbances
Also known as:
- Preglaucoma
- Glaucoma
- Early Glaucoma
- Borderline Glaucoma
- Risk of Glaucoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- H40003: Preglaucoma, unspecified, bilateral
Also known as:
- Corneal Swelling
- Corneal Disorder
- Swollen Cornea
- Corneal Edema
- Fluid in Cornea
ICD-10 Codes:
- H1820: Unspecified corneal edema
What procedures does Dr. Behshad perform?
As a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist, Dr. Behshad 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. Behshad. 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:
- 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:
- Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
- Corneal Lesion Removal (Keratectomy)
- Eye Adhesion Removal
- Pterygium Removal with Graft
- Conjunctival Lesion Removal
- Eye Adhesion Release (Posterior Synechiae)
- Corneal Incision for Astigmatism Correction
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Posterior Capsulotomy
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Laser Eye Surgery
- Corneal Excision
- Lamellar Keratectomy
- Partial Cornea Removal
- Anterior Synechiae Lysis
- Eye Adhesion Severing
- Incisional Eye Adhesion Removal
- Pterygium Excision with Autograft', 'Conjunctival Graft for Pterygium', 'Surfer's Eye Surgery with Graft
- Eye Growth Excision
- Conjunctiva Lesion Surgery
- Pterygium Removal
- Synechiolysis
- Posterior Synechiae Lysis
- Iris Adhesion Release
- Astigmatism correction surgery
- Corneal relaxing incision
- Eye surgery for astigmatism
- Limbal relaxing incision (LRI)
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)
- 65400: Excision of lesion, cornea (keratectomy, lamellar, partial), except pterygium
- 65870: Severing adhesions of anterior segment of eye, incisional technique (with or without injection of air or liquid) (separate procedure); anterior synechiae, except goniosynechiae
- 65426: Excision or transposition of pterygium; with graft
- 68110: Excision of lesion, conjunctiva; up to 1 cm
- 65875: Severing adhesions of anterior segment of eye, incisional technique (with or without injection of air or liquid) (separate procedure); posterior synechiae
- 65772: Corneal relaxing incision for correction of surgically induced astigmatism
Also known as:
- Endothelial Corneal Transplant
- Corneal Transplant Surgery
- Penetrating Corneal Transplant
- Keratoplasty
- Endothelial keratoplasty
- Corneal graft
- Penetrating Keratoplasty
- Full-Thickness Corneal Transplant
- Eye Surface Transplant
- PKP (Penetrating Keratoplasty)
- Cornea Replacement Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 65756: Keratoplasty (corneal transplant); endothelial
- 65755: Keratoplasty (corneal transplant); penetrating (in pseudophakia)
- 65730: Keratoplasty (corneal transplant); penetrating (except in aphakia or pseudophakia)
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:
- Eye Surface Reconstruction with Amniotic Membrane
- Amniotic Membrane Transplant (Eye)
- Ocular Surface Repair
- Cornea Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 65780: Ocular surface reconstruction; amniotic membrane transplantation, multiple layers
Also known as:
- Intraocular Lens Exchange
- IOL Exchange
- Cataract Lens Replacement (Secondary)
- Replacement of Eye Implant
CPT Codes:
- 66986: Exchange of intraocular lens
Also known as:
- Cornea Lesion Removal (Cryotherapy/Laser)
- Corneal Lesion Destruction
- Photocoagulation of Cornea
- Thermocautery for Corneal Lesion
CPT Codes:
- 65450: Destruction of lesion of cornea by cryotherapy, photocoagulation or thermocauterization
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:
- Eye Wound Repair with Tissue Glue
- Cornea laceration repair with glue
- Sclera wound glue repair
- Eye tissue adhesive application
CPT Codes:
- 65286: Repair of laceration; application of tissue glue, wounds of cornea and/or sclera
Does Dr. Behshad accept my insurance?
Dr. Behshad accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (404) 778-2020 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Behshad accept in Orange, CA?
Dr. Behshad in Orange, 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
CalOptima
Centene
Crown Cork and Seal Company
HealthComp
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Behshad's office located?
Dr. Soroosh Behshad's Practice 3
4555 N Shallowford Rd Ste 100
Dunwoody, GA 30338
(404) 778-2020
What is Dr. Behshad's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Behshad's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1578850806.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Behshad?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Behshad
What is Dr. Soroosh Behshad's specialty?
Dr. Behshad is a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist near Orange, CA. An ophthalmologist specializing in diseases of the cornea, sclera, eyelids, conjunctiva, and anterior segment of the eye diagnoses and treats conditions affecting these structures. This specialist manages disorders such as corneal infections, eyelid malposition's, and conjunctival diseases using both medical and surgical methods. Contact Dr. Behshad to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Soroosh Behshad affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Behshad is affiliated with UCI 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 Soroosh Behshad accepting new patients in Orange, CA?
Yes, Dr. Soroosh Behshad is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Soroosh Behshad offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Behshad's office at (404) 778-2020 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Soroosh Behshad?
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