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23 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Mruthyunjaya, Retina Specialist in Stanford, CA?
Dr. Prithvi Mruthyunjaya, MD is a Retina Specialist, who primarily practices in Stanford, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 23 years and is board certified. Dr. Mruthyunjaya completed his residency at Duke Univ Med Ctr, Ophthalmology; Strong Mem Hsp U Rochester, Internal Medicine. Dr. Mruthyunjaya is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mruthyunjaya’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mruthyunjaya’s office at (650) 723-4000.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Mruthyunjaya?
Dr. Prithvi Mruthyunjaya, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Retina Specialist 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. Mruthyunjaya empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Diabetic Eye Disease/Retinopathy, Eye Tumors/Cancer, Lymphoma-Ocular (eye), Melanoma-Ocular, Retina/Vitreous Surgery, Retinal Detachment, Retinal Disorders, Retinoblastoma, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Stanford/CA community, Dr. Mruthyunjaya is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Mruthyunjaya go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Duke Univ Med Ctr, Ophthalmology; Strong Mem Hsp U Rochester, Internal Medicine
Is Dr. Mruthyunjaya board certified as a Retina Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Prithvi Mruthyunjaya, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Mruthyunjaya speak?
Dr. Mruthyunjaya and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Mruthyunjaya treat?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Mruthyunjaya 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. Mruthyunjaya. 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:
- 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
- D3132: Benign neoplasm of left choroid
Also known as:
- Conjunctival Disorder
- Eye Disease
- Eye surface problem
- Conjunctiva condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- H119: Unspecified disorder of conjunctiva
Also known as:
- Retinal Disorder
- Eye Retina Problem
- Retina Condition
- Vision Disorder
- General Retinal Issue
ICD-10 Codes:
- H359: Unspecified retinal disorder
Also known as:
- Other Choroid Disorder
- Eye Disease
- Choroidal Conditions
- Choroid Problems
- Eye Choroid Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- H318: Other specified disorders of choroid
What procedures does Dr. Mruthyunjaya perform?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Mruthyunjaya 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. Mruthyunjaya. 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:
- Conjunctival Lesion Removal
- Removal of Eye Implant (Back of Eye)
- Vitrectomy Eye Surgery
- Eye Removal with Implant
- Retinal Detachment Repair with Vitrectomy
- Eye Growth Excision
- Conjunctiva Lesion Surgery
- Pterygium Removal
- Intraocular Implant Removal
- Posterior Segment Implant Extraction
- Eye Device Removal Surgery
- Pars Plana Vitrectomy
- Retinal Surgery
- Eye Gel Removal Surgery
- Ocular Enucleation
- Artificial Eye Implant
- Eye Prosthesis Surgery
- Vitrectomy for retinal detachment
- Retinal reattachment surgery
- Eye surgery for detached retina
CPT Codes:
- 68110: Excision of lesion, conjunctiva; up to 1 cm
- 67121: Removal of implanted material, posterior segment; intraocular
- 67036: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach;
- 65105: Enucleation of eye; with implant, muscles attached to implant
- 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
Also known as:
- Retina Lesion Treatment
- Retina Laser Treatment (Photocoagulation)
- Laser Treatment for Retinopathy
- Retinal Lesion Destruction
- Macular Edema Treatment
- Retinal Tumor Treatment
- Eye Lesion Cryotherapy
- Retinal photocoagulation
- Macular edema laser
- Retina tumor laser treatment
- Photocoagulation for Retinopathy
- Diabetic Retinopathy Laser Treatment
- Retinal Laser Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 67208: Destruction of localized lesion of retina (eg, macular edema, tumors), 1 or more sessions; cryotherapy, diathermy
- 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:
- 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:
- Retinal Laser Treatment
- Eye Fluid Removal
- Retinal Photocoagulation
- Laser for Retinal Tear
- Retinal Detachment Prevention Laser
- Anterior Chamber Paracentesis
- Aqueous Humor Removal
- Eye Pressure Relief Procedure
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
Also known as:
- Amniotic Membrane Placement on Eye Surface
- Ocular Surface Reconstruction
- Amniotic Membrane Graft
- Corneal Repair with Amniotic Membrane
CPT Codes:
- 65779: Placement of amniotic membrane on the ocular surface; single layer, sutured
Also known as:
- Removal of Large Conjunctival Lesion
- Conjunctival Excision
- Eye Lesion Removal
- Pterygium Excision
CPT Codes:
- 68115: Excision of lesion, conjunctiva; over 1 cm
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Temporary Eyelid Closure
- Eyelid suturing
- Frost suture procedure
- Temporary tarsorrhaphy
CPT Codes:
- 67875: Temporary closure of eyelids by suture (eg, Frost suture)
Does Dr. Mruthyunjaya accept my insurance?
Dr. Mruthyunjaya accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 723-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Mruthyunjaya accept in Stanford, CA?
Dr. Mruthyunjaya in Stanford, 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
Central California Alliance for Health
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Santa Clara Family Health Plan
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Mruthyunjaya's office located?
Dr. Prithvi Mruthyunjaya's Primary Practice
300 Pasteur Dr
Stanford, CA 94305
(650) 723-4000
What is Dr. Mruthyunjaya's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Mruthyunjaya's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1073670477.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mruthyunjaya?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mruthyunjaya
What is Dr. Prithvi Mruthyunjaya's specialty?
Dr. Mruthyunjaya is a Retina Specialist near Stanford, CA. 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. Contact Dr. Mruthyunjaya to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Prithvi Mruthyunjaya affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Mruthyunjaya is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Prithvi Mruthyunjaya accepting new patients in Stanford, CA?
Yes, Dr. Prithvi Mruthyunjaya is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Prithvi Mruthyunjaya offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Mruthyunjaya's office at (650) 723-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Prithvi Mruthyunjaya?
Please contact Dr. Mruthyunjaya's office at (650) 723-4000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Prithvi Mruthyunjaya have?
Dr. Prithvi Mruthyunjaya is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
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