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Dr. Howard Krauss, MD

Dr. Howard Krauss, MD

Santa Monica, CA

42 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Krauss, Neuro-ophthalmologist in Santa Monica, CA?

    Dr. Howard Krauss, MD is a Neuro-ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Santa Monica, CA. He has been practicing for over 42 years and is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. Dr. Krauss graduated from New York Medical College and completed his residency at Univ Of Pittsburgh Med Ctr, Ophthalmology; Ucla Med Ctr, Ophthalmology; La Co Harbor Ucla Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Krauss is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Krauss’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Krauss’s office at (310) 829-8701.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Krauss?

    Dr. Howard Krauss, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Neuro-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. Krauss empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Double Vision (Diplopia), Eyelid Cancer & Reconstruction, Eyelid Problems/Ptosis/Blepharospasm, Eyelid Surgery, Graves Disease, Lacrimal Gland Disorders, Neuro-Ophthalmology, Oculoplastic & Orbital Surgery, Strabismus, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Santa Monica/CA community, Dr. Krauss is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    Where did Dr. Krauss go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Univ Of Pittsburgh Med Ctr, Ophthalmology; Ucla Med Ctr, Ophthalmology; La Co Harbor Ucla Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year | Jules Stein Eye Institute | Harbor-UCLA Medical Center

    • Medical School: New York Med Coll- Valhalla Ny | New York Medical College

    Is Dr. Krauss board certified in Neuro-ophthalmologist?

    Yes, Dr. Howard Krauss, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology

    What languages does Dr. Krauss speak?

    Dr. Krauss and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Krauss treat?

    As a Neuro-ophthalmologist, Dr. Krauss 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. Krauss. 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:

    • Binocular Eye Movement Disorder
    • Eye Movement Disorder
    • Disorder of eye coordination
    • Eye alignment problem
    • Binocular vision dysfunction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H519: Unspecified disorder of binocular movement

    Also known as:

    • Vision Impairment
    • Visual Pathway Disorder
    • Double Vision
    • Vision Impairment and Blindness
    • Poor Vision
    • Low Vision
    • Visual Dysfunction
    • Visual system disorder
    • Brain vision pathway problem
    • Tumor affecting visual pathway
    • Diplopia
    • Seeing double
    • Ghosting vision

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H479: Unspecified disorder of visual pathways
    • H47529: Disorders of visual pathways in (due to) neoplasm, unspecified side
    • H532: Diplopia

    Also known as:

    • Optic Atrophy
    • Swelling of the Optic Disc
    • Optic Nerve Disorder
    • Optic neuropathy
    • Wasting of the optic nerve
    • Damaged optic nerve
    • Papilledema
    • Optic disc edema
    • Swollen optic nerve

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H4720: Unspecified optic atrophy
    • H4710: Unspecified papilledema

    Also known as:

    • Preglaucoma
    • Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Glaucoma
    • Early Glaucoma
    • Borderline Glaucoma
    • Risk of Glaucoma
    • Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Wide-Angle Glaucoma
    • POAG

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H40003: Preglaucoma, unspecified, bilateral
    • H401131: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, mild stage

    Also known as:

    • Visual Pathway Tumor from Tumor
    • Inflammatory Visual Pathway Disorder
    • Vision Impairment and Blindness
    • Tumor-related visual pathway damage
    • Neoplastic visual pathway disease
    • Visual pathway lesions due to cancer
    • Inflammation of visual pathways
    • Optic pathway inflammatory disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H47522: Disorders of visual pathways in (due to) neoplasm, left side
    • H47519: Disorders of visual pathways in (due to) inflammatory disorders, unspecified side

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Macular Pucker
    • Retinal Disorder
    • Epiretinal Membrane
    • Cellophane Maculopathy
    • Macular Wrinkle
    • Retinal Scar

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H35371: Puckering of macula, right eye

    Also known as:

    • Cataract
    • Cloudy lens
    • Lens clouding
    • Eye cloudiness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Droopy Eyelid
    • Eyelid Disorder
    • Ptosis
    • Eyelid Drooping
    • Upper Eyelid Sagging
    • Fallen Eyelid

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H02403: Unspecified ptosis of bilateral eyelids

    Also known as:

    • Idiopathic intracranial hypertension
    • Brain Disease
    • Pseudotumor cerebri
    • IIH
    • Benign intracranial hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G932: Benign intracranial hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Benign Pituitary Tumor
    • Benign Tumor
    • Pituitary Disorder
    • Pituitary Tumor Treatment (PDQ)
    • Prolactinoma
    • Non-cancerous growth in pituitary gland
    • Pituitary adenoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D352: Benign neoplasm of pituitary gland

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Sclerosis
    • MS
    • Demyelinating Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G35: Multiple sclerosis

    Does Dr. Krauss accept my insurance?

    Dr. Krauss accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 829-8701 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Krauss accept in Santa Monica, CA?

    Dr. Krauss in Santa Monica, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Commercial

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • GlobalHealth

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Krauss' office located?

    Dr. Howard Krauss' Primary Practice

    2125 Arizona Ave

    Santa Monica, CA 90404

    (310) 829-8701

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    What is Dr. Krauss's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Krauss's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1114950060.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Krauss?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Krauss

    What is Dr. Howard Krauss's specialty?

    Dr. Krauss is a Neuro-ophthalmologist near Santa Monica, CA. A neuro-ophthalmologist is a subspecialist in ophthalmology who evaluates, treats, and studies disorders related to the eye, orbit, and nervous system, particularly concerning the interactions between the visual motor and visual sensory systems and the central nervous system. These specialists manage patients with complex and severe neuro-ophthalmological disorders. Contact Dr. Krauss to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Howard Krauss affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Krauss is affiliated with Providence Saint John's Health Center 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

    Where can I learn more about Neuro-ophthalmologist?

    Explore Neuro-ophthalmologist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Howard Krauss accepting new patients in Santa Monica, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Howard Krauss is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Howard Krauss offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Krauss's office at (310) 829-8701 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Howard Krauss?

    Please contact Dr. Krauss's office at (310) 829-8701 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Howard Krauss have?

    Dr. Howard Krauss is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

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