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Who is Dr. Borooah, Cornea and External Diseases Specialist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Shyamanga Borooah, MD is a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Borooah is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Borooah’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Borooah’s office at (800) 926-8273.
What languages does Dr. Borooah speak?
Dr. Borooah and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Borooah treat?
As a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist, Dr. Borooah 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. Borooah. 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:
- Wet Macular Degeneration
- Macular Degeneration
- Dry Macular Degeneration
- Cystoid Macular Edema
- Age-related macular degeneration
- Exudative AMD
- Neovascular Macular Degeneration
- Wet AMD
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration
- AMD
- Macular Disease
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
- Dry AMD
- Atrophic Macular Degeneration
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Dry)
- CME
- Macular swelling
- Fluid in the macula
- Macular Swelling
- Retinal Edema
- Fluid in Macula
ICD-10 Codes:
- H353211: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353231: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H3530: Unspecified macular degeneration
- H353221: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353132: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, intermediate dry stage
- H35351: Cystoid macular degeneration, right eye
- H35353: Cystoid macular degeneration, bilateral
- H35352: Cystoid macular degeneration, left eye
Also known as:
- Retinitis Pigmentosa
- Retinal Pigment Epithelium Dystrophy
- Retinal Disorder
- Cone-rod dystrophy
- Fundus albipunctatus
- Retinitis pigmentosa
- RP
- Rod-Cone Dystrophy
- Pigmentary Retinopathy
- RPE Dystrophy
- Pigmentary Retinal Dystrophy
- Inherited RPE Disease
- Retinal Pigment Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- H3552: Pigmentary retinal dystrophy
- H3554: Dystrophies primarily involving the retinal pigment epithelium
Also known as:
- Hereditary Retinal Dystrophy
- Retinal Neovascularization
- Macular Pucker
- Retinal Disorder
- Inherited Retinal Disease
- Genetic Retinal Disorder
- Retinal Degeneration
- Familial Retinal Disease
- New Blood Vessel Growth in Retina
- Abnormal Retinal Vessels
- Retinal Angiogenesis
- Epiretinal Membrane
- Cellophane Maculopathy
- Macular Wrinkle
- Retinal Scar
- Eye Retina Problem
- Retina Condition
- Vision Disorder
- General Retinal Issue
ICD-10 Codes:
- H3550: Unspecified hereditary retinal dystrophy
- H35051: Retinal neovascularization, unspecified, right eye
- H35373: Puckering of macula, bilateral
- H359: Unspecified retinal disorder
- H35371: Puckering of macula, right eye
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Early Diabetic Eye Disease (Both Eyes)
- Type 2 Diabetes with Macular Edema
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Eye Problems
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Mild Nonproliferative Diabetic Retinopathy Bilateral
- Early Retina Damage in Both Eyes
- Beginning Diabetic Retinopathy in Both Eyes
- Diabetic Eye Swelling
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Diabetic Macular Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E113293: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with mild nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, bilateral
- E113212: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with mild nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, left eye
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Central Retinal Vein Occlusion
- Retinal Disorder
- CRVO
- Eye stroke (vein)
- Central eye vein blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- H348110: Central retinal vein occlusion, right eye, with macular edema
Which procedures does Dr. Borooah perform as a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist?
As a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Shyamanga Borooah may include:
- Cataract Removal
- Corneal Specialist Consultation
- Corneal Specialist Follow Up
- Dark Adaptometry
- Diabetes Care - Eye Exam
- Electro-oculography (EOG)
- Electroretinography (ERG)
- Eye Emergency Visit
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Borooah's office.
Does Dr. Borooah accept my insurance?
Dr. Borooah accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (800) 926-8273 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Borooah accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Borooah in San Diego, 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
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Other Health Care Provider
Scan Health Plan
Sharp Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Borooah's office located?
Dr. Shyamanga Borooah's Primary Practice
200 W Arbor Dr
San Diego, CA 92103
(800) 926-8273
What is Dr. Borooah's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Borooah's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275165102.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Borooah?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Borooah
What is Dr. Shyamanga Borooah's specialty?
Dr. Borooah is a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist near San Diego, 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. Borooah to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Shyamanga Borooah affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Borooah is affiliated with Jacobs Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health 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 Cornea and External Diseases Specialist?
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Is Shyamanga Borooah accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Shyamanga Borooah is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shyamanga Borooah offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Borooah's office at (800) 926-8273 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shyamanga Borooah?
Please contact Dr. Borooah's office at (800) 926-8273 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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