Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chan-Kai, Retina Specialist in Vancouver, WA?
Dr. Brian Chan-Kai, MD is a Retina Specialist, who primarily practices in Vancouver, WA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Chan-Kai graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin and completed his residency at Baylor College Of Med. He is a member of the American Society of Retina Specialists. Dr. Chan-Kai is fluent in English, Chinese, and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chan-Kai’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chan-Kai’s office.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Chan-Kai?
Dr. Brian Chan-Kai, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Retina Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Chan-Kai empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Retina/Vitreous Surgery, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Vancouver, WA community, Dr. Chan-Kai is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Chan-Kai go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: OHSU School of Medicine | Oregon Health & Sciences University Casey Eye Institute/Devers Eye Institute (Ophthalmology)
Residency: Baylor College Of Med | Baylor College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals | Baylor College of Medicine Program
Medical School: Medical College of Wisconsin | Medical College of Wisconsin
Is Dr. Chan-Kai board certified as a Retina Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Brian Chan-Kai, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Chan-Kai speak?
Dr. Chan-Kai and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
French
What conditions does a Retina Specialist like Dr. Chan-Kai typically treat?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Chan-Kai 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. Chan-Kai. 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.
Also known as:
- Wet Macular Degeneration
- Macular Degeneration
- Exudative AMD
- Neovascular Macular Degeneration
- Wet AMD
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
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
- H353221: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
Also known as:
- Blocked Branch Retinal Vein
- Retinal Disorder
- Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion
- BRVO
- Eye Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- H348320: Tributary (branch) retinal vein occlusion, left eye, with macular edema
What procedures does a Retina Specialist like Dr. Chan-Kai typically perform?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Chan-Kai 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. Chan-Kai. 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.
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:
- Retinal Detachment Repair with Vitrectomy
- Vitrectomy for Macular Pucker
- Removal of Eye Implant (Back of Eye)
- Vitrectomy for retinal detachment
- Retinal reattachment surgery
- Eye surgery for detached retina
- Retinal Membrane Removal
- Macular Pucker Surgery
- Pars Plana Vitrectomy
- Intraocular Implant Removal
- Posterior Segment Implant Extraction
- Eye Device Removal Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 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)
- 67121: Removal of implanted material, posterior segment; intraocular
Also known as:
- Laser Treatment for Retinopathy
- Photocoagulation for Retinopathy
- Diabetic Retinopathy Laser Treatment
- Retinal Laser Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 67228: Treatment of extensive or progressive retinopathy (eg, diabetic retinopathy), 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:
- 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. Chan-Kai accept my insurance?
Dr. Chan-Kai accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chan-Kai accept in Vancouver, WA?
Dr. Chan-Kai in Vancouver, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cambia Health Solutions
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
HealthRight Group
Medicare
Moda Health
PacificSource
Providence Health & Services
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Chan-Kai's office located?
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
American Society of Retina Specialists
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What is Dr. Chan-Kai's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chan-Kai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1578690566.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chan-Kai?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chan-Kai
What is Dr. Brian Chan-Kai's specialty?
Dr. Chan-Kai is a Retina Specialist near Vancouver, WA.
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. Brian Chan-Kai affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chan-Kai is affiliated with Providence St. Vincent Medical Center, Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center, Peacehealth St. John Medical Center 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 Brian Chan-Kai accepting new patients in Vancouver, WA?
Yes, Dr. Brian Chan-Kai is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Brian Chan-Kai offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chan-Kai's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Brian Chan-Kai?
Please contact Dr. Chan-Kai's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Brian Chan-Kai have?
Dr. Brian Chan-Kai is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
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