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Dr. Christopher Ta, MD

Stanford, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ta, Ophthalmologist in Stanford, CA?

    Dr. Christopher Ta, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Stanford, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Ta completed his residency at Stanford Univ Hosp, Ophthalmology; Kaiser Permanente Med Grp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Ta is fluent in English and Vietnamese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ta’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ta’s office at (650) 498-7103.

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

    • Residency: Stanford Univ Hosp, Ophthalmology; Kaiser Permanente Med Grp, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: University of Mn Med Sch-Minneapolis, Minneapolis Mn | University of Mn Med Sch

    Is Dr. Ta board certified as an Ophthalmologist?

    Yes, Dr. Christopher Ta, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology

    What languages does Dr. Ta speak?

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

    • English

    • Vietnamese

    What conditions does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Ta typically treat?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Ta 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. Ta. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Dry Eyes
    • Tears
    • Dry eye syndrome
    • Keratoconjunctivitis sicca
    • Ocular dryness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H04123: Dry eye syndrome of bilateral lacrimal glands

    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:

    • Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
    • Eyelid Disorder
    • MGD
    • Blocked Eyelid Glands
    • Eyelid Gland Problems
    • Meibomianitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H0288A: Meibomian gland dysfunction right eye, upper and lower eyelids

    Also known as:

    • Shingles in the eye
    • Shingles
    • Ocular shingles
    • Herpes zoster ophthalmicus
    • Eye infection from shingles

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B0230: Zoster ocular disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Herpes Eye Infection
    • Herpes Simplex
    • Herpes Keratitis
    • Ocular Herpes
    • Corneal Herpes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B0052: Herpesviral keratitis

    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
    • Cone-shaped Cornea
    • Corneal Thinning Disorder
    • Bulging Cornea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H18613: Keratoconus, stable, bilateral

    What procedures does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Ta typically perform?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Ta 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. Ta. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Tear Duct Plug Insertion
    • Tear Duct Opening Dilation
    • Punctal Plug Insertion
    • Lacrimal Punctum Closure
    • Dry Eye Plugs
    • Lacrimal Punctum Dilation
    • Tear Duct Widening
    • Punctal Dilation

    CPT Codes:

    • 68761: Closure of the lacrimal punctum; by plug, each
    • 68801: Dilation of lacrimal punctum, with or without irrigation

    Also known as:

    • Cornea Scraping for Infection Test
    • Corneal Smear
    • Corneal Culture
    • Eye Surface Scraping

    CPT Codes:

    • 65430: Scraping of cornea, diagnostic, for smear and/or culture

    Also known as:

    • Eyelash Removal for Trichiasis
    • Trichiasis Epilation
    • Forceps Epilation of Eyelashes
    • Ingrown Eyelash Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 67820: Correction of trichiasis; epilation, by forceps only

    Also known as:

    • Amniotic Membrane Placement on Eye (No Stitches)
    • Ocular surface repair with amniotic membrane
    • Eye membrane graft
    • Sutureless amniotic membrane transplant

    CPT Codes:

    • 65778: Placement of amniotic membrane on the ocular surface; without sutures

    Does Dr. Ta accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ta accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 498-7103 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ta accept in Stanford, CA?

    Dr. Ta 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

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Santa Cruz County

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Ta's office located?

    Dr. Christopher Ta's Primary Practice

    300 Pasteur Dr

    Stanford, CA 94305

    (650) 498-7103

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    Dr. Christopher Ta's Practice 2

    2452 Watson Ct Ste 2700

    Palo Alto, CA 94303

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    Recognitions

    Publications

    Application of 10% povidone iodine reduces conjunctival bacterial contamition rate

    , 2012

    Diffusion of Protein through the Human Cornea

    , 2012

    Should we be concerned about antibiotic resistance when using intravitreal injections

    , 2012

    Prevention of postcataract endophthalmitis: evidence-based medicine

    , 2012

    Toward the development of an artificial cornea

    , 2011

    Long-term Clinical Course of Dry Eye in Patients With Chronic Graft

    , 2011

    Corneal decompensation in Axenfeld-Rieger syndrome and associated histopathological findings

    , 2011

    Structure and Mechanism of Strength Enhancement in Interpenetrating Polymer Network Hydrogels

    , 2011

    Antibiotic Susceptibility Patterns of Ocular Bacterial Flora

    , 2010

    Morphology of Photopolymerized End-Linked Poly

    , 2010

    One-day application of topical moxifloxacin 0.5% to select for fluoroquinolone

    , 2009

    Prospective study of risk factors for conjunctival bacterial contamition

    , 2009

    A Prospective Randomized Evaluation of Topical Gatifloxacin on Conjunctival Flora in Patients

    , 2009

    Prospective Randomized Comparison of 1-Day and 3

    , 2009

    Bioactive interpenetrating polymer network hydrogels that support corneal epithelial wound healing

    , 2009

    A prospective study determining the efficacy of topical 0

    , 2009

    In vitro antibiotic susceptibility of preoperative normal conjunctival bacteria

    , 2009

    Comparison of One-Day Versus One

    , 2008

    Prospective comparison of topical moxifloxacin

    , 2008

    Progress in the development of interpenetrating polymer network hydrogels

    , 2008

    Bacterial contamition of ocular surface and needles in patients undergoing intravitreal injections

    , 2008

    Development of hydrogel-based keratoprostheses: A materials perspective

    , 2008

    Effects of intravitreal corticosteroid in the treatment of Staphylococcus aureus

    , 2008

    Glucose-permeable interpenetrating polymer network hydrogels for corneal implant applications

    , 2008

    Prospective comparative evaluation of povidone-iodine

    , 2008

    A prospective randomized study to determine the efficacy of preoperative topical levofloxacin in

    , 2008

    Design and fabrication of an artificial cornea based on a photolithographically patterned hydrogel

    , 2007

    Aspergillus fumigatus keratitis following laser in situ keratomileusis

    , 2007

    Prospective randomized comparison of 1-day versus 3

    , 2007

    Topical antibiotic prophylaxis in intraocular injections

    , 2007

    Prospective study demonstrating the efficacy of combined preoperative three

    , 2007

    Histological processing of pH-sensitive H93ydrogels used in corneal implant applications

    , 2007

    Biomimetic strain hardening in interpenetrating polymer network hydrogels

    , 2007

    The effectiveness of the new fluoroquinolones against the normal bacterial flora of the conjunctiva

    , 2007

    Endophthalmitis prophylaxis.

    , 2006

    Clinical results of topical flucozole for the treatment of filamentous fungal keratitis

    , 2006

    Prospective randomized study determining whether a 3

    , 2006

    Glucose permeability of human, bovine, and porcine corneas in vitro

    , 2006

    Normal ocular flora in newborns delivered in two hospital centers in Argenti and Paraguay

    , 2005

    Use of rapid antibiotic susceptibility testing in bacterial endophthalmitis

    , 2005

    Antibiotic susceptibility of preoperative normal conjunctival bacteria

    , 2005

    Prospective Randomized comparison of 2 different methods of 5% povidone

    , 2005

    Comparison of preoperative conjunctival bacterial flora

    , 2004

    Minimizing the risk of endophthalmitis following intravitreous injections

    , 2004

    Evolving guidelines for intravitreous injections

    , 2004

    Three-day application of topical ofloxacin reduces the contamition rate of microsurgical knives in

    , 2004

    Intravitreal vancomycin

    , 2004

    The challenge of determining aqueous contamition rate in anterior segment intraocular surgery

    , 2004

    Epidemiological characteristics of microbiological results on patients with infectious corneal

    , 2004

    Intravenous treatment of experimental Staphylococcus aureus endophthalmitis

    , 2003

    Antibiotic resistance patterns of ocular bacterial flora

    , 2003

    Risk factors for antibiotic

    , 2003

    Effects of minocycline on the ocular flora of patients with acne rosacea or seborrheic blepharitis

    , 2003

    Preoperative ofloxacin: author reply

    , 2003

    Nodular scleritis in a patient with pyoderma gangrenosum

    , 2002

    Prospective randomized comparison of 3-day versus 1

    , 2002

    Evaluation and magement of herpes zoster ophthalmicus

    , 2002

    Intravenous imipenem prophylaxis in experimental endophthalmitis

    , 2002

    Bilateral Mycobacterium abscessus keratitis after laser in situ keratomileusis

    , 2002

    Rapid direct antibiotic susceptibility testing in endophthalmitis

    , 2002

    Antibiotic resistance pattern

    , 2001

    Leber hereditary optic neuropathy

    , 2001

    Hyphema caused by a metallic intraocular foreign body during magnetic resonce imaging

    , 2000

    CONSTITUTIVE MUTATIONS OF AGROBACTERIUM-TUMEFACIENS TRANSCRIPTIOL ACTIVATOR VIRG

    , 1992

    MUTANTS OF AGROBACTERIUM-TUMEFACIENS WITH ELEVATED VIR GENE-EXPRESSION

    , 1991

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

    Dr. Ta's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1609903020.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ta?

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

    What is Dr. Christopher Ta's specialty?

    Dr. Ta is a Ophthalmologist near Stanford, CA.

    What does an Ophthalmologist do?

    An ophthalmologist possesses the knowledge and professional skills required to deliver comprehensive eye and vision care. These medical doctors are trained to diagnose, monitor, and treat all ocular and visual disorders, whether through medical or surgical interventions. Their expertise encompasses a wide range of issues affecting the eye and its structures, including the eyelids, orbit, and visual pathways. Additionally, ophthalmologists prescribe vision services, such as glasses and contact lenses, to help patients achieve optimal visual health.

    Is this Dr. Christopher Ta affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ta is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, Stanford Health Care - Valleycare 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 Christopher Ta accepting new patients in Stanford, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Christopher Ta is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Christopher Ta offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ta's office at (650) 498-7103 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Christopher Ta?

    Please contact Dr. Ta's office at (650) 498-7103 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Christopher Ta have?

    Dr. Christopher Ta is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

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