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Dr. Jay Patel, MD

Pasadena, CA

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Patel, Ophthalmologist in Pasadena, CA?

    Dr. Jay Patel, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Pasadena, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Patel is fluent in English, Hindi, and Polish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Patel’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Patel’s office at (626) 793-4168.

    What languages does Dr. Patel speak?

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

    • English

    • Hindi

    • Polish

    What conditions does Dr. Patel treat?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Patel 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. Patel. 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:

    • Age-Related Cataract
    • Cataract
    • Combined Age-Related Cataract
    • Other Secondary Cataract
    • Secondary Cataract
    • Senile Cataract
    • Cloudy Lens
    • Lens Opacity
    • Cloudy lens
    • Lens clouding
    • Eye cloudiness
    • Mixed Type Cataract
    • Multiple Cataract Types
    • Cataract from another condition
    • Complicated cataract
    • Acquired cataract
    • After-Cataract
    • Posterior Capsule Opacification
    • PCO

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H259: Unspecified age-related cataract
    • H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
    • H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
    • H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
    • H25813: Combined forms of age-related cataract, bilateral
    • H25812: Combined forms of age-related cataract, left eye
    • H25811: Combined forms of age-related cataract, right eye
    • H26491: Other secondary cataract, right eye
    • H26492: Other secondary cataract, left eye

    Also known as:

    • Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Borderline Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Narrow Angle Glaucoma Risk
    • Glaucoma
    • POAG
    • Chronic Simple Glaucoma
    • Wide-Angle Glaucoma
    • Early Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Open-angle glaucoma suspect
    • Risk of Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Anatomical Narrow Angle
    • Angle-Closure Glaucoma Risk
    • Eye angle problem

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H401130: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, stage unspecified
    • H40013: Open angle with borderline findings, low risk, bilateral
    • H401131: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, mild stage
    • H40033: Anatomical narrow angle, bilateral
    • H40023: Open angle with borderline findings, high risk, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Intraocular Lens Implant
    • Cataract
    • Refractive Errors
    • IOL Implant
    • Artificial Eye Lens
    • Cataract Lens Implant

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z961: Presence of intraocular lens

    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:

    • Refractive Error
    • Eye Movement Disorder
    • Vision problem
    • Focusing problem
    • Blurred vision

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H527: Unspecified disorder of refraction

    Also known as:

    • Dry Eye Syndrome
    • Corneal Disorder
    • Dry Eye Disease
    • Chronic Dry Eye
    • Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H16223: Keratoconjunctivitis sicca, not specified as Sjogren's, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Other Post-Surgery Condition
    • Postoperative State
    • Recovery After Surgery
    • Surgical Follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states

    What procedures does Dr. Patel perform?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Patel 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. Patel. 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:

    • Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
    • Complex Cataract Surgery with Glaucoma Device
    • Extracapsular cataract extraction
    • Phacoemulsification
    • IOL implantation
    • Combined Cataract and Glaucoma Surgery
    • Complex Lens Replacement with Drainage Device
    • Phacoemulsification with Glaucoma Implant

    CPT Codes:

    • 66984: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1 stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification); without endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation
    • 66989: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1-stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification), complex, requiring devices or techniques not generally used in routine cataract surgery (eg, iris expansion device, suture support for intraocular lens, or primary posterior capsulorrhexis) or performed on patients in the amblyogenic developmental stage; with insertion of intraocular (eg, trabecular meshwork, supraciliary, suprachoroidal) anterior segment aqueous drainage device, without extraocular reservoir, internal approach, one or more

    Also known as:

    • Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
    • Pterygium Removal with Graft
    • Cataract Surgery with Glaucoma Drainage Device
    • Laser Eye Surgery for Glaucoma
    • Corneal Incision for Astigmatism Correction
    • Partial Vitreous Removal (Anterior)
    • YAG Laser Capsulotomy
    • Posterior Capsulotomy
    • Secondary Cataract Removal
    • Laser Eye Surgery
    • Pterygium Excision with Autograft', 'Conjunctival Graft for Pterygium', 'Surfer's Eye Surgery with Graft
    • Combined Cataract and Glaucoma Surgery
    • Phacoemulsification with Aqueous Drainage Device
    • IOL Insertion with Glaucoma Stent
    • Iridotomy
    • Iridectomy
    • Laser Glaucoma Treatment
    • Astigmatism correction surgery
    • Corneal relaxing incision
    • Eye surgery for astigmatism
    • Limbal relaxing incision (LRI)
    • Anterior Vitrectomy
    • Vitreous Gel Removal
    • Eye Gel Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 66821: Discission of secondary membranous cataract (opacified posterior lens capsule and/or anterior hyaloid); laser surgery (eg, YAG laser) (1 or more stages)
    • 65426: Excision or transposition of pterygium; with graft
    • 66991: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1 stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification); with insertion of intraocular (eg, trabecular meshwork, supraciliary, suprachoroidal) anterior segment aqueous drainage device, without extraocular reservoir, internal approach, one or more
    • 66761: Iridotomy/iridectomy by laser surgery (eg, for glaucoma) (per session)
    • 65772: Corneal relaxing incision for correction of surgically induced astigmatism
    • 67005: Removal of vitreous, anterior approach (open sky technique or limbal incision); partial removal

    Also known as:

    • Complex Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
    • Advanced Cataract Surgery
    • Phacoemulsification with IOL
    • Complex Extracapsular Cataract Extraction

    CPT Codes:

    • 66982: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1-stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification), complex, requiring devices or techniques not generally used in routine cataract surgery (eg, iris expansion device, suture support for intraocular lens, or primary posterior capsulorrhexis) or performed on patients in the amblyogenic developmental stage; without endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation

    Also known as:

    • Tear Duct Plug Insertion
    • Tear Duct Opening Dilation
    • Probing of Tear Duct
    • Punctal Plug Insertion
    • Lacrimal Punctum Closure
    • Dry Eye Plugs
    • Lacrimal Punctum Dilation
    • Tear Duct Widening
    • Punctal Dilation
    • Nasolacrimal duct probing
    • Tear duct irrigation
    • Blocked tear duct treatment
    • Lacrimal duct probing

    CPT Codes:

    • 68761: Closure of the lacrimal punctum; by plug, each
    • 68801: Dilation of lacrimal punctum, with or without irrigation
    • 68810: Probing of nasolacrimal duct, with or without irrigation;

    Also known as:

    • Eyelid Lesion Removal
    • Eyelid growth removal
    • Eyelid bump excision
    • Eyelid skin lesion surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 67840: Excision of lesion of eyelid (except chalazion) without closure or with simple direct closure

    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:

    • Eye Fluid Removal
    • Anterior Chamber Paracentesis
    • Aqueous Humor Removal
    • Eye Pressure Relief Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 65800: Paracentesis of anterior chamber of eye (separate procedure); with removal of aqueous

    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:

    • Corneal Epithelium Removal
    • Corneal Abrasion
    • Corneal Curettage
    • Eye Surface Scraping

    CPT Codes:

    • 65435: Removal of corneal epithelium; with or without chemocauterization (abrasion, curettage)

    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

    Also known as:

    • Injection for Skin Lesions (Up to 7)
    • Intralesional Injection
    • Lesion Injection Therapy
    • Steroid Injection for Skin Bumps

    CPT Codes:

    • 11900: Injection, intralesional; up to and including 7 lesions

    Also known as:

    • Suture or Staple Removal with Anesthesia
    • Anesthesia
    • Surgical Stitch Removal
    • Anesthetized Staple Removal
    • Wound Closure Device Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 15851: Removal of sutures or staples requiring anesthesia (ie, general anesthesia, moderate sedation)

    Also known as:

    • Facial Muscle Injection for Spasms (One Side)
    • Botox for facial spasms
    • Facial nerve chemodenervation
    • Blepharospasm treatment
    • Hemifacial spasm injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64612: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial nerve, unilateral (eg, for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm)

    Does Dr. Patel accept my insurance?

    Dr. Patel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (626) 793-4168 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Patel accept in Pasadena, CA?

    Dr. Patel in Pasadena, 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

    • Centene

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Heritage Health

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Patel's office located?

    Dr. Jay Patel's Primary Practice

    2619 E Colorado Blvd # 150

    Pasadena, CA 91107

    (626) 793-4168

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    Dr. Jay Patel's Practice 2

    420 W Rowland St

    Covina, CA 91723

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    Dr. Jay Patel's Practice 3

    855 W Foothill Blvd

    Monrovia, CA 91016

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

    Dr. Patel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1194958959.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Patel?

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

    What is Dr. Jay Patel's specialty?

    Dr. Patel is a Ophthalmologist near Pasadena, CA. 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. Contact Dr. Patel to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Jay Patel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Patel is affiliated with Huntington Hospital (Pasadena, CA), USC Arcadia Hospital, St. Bernardine Medical Center, San Antonio Regional Hospital, Eisenhower Health Main Campus, Dignity Health - Glendale Memorial Hospital & Health 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 Jay Patel accepting new patients in Pasadena, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Jay Patel is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Jay Patel offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Patel's office at (626) 793-4168 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Jay Patel?

    Please contact Dr. Patel's office at (626) 793-4168 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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