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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shantha, Ophthalmologist in Berkeley, CA?
Dr. Jessica Shantha, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Berkeley, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Shantha is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shantha’s office.
What languages does Dr. Shantha speak?
Dr. Shantha and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Shantha typically treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Shantha 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. Shantha. 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:
- Widespread eye inflammation
- Iridocyclitis
- Posterior Eye Inflammation
- Chronic Iridocyclitis
- Acute Iridocyclitis
- Eye Disease
- Retinal Disorder
- Total uveal inflammation
- Inflammation of all eye layers
- Eye inflammation
- Inflammation of the iris and ciliary body
- Anterior uveitis
- Iritis and cyclitis
- Ciliary Body Inflammation
- Inflammation of the Back of the Eye
- Pars Planitis
- Chronic Uveitis
- Long-term Eye Inflammation
- Persistent Iritis
- Acute Uveitis
- Sudden Eye Inflammation
- Iritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- H44113: Panuveitis, bilateral
- H209: Unspecified iridocyclitis
- H3023: Posterior cyclitis, bilateral
- H2013: Chronic iridocyclitis, bilateral
- H2000: Unspecified acute and subacute iridocyclitis
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:
- Cystoid Macular Edema
- Macular Degeneration
- CME
- Macular Swelling
- Retinal Edema
- Fluid in Macula
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35352: Cystoid macular degeneration, left eye
- H35353: Cystoid macular degeneration, bilateral
Also known as:
- Retinal Vasculitis
- Retinal Disorder
- Inflammation of Retinal Blood Vessels
- Eye Vasculitis
- Retinal Vessel Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35063: Retinal vasculitis, bilateral
What procedures does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Shantha typically perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, procedures performed by Dr. Jessica Shantha 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
Please contact Dr. Shantha's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Shantha accept my insurance?
Dr. Shantha 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. Shantha accept in Berkeley, CA?
Dr. Shantha in Berkeley, 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 Corporation
Community Health Network of Washington
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Other Health Care Provider
Other Provider Networks
State of California
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Where is Dr. Shantha's office located?
What is Dr. Shantha's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shantha's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1033403258.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shantha?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shantha
What is Dr. Jessica Shantha's specialty?
Dr. Shantha is a Ophthalmologist near Berkeley, 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. Jessica Shantha affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shantha is affiliated with Ucsf Medical Center At Parnassus, Emory University Hospital Midtown 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
When to see an Ophthalmologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Jessica Shantha accepting new patients in Berkeley, CA?
Yes, Dr. Jessica Shantha is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jessica Shantha offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shantha's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jessica Shantha?
Please contact Dr. Shantha's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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