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Dr. Azam Qureshi, MD

San Francisco, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Qureshi, Ophthalmologist in San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. Azam Qureshi, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Qureshi is fluent in English, Spanish, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Qureshi’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Qureshi’s office at (415) 600-3901.

    What languages does Dr. Qureshi speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    • Urdu

    What conditions does Dr. Qureshi treat?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Qureshi 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. Qureshi. 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:

    • Esotropia
    • Walleye
    • Inward Turning Eye
    • Monocular Esotropia
    • Monocular Exotropia
    • Vertical Strabismus
    • Vertical Eye Misalignment
    • Eye Movement Disorder
    • Crossed Eyes
    • Convergent Strabismus
    • Exotropia
    • Divergent strabismus
    • Outward turning eye
    • Crossed Eyes from Farsightedness
    • Accommodative Squint
    • One Eye Turned In
    • Monocular Convergent Strabismus
    • Unilateral Esotropia
    • One Eye Turned Out
    • Monocular Divergent Strabismus
    • Unilateral Exotropia
    • Hypertropia
    • Hypotropia
    • Vertical strabismus
    • One eye higher than the other

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H5000: Unspecified esotropia
    • H5010: Unspecified exotropia
    • H5043: Accommodative component in esotropia
    • H50012: Monocular esotropia, left eye
    • H50112: Monocular exotropia, left eye
    • H5021: Vertical strabismus, right eye
    • H5022: Vertical strabismus, left eye

    Also known as:

    • Amblyopia
    • Refractive Amblyopia
    • Refractive Errors
    • Lazy eye
    • Reduced vision
    • Vision loss in one eye
    • Lazy eye from refractive error
    • Anisometropic amblyopia
    • Refractive lazy eye

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H53002: Unspecified amblyopia, left eye
    • H53023: Refractive amblyopia, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Other Eyelid Birth Defects
    • Birth Defects
    • Eyelid Disorder
    • Various Congenital Eyelid Abnormalities
    • Rare Eyelid Malformations
    • Infant Eyelid Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q103: Other congenital malformations of eyelid

    Also known as:

    • Trochlear Nerve Palsy
    • Eye Movement Disorder
    • Fourth nerve palsy
    • Fourth cranial nerve paralysis
    • Superior oblique palsy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H4911: Fourth [trochlear] nerve palsy, right eye
    • H4912: Fourth [trochlear] nerve palsy, left eye

    Also known as:

    • Lazy Eye
    • Amblyopia
    • Vision Loss in One Eye
    • Reduced Vision

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H53001: Unspecified amblyopia, right eye

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states

    Also known as:

    • Preglaucoma
    • Glaucoma
    • Early Glaucoma
    • Borderline Glaucoma
    • Risk of Glaucoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H40003: Preglaucoma, unspecified, bilateral

    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:

    • Severe nearsightedness
    • Refractive Errors
    • Pathologic myopia
    • High myopia
    • Progressive nearsightedness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H4423: Degenerative myopia, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Nearsightedness
    • Refractive Errors
    • Myopia
    • Difficulty Seeing Far Away
    • Blurry Distance Vision

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H5213: Myopia, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Double Vision
    • Vision Impairment and Blindness
    • Diplopia
    • Seeing double
    • Ghosting vision

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H532: Diplopia

    Also known as:

    • Iridocyclitis
    • Eye Disease
    • Inflammation of the iris and ciliary body
    • Anterior uveitis
    • Iritis and cyclitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H209: Unspecified iridocyclitis

    What procedures does Dr. Qureshi perform?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Qureshi 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. Qureshi. 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:

    • Crossed Eye Surgery (One Muscle)
    • Eye Muscle Surgery for Strabismus
    • Complex Strabismus Surgery
    • Crossed Eye Surgery (2 Muscles)
    • Strabismus Surgery (Repeat)
    • Strabismus Repair
    • Eye Alignment Surgery
    • Ocular Muscle Adjustment
    • Strabismus Correction Surgery
    • Crossed Eyes Surgery
    • Wall Eyes Surgery
    • Crossed Eye Surgery with Scarring
    • Restrictive Myopathy Strabismus Repair
    • Difficult Eye Alignment Surgery
    • Ocular Muscle Surgery
    • Squint Surgery
    • Repeat Strabismus Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 67311: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 1 horizontal muscle
    • 67314: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 1 vertical muscle (excluding superior oblique)
    • 67332: Strabismus surgery on patient with scarring of extraocular muscles (eg, prior ocular injury, strabismus or retinal detachment surgery) or restrictive myopathy (eg, dysthyroid ophthalmopathy) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 67312: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 2 horizontal muscles
    • 67331: Strabismus surgery on patient with previous eye surgery or injury that did not involve the extraocular muscles (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Eye Surface Injection
    • Injection into Eye Capsule
    • Subconjunctival Shot
    • Eye Injection
    • Conjunctival Injection
    • Tenon's Capsule Injection
    • Periocular Injection
    • Eye Medication Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 68200: Subconjunctival injection
    • 67515: Injection of medication or other substance into Tenon's capsule

    Also known as:

    • Adjustable Suture Placement for Eye Muscle Surgery
    • Strabismus Surgery with Adjustable Sutures
    • Eye Alignment Surgery
    • Squint Correction Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 67335: Placement of adjustable suture(s) during strabismus surgery, including postoperative adjustment(s) of suture(s) (List separately in addition to code for specific strabismus surgery)

    Also known as:

    • Eye Scar Tissue Release
    • Ocular Scar Tissue Removal
    • Extraocular Scar Release
    • Eye Adhesion Release

    CPT Codes:

    • 67343: Release of extensive scar tissue without detaching extraocular muscle (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Eye Muscle Injection (Chemodenervation)
    • Ocular Muscle Paralysis
    • Strabismus Treatment Injection
    • Botox for Eye Muscles

    CPT Codes:

    • 67345: Chemodenervation of extraocular muscle

    Also known as:

    • Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
    • Extracapsular cataract extraction
    • Phacoemulsification
    • IOL implantation

    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

    Does Dr. Qureshi accept my insurance?

    Dr. Qureshi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 600-3901 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Qureshi accept in San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. Qureshi in San Francisco, 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

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Medicare

    • Neighborhood Health Plan (RI)

    • San Francisco Health Plan

    • State of Tennessee

    • Sutter Health

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Qureshi's office located?

    Dr. Azam Qureshi's Primary Practice

    1100 Van Ness Ave

    San Francisco, CA 94109

    (415) 600-3901

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    Dr. Azam Qureshi's Practice 2

    747 52nd St

    Oakland, CA 94609

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    Dr. Azam Qureshi's Practice 3

    200 Stein Plz # 1-340

    Los Angeles, CA 90095

    (310) 825-5000

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

    Dr. Qureshi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1104192194.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Qureshi?

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

    What is Dr. Azam Qureshi's specialty?

    Dr. Qureshi is a Ophthalmologist near San Francisco, 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. Qureshi to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Azam Qureshi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Qureshi is affiliated with California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus, John Muir Health Walnut Creek Medical Center, California Pacific Medical Center - Davies Campus, Eden Medical Center, Sutter Delta Medical Center, California Pacific Medical Center - Mission Bernal Campus 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 Azam Qureshi accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Azam Qureshi is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Azam Qureshi offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Qureshi's office at (415) 600-3901 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Azam Qureshi?

    Please contact Dr. Qureshi's office at (415) 600-3901 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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