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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Spencer, Ophthalmologist in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Doran Spencer, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in La Jolla, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Spencer is fluent in English, French, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Spencer’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Spencer’s office at (858) 554-7996.
What languages does Dr. Spencer speak?
Dr. Spencer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
Spanish
What conditions does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Spencer typically treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Spencer 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. Spencer. 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:
- Iridocyclitis
- Eye Disease
- Inflammation of the iris and ciliary body
- Anterior uveitis
- Iritis and cyclitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- H209: Unspecified iridocyclitis
Also known as:
- Scleritis
- Eye Disease
- Inflammation of the sclera
- White of the eye inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- H15003: Unspecified scleritis, bilateral
- H15001: Unspecified scleritis, right eye
Also known as:
- Eye and Ear Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- Vision Screening
- Hearing Screening
- Eye and Ear Check-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z135: Encounter for screening for eye and ear disorders
Also known as:
- Other Retina and Choroid Inflammation
- Retinal Disorder
- Chorioretinitis
- Ocular Inflammation
- Retina Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- H30893: Other chorioretinal inflammations, bilateral
Also known as:
- Wet Macular Degeneration
- Macular Degeneration
- Exudative AMD
- Neovascular Macular Degeneration
- Wet AMD
ICD-10 Codes:
- H353211: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
Also known as:
- Cicatricial Pemphigoid
- Pemphigus
- Mucous membrane pemphigoid
- Benign mucous membrane pemphigoid
- Scarring pemphigoid
ICD-10 Codes:
- L121: Cicatricial pemphigoid
What procedures does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Spencer typically perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Spencer 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. Spencer. 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
- Injection into Eye Capsule
- Intravitreal Injection
- Retinal Injection
- Macular Degeneration Injection
- Eye Medication Injection
- Tenon's Capsule Injection
- Periocular Injection
CPT Codes:
- 67028: Intravitreal injection of a pharmacologic agent (separate procedure)
- 67515: Injection of medication or other substance into Tenon's capsule
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
Also known as:
- Vitrectomy Eye Surgery
- Pars Plana Vitrectomy
- Retinal Surgery
- Eye Gel Removal Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67036: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach;
Does Dr. Spencer accept my insurance?
Dr. Spencer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 554-7996 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Spencer accept in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Spencer in La Jolla, 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 Corporation
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Scripps Health
Sharp HealthCare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Spencer's office located?
Dr. Doran Spencer's Primary Practice
10710 N Torrey Pines Rd
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 554-7996
What is Dr. Spencer's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Spencer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1053670810.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Spencer?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Spencer
What is Dr. Doran Spencer's specialty?
Dr. Spencer is a Ophthalmologist near La Jolla, 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. Doran Spencer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Spencer is affiliated with Jacobs Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Green Hospital, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas 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 Doran Spencer accepting new patients in La Jolla, CA?
Yes, Dr. Doran Spencer is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Doran Spencer offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Spencer's office at (858) 554-7996 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Doran Spencer?
Please contact Dr. Spencer's office at (858) 554-7996 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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