DS
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, UnitedHealthcare 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 Dr. Spencer 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.
Also known as:
- Iridocyclitis
- Acute Iridocyclitis
- Eye Disease
- Inflammation of the iris and ciliary body
- Anterior uveitis
- Iritis and cyclitis
- Acute Uveitis
- Sudden Eye Inflammation
- Iritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- H209: Unspecified iridocyclitis
- H2000: Unspecified acute and subacute iridocyclitis
Also known as:
- Wet Macular Degeneration
- Macular Degeneration
- Age-related macular degeneration
- Exudative AMD
- Neovascular Macular Degeneration
- Wet AMD
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration
- AMD
- Macular Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- H353211: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353220: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, stage unspecified
- H3530: Unspecified macular degeneration
- H353231: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353230: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, stage unspecified
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
- H15002: Unspecified scleritis, left 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:
- Glaucoma from Eye Inflammation
- Ocular Hypertension
- Glaucoma
- Inflammatory Glaucoma
- Uveitic Glaucoma
- Eye Inflammation Glaucoma
- High Eye Pressure
- Elevated Intraocular Pressure
- Eye pressure problem
ICD-10 Codes:
- H4043X2: Glaucoma secondary to eye inflammation, bilateral, moderate stage
- H40053: Ocular hypertension, bilateral
Also known as:
- Cicatricial Pemphigoid
- Pemphigus
- Mucous membrane pemphigoid
- Benign mucous membrane pemphigoid
- Scarring pemphigoid
ICD-10 Codes:
- L121: Cicatricial pemphigoid
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:
- Long-term eye socket inflammation
- Eye Disease
- Chronic orbital inflammation
- Ongoing eye socket swelling
- Persistent inflammation of eye socket
ICD-10 Codes:
- H0510: Unspecified chronic inflammatory disorders of orbit
Also known as:
- Episcleritis
- Eye Disease
- Inflammation of the outer white of the eye
- Red eye inflammation
- Episcleral inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- H15103: Unspecified episcleritis, bilateral
Also known as:
- Retinopathy
- Retinal Disorder
- Retinal disease
- Eye disease
- Background retinal changes
ICD-10 Codes:
- H3500: Unspecified background retinopathy
Also known as:
- Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
What procedures does Dr. Spencer 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.
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
Blue Shield of California
Centene
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Other Health Care Provider
Sharp Health Plan
State of Arizona
UnitedHealthcare
View All Insurances
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. 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. Spencer to book an appointment today.
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 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
Where can I learn more about Ophthalmologist?
Explore Ophthalmologist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
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.
Other Ophthalmologist Near La Jolla, CA
Ophthalmologist
Accepting patientsDr. Geva Mannor, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in La Jolla, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified.
La Jolla, CA
RL
Ophthalmologist
Accepting patientsDr. Richard Lin, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in La Jolla, CA with 2 additional practice locations.
La Jolla, CA
AA
Ophthalmologist
Accepting patientsDr. Andre Aung, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in La Jolla, CA with 2 additional practice locations.
La Jolla, CA