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Who is Dr. Makhijani, Ophthalmologist in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Vikram Makhijani, DO is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Makhijani is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Makhijani’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Makhijani’s office at (617) 523-7900.
What languages does Dr. Makhijani speak?
Dr. Makhijani and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Makhijani treat?
As a Ophthalmologist, Dr. Makhijani 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. Makhijani. 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 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes with Advanced Diabetic Eye Disease and Macular Swelling (Both Eyes)
- Type 2 Diabetes with Macular Edema
- Type 2 Diabetes with Severe Diabetic Eye Disease and Macular Swelling (Both Eyes)
- Type 2 Diabetes with Early Diabetic Eye Disease (Both Eyes)
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Eye Problems
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Eye Disease
- Diabetic Retinal Disease
- Diabetes Mellitus Eye Complications
- Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy with Macular Edema Bilateral
- Advanced Retina Damage Both Eyes with Macular Swelling
- Diabetic Macular Edema Both Eyes
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
- Diabetic Eye Swelling
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Diabetic Macular Swelling
- Diabetes eye problems
- Diabetic vision issues
- Eye complications from type 2 diabetes
- Severe Nonproliferative Diabetic Retinopathy with Macular Edema Bilateral
- Mild Nonproliferative Diabetic Retinopathy Bilateral
- Early Retina Damage in Both Eyes
- Beginning Diabetic Retinopathy in Both Eyes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E113593: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, bilateral
- E113513: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
- E113313: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with moderate nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
- E1139: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other diabetic ophthalmic complication
- E113512: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, left eye
- E113413: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with severe nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
- E113393: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with moderate nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, bilateral
- E113293: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with mild nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, bilateral
Also known as:
- Combined Age-Related Cataract
- Cataract
- Mixed Type Cataract
- Multiple Cataract Types
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H25811: Combined forms of age-related cataract, right eye
- H25812: Combined forms of age-related cataract, left eye
Also known as:
- Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion
- Retinal Disorder
- BRVO
- Eye stroke (branch vein)
- Branch eye vein blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- H348310: Tributary (branch) retinal vein occlusion, right eye, with macular edema
Also known as:
- Unspecified Eye Disorder
- Eye Disease
- Undiagnosed eye problem
- General eye condition
- Eye and adnexa disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- H579: Unspecified disorder of eye and adnexa
Also known as:
- Sense Organ Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Eye surgery aftercare
- Ear surgery aftercare
- Sensory organ recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z48810: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the sense organs
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:
- Blocked Branch Retinal Vein
- Retinal Disorder
- Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion
- BRVO
- Eye Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- H348320: Tributary (branch) retinal vein occlusion, left eye, with macular edema
Also known as:
- Wet Macular Degeneration
- Macular Degeneration
- Wet AMD
- Neovascular Macular Degeneration
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
ICD-10 Codes:
- H353230: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, stage unspecified
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Which procedures does Dr. Makhijani perform as a Ophthalmologist?
As a Ophthalmologist, procedures performed by an Dr. Vikram Makhijani 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Makhijani's office.
Does Dr. Makhijani accept my insurance?
Dr. Makhijani accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 523-7900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Makhijani accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Makhijani in Los Angeles, 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
Apex Healthcare
City of Los Angeles
Contra Costa
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Makhijani's office located?
Dr. Vikram Makhijani's Primary Practice
6041 Cadillac Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(617) 523-7900
What is Dr. Makhijani's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Makhijani's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1679911374.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Makhijani?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Makhijani
What is Dr. Vikram Makhijani's specialty?
Dr. Makhijani is a Ophthalmologist near Los Angeles, 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. Makhijani to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Vikram Makhijani affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Makhijani is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente South Bay Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical 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 Vikram Makhijani accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Vikram Makhijani is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Vikram Makhijani offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Makhijani's office at (617) 523-7900 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Vikram Makhijani?
Please contact Dr. Makhijani's office at (617) 523-7900 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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