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Dr. John Ling, MD

Lakewood, CA

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    Who is Dr. Ling, Ophthalmologist in Lakewood, CA?

    Dr. John Ling, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Lakewood, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Ling is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ling’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ling’s office.

    What languages does Dr. Ling speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Ling treat?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Ling 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. Ling. 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:

    • Borderline Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Ocular Hypertension
    • Glaucoma
    • Early Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Open-angle glaucoma suspect
    • Risk of Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Wide-Angle Glaucoma
    • POAG
    • Chronic Simple Glaucoma
    • High Eye Pressure
    • Elevated Intraocular Pressure
    • Eye pressure problem

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H40013: Open angle with borderline findings, low risk, bilateral
    • H401131: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, mild stage
    • H401133: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, severe stage
    • H401132: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, moderate stage
    • H401134: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, indeterminate stage
    • H401113: Primary open-angle glaucoma, right eye, severe stage
    • H401122: Primary open-angle glaucoma, left eye, moderate stage
    • H401123: Primary open-angle glaucoma, left eye, severe stage
    • H40023: Open angle with borderline findings, high risk, bilateral
    • H40053: Ocular hypertension, bilateral
    • H401112: Primary open-angle glaucoma, right eye, moderate stage
    • H401111: Primary open-angle glaucoma, right eye, mild stage
    • H401121: Primary open-angle glaucoma, left eye, mild stage

    Also known as:

    • Cataract
    • Cloudy lens
    • Lens clouding
    • Eye cloudiness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
    • H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
    • H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Aging of the eye's gel
    • Eye Disease
    • Vitreous Detachment
    • Vitreous syneresis
    • Eye gel breakdown
    • Vitreous aging

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H43813: Vitreous degeneration, bilateral

    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:

    • Prediabetes
    • Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
    • Borderline diabetes
    • Insulin resistance
    • High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7303: Prediabetes

    What procedures does Dr. Ling perform?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Ling 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. Ling. 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:

    • 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:

    • Laser Trabeculoplasty
    • Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
    • Laser Eye Surgery for Glaucoma
    • Glaucoma Surgery (Trabeculectomy)
    • Glaucoma laser surgery
    • Laser eye treatment for glaucoma
    • Trabeculoplasty
    • YAG Laser Capsulotomy
    • Posterior Capsulotomy
    • Secondary Cataract Removal
    • Laser Eye Surgery
    • Iridotomy
    • Iridectomy
    • Laser Glaucoma Treatment
    • Trabeculectomy
    • Glaucoma Filtering Surgery
    • Eye Pressure Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 65855: Trabeculoplasty by laser surgery
    • 66821: Discission of secondary membranous cataract (opacified posterior lens capsule and/or anterior hyaloid); laser surgery (eg, YAG laser) (1 or more stages)
    • 66761: Iridotomy/iridectomy by laser surgery (eg, for glaucoma) (per session)
    • 66170: Fistulization of sclera for glaucoma; trabeculectomy ab externo in absence of previous surgery

    Also known as:

    • Goniotomy (Glaucoma Surgery)
    • Glaucoma Drainage Device Implant
    • Glaucoma Canal Dilation
    • Glaucoma Drainage Device Insertion
    • Goniotomy Procedure
    • Angle-Opening Glaucoma Surgery
    • Congenital Glaucoma Surgery
    • Aqueous Shunt Surgery
    • Glaucoma Shunt with Graft
    • Eye Pressure Shunt
    • Canaloplasty
    • Aqueous Outflow Dilation
    • Glaucoma Drainage Procedure
    • Eye Pressure Reduction Surgery
    • Aqueous Shunt Placement
    • Glaucoma Implant Surgery
    • Eye Pressure Drainage Device

    CPT Codes:

    • 65820: Goniotomy
    • 66180: Aqueous shunt to extraocular equatorial plate reservoir, external approach; with graft
    • 66174: Transluminal dilation of aqueous outflow canal (eg, canaloplasty); without retention of device or stent
    • 66183: Insertion of anterior segment aqueous drainage device, without extraocular reservoir, external approach

    Also known as:

    • Eye Surgery Wound Repair
    • Anterior segment wound revision
    • Eye wound repair
    • Ocular wound revision

    CPT Codes:

    • 66250: Revision or repair of operative wound of anterior segment, any type, early or late, major or minor procedure

    Also known as:

    • Eye Surface Injection
    • Subconjunctival Shot
    • Eye Injection
    • Conjunctival Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 68200: Subconjunctival injection

    Also known as:

    • Complex Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
    • Advanced Cataract Surgery
    • Phacoemulsification with IOL
    • Complex Extracapsular Cataract Extraction

    CPT Codes:

    • 66982: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1-stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification), complex, requiring devices or techniques not generally used in routine cataract surgery (eg, iris expansion device, suture support for intraocular lens, or primary posterior capsulorrhexis) or performed on patients in the amblyogenic developmental stage; without endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation

    Also known as:

    • Glaucoma Laser Treatment (Cyclophotocoagulation)
    • Transscleral cyclophotocoagulation
    • Ciliary body laser
    • CPC treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 66710: Ciliary body destruction; cyclophotocoagulation, transscleral

    Also known as:

    • Eyelash Removal for Trichiasis
    • Trichiasis Epilation
    • Forceps Epilation of Eyelashes
    • Ingrown Eyelash Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 67820: Correction of trichiasis; epilation, by forceps only

    Also known as:

    • Injection for Skin Lesions (Up to 7)
    • Intralesional Injection
    • Lesion Injection Therapy
    • Steroid Injection for Skin Bumps

    CPT Codes:

    • 11900: Injection, intralesional; up to and including 7 lesions

    Does Dr. Ling accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ling 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. Ling accept in Lakewood, CA?

    Dr. Ling in Lakewood, 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

    • Conifer Health Solutions

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicare

    • Mohawk Industries

    • Monarch HealthCare

    • OptumRx

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Ling's office located?

    Dr. John Ling's Primary Practice

    3300 E South St Ste 105

    Lakewood, CA 90805

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    Dr. John Ling's Practice 2

    3801 Katella Ave Ste 130

    Los Alamitos, CA 90720

    (562) 598-7728

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

    Dr. Ling's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1023436391.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ling?

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

    What is Dr. John Ling's specialty?

    Dr. Ling is a Ophthalmologist near Lakewood, 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. Ling to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. John Ling affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Ling is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Uci Health - Lakewood, Mlk Community Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 John Ling accepting new patients in Lakewood, CA?

    Yes, Dr. John Ling is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. John Ling offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ling's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with John Ling?

    Please contact Dr. Ling's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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