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Dr. Catherine Sun, MD

San Francisco, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

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

    Dr. Catherine Sun, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Sun is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sun’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sun’s office at (305) 243-2020.

    What languages does Dr. Sun speak?

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

    • Chinese

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Sun treat?

    As a Ophthalmologist, Dr. Sun 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. Sun. 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:

    • Preglaucoma
    • Ocular Hypertension
    • Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Low-Tension Glaucoma
    • Glaucoma
    • Narrow Angle Glaucoma Risk
    • Glaucoma from Eye Injury
    • Capsular Glaucoma with Pseudoexfoliation
    • Glaucoma at Birth
    • Chronic Angle-Closure Glaucoma
    • Birth Defects
    • Early-onset glaucoma
    • Early Glaucoma
    • Borderline Glaucoma
    • Risk of Glaucoma
    • High Eye Pressure
    • Elevated Intraocular Pressure
    • Eye pressure problem
    • Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Wide-Angle Glaucoma
    • POAG
    • Normal-Tension Glaucoma
    • NTG
    • Low Pressure Glaucoma
    • Optic Nerve Damage
    • Eye Pressure Disorder
    • Chronic Simple Glaucoma
    • Anatomical Narrow Angle
    • Angle-Closure Glaucoma Risk
    • Eye angle problem
    • Traumatic Glaucoma
    • Secondary Glaucoma
    • Injury-related Glaucoma
    • Pseudoexfoliation Glaucoma
    • Exfoliation Syndrome Glaucoma
    • PXF Glaucoma
    • Infant Glaucoma
    • Primary Congenital Glaucoma
    • Early-Onset Glaucoma
    • Long-Term Angle-Closure Glaucoma
    • Progressive Narrow-Angle Glaucoma
    • Closed-Angle Glaucoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H40003: Preglaucoma, unspecified, bilateral
    • H40053: Ocular hypertension, bilateral
    • H401113: Primary open-angle glaucoma, right eye, severe stage
    • H401232: Low-tension glaucoma, bilateral, moderate stage
    • H401132: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, moderate stage
    • H401131: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, mild stage
    • H4089: Other specified glaucoma
    • H401111: Primary open-angle glaucoma, right eye, mild stage
    • H401121: Primary open-angle glaucoma, left eye, mild stage
    • H40033: Anatomical narrow angle, bilateral
    • H4031X2: Glaucoma secondary to eye trauma, right eye, moderate stage
    • H401432: Capsular glaucoma with pseudoexfoliation of lens, bilateral, moderate stage
    • H401133: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, severe stage
    • H401112: Primary open-angle glaucoma, right eye, moderate stage
    • Q150: Congenital glaucoma
    • H402221: Chronic angle-closure glaucoma, left eye, mild stage

    Also known as:

    • Cataract
    • Cloudy lens
    • Lens clouding
    • Eye cloudiness

    ICD-10 Codes:

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

    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

    Does Dr. Sun accept my insurance?

    Dr. Sun accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (305) 243-2020 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Sun in San Francisco, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Imperial Health Plan (CA)

    • Medicare

    • Sutter Health

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • Universal Health Care

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    Where is Dr. Sun's office located?

    Dr. Catherine Sun's Primary Practice

    400 Parnassus Ave

    San Francisco, CA 94143

    (305) 243-2020

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    Dr. Catherine Sun's Practice 2

    1001 Potrero Ave Bldg 80 Ste 320

    San Francisco, CA 94110

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    Dr. Catherine Sun's Practice 3

    8 Koret Way Ste U519

    San Francisco, CA 94143

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

    Dr. Sun's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1396164547.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sun?

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

    What is Dr. Catherine Sun's specialty?

    Dr. Sun 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. Sun to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Catherine Sun affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Sun is affiliated with Ucsf Medical Center At Parnassus which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Catherine Sun accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Catherine Sun is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Catherine Sun offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Sun's office at (305) 243-2020 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Catherine Sun?

    Please contact Dr. Sun's office at (305) 243-2020 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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