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Dr. Giovanni Greaves, MD

Ophthalmologist

La Mirada, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Greaves, Ophthalmologist in La Mirada, CA?

    Dr. Giovanni Greaves, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in La Mirada, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Greaves is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Greaves’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Greaves’s office at (310) 825-5000.

    What languages does Dr. Greaves speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Greaves typically treat?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Greaves 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. Greaves. 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:

    • Borderline Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Narrow Angle Glaucoma Risk
    • Glaucoma
    • Early Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Open-angle glaucoma suspect
    • Risk of Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Anatomical Narrow Angle
    • Angle-Closure Glaucoma Risk
    • Eye angle problem

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H40013: Open angle with borderline findings, low risk, bilateral
    • H40033: Anatomical narrow angle, bilateral

    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:

    • Cataract
    • Combined Age-Related Cataract
    • Cloudy lens
    • Lens clouding
    • Eye cloudiness
    • Mixed Type Cataract
    • Multiple Cataract Types

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H25812: Combined forms of age-related cataract, left eye
    • H25811: Combined forms of age-related cataract, right eye

    Also known as:

    • Wet Macular Degeneration
    • Macular Degeneration
    • Wet AMD
    • Neovascular Macular Degeneration
    • Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
    • Exudative AMD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H353221: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
    • H353211: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, with active choroidal neovascularization

    What procedures does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Greaves typically perform?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Greaves 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. Greaves. 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
    • Intravitreal Injection
    • Retinal Injection
    • Macular Degeneration Injection
    • Eye Medication Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 67028: Intravitreal injection of a pharmacologic agent (separate procedure)

    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 Surgery for Secondary Cataract
    • Laser Eye Surgery for Glaucoma
    • YAG Laser Capsulotomy
    • Posterior Capsulotomy
    • Secondary Cataract Removal
    • Laser Eye Surgery
    • Iridotomy
    • Iridectomy
    • Laser Glaucoma Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 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)

    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:

    • Laser Treatment for Retinopathy
    • Photocoagulation for Retinopathy
    • Diabetic Retinopathy Laser Treatment
    • Retinal Laser Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 67228: Treatment of extensive or progressive retinopathy (eg, diabetic retinopathy), photocoagulation

    Also known as:

    • Retinal Laser Treatment
    • Retinal Photocoagulation
    • Laser for Retinal Tear
    • Retinal Detachment Prevention Laser

    CPT Codes:

    • 67145: Prophylaxis of retinal detachment (eg, retinal break, lattice degeneration) without drainage; photocoagulation

    Does Dr. Greaves accept my insurance?

    Dr. Greaves accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 825-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Greaves accept in La Mirada, CA?

    Dr. Greaves in La Mirada, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Bright Health

    • Centene Corporation

    • City of Los Angeles

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Other Provider Networks

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Greaves' office located?

    Dr. Giovanni Greaves' Primary Practice

    12675 La Mirada Blvd Ste 201AND401

    La Mirada, CA 90638

    (310) 825-5000

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    Suite 201and401

    12401 Washington Blvd Ste 100

    Whittier, CA 90602

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    Dr. Giovanni Greaves' Practice 3

    5767 W Century Blvd Ste 400

    Los Angeles, CA 90045

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

    Dr. Greaves's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1700206844.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Greaves?

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

    What is Dr. Giovanni Greaves's specialty?

    Dr. Greaves is an Ophthalmologist near La Mirada, 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 Dr. Giovanni Greaves affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Greaves is affiliated with Pih Health Whittier Hospital 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 Dr. Giovanni Greaves accepting new patients in La Mirada, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Giovanni Greaves is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Giovanni Greaves offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Greaves' office at (310) 825-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Giovanni Greaves?

    Please contact Dr. Greaves' office at (310) 825-5000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Greaves' office located?

    Dr. Greaves' offices are located in La Mirada, CA, Whittier, CA, and Los Angeles, CA.