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Who is Dr. Knight, Retina Specialist in Long Beach, CA?
Dr. Darren Knight, MD is a Retina Specialist, who primarily practices in Long Beach, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Knight is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Knight’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Knight’s office at (562) 534-1777.
What languages does Dr. Knight speak?
Dr. Knight and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Knight treat?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Knight 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. Knight. 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Advanced Diabetic Eye Disease and Macular Swelling (Both Eyes)
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Macular Edema
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes with Severe Diabetic Eye Disease and Macular Swelling (Both Eyes)
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Eye Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy with Macular Edema Bilateral
- Advanced Retina Damage Both Eyes with Macular Swelling
- Diabetic Macular Edema Both Eyes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Eye Swelling
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Diabetic Macular Swelling
- Diabetic Eye Disease
- Diabetic Retinal Disease
- Diabetes Mellitus Eye Complications
- Severe Nonproliferative Diabetic Retinopathy with Macular Edema Bilateral
ICD-10 Codes:
- E113513: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E113313: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with moderate nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
- E113511: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, right eye
- E113593: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, bilateral
- 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
Also known as:
- Wet Macular Degeneration
- Dry Macular Degeneration
- Macular Degeneration
- Wet AMD
- Neovascular Macular Degeneration
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
- Exudative AMD
- Dry AMD
- Atrophic Macular Degeneration
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Dry)
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
- H353132: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, intermediate dry stage
- H353231: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, with active choroidal neovascularization
Also known as:
- Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
Also known as:
- Aging of the eye's gel
- Bleeding in the eye's gel
- Eye Disease
- Vitreous Detachment
- Vitreous syneresis
- Eye gel breakdown
- Vitreous aging
- Eye bleeding
- Blood in the vitreous
- Ocular hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- H43813: Vitreous degeneration, bilateral
- H4312: Vitreous hemorrhage, left eye
- H4311: Vitreous hemorrhage, right eye
Also known as:
- Macular Pucker
- Blocked Branch Retinal Vein
- Retinal Disorder
- Epiretinal Membrane
- Cellophane Maculopathy
- Macular Fibrosis
- Wrinkled Retina
- Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion
- BRVO
- Eye Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35372: Puckering of macula, left eye
- H348320: Tributary (branch) retinal vein occlusion, left eye, with macular edema
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
Also known as:
- Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion
- Central Retinal Vein Occlusion
- Retinal Disorder
- BRVO
- Eye stroke (branch vein)
- Branch eye vein blockage
- CRVO
- Eye stroke (vein)
- Central eye vein blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- H348310: Tributary (branch) retinal vein occlusion, right eye, with macular edema
- H348110: Central retinal vein occlusion, right eye, with macular edema
Which procedures does Dr. Knight perform as a Retina Specialist?
As a Retina Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Darren Knight 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. Knight's office.
Does Dr. Knight accept my insurance?
Dr. Knight accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (562) 534-1777 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Knight accept in Long Beach, CA?
Dr. Knight in Long Beach, 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
City of Los Angeles
GlobalHealth
HealthSmart
Medicaid
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
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Where is Dr. Knight's office located?
Dr. Darren Knight's Primary Practice
2880 Atlantic Ave Ste 290
Long Beach, CA 90806
(562) 534-1777
Dr. Darren Knight's Practice 2
2619 E Colorado Blvd # 150
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 793-4168
What is Dr. Knight's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Knight's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1891181095.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Knight?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Knight
What is Dr. Darren Knight's specialty?
Dr. Knight is a Retina Specialist near Long Beach, CA. An ophthalmologist specializing in vitreoretinal diseases focuses on diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the vitreous and retina, including issues such as retinal detachment, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration. This specialist employs advanced medical and surgical techniques to manage these complex eye conditions. Contact Dr. Knight to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Darren Knight affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Knight is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Memorialcare Long Beach Medical Center. 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
Where can I learn more about Retina Specialist?
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Is Darren Knight accepting new patients in Long Beach, CA?
Yes, Dr. Darren Knight is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Darren Knight offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Knight's office at (562) 534-1777 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Darren Knight?
Please contact Dr. Knight's office at (562) 534-1777 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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