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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shieh, Ophthalmologist in San Jose, CA?
Dr. Eric Shieh is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in San Jose, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Shieh is fluent in English, Chinese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shieh’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shieh’s office.
What languages does Dr. Shieh speak?
Dr. Shieh and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Shieh treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Shieh 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. Shieh. 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:
- Dry Eye Syndrome
- Corneal Disorder
- Dry Eye Disease
- Chronic Dry Eye
- Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
ICD-10 Codes:
- H16223: Keratoconjunctivitis sicca, not specified as Sjogren's, bilateral
Also known as:
- Glaucoma
- Preglaucoma
- Borderline Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Narrow Angle Glaucoma Risk
- Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
- High eye pressure
- Optic nerve damage
- Ocular hypertension
- Early Glaucoma
- Borderline Glaucoma
- Risk of Glaucoma
- Early Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Open-angle glaucoma suspect
- Risk of Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Anatomical Narrow Angle
- Angle-Closure Glaucoma Risk
- Eye angle problem
- Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Wide-Angle Glaucoma
- POAG
ICD-10 Codes:
- H409: Unspecified glaucoma
- H40009: Preglaucoma, unspecified, unspecified eye
- H40003: Preglaucoma, unspecified, bilateral
- H40013: Open angle with borderline findings, low risk, bilateral
- H40033: Anatomical narrow angle, bilateral
- H401133: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, severe stage
Also known as:
- Cataract
- Age-Related Nuclear Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
- Nuclear Sclerotic Cataract
- Central Lens Clouding
ICD-10 Codes:
- H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
- H2510: Age-related nuclear cataract, unspecified eye
- H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
- H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Early Diabetic Eye Disease (Both Eyes)
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Eye Problems
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- 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
- E113293: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with mild nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, bilateral
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:
- Dry Macular Degeneration
- Cystoid Macular Edema
- Macular Degeneration
- Dry AMD
- Atrophic Macular Degeneration
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Dry)
- CME
- Macular swelling
- Fluid in the macula
ICD-10 Codes:
- H353131: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, early dry stage
- H35359: Cystoid macular degeneration, unspecified eye
Also known as:
- Glaucoma
- Optic Nerve Disorder
- Glaucomatous optic neuropathy
- Eye pressure damage
- Optic nerve damage from glaucoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- H47233: Glaucomatous optic atrophy, bilateral
Also known as:
- Blepharitis
- Eyelid Disorder
- Eyelid Inflammation
- Crusty Eyelids
- Eyelid Margin Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- H01009: Unspecified blepharitis unspecified eye, unspecified eyelid
Also known as:
- Macular Pucker
- Retinal Disorder
- Epiretinal Membrane
- Cellophane Maculopathy
- Macular Fibrosis
- Wrinkled Retina
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35379: Puckering of macula, unspecified eye
Also known as:
- Unspecified Vision Problem
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Unspecified visual disturbance
- General vision issue
- Eye problem
ICD-10 Codes:
- H539: Unspecified visual disturbance
What procedures does Dr. Shieh perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Shieh 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. Shieh. 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:
- Tear Duct Plug Insertion
- Probing of Tear Duct
- Punctal Plug Insertion
- Lacrimal Punctum Closure
- Dry Eye Plugs
- Nasolacrimal duct probing
- Tear duct irrigation
- Blocked tear duct treatment
- Lacrimal duct probing
CPT Codes:
- 68761: Closure of the lacrimal punctum; by plug, each
- 68810: Probing of nasolacrimal duct, with or without irrigation;
Also known as:
- Laser Eye Surgery for Glaucoma
- Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
- Laser Trabeculoplasty
- Pterygium Removal with Graft
- Iridotomy
- Iridectomy
- Laser Glaucoma Treatment
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Posterior Capsulotomy
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Laser Eye Surgery
- Glaucoma laser surgery
- Laser eye treatment for glaucoma
- Trabeculoplasty
- Pterygium Excision with Autograft', 'Conjunctival Graft for Pterygium', 'Surfer's Eye Surgery with Graft
CPT Codes:
- 66761: Iridotomy/iridectomy by laser surgery (eg, for glaucoma) (per session)
- 66821: Discission of secondary membranous cataract (opacified posterior lens capsule and/or anterior hyaloid); laser surgery (eg, YAG laser) (1 or more stages)
- 65855: Trabeculoplasty by laser surgery
- 65426: Excision or transposition of pterygium; with graft
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Goniotomy (Glaucoma Surgery)
- Glaucoma Canal Dilation
- Goniotomy Procedure
- Angle-Opening Glaucoma Surgery
- Congenital Glaucoma Surgery
- Canaloplasty
- Aqueous Outflow Dilation
- Glaucoma Drainage Procedure
- Eye Pressure Reduction Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 65820: Goniotomy
- 66174: Transluminal dilation of aqueous outflow canal (eg, canaloplasty); without retention of device or stent
Also known as:
- Amniotic Membrane Placement on Eye (No Stitches)
- Ocular surface repair with amniotic membrane
- Eye membrane graft
- Sutureless amniotic membrane transplant
CPT Codes:
- 65778: Placement of amniotic membrane on the ocular surface; without sutures
Also known as:
- Foreign Body Removal from Eye Surface
- Eye Foreign Object Removal
- Conjunctival Foreign Body Excision
- Scleral Foreign Body Removal
CPT Codes:
- 65210: Removal of foreign body, external eye; conjunctival embedded (includes concretions), subconjunctival, or scleral nonperforating
Also known as:
- Eye Surface Reconstruction with Amniotic Membrane
- Amniotic Membrane Transplant (Eye)
- Ocular Surface Repair
- Cornea Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 65780: Ocular surface reconstruction; amniotic membrane transplantation, multiple layers
Also known as:
- Facial Muscle Injection for Spasms (One Side)
- Botox for facial spasms
- Facial nerve chemodenervation
- Blepharospasm treatment
- Hemifacial spasm injection
CPT Codes:
- 64612: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial nerve, unilateral (eg, for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm)
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. Shieh accept my insurance?
Dr. Shieh 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. Shieh accept in San Jose, CA?
Dr. Shieh in San Jose, 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
Conifer Health Solutions
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Medicare
Mohawk Industries
OptumRx
Other Provider Networks
Santa Clara Family Health Plan
Valley Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Shieh's office located?
What is Dr. Shieh's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shieh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1932581642.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shieh?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shieh
What is Dr. Eric Shieh's specialty?
Dr. Shieh is a Ophthalmologist near San Jose, 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. Shieh to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Eric Shieh affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shieh is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford 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 Eric Shieh accepting new patients in San Jose, CA?
Yes, Dr. Eric Shieh is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Eric Shieh offer online booking?
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