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Dr. Karen Wai, MD

Stanford, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Wai, Ophthalmologist in Stanford, CA?

    Dr. Karen Wai, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Stanford, CA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Wai is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wai’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wai’s office at (650) 723-6995.

    What languages does Dr. Wai speak?

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

    • Chinese

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Wai treat?

    As a Ophthalmologist, Dr. Wai 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. Wai. 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:

    • Retinal Disorder
    • Macular Pucker
    • Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
    • Eye Retina Problem
    • Retina Condition
    • Vision Disorder
    • General Retinal Issue
    • Epiretinal Membrane
    • Cellophane Maculopathy
    • Macular Wrinkle
    • Retinal Scar
    • CSC
    • Central Serous Retinopathy
    • Fluid Under Retina
    • Macular Edema

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H359: Unspecified retinal disorder
    • H35373: Puckering of macula, bilateral
    • H35371: Puckering of macula, right eye
    • H35713: Central serous chorioretinopathy, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Cataract
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Eye Disease and Macular Swelling
    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Retinopathy
    • Cataract
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Eye Problems
    • Diabetes-related cataract
    • Cloudy lens from diabetes
    • Diabetic eye cataract
    • Diabetic Retinopathy with Macular Edema
    • Macular Swelling from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetic Macular Edema
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Eye Disease
    • Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
    • Diabetic Retinal Disease
    • Diabetes Mellitus Eye Complications

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1136: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic cataract
    • E11311: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with unspecified diabetic retinopathy with macular edema
    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E113299: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with mild nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, unspecified eye
    • E113593: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, bilateral
    • E113553: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with stable proliferative diabetic retinopathy, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Strands and floaters in the eye's gel
    • Aging of the eye's gel
    • Eye Disease
    • Vitreous Detachment
    • Eye floaters
    • Vitreous opacities
    • Vitreous membranes
    • Vitreous syneresis
    • Eye gel breakdown
    • Vitreous aging

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H43393: Other vitreous opacities, bilateral
    • H43813: Vitreous degeneration, bilateral
    • H43812: Vitreous degeneration, left eye
    • H43811: Vitreous degeneration, right eye
    • H43399: Other vitreous opacities, unspecified eye

    Also known as:

    • Macular Degeneration
    • Wet Macular Degeneration
    • Age-related macular degeneration
    • Age-Related Macular Degeneration
    • AMD
    • Macular Disease
    • Exudative AMD
    • Neovascular Macular Degeneration
    • Wet AMD
    • Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H3530: Unspecified macular degeneration
    • H353211: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
    • H353221: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
    • H353231: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, with active choroidal neovascularization

    Also known as:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy

    Does Dr. Wai accept my insurance?

    Dr. Wai accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 723-6995 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Wai accept in Stanford, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Advantage

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Central California Alliance for Health

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Santa Clara Family Health Plan

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Wai's office located?

    Dr. Karen Wai's Primary Practice

    300 Pasteur Dr

    Stanford, CA 94305

    (650) 723-6995

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    Dr. Karen Wai's Practice 2

    2452 Watson Ct

    Palo Alto, CA 94303

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

    Dr. Wai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1073017208.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wai?

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

    What is Dr. Karen Wai's specialty?

    Dr. Wai is a Ophthalmologist near Stanford, 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. Wai to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Karen Wai affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Wai 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 Karen Wai accepting new patients in Stanford, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Karen Wai is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Karen Wai offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Wai's office at (650) 723-6995 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Karen Wai?

    Please contact Dr. Wai's office at (650) 723-6995 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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