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Dr. Andrew James Clark, MD, PHD

Bakersfield, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Clark, Ophthalmologist in Bakersfield, CA?

    Dr. Andrew James Clark, MD, PHD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Bakersfield, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Clark is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Clark’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. Clark’s office at (661) 325-4393.

    What languages does Dr. Clark speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Clark treat?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Clark 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. Clark. 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 with Diabetic Retinopathy
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Severe Diabetic Eye Disease and Macular Swelling (Both Eyes)
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Macular Edema
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Eye Problems
    • Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy with Macular Edema Bilateral
    • Advanced Retina Damage Both Eyes with Macular Swelling
    • Diabetic Macular Edema Both Eyes
    • Diabetic Eye Disease
    • Diabetic Retinal Disease
    • Diabetes Mellitus Eye Complications
    • Severe Nonproliferative Diabetic Retinopathy with Macular Edema Bilateral
    • Diabetic Eye Swelling
    • Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
    • Diabetic Macular Swelling
    • Advanced diabetic eye disease
    • Diabetic retinopathy (proliferative)
    • New blood vessel growth in eye from diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E113513: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
    • E113593: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, bilateral
    • E113413: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with severe nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
    • E113512: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, left eye
    • E113511: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, right eye
    • E113591: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, right eye
    • E113313: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with moderate nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H353231: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, with active choroidal neovascularization
    • H353221: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
    • H353211: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
    • H353112: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, intermediate dry stage

    Also known as:

    • Bleeding in the eye's gel
    • Aging of the eye's gel
    • Eye Disease
    • Vitreous Detachment
    • Eye bleeding
    • Blood in the vitreous
    • Ocular hemorrhage
    • Vitreous syneresis
    • Eye gel breakdown
    • Vitreous aging

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H4311: Vitreous hemorrhage, right eye
    • H4312: Vitreous hemorrhage, left eye
    • H43813: Vitreous degeneration, bilateral
    • H4313: Vitreous hemorrhage, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Macular Pucker
    • High Blood Pressure Eye Damage
    • Retinal Disorder
    • Epiretinal Membrane
    • Cellophane Maculopathy
    • Macular Wrinkle
    • Retinal Scar
    • Macular Fibrosis
    • Wrinkled Retina
    • Hypertensive Retinopathy
    • Eye Damage from Hypertension
    • High Blood Pressure Retinopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H35371: Puckering of macula, right eye
    • H35373: Puckering of macula, bilateral
    • H35372: Puckering of macula, left eye
    • H35033: Hypertensive retinopathy, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Dry Eyes
    • Tears
    • Dry eye syndrome
    • Keratoconjunctivitis sicca
    • Ocular dryness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H04123: Dry eye syndrome of bilateral lacrimal glands

    What procedures does Dr. Clark perform?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Clark 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. Clark. 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:

    • 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:

    • Retina Repair for Macular Hole or Edema
    • Vitrectomy with Endolaser Treatment
    • Vitrectomy with Membrane Peel
    • Macular Hole Repair
    • Diabetic Macular Edema Surgery
    • Internal Limiting Membrane Removal
    • Pars Plana Vitrectomy with Laser
    • Retinal Laser Surgery
    • Diabetic Retinopathy Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 67042: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina (eg, for repair of macular hole, diabetic macular edema), includes, if performed, intraocular tamponade (ie, air, gas or silicone oil)
    • 67040: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with endolaser panretinal photocoagulation

    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 Detachment Repair with Vitrectomy
    • Vitrectomy Eye Surgery
    • Vitrectomy for retinal detachment
    • Retinal reattachment surgery
    • Eye surgery for detached retina
    • Pars Plana Vitrectomy
    • Retinal Surgery
    • Eye Gel Removal Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 67108: Repair of retinal detachment; with vitrectomy, any method, including, when performed, air or gas tamponade, focal endolaser photocoagulation, cryotherapy, drainage of subretinal fluid, scleral buckling, and/or removal of lens by same technique
    • 67036: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach;

    Also known as:

    • Complex Retinal Detachment Repair
    • Vitrectomy for Retinal Detachment
    • Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy Repair
    • Diabetic Retinal Detachment Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 67113: Repair of complex retinal detachment (eg, proliferative vitreoretinopathy, stage C-1 or greater, diabetic traction retinal detachment, retinopathy of prematurity, retinal tear of greater than 90 degrees), with vitrectomy and membrane peeling, including, when performed, air, gas, or silicone oil tamponade, cryotherapy, endolaser photocoagulation, drainage of subretinal fluid, scleral buckling, and/or removal of lens

    Does Dr. Clark accept my insurance?

    Dr. Clark accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (661) 325-4393 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Clark accept in Bakersfield, CA?

    Dr. Clark in Bakersfield, 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

    • Centene

    • Clinicas del Camino Real

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Family Health Network

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Kern Health Systems

    • Managed Care of America

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • State of New Hampshire

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    Where is Dr. Clark's office located?

    Dr. Andrew James Clark's Primary Practice

    5555 Business Park S Ste 100

    Bakersfield, CA 93309

    (661) 325-4393

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    Dr. Andrew James Clark's Practice 2

    1450 San Pablo St Fl 4

    Los Angeles, CA 90033

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    Dr. Andrew James Clark's Practice 3

    2901 N Ventura Rd Ste 250

    Oxnard, CA 93036

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

    Dr. Clark's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1447745336.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Clark?

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

    What is Dr. Andrew James Clark's specialty?

    Dr. Clark is a Ophthalmologist near Bakersfield, 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. Clark to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Andrew James Clark affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Clark is affiliated with Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, Mercy Hospital Downtown which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Andrew James Clark accepting new patients in Bakersfield, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Andrew James Clark is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Andrew James Clark offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Clark's office at (661) 325-4393 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Andrew James Clark?

    Please contact Dr. Clark's office at (661) 325-4393 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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