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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shah, Ophthalmologist in Fresno, CA?
Dr. Sanket Shah, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Fresno, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Shah is fluent in English, Gujarati, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shah’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shah’s office at (559) 449-5050.
What languages does Dr. Shah speak?
Dr. Shah and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Gujarati
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Shah treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Shah 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. Shah. 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
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
- H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
- H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
Also known as:
- Preglaucoma
- Ocular Hypertension
- Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Narrow Angle Glaucoma Risk
- Glaucoma
- Early Glaucoma
- Borderline Glaucoma
- Risk of Glaucoma
- High Eye Pressure
- Elevated Intraocular Pressure
- Eye pressure problem
- Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Wide-Angle Glaucoma
- POAG
- Anatomical Narrow Angle
- Angle-Closure Glaucoma Risk
- Eye angle problem
ICD-10 Codes:
- H40003: Preglaucoma, unspecified, bilateral
- H40053: Ocular hypertension, bilateral
- H401133: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, severe stage
- H40033: Anatomical narrow angle, bilateral
- H401131: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, mild stage
Also known as:
- Dry Eyes
- Tears
- Dry eye syndrome
- Keratoconjunctivitis sicca
- Ocular dryness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H04123: Dry eye syndrome of bilateral lacrimal glands
- H04129: Dry eye syndrome of unspecified lacrimal gland
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Macular Edema
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Eye Problems
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Eye Swelling
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Diabetic Macular Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E113512: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, left eye
Also known as:
- Pterygium
- Eye Disease
- Surfer's Eye', 'Farmer's Eye
- Conjunctival Growth
- Wing-shaped Eye Growth
ICD-10 Codes:
- H11003: Unspecified pterygium of eye, bilateral
- H11001: Unspecified pterygium of right eye
Also known as:
- Nearsightedness
- Age-Related Farsightedness
- Refractive Errors
- Myopia
- Difficulty Seeing Far Away
- Blurry Distance Vision
- Presbyopia
- Aging Eyes
- Difficulty Reading Up Close
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5213: Myopia, bilateral
- H524: Presbyopia
Also known as:
- Pterygium
- Eye Disease
- Surfer's Eye', 'Farmer's Eye
- Wing-shaped Growth on Eye
ICD-10 Codes:
- H11002: Unspecified pterygium of left eye
Also known as:
- Eye and Ear Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- Vision Screening
- Hearing Screening
- Eye and Ear Check-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z135: Encounter for screening for eye and ear disorders
Also known as:
- Wet Macular Degeneration
- Macular Degeneration
- Exudative AMD
- Neovascular Macular Degeneration
- Wet AMD
ICD-10 Codes:
- H353211: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
Also known as:
- Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
- Eyelid Disorder
- MGD
- Blocked Eyelid Glands
- Oil Gland Dysfunction of Eyelid
ICD-10 Codes:
- H02883: Meibomian gland dysfunction of right eye, unspecified eyelid
What procedures does Dr. Shah perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Shah 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. Shah. 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
- Eye Medication Injection
- Intravitreal Injection
- Retinal Injection
- Macular Degeneration Injection
- Intraocular injection
- Anterior chamber injection
- Eye drug injection
CPT Codes:
- 67028: Intravitreal injection of a pharmacologic agent (separate procedure)
- 66030: Injection, anterior chamber of eye (separate procedure); medication
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:
- Pterygium Removal with Graft
- Laser Trabeculoplasty
- Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
- Laser Eye Surgery for Glaucoma
- Pterygium Excision with Autograft', 'Conjunctival Graft for Pterygium', 'Surfer's Eye Surgery with Graft
- Glaucoma laser surgery
- Laser eye treatment for glaucoma
- Trabeculoplasty
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Posterior Capsulotomy
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Laser Eye Surgery
- Iridotomy
- Iridectomy
- Laser Glaucoma Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 65426: Excision or transposition of pterygium; with graft
- 65855: Trabeculoplasty by laser surgery
- 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:
- Eye Surface Repair with Graft
- Limbal conjunctival autograft
- Ocular surface graft
- Conjunctival transplant
CPT Codes:
- 65782: Ocular surface reconstruction; limbal conjunctival autograft (includes obtaining graft)
Also known as:
- Goniotomy (Glaucoma Surgery)
- Goniotomy Procedure
- Angle-Opening Glaucoma Surgery
- Congenital Glaucoma Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 65820: Goniotomy
Also known as:
- Tear Duct Plug Insertion
- Punctal Plug Insertion
- Lacrimal Punctum Closure
- Dry Eye Plugs
CPT Codes:
- 68761: Closure of the lacrimal punctum; by plug, each
Also known as:
- Chalazion Removal
- Upper Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty)
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- Eyelid Cyst Excision
- Stye Removal Surgery
- Meibomian Cyst Removal
- Droopy Eyelid Surgery
- Upper Eyelid Reduction
- Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67800: Excision of chalazion; single
- 15823: Blepharoplasty, upper eyelid; with excessive skin weighting down lid
Does Dr. Shah accept my insurance?
Dr. Shah accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (559) 449-5050 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shah accept in Fresno, CA?
Dr. Shah in Fresno, 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
Bright Health
Centene
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
State of California
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Shah's office located?
Dr. Sanket Shah's Primary Practice
1360 E Herndon Ave Ste 201
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 449-5050
What is Dr. Shah's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shah's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1396137865.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shah?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shah
What is Dr. Sanket Shah's specialty?
Dr. Shah is a Ophthalmologist near Fresno, 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. Shah to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Sanket Shah affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shah is affiliated with Community Regional Medical Center - Fresno, Clovis Community Medical Center, Saint Agnes Medical Center 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 Sanket Shah accepting new patients in Fresno, CA?
Yes, Dr. Sanket Shah is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sanket Shah offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shah's office at (559) 449-5050 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sanket Shah?
Please contact Dr. Shah's office at (559) 449-5050 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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