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Who is Dr. Lee, Uveitis and Ocular Inflammatory Disease Specialist in Santee, CA?
Dr. Jennifer Lee, MD is an Uveitis and Ocular Inflammatory Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Santee, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Lee is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lee’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lee’s office at (619) 568-8220.
What languages does Dr. Lee speak?
Dr. Lee and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Lee treat?
As an Uveitis and Ocular Inflammatory Disease Specialist, Dr. Lee 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. Lee. 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:
- Preglaucoma
- Narrow Angle Glaucoma Risk
- Narrow-Angle Glaucoma
- Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Ocular Hypertension
- Steroid-Induced Glaucoma Risk
- Glaucoma
- Early Glaucoma
- Borderline Glaucoma
- Risk of Glaucoma
- Anatomical Narrow Angle
- Angle-Closure Glaucoma Risk
- Eye angle problem
- Angle-Closure Glaucoma
- Acute Glaucoma
- Closed-Angle Glaucoma
- POAG
- Chronic Simple Glaucoma
- Wide-Angle Glaucoma
- Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
- High Eye Pressure
- Elevated Intraocular Pressure
- Eye pressure problem
- Steroid-related eye pressure
- High eye pressure from steroids
- Corticosteroid-induced glaucoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- H40003: Preglaucoma, unspecified, bilateral
- H40009: Preglaucoma, unspecified, unspecified eye
- H40033: Anatomical narrow angle, bilateral
- H40032: Anatomical narrow angle, left eye
- H40031: Anatomical narrow angle, right eye
- H401111: Primary open-angle glaucoma, right eye, mild stage
- H401131: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, mild stage
- H40053: Ocular hypertension, bilateral
- H401132: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, moderate stage
- H40043: Steroid responder, bilateral
Also known as:
- Chronic Iridocyclitis
- Iridocyclitis
- Acute Iridocyclitis
- Widespread eye inflammation
- Eye Disease
- Chronic Uveitis
- Long-term Eye Inflammation
- Persistent Iritis
- Inflammation of the iris and ciliary body
- Anterior uveitis
- Iritis and cyclitis
- Acute Uveitis
- Sudden Eye Inflammation
- Iritis
- Total uveal inflammation
- Inflammation of all eye layers
- Eye inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- H2013: Chronic iridocyclitis, bilateral
- H209: Unspecified iridocyclitis
- H2000: Unspecified acute and subacute iridocyclitis
- H44113: Panuveitis, bilateral
Also known as:
- Juvenile Arthritis
- Pauciarticular Juvenile Arthritis
- Juvenile idiopathic arthritis
- Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)
- JIA
- Childhood arthritis
- Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
- Oligoarticular JIA
- Few-joint juvenile arthritis
- Childhood oligoarthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M0880: Other juvenile arthritis, unspecified site
- M0840: Pauciarticular juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, unspecified site
Also known as:
- Retinal Vasculitis
- Retinal Disorder
- Inflammation of Retinal Blood Vessels
- Eye Vasculitis
- Retinal Vessel Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35063: Retinal vasculitis, bilateral
Also known as:
- Macular Degeneration
- Age-related macular degeneration
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration
- AMD
- Macular Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- H3530: Unspecified macular degeneration
Also known as:
- Eyelid Disorder
- Eyelid Problems
- Eyelid Conditions
- Blepharitis
- Stye
ICD-10 Codes:
- H029: Unspecified disorder of eyelid
Also known as:
- Corneal Inflammation
- Corneal Disorder
- Keratitis
- Inflamed Cornea
- Eye Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- H169: Unspecified keratitis
What procedures does Dr. Lee perform?
As an Uveitis and Ocular Inflammatory Disease Specialist, Dr. Lee 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. Lee. 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:
- Laser Eye Surgery for Glaucoma
- Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
- Laser Trabeculoplasty
- 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
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
Also known as:
- Eyelid Lesion Removal
- Chalazion Removal
- Eyelid growth removal
- Eyelid bump excision
- Eyelid skin lesion surgery
- Eyelid Cyst Excision
- Stye Removal Surgery
- Meibomian Cyst Removal
CPT Codes:
- 67840: Excision of lesion of eyelid (except chalazion) without closure or with simple direct closure
- 67800: Excision of chalazion; single
Does Dr. Lee accept my insurance?
Dr. Lee accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 568-8220 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lee accept in Santee, CA?
Dr. Lee in Santee, 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
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Sharp Health Plan
State of California
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Lee's office located?
What is Dr. Lee's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lee's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1053708305.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lee?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lee
What is Dr. Jennifer Lee's specialty?
Dr. Lee is a Uveitis and Ocular Inflammatory Disease Specialist near Santee, CA. An ophthalmologist specializing in the treatment of intraocular inflammation, scleritis, keratitis, and infectious disorders focuses on managing inflammatory conditions affecting the eye, adnexa, and orbit. This specialist utilizes medical and surgical interventions to address these complex ocular issues. Contact Dr. Lee to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Jennifer Lee affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lee is affiliated with Sharp Memorial 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 Jennifer Lee accepting new patients in Santee, CA?
Yes, Dr. Jennifer Lee is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jennifer Lee offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lee's office at (619) 568-8220 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jennifer Lee?
Please contact Dr. Lee's office at (619) 568-8220 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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