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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Damento, Ophthalmologist in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Gena Damento, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Damento is fluent in English, Amharic, Chinese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Damento’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Damento’s office at (415) 600-3901.
What languages does Dr. Damento speak?
Dr. Damento and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Amharic
Chinese
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Damento treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Damento 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. Damento. 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
- Secondary Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
- Cloudy Lens
- Lens Opacity
- Eye Clouding
- After-Cataract
- Posterior Capsule Opacification
- PCO
ICD-10 Codes:
- H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
- H25813: Combined forms of age-related cataract, bilateral
- H269: Unspecified cataract
- H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
- H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
- H268: Other specified cataract
- H26492: Other secondary cataract, left eye
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:
- Preglaucoma
- Glaucoma
- Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Narrow-Angle Glaucoma
- Early Glaucoma
- Borderline Glaucoma
- Risk of Glaucoma
- High eye pressure
- Optic nerve damage
- Ocular hypertension
- High Eye Pressure
- Optic Nerve Damage
- Eye Pressure Disorder
- Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Wide-Angle Glaucoma
- Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Angle-Closure Glaucoma
- Acute Glaucoma
- Closed-Angle Glaucoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- H40003: Preglaucoma, unspecified, bilateral
- H409: Unspecified glaucoma
- H4089: Other specified glaucoma
- H4010X0: Unspecified open-angle glaucoma, stage unspecified
- H40039: Anatomical narrow angle, unspecified eye
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Retinopathy
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Eye Problems
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Eye Disease
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Diabetic Retinal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E113299: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with mild nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, unspecified eye
Also known as:
- Baggy Eyelids
- Eyelid Disorder
- Droopy eyelids
- Excess eyelid skin
- Dermatochalasis
ICD-10 Codes:
- H02831: Dermatochalasis of right upper eyelid
Also known as:
- Dry Eyes
- Tears
- Dry eye syndrome
- Keratoconjunctivitis sicca
- Ocular dryness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H04129: Dry eye syndrome of unspecified lacrimal gland
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:
- Pterygium
- Eye Disease
- Surfer's Eye', 'Farmer's Eye
- Conjunctival Growth
- Wing-shaped Eye Growth
ICD-10 Codes:
- H11001: Unspecified pterygium of right 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
What procedures does Dr. Damento perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Damento 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. Damento. 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:
- Pterygium Removal with Graft
- Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
- Pterygium Excision with Autograft', 'Conjunctival Graft for Pterygium', 'Surfer's Eye Surgery with Graft
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Posterior Capsulotomy
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Laser Eye Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 65426: Excision or transposition of pterygium; with graft
- 66821: Discission of secondary membranous cataract (opacified posterior lens capsule and/or anterior hyaloid); laser surgery (eg, YAG laser) (1 or more stages)
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
Does Dr. Damento accept my insurance?
Dr. Damento accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 600-3901 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Damento accept in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Damento in San Francisco, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other PACE
All Other Third Party
Contra Costa
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
HealthComp
Kaiser Permanente
MAPFRE
Medicare
SGS North America Inc
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Damento's office located?
Dr. Gena Damento's Primary Practice
711 Van Ness Ave Ste 250
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 600-3901
What is Dr. Damento's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Damento's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1013379189.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Damento?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Damento
What is Dr. Gena Damento's specialty?
Dr. Damento is a Ophthalmologist near San Francisco, 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. Damento to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Gena Damento affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Damento is affiliated with John Muir Health Walnut Creek Medical Center, John Muir Health Concord 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 Gena Damento accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?
Yes, Dr. Gena Damento is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Gena Damento offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Damento's office at (415) 600-3901 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Gena Damento?
Please contact Dr. Damento's office at (415) 600-3901 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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