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Dr. Jella An, MD

Charleston, SC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. An, Ophthalmologist in Charleston, SC?

    Dr. Jella An, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Charleston, SC with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. An is fluent in English, French, and Korean, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. An’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. An’s office at (573) 882-1506.

    What languages does Dr. An speak?

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

    • English

    • French

    • Korean

    What conditions does Dr. An treat?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. An 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. An. 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:

    • Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Preglaucoma
    • Ocular Hypertension
    • Low-Tension Glaucoma
    • Glaucoma
    • Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Wide-Angle Glaucoma
    • POAG
    • Early Glaucoma
    • Borderline Glaucoma
    • Risk of Glaucoma
    • High Eye Pressure
    • Elevated Intraocular Pressure
    • Eye pressure problem
    • Chronic Simple Glaucoma
    • Normal-Tension Glaucoma
    • NTG
    • Low Pressure Glaucoma
    • Normal Pressure Glaucoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H401133: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, severe stage
    • H401132: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, moderate stage
    • H40003: Preglaucoma, unspecified, bilateral
    • H401131: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, mild stage
    • H40053: Ocular hypertension, bilateral
    • H401113: Primary open-angle glaucoma, right eye, severe stage
    • H401130: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, stage unspecified
    • H401123: Primary open-angle glaucoma, left eye, severe stage
    • H401122: Primary open-angle glaucoma, left eye, moderate stage
    • H401112: Primary open-angle glaucoma, right eye, moderate stage
    • H401190: Primary open-angle glaucoma, unspecified eye, stage unspecified
    • H401232: Low-tension glaucoma, bilateral, moderate stage
    • H401231: Low-tension glaucoma, bilateral, mild stage

    Also known as:

    • Cataract
    • Combined Age-Related Cataract
    • Cloudy lens
    • Lens clouding
    • Eye cloudiness
    • Mixed Type Cataract
    • Multiple Cataract Types

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
    • H25813: Combined forms of age-related cataract, bilateral
    • H25812: Combined forms of age-related cataract, left eye
    • H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
    • H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
    • H25811: Combined forms of age-related cataract, right eye

    Also known as:

    • Other Surgical Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • General post-operative care
    • Unspecified surgical recovery
    • Surgical follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4889: Encounter for other specified surgical aftercare

    What procedures does Dr. An perform?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. An 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. An. 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 Trabeculoplasty
    • Cataract Surgery with Glaucoma Drainage Device
    • Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
    • Glaucoma Surgery (Trabeculectomy)
    • Eye Adhesion Release (Posterior Synechiae)
    • Glaucoma laser surgery
    • Laser eye treatment for glaucoma
    • Trabeculoplasty
    • Combined Cataract and Glaucoma Surgery
    • Phacoemulsification with Aqueous Drainage Device
    • IOL Insertion with Glaucoma Stent
    • YAG Laser Capsulotomy
    • Posterior Capsulotomy
    • Secondary Cataract Removal
    • Laser Eye Surgery
    • Trabeculectomy
    • Glaucoma Filtering Surgery
    • Eye Pressure Surgery
    • Synechiolysis
    • Posterior Synechiae Lysis
    • Iris Adhesion Release

    CPT Codes:

    • 65855: Trabeculoplasty by laser surgery
    • 66991: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1 stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification); with insertion of intraocular (eg, trabecular meshwork, supraciliary, suprachoroidal) anterior segment aqueous drainage device, without extraocular reservoir, internal approach, one or more
    • 66821: Discission of secondary membranous cataract (opacified posterior lens capsule and/or anterior hyaloid); laser surgery (eg, YAG laser) (1 or more stages)
    • 66170: Fistulization of sclera for glaucoma; trabeculectomy ab externo in absence of previous surgery
    • 65875: Severing adhesions of anterior segment of eye, incisional technique (with or without injection of air or liquid) (separate procedure); posterior synechiae

    Also known as:

    • Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
    • Complex Cataract Surgery with Glaucoma Device
    • Extracapsular cataract extraction
    • Phacoemulsification
    • IOL implantation
    • Combined Cataract and Glaucoma Surgery
    • Complex Lens Replacement with Drainage Device
    • Phacoemulsification with Glaucoma Implant

    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
    • 66989: 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; with insertion of intraocular (eg, trabecular meshwork, supraciliary, suprachoroidal) anterior segment aqueous drainage device, without extraocular reservoir, internal approach, one or more

    Also known as:

    • Eye Medication Injection
    • Injection into Eye Capsule
    • Intraocular injection
    • Anterior chamber injection
    • Eye drug injection
    • Tenon's Capsule Injection
    • Periocular Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 66030: Injection, anterior chamber of eye (separate procedure); medication
    • 67515: Injection of medication or other substance into Tenon's capsule

    Also known as:

    • Goniotomy (Glaucoma Surgery)
    • Glaucoma Drainage Device Implant
    • Glaucoma Canal Dilation
    • Glaucoma Surgery for Scarred Eye (Trabeculectomy)
    • Glaucoma Drainage Device Insertion
    • Goniotomy Procedure
    • Angle-Opening Glaucoma Surgery
    • Congenital Glaucoma Surgery
    • Aqueous Shunt Surgery
    • Glaucoma Shunt with Graft
    • Eye Pressure Shunt
    • Canaloplasty
    • Aqueous Outflow Dilation
    • Glaucoma Drainage Procedure
    • Eye Pressure Reduction Surgery
    • Trabeculectomy with antifibrotic agents
    • Glaucoma drainage surgery
    • Eye pressure surgery with scarring
    • Aqueous Shunt Placement
    • Glaucoma Implant Surgery
    • Eye Pressure Drainage Device

    CPT Codes:

    • 65820: Goniotomy
    • 66180: Aqueous shunt to extraocular equatorial plate reservoir, external approach; with graft
    • 66174: Transluminal dilation of aqueous outflow canal (eg, canaloplasty); without retention of device or stent
    • 66172: Fistulization of sclera for glaucoma; trabeculectomy ab externo with scarring from previous ocular surgery or trauma (includes injection of antifibrotic agents)
    • 66183: Insertion of anterior segment aqueous drainage device, without extraocular reservoir, external approach

    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:

    • Glaucoma Laser Treatment (Cyclophotocoagulation)
    • Transscleral cyclophotocoagulation
    • Ciliary body laser
    • CPC treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 66710: Ciliary body destruction; cyclophotocoagulation, transscleral

    Also known as:

    • Eye Surgery Wound Repair
    • Anterior segment wound revision
    • Eye wound repair
    • Ocular wound revision

    CPT Codes:

    • 66250: Revision or repair of operative wound of anterior segment, any type, early or late, major or minor procedure

    Also known as:

    • Eye Fluid Removal
    • Anterior Chamber Paracentesis
    • Aqueous Humor Removal
    • Eye Pressure Relief Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 65800: Paracentesis of anterior chamber of eye (separate procedure); with removal of aqueous

    Does Dr. An accept my insurance?

    Dr. An accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (573) 882-1506 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. An accept in Charleston, SC?

    Dr. An in Charleston, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Marine Engineers Benefits Association

    • Medicare

    • State of South Carolina

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. An's office located?

    Dr. Jella An's Primary Practice

    171 Ashley Ave

    Charleston, SC 29425

    (573) 882-1506

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    Dr. Jella An's Practice 2

    1 Hospital Dr

    Columbia, MO 65212

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    Dr. Jella An's Practice 3

    10751 Falls Rd

    Lutherville, MD 21093

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

    Dr. An's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1033567763.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. An?

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

    What is Dr. Jella An's specialty?

    Dr. An is a Ophthalmologist near Charleston, SC. 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. An to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Jella An affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. An is affiliated with MUSC Health University Medical Center, Trident Medical Center, MUSC Health - Orangeburg 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 Jella An accepting new patients in Charleston, SC?

    Yes, Dr. Jella An is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Jella An offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. An's office at (573) 882-1506 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Jella An?

    Please contact Dr. An's office at (573) 882-1506 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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