Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kircher, Ophthalmologist in Oakland, CA?
Dr. John Kircher, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Oakland, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Kircher is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kircher’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kircher’s office at (301) 319-7868.
What languages does Dr. Kircher speak?
Dr. Kircher and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Kircher treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Kircher 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. Kircher. 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 Diabetic Eye Disease and Macular Swelling
- Type 2 Diabetes with Advanced Diabetic Eye Disease and Macular Swelling (Both Eyes)
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes with Macular Edema
- Type 2 Diabetes with Severe Diabetic Eye Disease (Both Eyes)
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Eye Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Retinopathy with Macular Edema
- Macular Swelling from Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetic Macular Edema
- 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
- Diabetic Eye Swelling
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Diabetic Macular Swelling
- Severe Nonproliferative Diabetic Retinopathy Bilateral
- Advanced Retina Damage in Both Eyes
- Severe Diabetic Retinopathy in Both Eyes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Advanced diabetic eye disease
- Diabetic retinopathy (proliferative)
- New blood vessel growth in eye from diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11311: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with unspecified diabetic retinopathy with macular edema
- 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
- E113313: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with moderate nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
- E113393: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with moderate nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, bilateral
- E113299: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with mild nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, unspecified eye
- E113553: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with stable proliferative diabetic retinopathy, bilateral
- E113512: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, left eye
- E113493: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with severe nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, bilateral
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E113591: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, right eye
Also known as:
- Retinal Neovascularization
- Retinal Edema
- Macular Pucker
- Retinal Disorder
- New Blood Vessel Growth in Retina
- Abnormal Retinal Vessels
- Retinal Angiogenesis
- Swelling of the Retina
- Fluid in Retina
- Macular Edema
- Epiretinal Membrane
- Cellophane Maculopathy
- Macular Wrinkle
- Retinal Scar
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35052: Retinal neovascularization, unspecified, left eye
- H3581: Retinal edema
- H35371: Puckering of macula, right eye
Also known as:
- Wet Macular Degeneration
- Macular Degeneration
- Wet AMD
- Neovascular Macular Degeneration
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
- Exudative AMD
ICD-10 Codes:
- H353221: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353231: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, with active choroidal neovascularization
Also known as:
- Bleeding in the eye's gel
- Eye Disease
- Eye bleeding
- Blood in the vitreous
- Ocular hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- H4312: Vitreous hemorrhage, left eye
- H4311: Vitreous hemorrhage, right eye
What procedures does Dr. Kircher perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Kircher 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. Kircher. 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)
Does Dr. Kircher accept my insurance?
Dr. Kircher accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (301) 319-7868 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kircher accept in Oakland, CA?
Dr. Kircher in Oakland, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alameda Alliance
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Commonwealth Care Alliance
Medicare
Neighborhood Health Plan (RI)
Partnership Health Plan
San Francisco Health Plan
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Kircher's office located?
What is Dr. Kircher's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kircher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1427312883.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kircher?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kircher
What is Dr. John Kircher's specialty?
Dr. Kircher is a Ophthalmologist near Oakland, 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. Kircher to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. John Kircher affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kircher is affiliated with California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus, California Pacific Medical Center - Davies Campus 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 John Kircher accepting new patients in Oakland, CA?
Yes, Dr. John Kircher is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. John Kircher offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kircher's office at (301) 319-7868 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with John Kircher?
Please contact Dr. Kircher's office at (301) 319-7868 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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