Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Amini, Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon in Chula Vista, CA?
Where did Dr. Amini go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Glaucoma, Duke University, Durham, NC USA | DUKE EYE CENTER, GLAUCOMA, NC, USA | Duke Univ Eye Center, Glaucoma | Duke University Medical Center
Is Dr. Amini board certified as an Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Lina Amini, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology , American Board of Ophthalmology since 2010
What languages does Dr. Amini speak?
Dr. Amini and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Persian
What conditions does an Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon like Dr. Amini typically treat?
As an Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Dr. Amini 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. Amini. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Narrow Angle Glaucoma Risk
- Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Glaucoma
- Anatomical Narrow Angle
- Angle-Closure Glaucoma Risk
- Eye angle problem
- Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Wide-Angle Glaucoma
- POAG
ICD-10 Codes:
- H40033: Anatomical narrow angle, bilateral
- H401131: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, mild stage
Also known as:
- Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H25813: Combined forms of age-related cataract, bilateral
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
What procedures does an Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon like Dr. Amini typically perform?
As an Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Dr. Amini 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. Amini. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- Laser Eye Surgery for Glaucoma
- Laser Trabeculoplasty
- Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
- Cataract Surgery with Glaucoma Drainage Device
- Glaucoma Surgery (Trabeculectomy)
- Iridotomy
- Iridectomy
- Laser Glaucoma Treatment
- Glaucoma laser surgery
- Laser eye treatment for glaucoma
- Trabeculoplasty
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Posterior Capsulotomy
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Laser Eye Surgery
- Combined Cataract and Glaucoma Surgery
- Phacoemulsification with Aqueous Drainage Device
- IOL Insertion with Glaucoma Stent
- Trabeculectomy
- Glaucoma Filtering Surgery
- Eye Pressure Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 66761: Iridotomy/iridectomy by laser surgery (eg, for glaucoma) (per session)
- 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)
- 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
- 66170: Fistulization of sclera for glaucoma; trabeculectomy ab externo in absence of previous surgery
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. Amini accept my insurance?
Dr. Amini accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 397-3088 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Amini accept in Chula Vista, CA?
Dr. Amini in Chula Vista, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Community Health Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Amini's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Amini affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Amini has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
Fellow of American Academy of Ophthalmology
What is Dr. Amini's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Amini's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1063625374.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Amini?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Amini