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Dr. Loreley Smith, MD

Foster City, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Smith, Ophthalmologist in Foster City, CA?

    Dr. Loreley Smith, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Foster City, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Smith is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Smith’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Smith’s office at (650) 525-9030.

    What languages does Dr. Smith speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Smith treat?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Smith 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. Smith. 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:

    • Eyelid Retraction
    • Chalazion on Right Upper Eyelid
    • Droopy Eyelid
    • Chalazion
    • Chalazion on Right Lower Eyelid
    • Baggy Eyelids
    • Eyelid Disorder
    • Retracted Eyelid
    • Eyelid Pullback
    • Staring Eyes
    • Right Upper Eyelid Cyst
    • Meibomian Cyst on Upper Lid
    • Blocked Gland Right Upper Eyelid
    • Ptosis
    • Eyelid Droop
    • Falling Eyelid
    • Muscle-Related Eyelid Droop
    • Meibomian cyst
    • Eyelid cyst
    • Stye-like bump
    • Eyelid Drooping
    • Upper Eyelid Sagging
    • Fallen Eyelid
    • Right Lower Eyelid Cyst
    • Meibomian Cyst on Lower Lid
    • Blocked Gland Right Lower Eyelid
    • Droopy eyelids
    • Excess eyelid skin
    • Dermatochalasis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H02535: Eyelid retraction left lower eyelid
    • H0011: Chalazion right upper eyelid
    • H02423: Myogenic ptosis of bilateral eyelids
    • H02532: Eyelid retraction right lower eyelid
    • H0014: Chalazion left upper eyelid
    • H02422: Myogenic ptosis of left eyelid
    • H02403: Unspecified ptosis of bilateral eyelids
    • H0012: Chalazion right lower eyelid
    • H02831: Dermatochalasis of right upper eyelid
    • H02421: Myogenic ptosis of right eyelid

    Also known as:

    • Skin Tumor of Uncertain Behavior
    • Skin Condition
    • Skin Neoplasm
    • Skin Growth
    • Uncertain Skin Lesion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D485: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin

    Also known as:

    • Benign Skin Growth
    • Benign Tumor
    • Skin Condition
    • Non-cancerous skin lesion
    • Skin tumor
    • Skin lump

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D2310: Other benign neoplasm of skin of unspecified eyelid, including canthus

    Also known as:

    • Tear Duct Blockage
    • Blocked tear duct
    • Tears
    • Nasolacrimal duct obstruction
    • Tear drainage blockage
    • Dacryostenosis
    • Tear duct blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H04223: Epiphora due to insufficient drainage, bilateral
    • H04551: Acquired stenosis of right nasolacrimal duct

    Also known as:

    • Tumor of Uncertain Behavior
    • Uncertain Neoplasm
    • Growth of Unknown Nature
    • Indeterminate Tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D487: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of other specified sites

    Also known as:

    • Baggy Eyelids
    • Eyelid Disorder
    • Dermatochalasis
    • Droopy Eyelid Skin
    • Excess Eyelid Skin

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H02834: Dermatochalasis of left upper eyelid

    Also known as:

    • Hashimoto's Disease
    • Thyroid Disease
    • Hashimoto's disease
    • Autoimmune thyroiditis', 'Chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis', 'Hashimoto's thyroiditis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E063: Autoimmune thyroiditis

    Also known as:

    • Excessive Tearing from Poor Drainage
    • Tears
    • Blocked Tear Duct
    • Tear Duct Obstruction
    • Poor Tear Drainage
    • Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H04221: Epiphora due to insufficient drainage, right side

    Also known as:

    • Eye Socket Fracture
    • Facial Injuries and Disorder
    • Fractures
    • Head Injuries
    • Orbital floor fracture
    • Broken eye socket
    • Eye bone break

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S0232XA: Fracture of orbital floor, left side, initial encounter for closed fracture

    Also known as:

    • Cellulitis Around the Eye
    • Cellulitis
    • Eye Infection
    • Eye Area Cellulitis
    • Bacterial Eye Infection
    • Periorbital Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L03213: Periorbital cellulitis

    What procedures does Dr. Smith perform?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Smith 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. Smith. 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:

    • Eyelid Repair (Extensive)
    • Droopy Eyelid Repair (Ptosis Surgery)
    • Upper Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty)
    • Droopy Eyelid Repair
    • Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
    • Full Thickness Eyelid Repair
    • Eyelid Reconstruction
    • Eyelid Margin Excision and Repair
    • Blepharoptosis Repair
    • Levator Resection
    • Eyelid Lift Surgery
    • Ptosis Correction
    • Droopy Eyelid Surgery
    • Upper Eyelid Reduction
    • Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery
    • Ptosis Repair
    • Blepharoptosis Correction

    CPT Codes:

    • 67966: Excision and repair of eyelid, involving lid margin, tarsus, conjunctiva, canthus, or full thickness, may include preparation for skin graft or pedicle flap with adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement; over one-fourth of lid margin
    • 67904: Repair of blepharoptosis; (tarso) levator resection or advancement, external approach
    • 15823: Blepharoplasty, upper eyelid; with excessive skin weighting down lid
    • 67903: Repair of blepharoptosis; (tarso) levator resection or advancement, internal approach

    Also known as:

    • Tear Duct Probing with Stent Placement
    • Nasolacrimal Duct Probing with Stent
    • Tear Duct Stent Insertion
    • Blocked Tear Duct Repair
    • Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) Stent

    CPT Codes:

    • 68815: Probing of nasolacrimal duct, with or without irrigation; with insertion of tube or stent

    Also known as:

    • Conjunctival Reconstruction with Graft
    • Conjunctivoplasty with Graft
    • Eye Surface Reconstruction
    • Cul-de-Sac Reconstruction (Eye)

    CPT Codes:

    • 68326: Conjunctivoplasty, reconstruction cul-de-sac; with conjunctival graft or extensive rearrangement

    Also known as:

    • Drooping Brow Repair
    • Brow Lift
    • Forehead Lift
    • Ptosis Repair (Brow)

    CPT Codes:

    • 67900: Repair of brow ptosis (supraciliary, mid-forehead or coronal approach)

    Also known as:

    • Facial Tissue Transfer (Eyelids, Nose, Ears, Lips)
    • Local Flap Surgery
    • Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
    • Facial Reconstruction

    CPT Codes:

    • 14060: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, eyelids, nose, ears and/or lips; defect 10 sq cm or less

    Does Dr. Smith accept my insurance?

    Dr. Smith accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 525-9030 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Smith accept in Foster City, CA?

    Dr. Smith in Foster City, 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

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • Sutter Health

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Smith's office located?

    Dr. Loreley Smith's Primary Practice

    1241 E Hillsdale Blvd Ste 240

    Foster City, CA 94404

    (650) 525-9030

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    Dr. Loreley Smith's Practice 2

    400 Parnassus Ave

    San Francisco, CA 94143

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    Dr. Loreley Smith's Practice 3

    1600 Divisadero St

    San Francisco, CA 94143

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

    Dr. Smith's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1619328481.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Smith?

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

    What is Dr. Loreley Smith's specialty?

    Dr. Smith is a Ophthalmologist near Foster City, 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. Smith to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Loreley Smith affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Smith is affiliated with California Pacific Medical Center - Davies Campus, California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus, Mills-Peninsula 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 Loreley Smith accepting new patients in Foster City, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Loreley Smith is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Loreley Smith offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Smith's office at (650) 525-9030 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Loreley Smith?

    Please contact Dr. Smith's office at (650) 525-9030 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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