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Dr. Sam Abbassi, MD

Ophthalmologist

West Hills, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Abbassi, Ophthalmologist in West Hills, CA?

    Dr. Sam Abbassi, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in West Hills, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Abbassi is fluent in English, German, and Persian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Abbassi’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Abbassi’s office at (877) 883-9992.

    What languages does Dr. Abbassi speak?

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

    • English
    • German
    • Persian

    What conditions does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Abbassi typically treat?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Abbassi 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. Abbassi. 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:

    • Wet Macular Degeneration
    • Macular Degeneration
    • Exudative AMD
    • Neovascular Macular Degeneration
    • Wet AMD
    • Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H353211: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
    • 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:

    • Macular Pucker
    • Retinal Disorder
    • Epiretinal Membrane
    • Cellophane Maculopathy
    • Macular Wrinkle
    • Retinal Scar
    • Macular Fibrosis
    • Wrinkled Retina

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H35373: Puckering of macula, bilateral
    • H35372: Puckering of macula, left eye
    • H35371: Puckering of macula, right eye

    Also known as:

    • Aging of the eye's gel
    • Eye Disease
    • Vitreous Detachment
    • Vitreous syneresis
    • Eye gel breakdown
    • Vitreous aging

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H43813: Vitreous degeneration, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Cataract
    • Cloudy lens
    • Lens clouding
    • Eye cloudiness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H25813: Combined forms of age-related cataract, bilateral

    What procedures does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Abbassi typically perform?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Abbassi 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. Abbassi. 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:

    • Eye Injection
    • Intravitreal Injection
    • Retinal Injection
    • Macular Degeneration Injection
    • Eye Medication Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 67028: Intravitreal injection of a pharmacologic agent (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Laser Treatment for Retinopathy
    • Photocoagulation for Retinopathy
    • Diabetic Retinopathy Laser Treatment
    • Retinal Laser Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 67228: Treatment of extensive or progressive retinopathy (eg, diabetic retinopathy), photocoagulation

    Does Dr. Abbassi accept my insurance?

    Dr. Abbassi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (877) 883-9992 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Abbassi accept in West Hills, CA?

    Dr. Abbassi in West Hills, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • City of Los Angeles

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Preferred IPA

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Abbassi's office located?

    Dr. Sam Abbassi's Primary Practice

    7345 Medical Center Dr Ste 320

    West Hills, CA 91307

    (877) 883-9992

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    Dr. Sam Abbassi's Practice 2

    16311 Ventura Blvd Ste 750

    Encino, CA 91436

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

    Dr. Abbassi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1881937720.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Abbassi?

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

    What is Dr. Sam Abbassi's specialty?

    Dr. Abbassi is an Ophthalmologist near West Hills, CA.

    What does an Ophthalmologist do?

    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.

    Is Dr. Sam Abbassi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Abbassi is affiliated with Ucla West Valley Medical Center, Ronald Reagan Ucla 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 Dr. Sam Abbassi accepting new patients in West Hills, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Sam Abbassi is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Sam Abbassi offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Abbassi's office at (877) 883-9992 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Sam Abbassi?

    Please contact Dr. Abbassi's office at (877) 883-9992 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Abbassi's office located?

    Dr. Abbassi's offices are located in West Hills, CA and Encino, CA.