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Who is Dr. Benador-Shen, Ophthalmologist in Santa Clara, CA?
Dr. Christine Benador-Shen, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Santa Clara, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Benador-Shen is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Benador-Shen’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Benador-Shen’s office at (408) 851-1000.
What languages does Dr. Benador-Shen speak?
Dr. Benador-Shen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
What conditions does Dr. Benador-Shen treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Benador-Shen 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. Benador-Shen. 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 and Ear Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- Vision Screening
- Hearing Screening
- Eye and Ear Check-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z135: Encounter for screening for eye and ear disorders
Also known as:
- Iridocyclitis
- Widespread eye inflammation
- Vogt-Koyanagi Syndrome
- Posterior Eye Inflammation
- Eye Disease
- Retinal Disorder
- Inflammation of the iris and ciliary body
- Anterior uveitis
- Iritis and cyclitis
- Total uveal inflammation
- Inflammation of all eye layers
- Eye inflammation
- Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada Syndrome
- VKH Syndrome
- Autoimmune Uveitis
- Cyclitis
- Inflammation of Ciliary Body
- Uveitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- H209: Unspecified iridocyclitis
- H44113: Panuveitis, bilateral
- H20823: Vogt-Koyanagi syndrome, bilateral
- H3020: Posterior cyclitis, unspecified eye
Also known as:
- Retinal Vasculitis
- Retinal and Choroid Inflammation
- Retinal Disorder
- Inflammation of Retinal Blood Vessels
- Eye Vasculitis
- Retinal Vessel Inflammation
- Chorioretinitis
- Inflamed Retina
- Uveitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35063: Retinal vasculitis, bilateral
- H3091: Unspecified chorioretinal inflammation, right eye
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- Panuveitis
- Eye Disease
- Whole Uvea Inflammation
- Severe Uveitis
- Eye Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- H44112: Panuveitis, left eye
- H44111: Panuveitis, right eye
Also known as:
- Scleritis
- Eye Disease
- Inflammation of the sclera
- White of the eye inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- H15003: Unspecified scleritis, bilateral
- H15001: Unspecified scleritis, right eye
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
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
Also known as:
- Preglaucoma
- Glaucoma
- Early Glaucoma
- Borderline Glaucoma
- Risk of Glaucoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- H40003: Preglaucoma, unspecified, bilateral
Also known as:
- Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
- Lymphoma
- Lymphatic Cancer
- Neck Lymphoma
- NHL
ICD-10 Codes:
- C8591: Non-Hodgkin lymphoma, unspecified, lymph nodes of head, face, and neck
Also known as:
- Mooren's Corneal Ulcer
- Corneal Disorder
- Chronic corneal ulcer', 'Progressive corneal ulcer', 'Mooren's ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- H16052: Mooren's corneal ulcer, left eye
Also known as:
- Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H25813: Combined forms of age-related cataract, bilateral
Also known as:
- Dry Eyes
- Tears
- Dry eye syndrome
- Keratoconjunctivitis sicca
- Ocular dryness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H04123: Dry eye syndrome of bilateral lacrimal glands
Also known as:
- Cystoid Macular Edema
- Macular Degeneration
- CME
- Macular swelling
- Fluid in the macula
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35351: Cystoid macular degeneration, right eye
What procedures does Dr. Benador-Shen perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Benador-Shen 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. Benador-Shen. 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)
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
Does Dr. Benador-Shen accept my insurance?
Dr. Benador-Shen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (408) 851-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Benador-Shen accept in Santa Clara, CA?
Dr. Benador-Shen in Santa Clara, 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
Crown Cork and Seal Company
First Medical Health Plan
Medicare
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Benador-Shen's office located?
Dr. Christine Benador-Shen's Primary Practice
710 Lawrence Expy
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 851-1000
What is Dr. Benador-Shen's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Benador-Shen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1710370424.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Benador-Shen?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Benador-Shen
What is Dr. Christine Benador-Shen's specialty?
Dr. Benador-Shen is a Ophthalmologist near Santa Clara, 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. Benador-Shen to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Christine Benador-Shen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Benador-Shen is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Christine Benador-Shen accepting new patients in Santa Clara, CA?
Yes, Dr. Christine Benador-Shen is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christine Benador-Shen offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Benador-Shen's office at (408) 851-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christine Benador-Shen?
Please contact Dr. Benador-Shen's office at (408) 851-1000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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