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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
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 Kaiser Permanente, 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 an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Benador-Shen typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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
- Eye Disease
- 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
ICD-10 Codes:
- H209: Unspecified iridocyclitis
- H44113: Panuveitis, bilateral
- H20823: Vogt-Koyanagi syndrome, bilateral
Also known as:
- Retinal Vasculitis
- Retinal Disorder
- Inflammation of Retinal Blood Vessels
- Eye Vasculitis
- Retinal Vessel Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35063: Retinal vasculitis, bilateral
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:
- Cystoid Macular Edema
- Macular Degeneration
- CME
- Macular swelling
- Fluid in the macula
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35351: Cystoid macular degeneration, right eye
Also known as:
- Panuveitis
- Eye Disease
- Whole Uvea Inflammation
- Severe Uveitis
- Eye Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- H44112: Panuveitis, left eye
What procedures does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Benador-Shen typically 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. 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:
- 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
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
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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 hospitals are Dr. Benador-Shen affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Benador-Shen has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Benador-Shen's NPI number?A 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 an Ophthalmologist near Santa Clara, 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. 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 Dr. 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 Dr. Christine Benador-Shen?
Please contact Dr. Benador-Shen's office at (408) 851-1000 to schedule an appointment.
Where is Dr. Benador-Shen's office located?
Dr. Benador-Shen's offices are located in Santa Clara, CA, San Francisco, CA, and Berkeley, CA.
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