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Dr. Lauren Hennein, MD

San Diego, CA

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Hennein, Ophthalmologist in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Lauren Hennein, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Hennein is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hennein’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hennein’s office at (617) 355-6000.

    What languages does Dr. Hennein speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Hennein treat?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Hennein 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. Hennein. 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:

    • Inward Turning Eye
    • Intermittent Alternating Exotropia
    • Alternating Walleye
    • Esotropia
    • Intermittent Alternating Crossed Eyes
    • Eye Movement Disorder
    • Crossed Eyes from Farsightedness
    • Accommodative Squint
    • Intermittent Alternating Wall Eyes
    • Intermittent Alternating Divergent Strabismus
    • Temporary Wall Eye
    • Alternating exotropia
    • Eyes take turns turning out
    • Intermittent exotropia
    • Crossed Eyes
    • Convergent Strabismus
    • Intermittent alternating esotropia
    • Eyes take turns crossing sometimes
    • Occasional alternating inward eye turn

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H5043: Accommodative component in esotropia
    • H5034: Intermittent alternating exotropia
    • H5015: Alternating exotropia
    • H5000: Unspecified esotropia
    • H5032: Intermittent alternating esotropia

    Also known as:

    • Retinopathy of Prematurity
    • Premature Babies
    • Retinal Disorder
    • ROP
    • Premature Retinopathy
    • Retinal Disease in Premature Babies
    • Retinal disease in premature babies
    • Premature baby eye condition

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H35113: Retinopathy of prematurity, stage 0, bilateral
    • H35123: Retinopathy of prematurity, stage 1, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Astigmatism
    • Farsightedness
    • Refractive Errors
    • Farsightedness (Hyperopia)
    • Blurred Vision
    • Distorted Vision
    • Eye Curvature Problem
    • Hyperopia
    • Long-sightedness
    • Hypermetropia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H52203: Unspecified astigmatism, bilateral
    • H5203: Hypermetropia, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Pink Eye
    • Conjunctivitis
    • Red Eye
    • Allergic Pink Eye
    • Atopic Conjunctivitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H1013: Acute atopic conjunctivitis, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Blepharitis
    • Eyelid Disorder
    • Inflamed eyelids
    • Eyelid margin inflammation
    • Crusty eyelids
    • Eyelid irritation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H01006: Unspecified blepharitis left eye, unspecified eyelid
    • H01003: Unspecified blepharitis right eye, unspecified eyelid

    Also known as:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy

    Also known as:

    • Lazy Eye Suspect
    • Amblyopia
    • Amblyopia Suspect
    • Possible Lazy Eye
    • Risk of Lazy Eye

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H53043: Amblyopia suspect, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Blepharitis
    • Eyelid Disorder
    • Eyelid Inflammation
    • Crusty Eyelids
    • Eyelid Margin Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H01009: Unspecified blepharitis unspecified eye, unspecified eyelid

    Also known as:

    • Type 1 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 1
    • Type 1 diabetes
    • Diabetes Tests & Diagnosis
    • Juvenile Diabetes
    • Insulin-Dependent Diabetes
    • T1D

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E109: Type 1 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Blocked Tear Duct at Birth
    • Birth Defects
    • Tears
    • Congenital Lacrimal Duct Obstruction
    • Narrow Tear Duct in Baby

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q105: Congenital stenosis and stricture of lacrimal duct

    Also known as:

    • Retina Disorder in Premature Babies
    • Premature Babies
    • Retinal Disorder
    • Retinopathy of Prematurity
    • ROP
    • Premature Infant Eye Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H35103: Retinopathy of prematurity, unspecified, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Corneal Scars or Cloudy Spots
    • Corneal Disorder
    • Corneal Clouding
    • Corneal Haze
    • Corneal Leukoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H179: Unspecified corneal scar and opacity

    Also known as:

    • Other Eyelid Birth Defects
    • Birth Defects
    • Eyelid Disorder
    • Various Congenital Eyelid Abnormalities
    • Rare Eyelid Malformations
    • Infant Eyelid Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q103: Other congenital malformations of eyelid

    What procedures does Dr. Hennein perform?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Hennein 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. Hennein. 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:

    • Chalazion Removal (Under General Anesthesia)
    • Anesthesia
    • Eyelid Cyst Excision
    • Stye Removal Surgery
    • Chalazion Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 67808: Excision of chalazion; under general anesthesia and/or requiring hospitalization, single or multiple

    Also known as:

    • Crossed Eye Surgery (One Muscle)
    • Strabismus Repair
    • Eye Alignment Surgery
    • Ocular Muscle Adjustment

    CPT Codes:

    • 67311: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 1 horizontal muscle

    Also known as:

    • Tear Duct Balloon Dilation
    • Nasolacrimal Duct Dilation
    • Blocked Tear Duct Ballooning
    • Tear Duct Probing with Balloon

    CPT Codes:

    • 68816: Probing of nasolacrimal duct, with or without irrigation; with transluminal balloon catheter dilation

    Also known as:

    • Adjustable Suture Placement for Eye Muscle Surgery
    • Strabismus Surgery with Adjustable Sutures
    • Eye Alignment Surgery
    • Squint Correction Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 67335: Placement of adjustable suture(s) during strabismus surgery, including postoperative adjustment(s) of suture(s) (List separately in addition to code for specific strabismus surgery)

    Also known as:

    • Injection into Eye Capsule
    • Tenon's Capsule Injection
    • Periocular Injection
    • Eye Medication Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 67515: Injection of medication or other substance into Tenon's capsule

    Also known as:

    • Eye Muscle Injection (Chemodenervation)
    • Ocular Muscle Paralysis
    • Strabismus Treatment Injection
    • Botox for Eye Muscles

    CPT Codes:

    • 67345: Chemodenervation of extraocular muscle

    Also known as:

    • Injection for Skin Lesions (Up to 7)
    • Intralesional Injection
    • Lesion Injection Therapy
    • Steroid Injection for Skin Bumps

    CPT Codes:

    • 11900: Injection, intralesional; up to and including 7 lesions

    Does Dr. Hennein accept my insurance?

    Dr. Hennein accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 355-6000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Hennein accept in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Hennein in San Diego, 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

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • Community Health Group

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Inland Empire

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Hennein's office located?

    Dr. Lauren Hennein's Primary Practice

    7910 Frost St

    San Diego, CA 92123

    (617) 355-6000

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    Dr. Lauren Hennein's Practice 2

    3010 Childrens Way

    San Diego, CA 92123

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    Dr. Lauren Hennein's Practice 3

    300 Longwood Ave

    Boston, MA 02115

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

    Dr. Hennein's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1699216010.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hennein?

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

    What is Dr. Lauren Hennein's specialty?

    Dr. Hennein is a Ophthalmologist near San Diego, 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. Hennein to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Lauren Hennein affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Hennein is affiliated with Sharp Memorial Hospital, Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Palomar Medical Center Poway, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla 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 Lauren Hennein accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Lauren Hennein is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Lauren Hennein offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Hennein's office at (617) 355-6000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Lauren Hennein?

    Please contact Dr. Hennein's office at (617) 355-6000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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