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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Heisel, Retina Specialist in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Curtis Heisel is a Retina Specialist, who primarily practices in La Jolla, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Heisel is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Heisel’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Heisel’s office at (312) 227-4000.
What languages does Dr. Heisel speak?
Dr. Heisel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Retina Specialist like Dr. Heisel typically treat?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Heisel 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. Heisel. 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 here.
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
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Advanced Diabetic Eye Disease and Macular Swelling (Both Eyes)
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Eye Problems
- Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy with Macular Edema Bilateral
- Advanced Retina Damage Both Eyes with Macular Swelling
- Diabetic Macular Edema Both Eyes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E113513: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
Also known as:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
What procedures does a Retina Specialist like Dr. Heisel typically perform?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Heisel 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. Heisel. 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 here.
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)
Does Dr. Heisel accept my insurance?
Dr. Heisel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (312) 227-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Heisel accept in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Heisel in La Jolla, 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
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Inland Empire Health Plan
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Heisel's office located?
Dr. Curtis Heisel's Primary Practice
9415 Campus Point Dr
La Jolla, CA 92093
(312) 227-4000
What is Dr. Heisel's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Heisel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1003492026.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Heisel?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Heisel
What is Dr. Curtis Heisel's specialty?
Dr. Heisel is a Retina Specialist near La Jolla, CA.
What does a Retina Specialist do?
An ophthalmologist specializing in vitreoretinal diseases focuses on diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the vitreous and retina, including issues such as retinal detachment, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration. This specialist employs advanced medical and surgical techniques to manage these complex eye conditions.
Is this Dr. Curtis Heisel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Heisel is affiliated with Jacobs Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health, Northwestern Memorial Hospital 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
When to see a Retina Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Curtis Heisel accepting new patients in La Jolla, CA?
Yes, Dr. Curtis Heisel is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Curtis Heisel offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Heisel's office at (312) 227-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Curtis Heisel?
Please contact Dr. Heisel's office at (312) 227-4000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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