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Dr. James Khu, MD

Stockton, CA

14 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Khu, Ophthalmologist in Stockton, CA?

    Dr. James Khu, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Stockton, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 14 years and is board certified. Dr. Khu is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Khu’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Khu’s office at (209) 476-3300.

    Is Dr. Khu board certified as an Ophthalmologist?

    Yes, Dr. James Khu, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology

    What languages does Dr. Khu speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Khu treat?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Khu 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. Khu. 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:

    • Combined Age-Related Cataract
    • Cataract
    • Mixed Type Cataract
    • Multiple Cataract Types
    • Cloudy lens
    • Lens clouding
    • Eye cloudiness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H25811: Combined forms of age-related cataract, right eye
    • H25812: Combined forms of age-related cataract, left eye
    • H25813: Combined forms of age-related cataract, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Narrow Angle Glaucoma Risk
    • Preglaucoma
    • Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Ocular Hypertension
    • Glaucoma
    • Anatomical Narrow Angle
    • Angle-Closure Glaucoma Risk
    • Eye angle problem
    • Early Glaucoma
    • Borderline Glaucoma
    • Risk of Glaucoma
    • Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Wide-Angle Glaucoma
    • Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • High Eye Pressure
    • Elevated Intraocular Pressure
    • Eye pressure problem
    • Optic Nerve Damage
    • Eye Pressure Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H40033: Anatomical narrow angle, bilateral
    • H40003: Preglaucoma, unspecified, bilateral
    • H4010X1: Unspecified open-angle glaucoma, mild stage
    • H4010X2: Unspecified open-angle glaucoma, moderate stage
    • H40059: Ocular hypertension, unspecified eye
    • H4089: Other specified glaucoma

    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:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Cataract
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Retinopathy
    • Cataract
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Eye Problems
    • Diabetes-related cataract
    • Cloudy lens from diabetes
    • Diabetic eye cataract
    • Diabetic Eye Disease
    • Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
    • Diabetic Retinal Disease
    • Diabetes Mellitus Eye Complications

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1136: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic cataract
    • E113393: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with moderate nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, bilateral
    • E113593: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Sense Organ Surgery Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • Eye surgery aftercare
    • Ear surgery aftercare
    • Sensory organ recovery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z48810: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the sense organs

    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:

    • Routine Eye and Vision Exam (Normal Findings)
    • Eye Disease
    • Vision Impairment and Blindness
    • Annual eye checkup
    • Vision screening, no issues
    • Eye health exam, all clear

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0100: Encounter for examination of eyes and vision without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Iridocyclitis
    • Eye Disease
    • Inflammation of the iris and ciliary body
    • Anterior uveitis
    • Iritis and cyclitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H209: Unspecified iridocyclitis

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H353220: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, stage unspecified

    What procedures does Dr. Khu perform?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Khu 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. Khu. 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:

    • 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

    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. Khu accept my insurance?

    Dr. Khu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (209) 476-3300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Khu accept in Stockton, CA?

    Dr. Khu in Stockton, 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

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx

    • State of Tennessee

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    Where is Dr. Khu's office located?

    Dr. James Khu's Primary Practice

    7373 West Ln

    Stockton, CA 95210

    (209) 476-3300

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    Dr. James Khu's Practice 2

    611 S Milpitas Blvd

    Milpitas, CA 95035

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    Dr. James Khu's Practice 3

    710 Lawrence Expy

    Santa Clara, CA 95051

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

    Dr. Khu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1558555870.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Khu?

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

    What is Dr. James Khu's specialty?

    Dr. Khu is a Ophthalmologist near Stockton, 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. Khu to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. James Khu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Khu 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 James Khu accepting new patients in Stockton, CA?

    Yes, Dr. James Khu is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. James Khu offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Khu's office at (209) 476-3300 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with James Khu?

    Please contact Dr. Khu's office at (209) 476-3300 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. James Khu have?

    Dr. James Khu is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

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