15 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Eckstein, Ophthalmologist in San Diego, CA?
Is Dr. Eckstein board certified as an Ophthalmologist?
Yes, Dr. Lauren Eckstein, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Eckstein speak?
Dr. Eckstein and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Eckstein typically treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Eckstein 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. Eckstein. 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:
- Baggy Eyelids
- Blepharospasm
- Droopy Eyelid
- Eyelid Disorder
- Benign essential blepharospasm
- Droopy eyelids
- Excess eyelid skin
- Dermatochalasis
- Eyelid Spasms
- Benign Essential Blepharospasm
- Involuntary Eye Twitching
- Ptosis
- Eyelid Drooping
- Upper Eyelid Sagging
- Fallen Eyelid
ICD-10 Codes:
- H02831: Dermatochalasis of right upper eyelid
- G245: Blepharospasm
- H02403: Unspecified ptosis of bilateral eyelids
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:
- Left Hemifacial Spasm
- Facial Injuries and Disorder
- Left Facial Twitch
- Left Facial Muscle Spasm
- Left Side Facial Tic
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5132: Clonic hemifacial spasm, left
Also known as:
- Graves' Disease
- Hyperthyroidism
- Graves' disease
- Graves Disease
- Hyperthyroidism with Goiter
- Toxic Diffuse Goiter
- Overactive Thyroid with Enlarged Gland
ICD-10 Codes:
- E0500: Thyrotoxicosis with diffuse goiter without thyrotoxic crisis or storm
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 an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Eckstein typically perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Eckstein 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. Eckstein. 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:
- Upper Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty)
- Ptosis Repair (Fasanella-Servat Type)
- Extensive Ectropion Repair
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- Droopy Eyelid Surgery
- Upper Eyelid Reduction
- Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery
- Blepharoptosis Repair
- Levator Resection for Ptosis
- Eyelid Ectropion Surgery
- Tarsal Strip Operation
- Lower Eyelid Repair
- Outward Turning Eyelid Repair
CPT Codes:
- 15823: Blepharoplasty, upper eyelid; with excessive skin weighting down lid
- 67908: Repair of blepharoptosis; conjunctivo-tarso-Muller's muscle-levator resection (eg, Fasanella-Servat type)
- 67917: Repair of ectropion; extensive (eg, tarsal strip operations)
Also known as:
- Drooping Brow Repair
- Brow Lift
- Forehead Lift
- Ptosis Repair (Brow)
CPT Codes:
- 67900: Repair of brow ptosis (supraciliary, mid-forehead or coronal approach)
Also known as:
- Facial Muscle Injection for Spasms (One Side)
- Botox for facial spasms
- Facial nerve chemodenervation
- Blepharospasm treatment
- Hemifacial spasm injection
CPT Codes:
- 64612: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial nerve, unilateral (eg, for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm)
Does Dr. Eckstein accept my insurance?
Dr. Eckstein accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 516-6606 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Eckstein accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Eckstein in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Eckstein's office located?
Dr. Lauren Eckstein's Primary Practice
4405 Vandever Ave
San Diego, CA 92120
(619) 516-6606
What hospitals are Dr. Eckstein affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Eckstein has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Eckstein's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Eckstein's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1679767792.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Eckstein?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Eckstein