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Dr. Abtin Shahlaee, MD

San Francisco, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Shahlaee, Ophthalmologist in San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. Abtin Shahlaee, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Shahlaee is fluent in English, Persian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shahlaee’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shahlaee’s office at (215) 928-3041.

    What languages does Dr. Shahlaee speak?

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

    • English

    • Persian

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Shahlaee treat?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Shahlaee 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. Shahlaee. 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:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Retinopathy
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Advanced Diabetic Eye Disease and Macular Swelling (Both Eyes)
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Severe Diabetic Eye Disease (Both Eyes)
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Eye Disease and Macular Swelling
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Eye Problems
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Eye Disease
    • Diabetic Retinal Disease
    • Diabetes Mellitus Eye Complications
    • Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy with Macular Edema Bilateral
    • Advanced Retina Damage Both Eyes with Macular Swelling
    • Diabetic Macular Edema Both Eyes
    • Severe Nonproliferative Diabetic Retinopathy Bilateral
    • Advanced Retina Damage in Both Eyes
    • Severe Diabetic Retinopathy in Both Eyes
    • Diabetic Retinopathy with Macular Edema
    • Macular Swelling from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetic Macular Edema
    • Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E113593: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, bilateral
    • E113592: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, left eye
    • E113513: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
    • E113493: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with severe nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, bilateral
    • E11311: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with unspecified diabetic retinopathy with macular edema
    • E113393: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with moderate nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, bilateral

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H353210: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, stage unspecified
    • H353230: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, stage unspecified
    • H353220: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, stage unspecified

    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:

    • Other Post-Surgery Condition
    • Postoperative State
    • Recovery After Surgery
    • Surgical Follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states

    Also known as:

    • Retinal Detachment with Multiple Breaks
    • Retinal Detachment
    • Detached Retina with Multiple Tears
    • Multiple Retinal Tears Detachment
    • Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H33022: Retinal detachment with multiple breaks, left eye
    • H33021: Retinal detachment with multiple breaks, right eye

    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:

    • Bleeding in the eye's gel
    • Eye Disease
    • Eye bleeding
    • Blood in the vitreous
    • Ocular hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H4312: Vitreous hemorrhage, left eye

    Also known as:

    • Blocked Central Retinal Vein
    • Retinal Disorder
    • Central Retinal Vein Occlusion
    • Eye Stroke
    • CRVO

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H348120: Central retinal vein occlusion, left eye, with macular edema

    Also known as:

    • Glaucoma
    • High Eye Pressure
    • Optic Nerve Damage
    • Eye Pressure Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H4089: Other specified glaucoma

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H209: Unspecified iridocyclitis

    What procedures does Dr. Shahlaee perform?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Shahlaee 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. Shahlaee. 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:

    • Retinal Detachment Repair with Vitrectomy
    • Vitrectomy Eye Surgery
    • Vitrectomy for Macular Pucker
    • Vitrectomy for retinal detachment
    • Retinal reattachment surgery
    • Eye surgery for detached retina
    • Pars Plana Vitrectomy
    • Retinal Surgery
    • Eye Gel Removal Surgery
    • Retinal Membrane Removal
    • Macular Pucker Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 67108: Repair of retinal detachment; with vitrectomy, any method, including, when performed, air or gas tamponade, focal endolaser photocoagulation, cryotherapy, drainage of subretinal fluid, scleral buckling, and/or removal of lens by same technique
    • 67036: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach;
    • 67041: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with removal of preretinal cellular membrane (eg, macular pucker)

    Also known as:

    • Laser Treatment for Retinopathy
    • Photocoagulation for Retinopathy
    • Diabetic Retinopathy Laser Treatment
    • Retinal Laser Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 67228: Treatment of extensive or progressive retinopathy (eg, diabetic retinopathy), photocoagulation

    Also known as:

    • Complex Retinal Detachment Repair
    • Vitrectomy for Retinal Detachment
    • Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy Repair
    • Diabetic Retinal Detachment Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 67113: Repair of complex retinal detachment (eg, proliferative vitreoretinopathy, stage C-1 or greater, diabetic traction retinal detachment, retinopathy of prematurity, retinal tear of greater than 90 degrees), with vitrectomy and membrane peeling, including, when performed, air, gas, or silicone oil tamponade, cryotherapy, endolaser photocoagulation, drainage of subretinal fluid, scleral buckling, and/or removal of lens

    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:

    • Retina Repair for Macular Hole or Edema
    • Vitrectomy with Membrane Peel
    • Macular Hole Repair
    • Diabetic Macular Edema Surgery
    • Internal Limiting Membrane Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 67042: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina (eg, for repair of macular hole, diabetic macular edema), includes, if performed, intraocular tamponade (ie, air, gas or silicone oil)

    Also known as:

    • Retinal Laser Treatment
    • Retinal Photocoagulation
    • Laser for Retinal Tear
    • Retinal Detachment Prevention Laser

    CPT Codes:

    • 67145: Prophylaxis of retinal detachment (eg, retinal break, lattice degeneration) without drainage; photocoagulation

    Does Dr. Shahlaee accept my insurance?

    Dr. Shahlaee accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (215) 928-3041 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Shahlaee accept in San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. Shahlaee in San Francisco, 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

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

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    Where is Dr. Shahlaee's office located?

    Dr. Abtin Shahlaee's Primary Practice

    1635 Divisadero St

    San Francisco, CA 94115

    (215) 928-3041

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    Dr. Abtin Shahlaee's Practice 2

    840 Walnut St Ste 1020

    Philadelphia, PA 19107

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    Dr. Abtin Shahlaee's Practice 3

    4060 Butler Pike Ste 200

    Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462

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

    Dr. Shahlaee's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1861923989.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shahlaee?

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

    What is Dr. Abtin Shahlaee's specialty?

    Dr. Shahlaee is a Ophthalmologist near San Francisco, 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. Shahlaee to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Abtin Shahlaee affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Shahlaee is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente San Francisco 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 Abtin Shahlaee accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Abtin Shahlaee is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Abtin Shahlaee offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Shahlaee's office at (215) 928-3041 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Abtin Shahlaee?

    Please contact Dr. Shahlaee's office at (215) 928-3041 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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