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Who is Dr. Weinreb, Ophthalmologist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Robert Weinreb, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Weinreb graduated from Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts and completed his residency at Univ Ca Sf Sch Of Med, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Cedars-Sinai Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Weinreb is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Weinreb’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Weinreb’s office at (858) 534-6290.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Weinreb?
Dr. Robert Weinreb, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Ophthalmologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Weinreb empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Cataract Surgery, Glaucoma, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the San Diego/CA community, Dr. Weinreb is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Weinreb go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Ca Sf Sch Of Med, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Cedars-Sinai Med Ctr, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts | UC San Francisco, School of Medicine, San Francisco | Ophthalmologist | Director, Shiley Eye Institute | Chair, Department of Ophthalmology
Is Dr. Weinreb board certified as an Ophthalmologist?
Yes, Dr. Robert Weinreb, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Weinreb speak?
Dr. Weinreb and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Weinreb treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Weinreb 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. Weinreb. 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:
- Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Preglaucoma
- Glaucoma
- Capsular Glaucoma with Pseudoexfoliation
- Narrow Angle Glaucoma Risk
- Chronic Angle-Closure Glaucoma
- Angle-Closure Glaucoma
- Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Wide-Angle Glaucoma
- POAG
- Early Glaucoma
- Borderline Glaucoma
- Risk of Glaucoma
- Chronic Simple Glaucoma
- High eye pressure
- Optic nerve damage
- Ocular hypertension
- Pseudoexfoliation Glaucoma
- Exfoliation Syndrome Glaucoma
- PXF Glaucoma
- Anatomical Narrow Angle
- Angle-Closure Glaucoma Risk
- Eye angle problem
- Long-term Angle-Closure Glaucoma
- Gradual Angle-Closure Glaucoma
- Persistent Narrow-Angle Glaucoma
- Narrow-Angle Glaucoma
- Closed-Angle Glaucoma
- Acute Angle-Closure Glaucoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- H401133: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, severe stage
- H401132: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, moderate stage
- H40003: Preglaucoma, unspecified, bilateral
- H401134: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, indeterminate stage
- H401113: Primary open-angle glaucoma, right eye, severe stage
- H401123: Primary open-angle glaucoma, left eye, severe stage
- H409: Unspecified glaucoma
- H401131: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, mild stage
- H401433: Capsular glaucoma with pseudoexfoliation of lens, bilateral, severe stage
- H40033: Anatomical narrow angle, bilateral
- H402233: Chronic angle-closure glaucoma, bilateral, severe stage
- H401112: Primary open-angle glaucoma, right eye, moderate stage
- H4020X3: Unspecified primary angle-closure glaucoma, severe stage
- H401122: Primary open-angle glaucoma, left eye, moderate stage
- H401432: Capsular glaucoma with pseudoexfoliation of lens, bilateral, moderate stage
- H401130: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, stage unspecified
Also known as:
- Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
- H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
- H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
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
What procedures does Dr. Weinreb perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Weinreb 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. Weinreb. 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:
- Goniotomy (Glaucoma Surgery)
- Glaucoma Drainage Device Implant
- Glaucoma Canal Dilation
- Glaucoma Drainage Device Insertion
- Glaucoma Surgery for Scarred Eye (Trabeculectomy)
- Goniotomy Procedure
- Angle-Opening Glaucoma Surgery
- Congenital Glaucoma Surgery
- Aqueous Shunt Surgery
- Glaucoma Shunt with Graft
- Eye Pressure Shunt
- Canaloplasty
- Aqueous Outflow Dilation
- Glaucoma Drainage Procedure
- Eye Pressure Reduction Surgery
- Aqueous Shunt Placement
- Glaucoma Implant Surgery
- Eye Pressure Drainage Device
- Trabeculectomy with antifibrotic agents
- Glaucoma drainage surgery
- Eye pressure surgery with scarring
CPT Codes:
- 65820: Goniotomy
- 66180: Aqueous shunt to extraocular equatorial plate reservoir, external approach; with graft
- 66174: Transluminal dilation of aqueous outflow canal (eg, canaloplasty); without retention of device or stent
- 66183: Insertion of anterior segment aqueous drainage device, without extraocular reservoir, external approach
- 66172: Fistulization of sclera for glaucoma; trabeculectomy ab externo with scarring from previous ocular surgery or trauma (includes injection of antifibrotic agents)
Also known as:
- Laser Trabeculoplasty
- Glaucoma Surgery (Trabeculectomy)
- Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
- Glaucoma laser surgery
- Laser eye treatment for glaucoma
- Trabeculoplasty
- Trabeculectomy
- Glaucoma Filtering Surgery
- Eye Pressure Surgery
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Posterior Capsulotomy
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Laser Eye Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 65855: Trabeculoplasty by laser surgery
- 66170: Fistulization of sclera for glaucoma; trabeculectomy ab externo in absence of previous surgery
- 66821: Discission of secondary membranous cataract (opacified posterior lens capsule and/or anterior hyaloid); laser surgery (eg, YAG laser) (1 or more stages)
Also known as:
- Complex Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
- Advanced Cataract Surgery
- Phacoemulsification with IOL
- Complex Extracapsular Cataract Extraction
CPT Codes:
- 66982: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1-stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification), complex, requiring devices or techniques not generally used in routine cataract surgery (eg, iris expansion device, suture support for intraocular lens, or primary posterior capsulorrhexis) or performed on patients in the amblyogenic developmental stage; without endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation
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:
- 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:
- Glaucoma Laser Treatment (Cyclophotocoagulation)
- Transscleral cyclophotocoagulation
- Ciliary body laser
- CPC treatment
CPT Codes:
- 66710: Ciliary body destruction; cyclophotocoagulation, transscleral
Also known as:
- Eye Surgery Wound Repair
- Anterior segment wound revision
- Eye wound repair
- Ocular wound revision
CPT Codes:
- 66250: Revision or repair of operative wound of anterior segment, any type, early or late, major or minor procedure
Does Dr. Weinreb accept my insurance?
Dr. Weinreb accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 534-6290 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Weinreb accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Weinreb 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
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Heritage Health
Humana
Medicare
OptumRx
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Weinreb's office located?
What is Dr. Weinreb's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Weinreb's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1093764177.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Weinreb?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Weinreb
What is Dr. Robert Weinreb's specialty?
Dr. Weinreb 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. Weinreb to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Robert Weinreb affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Weinreb is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: UC San Diego Medical Center, Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Robert Weinreb accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Robert Weinreb is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Robert Weinreb offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Weinreb's office at (858) 534-6290 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Robert Weinreb?
Please contact Dr. Weinreb's office at (858) 534-6290 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Robert Weinreb have?
Dr. Robert Weinreb is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
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