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Dr. Eliot Dow, MD, PHD

Sacramento, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Dow, Retina Specialist in Sacramento, CA?

    Dr. Eliot Dow, MD, PHD is a Retina Specialist, who primarily practices in Sacramento, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Dow is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dow’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dow’s office at (919) 681-3937.

    What languages does Dr. Dow speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Dow treat?

    As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Dow 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. Dow. 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:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Advanced Diabetic Eye Disease and Macular Swelling (Both Eyes)
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Macular Edema
    • 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
    • Diabetic Eye Swelling
    • Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
    • Diabetic Macular Swelling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E113513: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
    • E113512: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, left eye
    • E113511: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, right eye

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H353221: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
    • H353211: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
    • H353231: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, with active choroidal neovascularization

    Also known as:

    • Routine Blood Pressure Check (Normal Findings)
    • Vital Signs
    • Normal BP reading
    • Blood pressure screening, all clear
    • Healthy blood pressure check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0130: Encounter for examination of blood pressure without abnormal findings

    What procedures does Dr. Dow perform?

    As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Dow 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. Dow. 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 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:

    • 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:

    • 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. Dow accept my insurance?

    Dr. Dow accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (919) 681-3937 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Dow accept in Sacramento, CA?

    Dr. Dow in Sacramento, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Health Plan of San Joaquin

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Other TPA

    • Presbyterian Health Plan

    • Sutter Health

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Dow's office located?

    Dr. Eliot Dow's Primary Practice

    3 Park Center Dr Ste 100

    Sacramento, CA 95825

    (919) 681-3937

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    Dr. Eliot Dow's Practice 2

    2351 Erwin Rd

    Durham, NC 27705

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

    Dr. Dow's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1740711647.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dow?

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

    What is Dr. Eliot Dow's specialty?

    Dr. Dow is a Retina Specialist near Sacramento, CA. 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. Contact Dr. Dow to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Eliot Dow affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Dow is affiliated with Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento, Marshall Hospital, Memorial Medical Center - Modesto, CA, Emanuel Medical Center - Turlock, CA, John Muir Health Walnut Creek Medical Center, Doctors Medical Center of Modesto 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

    Where can I learn more about Retina Specialist?

    Explore Retina Specialist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Eliot Dow accepting new patients in Sacramento, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Eliot Dow is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Eliot Dow offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Dow's office at (919) 681-3937 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Eliot Dow?

    Please contact Dr. Dow's office at (919) 681-3937 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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