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Who is Dr. Cockerham, Neuro-ophthalmologist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Kimberly Cockerham, MD is a Neuro-ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Cockerham completed her residency at Walter Reed Army Med Center. Dr. Cockerham is fluent in English, Hindi, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cockerham’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cockerham’s office at (619) 810-1275.
WebsiteWhat are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Cockerham?
Dr. Kimberly Cockerham, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Neuro-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. Cockerham empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Botox, Cosmetic Surgery-Face & Eyes, Eyelid and Orbital Oncology, Eyelid Surgery/Blepharoplasty, Neuro-Ophthalmology, Oculoplastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Thyroid Eye Disease, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the San Diego/CA community, Dr. Cockerham is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Cockerham go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Army Med Coll, Quaid-e-Azam Univ, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Residency: Walter Reed Army Med Center | Army Med Coll, Quaid-e-Azam Univ, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Is Dr. Cockerham board certified as a Neuro-ophthalmologist?
Yes, Dr. Kimberly Cockerham, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Cockerham speak?
Dr. Cockerham and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Cockerham treat?
As a Neuro-ophthalmologist, Dr. Cockerham 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. Cockerham. 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:
- Droopy Eyelid
- Baggy Eyelids
- Eyelid Disorder
- Blepharospasm
- Benign essential blepharospasm
- Ptosis
- Eyelid Droop
- Falling Eyelid
- Mechanical Eyelid Droop
- Droopy eyelids
- Excess eyelid skin
- Dermatochalasis
- Muscle-Related Eyelid Droop
- Eyelid Problems
- Eyelid Conditions
- Blepharitis
- Stye
- Eyelid Drooping
- Upper Eyelid Sagging
- Fallen Eyelid
- Eyelid Spasms
- Benign Essential Blepharospasm
- Involuntary Eye Twitching
ICD-10 Codes:
- H02413: Mechanical ptosis of bilateral eyelids
- H02831: Dermatochalasis of right upper eyelid
- H02423: Myogenic ptosis of bilateral eyelids
- H029: Unspecified disorder of eyelid
- H02422: Myogenic ptosis of left eyelid
- H02411: Mechanical ptosis of right eyelid
- H02421: Myogenic ptosis of right eyelid
- G245: Blepharospasm
- H02412: Mechanical ptosis of left eyelid
Also known as:
- Double Vision
- Unspecified Vision Problem
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Diplopia
- Seeing double
- Ghosting vision
- Unspecified visual disturbance
- General vision issue
- Eye problem
ICD-10 Codes:
- H532: Diplopia
- H539: Unspecified visual disturbance
Also known as:
- Baggy Eyelids
- Eyelid Disorder
- Dermatochalasis
- Droopy Eyelid Skin
- Excess Eyelid Skin
ICD-10 Codes:
- H02834: Dermatochalasis of left upper eyelid
- H02839: Dermatochalasis of unspecified eye, unspecified eyelid
Also known as:
- Visual Field Defects
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Blind spots in vision
- Peripheral vision loss
- Vision field problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5340: Unspecified visual field defects
Also known as:
- Other Eye Disorder
- Various Eye Conditions
- Miscellaneous Eye Problems
- Uncommon Eye Disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5789: Other specified disorders of eye and adnexa
Also known as:
- Giant cell arteritis
- Giant Cell Arteritis
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis
- Temporal arteritis', 'Horton's disease
- Cranial arteritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M316: Other giant cell arteritis
Also known as:
- Optic Nerve Inflammation
- Optic Nerve Disorder
- Optic Neuritis
- Swollen Optic Nerve
- Inflamed Optic Nerve
ICD-10 Codes:
- H469: Unspecified optic neuritis
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:
- Myasthenia Gravis (Stable)
- Myasthenia Gravis
- MG without Flare-up
- Controlled Myasthenia Gravis
- Chronic MG
ICD-10 Codes:
- G7000: Myasthenia gravis without (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Unexplained Vision Loss
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Unspecified visual loss
- Undiagnosed vision problem
- Sudden vision loss
ICD-10 Codes:
- H547: Unspecified visual loss
What procedures does Dr. Cockerham perform?
As a Neuro-ophthalmologist, Dr. Cockerham 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. Cockerham. 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:
- Upper Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty)
- Temporary Eyelid Closure
- Droopy Eyelid Repair
- Eyelid Lesion Removal
- Eyelid Corner Reconstruction (Canthoplasty)
- Extensive Ectropion Repair
- Upper Eyelid Lift
- Ptosis Repair (Fasanella-Servat Type)
- Eyelid Turning In Repair
- Eyelid Retraction Correction
- Eyelid Abscess Drainage
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- Droopy Eyelid Surgery
- Upper Eyelid Reduction
- Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery
- Eyelid suturing
- Frost suture procedure
- Temporary tarsorrhaphy
- Ptosis Repair
- Blepharoptosis Correction
- Levator Resection
- Eyelid Lift Surgery
- Eyelid growth removal
- Eyelid bump excision
- Eyelid skin lesion surgery
- Canthoplasty
- Eyelid corner repair
- Eye shape surgery
- Reconstructive eyelid surgery
- Eyelid Ectropion Surgery
- Tarsal Strip Operation
- Lower Eyelid Repair
- Outward Turning Eyelid Repair
- Upper Blepharoplasty
- Eyelid Surgery
- Blepharoptosis Repair
- Levator Resection for Ptosis
- Entropion Repair
- Inward Eyelid Surgery
- Tarsal Strip Repair
- Eyelid retraction repair
- Lower eyelid retraction surgery
- Fix pulled back eyelid
- Blepharotomy for Abscess
- Eyelid Incision and Drainage
- Stye Drainage
- Eyelid Infection Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 15823: Blepharoplasty, upper eyelid; with excessive skin weighting down lid
- 67875: Temporary closure of eyelids by suture (eg, Frost suture)
- 67903: Repair of blepharoptosis; (tarso) levator resection or advancement, internal approach
- 67840: Excision of lesion of eyelid (except chalazion) without closure or with simple direct closure
- 67950: Canthoplasty (reconstruction of canthus)
- 67917: Repair of ectropion; extensive (eg, tarsal strip operations)
- 15822: Blepharoplasty, upper eyelid;
- 67908: Repair of blepharoptosis; conjunctivo-tarso-Muller's muscle-levator resection (eg, Fasanella-Servat type)
- 67924: Repair of entropion; extensive (eg, tarsal strip or capsulopalpebral fascia repairs operation)
- 67911: Correction of lid retraction
- 67700: Blepharotomy, drainage of abscess, eyelid
Also known as:
- Tear Duct Probing with Stent Placement
- Probing of Tear Duct
- Nasolacrimal Duct Probing with Stent
- Tear Duct Stent Insertion
- Blocked Tear Duct Repair
- Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) Stent
- Nasolacrimal duct probing
- Tear duct irrigation
- Blocked tear duct treatment
- Lacrimal duct probing
CPT Codes:
- 68815: Probing of nasolacrimal duct, with or without irrigation; with insertion of tube or stent
- 68810: Probing of nasolacrimal duct, with or without irrigation;
Also known as:
- Tear Duct Opening Procedure
- Conjunctival Lesion Removal
- Lacrimal Punctum Incision
- Punctal Dilation
- Blocked Tear Duct Opening
- Tear Duct Snip
- Eye Growth Excision
- Conjunctiva Lesion Surgery
- Pterygium Removal
CPT Codes:
- 68440: Snip incision of lacrimal punctum
- 68110: Excision of lesion, conjunctiva; up to 1 cm
Also known as:
- Eye Muscle Surgery for Strabismus
- Crossed Eye Surgery (One Muscle)
- Complex Strabismus Surgery
- Strabismus Correction Surgery
- Crossed Eyes Surgery
- Wall Eyes Surgery
- Eye Alignment Surgery
- Strabismus Repair
- Ocular Muscle Adjustment
- Crossed Eye Surgery with Scarring
- Restrictive Myopathy Strabismus Repair
- Difficult Eye Alignment Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67314: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 1 vertical muscle (excluding superior oblique)
- 67311: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 1 horizontal muscle
- 67332: Strabismus surgery on patient with scarring of extraocular muscles (eg, prior ocular injury, strabismus or retinal detachment surgery) or restrictive myopathy (eg, dysthyroid ophthalmopathy) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Conjunctival Reconstruction with Graft
- Conjunctivoplasty with Graft
- Eye Surface Reconstruction
- Cul-de-Sac Reconstruction (Eye)
CPT Codes:
- 68326: Conjunctivoplasty, reconstruction cul-de-sac; with conjunctival graft or extensive rearrangement
Also known as:
- Adjustable Suture Placement for Eye Muscle Surgery
- Strabismus Surgery with Adjustable Sutures
- Eye Alignment Surgery
- Squint Correction Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67335: Placement of adjustable suture(s) during strabismus surgery, including postoperative adjustment(s) of suture(s) (List separately in addition to code for specific strabismus surgery)
Also known as:
- Eye Surface Injection
- Subconjunctival Shot
- Eye Injection
- Conjunctival Injection
CPT Codes:
- 68200: Subconjunctival injection
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:
- Full Thickness Skin Graft (Face)
- Facial Skin Graft
- Free Skin Graft (Nose/Ears/Eyelids/Lips)
- Full Thickness Graft for Face
- Cosmetic Skin Graft (Face)
CPT Codes:
- 15260: Full thickness graft, free, including direct closure of donor site, nose, ears, eyelids, and/or lips; 20 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Skin Flap Surgery (Medium Size)
- Adjacent tissue transfer
- Local flap surgery
- Skin rearrangement
CPT Codes:
- 14041: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; defect 10.1 sq cm to 30.0 sq cm
Also known as:
- Facial Nerve Paralysis Muscle Transfer
- Facial Reanimation Surgery
- Muscle Graft for Facial Paralysis
- Regional Muscle Transfer for Face
CPT Codes:
- 15845: Graft for facial nerve paralysis; regional muscle transfer
Does Dr. Cockerham accept my insurance?
Dr. Cockerham accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 810-1275 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cockerham accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Cockerham in San Diego, 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
Blue Shield of California
Centene
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Hackensack Meridian Health
Medicare
Other Support Agencies/Consultants
State of Arizona
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Cockerham's office located?
Dr. Kimberly Cockerham also offers virtual visits
Senta Clinic
3590 Camino del Rio North, Suite 200
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 810-1275
Nvision Eye Centers
Coronado/Alvarado Eye Associates
801 Orange Avenue, Suite 204
Coronado, CA 92118
(619) 437-4406
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Kimberly Cockerham?
Dr. Cockerham has appointments available at her San Diego, CA office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.
What is Dr. Cockerham's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Cockerham's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1366493629.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cockerham?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cockerham
What is Dr. Kimberly Cockerham's specialty?
Dr. Cockerham is a Neuro-ophthalmologist near San Diego, CA. A neuro-ophthalmologist is a subspecialist in ophthalmology who evaluates, treats, and studies disorders related to the eye, orbit, and nervous system, particularly concerning the interactions between the visual motor and visual sensory systems and the central nervous system. These specialists manage patients with complex and severe neuro-ophthalmological disorders. Contact Dr. Cockerham to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Kimberly Cockerham affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cockerham is affiliated with Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Sharp Memorial Hospital 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 Neuro-ophthalmologist?
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Is Kimberly Cockerham accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Kimberly Cockerham is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kimberly Cockerham offer online booking?
Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Cockerham, or call (619) 810-1275 for more information.
How can I make an appointment with Kimberly Cockerham?
Yes, Dr. Cockerham offers telehealth appointments. You can use online booking to schedule a telehealth appointment with Dr. Cockerham, or call (619) 810-1275 for more information.
Which board certifications does Dr. Kimberly Cockerham have?
Dr. Kimberly Cockerham is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
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