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29 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Danforth, Ophthalmologist in Honolulu, HI?
Dr. Wendell Danforth is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Honolulu, HI with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 29 years and is board certified. Dr. Danforth is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Danforth’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Danforth’s office at (808) 674-2727.
Is Dr. Danforth board certified as an Ophthalmologist?
Yes, Dr. Wendell Danforth is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Danforth speak?
Dr. Danforth and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Danforth typically treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Danforth 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. Danforth. 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:
- Other Vision Problems
- Visual Distortions
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Other visual disturbances
- Unspecified vision issues
- Various eye problems
- Metamorphopsia
- Macropsia
- Micropsia
- Distorted vision
ICD-10 Codes:
- H538: Other visual disturbances
- H5315: Visual distortions of shape and size
Also known as:
- Macular Pucker
- Abnormal New Blood Vessels in Retina
- Retinal Disorder
- Epiretinal Membrane
- Cellophane Maculopathy
- Macular Wrinkle
- Retinal Scar
- Retinal Neovascularization
- New Eye Vessel Growth
- Proliferative Retinopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35373: Puckering of macula, bilateral
- H35053: Retinal neovascularization, unspecified, bilateral
Also known as:
- Dry Macular Degeneration
- Wet Macular Degeneration
- Macular Degeneration
- Dry AMD
- Atrophic Macular Degeneration
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Dry)
- Exudative AMD
- Neovascular Macular Degeneration
- Wet AMD
ICD-10 Codes:
- H353131: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, early dry stage
- H353211: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Advanced Diabetic Eye Disease and Macular Swelling (Both Eyes)
- 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
ICD-10 Codes:
- E113513: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
What procedures does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Danforth typically perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Danforth 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. Danforth. 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:
- 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 Surgery for Secondary Cataract
- Laser Trabeculoplasty
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Posterior Capsulotomy
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Laser Eye Surgery
- Glaucoma laser surgery
- Laser eye treatment for glaucoma
- Trabeculoplasty
CPT Codes:
- 66821: Discission of secondary membranous cataract (opacified posterior lens capsule and/or anterior hyaloid); laser surgery (eg, YAG laser) (1 or more stages)
- 65855: Trabeculoplasty by laser surgery
Also known as:
- Laser Treatment for Retinopathy
- Retina Laser Treatment (Photocoagulation)
- Photocoagulation for Retinopathy
- Diabetic Retinopathy Laser Treatment
- Retinal Laser Therapy
- Retinal photocoagulation
- Macular edema laser
- Retina tumor laser treatment
CPT Codes:
- 67228: Treatment of extensive or progressive retinopathy (eg, diabetic retinopathy), photocoagulation
- 67210: Destruction of localized lesion of retina (eg, macular edema, tumors), 1 or more sessions; photocoagulation
Does Dr. Danforth accept my insurance?
Dr. Danforth accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (808) 674-2727 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Danforth accept in Honolulu, HI?
Dr. Danforth in Honolulu, HI 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 Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Conifer Health Solutions
Devoted Health
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Danforth's office located?
Dr. Wendell Danforth's Primary Practice
1620 Ala Moana Blvd Ste 500
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 674-2727
What is Dr. Danforth's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Danforth's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1821043803.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Danforth?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Danforth
What is Dr. Wendell Danforth's specialty?
Dr. Danforth is a Ophthalmologist near Honolulu, HI.
What does an Ophthalmologist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Wendell Danforth affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Danforth is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Wendell Danforth accepting new patients in Honolulu, HI?
Yes, Dr. Wendell Danforth is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Wendell Danforth offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Danforth's office at (808) 674-2727 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Wendell Danforth?
Please contact Dr. Danforth's office at (808) 674-2727 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Wendell Danforth have?
Dr. Wendell Danforth is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
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