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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pettenkofer, Retina Specialist in Santa Monica, CA?
Dr. Moritz Pettenkofer, MD is a Retina Specialist, who primarily practices in Santa Monica, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Pettenkofer is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pettenkofer’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pettenkofer’s office at (310) 206-5004.
What languages does Dr. Pettenkofer speak?
Dr. Pettenkofer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Pettenkofer treat?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Pettenkofer 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. Pettenkofer. 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:
- Wet Macular Degeneration
- Dry Macular Degeneration
- Cystoid Macular Edema
- Macular Drusen
- Macular Degeneration
- Exudative AMD
- Neovascular Macular Degeneration
- Wet AMD
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
- Dry AMD
- Atrophic Macular Degeneration
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Dry)
- CME
- Macular swelling
- Fluid in the macula
- Macular Swelling
- Retinal Edema
- Fluid in Macula
- Retinal Drusen
- Yellow Spots on Retina
- Age-Related Macular Drusen
- Drusen in Eye
ICD-10 Codes:
- H353211: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353221: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353231: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353132: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, intermediate dry stage
- H35351: Cystoid macular degeneration, right eye
- H35352: Cystoid macular degeneration, left eye
- H35363: Drusen (degenerative) of macula, bilateral
Also known as:
- Blocked Branch Retinal Vein
- Macular Pucker
- Blocked Central Retinal Vein
- Retinal Neovascularization
- Retinal Disorder
- Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion
- BRVO
- Eye Stroke
- Epiretinal Membrane
- Cellophane Maculopathy
- Macular Wrinkle
- Retinal Scar
- Macular Fibrosis
- Wrinkled Retina
- Central Retinal Vein Occlusion
- CRVO
- New Blood Vessel Growth in Retina
- Abnormal Retinal Vessels
- Retinal Angiogenesis
ICD-10 Codes:
- H348320: Tributary (branch) retinal vein occlusion, left eye, with macular edema
- H35371: Puckering of macula, right eye
- H35372: Puckering of macula, left eye
- H348120: Central retinal vein occlusion, left eye, with macular edema
- H35051: Retinal neovascularization, unspecified, right eye
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Eye Disease and Macular Swelling
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Macular Edema
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Eye Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Retinopathy with Macular Edema
- Macular Swelling from Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetic Macular Edema
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Eye Swelling
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Diabetic Macular Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11311: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with unspecified diabetic retinopathy with macular edema
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E113511: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, right eye
- E113512: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, left eye
Also known as:
- Aging of the eye's gel
- Eye Disease
- Vitreous Detachment
- Vitreous syneresis
- Eye gel breakdown
- Vitreous aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- H43813: Vitreous degeneration, bilateral
Also known as:
- Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion
- Central Retinal Vein Occlusion
- Retinal Disorder
- BRVO
- Eye stroke (branch vein)
- Branch eye vein blockage
- CRVO
- Eye stroke (vein)
- Central eye vein blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- H348310: Tributary (branch) retinal vein occlusion, right eye, with macular edema
- H348110: Central retinal vein occlusion, right eye, with macular edema
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Which procedures does Dr. Pettenkofer perform as a Retina Specialist?
As a Retina Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Moritz Pettenkofer may include:
- Cataract Removal
- Corneal Specialist Consultation
- Corneal Specialist Follow Up
- Dark Adaptometry
- Diabetes Care - Eye Exam
- Electro-oculography (EOG)
- Electroretinography (ERG)
- Eye Emergency Visit
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Pettenkofer's office.
Does Dr. Pettenkofer accept my insurance?
Dr. Pettenkofer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 206-5004 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pettenkofer accept in Santa Monica, CA?
Dr. Pettenkofer in Santa Monica, 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
City of Los Angeles
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Directors Guild of America Employees
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Pettenkofer's office located?
Dr. Moritz Pettenkofer's Primary Practice
1807 Wilshire Blvd Ste 203
Santa Monica, CA 90403
(310) 206-5004
Dr. Moritz Pettenkofer's Practice 2
200 Stein Plaza Driveway 3rd Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90095
What is Dr. Pettenkofer's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pettenkofer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1194455188.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pettenkofer?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pettenkofer
What is Dr. Moritz Pettenkofer's specialty?
Dr. Pettenkofer is a Retina Specialist near Santa Monica, 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. Pettenkofer to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Moritz Pettenkofer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pettenkofer is affiliated with Ronald Reagan Ucla 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
Where can I learn more about Retina Specialist?
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Is Moritz Pettenkofer accepting new patients in Santa Monica, CA?
Yes, Dr. Moritz Pettenkofer is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Moritz Pettenkofer offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pettenkofer's office at (310) 206-5004 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Moritz Pettenkofer?
Please contact Dr. Pettenkofer's office at (310) 206-5004 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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