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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. 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
- Macular Degeneration
- Exudative AMD
- Neovascular Macular Degeneration
- Wet AMD
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
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
Also known as:
- Blocked Branch Retinal Vein
- Macular Pucker
- Retinal Disorder
- Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion
- BRVO
- Eye Stroke
- Epiretinal Membrane
- Cellophane Maculopathy
- Macular Wrinkle
- Retinal Scar
- Macular Fibrosis
- Wrinkled Retina
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
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
- Retinal Disorder
- BRVO
- Eye stroke (branch vein)
- Branch eye vein blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- H348310: Tributary (branch) retinal vein occlusion, right eye, with macular edema
What procedures does Dr. Pettenkofer perform?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Pettenkofer 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. 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:
- 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. 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
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
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, Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Park Medical Center, USC Arcadia Hospital, UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center 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?
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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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