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Dr. Robert Bhisitkul, MD

Dr. Robert Bhisitkul, MD

San Francisco, CA

53 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Bhisitkul, Ophthalmologist in San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. Robert Bhisitkul, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 53 years and is board certified. Dr. Bhisitkul completed his residency at Mass Eye And Ear Infirmary, Ophthalmology; St Vincent'S Hsp & M C-Ny, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Bhisitkul is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bhisitkul’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bhisitkul’s office at (415) 353-2402.

    Where did Dr. Bhisitkul go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Fellowship: Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary | Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Retina

    • Residency: Mass Eye And Ear Infirmary, Ophthalmology; St Vincent'S Hsp & M C-Ny, Flexible Or Transitional Year | Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary

    • Medical School: Stanford Univ Sch Of Med- Stanford Ca

    Is Dr. Bhisitkul board certified as an Ophthalmologist?

    Yes, Dr. Robert Bhisitkul, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology

    What languages does Dr. Bhisitkul speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Bhisitkul treat?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Bhisitkul 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. Bhisitkul. 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
    • Cystoid Macular Edema
    • Age-related macular degeneration
    • Exudative AMD
    • Neovascular Macular Degeneration
    • Wet AMD
    • Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
    • Age-Related Macular Degeneration
    • AMD
    • Macular Disease
    • CME
    • Macular Swelling
    • Retinal Edema
    • Fluid in Macula

    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
    • H3530: Unspecified macular degeneration
    • H353220: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, stage unspecified
    • H35352: Cystoid macular degeneration, left eye
    • H35353: Cystoid macular degeneration, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Blocked Central Retinal Vein
    • Macular Pucker
    • Blocked Branch Retinal Vein
    • Retinal Neovascularization
    • Retinal Disorder
    • Central Retinal Vein Occlusion
    • Eye Stroke
    • CRVO
    • Epiretinal Membrane
    • Cellophane Maculopathy
    • Macular Fibrosis
    • Wrinkled Retina
    • Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion
    • BRVO
    • Macular Wrinkle
    • Retinal Scar
    • New Blood Vessel Growth in Retina
    • Abnormal Retinal Vessels
    • Retinal Angiogenesis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H348120: Central retinal vein occlusion, left eye, with macular edema
    • H35372: Puckering of macula, left eye
    • H348320: Tributary (branch) retinal vein occlusion, left eye, with macular edema
    • H35371: Puckering of macula, right eye
    • H35051: Retinal neovascularization, unspecified, right eye

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Eye Disease and Macular Swelling
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Macular Edema
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Severe Diabetic Eye Disease and Macular Swelling (Right Eye)
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Eye Problems
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Retinopathy with Macular Edema
    • Macular Swelling from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetic Macular Edema
    • Diabetic Eye Swelling
    • Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
    • Diabetic Macular Swelling
    • Severe Nonproliferative Diabetic Retinopathy with Macular Edema Right Eye
    • Advanced Retina Damage Right Eye with Macular Swelling
    • Diabetic Macular Edema Right Eye

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E11311: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with unspecified diabetic retinopathy with macular edema
    • E113212: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with mild nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, left eye
    • E113512: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, left eye
    • E113411: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with severe nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, right eye

    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

    Also known as:

    • Other Post-Surgery Condition
    • Postoperative State
    • Recovery After Surgery
    • Surgical Follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states

    Also known as:

    • Type 1 Diabetes with Advanced Eye Damage and Macular Edema
    • Diabetes Type 1
    • Diabetic Eye Problems
    • Type 1 Proliferative Retinopathy
    • Type 1 Diabetic Macular Edema
    • Type 1 Diabetes Eye Swelling
    • Advanced Diabetic Retinopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E103512: Type 1 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, left eye

    Also known as:

    • Bleeding in the eye's gel
    • Eye Disease
    • Eye bleeding
    • Blood in the vitreous
    • Ocular hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H4311: Vitreous hemorrhage, right eye

    Also known as:

    • Serous Retinal Detachment
    • Retinal Detachment
    • Fluid Retinal Detachment
    • Exudative Retinal Detachment
    • Non-Rhegmatogenous Detachment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H3322: Serous retinal detachment, left eye

    What procedures does Dr. Bhisitkul perform?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Bhisitkul 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. Bhisitkul. 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:

    • Complex Retinal Detachment Repair
    • Vitrectomy for Retinal Detachment
    • Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy Repair
    • Diabetic Retinal Detachment Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 67113: Repair of complex retinal detachment (eg, proliferative vitreoretinopathy, stage C-1 or greater, diabetic traction retinal detachment, retinopathy of prematurity, retinal tear of greater than 90 degrees), with vitrectomy and membrane peeling, including, when performed, air, gas, or silicone oil tamponade, cryotherapy, endolaser photocoagulation, drainage of subretinal fluid, scleral buckling, and/or removal of lens

    Also known as:

    • Retina Repair for Macular Hole or Edema
    • Vitrectomy with Endolaser Treatment
    • Vitrectomy with Membrane Peel
    • Macular Hole Repair
    • Diabetic Macular Edema Surgery
    • Internal Limiting Membrane Removal
    • Pars Plana Vitrectomy with Laser
    • Retinal Laser Surgery
    • Diabetic Retinopathy Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 67042: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina (eg, for repair of macular hole, diabetic macular edema), includes, if performed, intraocular tamponade (ie, air, gas or silicone oil)
    • 67040: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with endolaser panretinal photocoagulation

    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:

    • Vitrectomy for Macular Pucker
    • Retinal Membrane Removal
    • Macular Pucker Surgery
    • Pars Plana Vitrectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 67041: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with removal of preretinal cellular membrane (eg, macular pucker)

    Does Dr. Bhisitkul accept my insurance?

    Dr. Bhisitkul accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 353-2402 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Bhisitkul accept in San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. Bhisitkul in San Francisco, 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

    • Central California Alliance for Health

    • Conifer Health Solutions

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Mohawk Industries

    • SelectCare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Bhisitkul's office located?

    Dr. Robert Bhisitkul's Primary Practice

    400 Parnassus Ave

    San Francisco, CA 94143

    (415) 353-2402

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    Dr. Robert Bhisitkul's Practice 2

    1600 Divisadero St

    San Francisco, CA 94143

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    Dr. Robert Bhisitkul's Practice 3

    400 Parnassus Ave Fl 7

    San Francisco, CA 94143

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

    Dr. Bhisitkul's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1831138676.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bhisitkul?

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

    What is Dr. Robert Bhisitkul's specialty?

    Dr. Bhisitkul is a Ophthalmologist near San Francisco, CA. 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. Contact Dr. Bhisitkul to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Robert Bhisitkul affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Bhisitkul is affiliated with UCSF Medical Center at Parnassus 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

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    Is Robert Bhisitkul accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Robert Bhisitkul is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Robert Bhisitkul offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Bhisitkul's office at (415) 353-2402 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Robert Bhisitkul?

    Please contact Dr. Bhisitkul's office at (415) 353-2402 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Robert Bhisitkul have?

    Dr. Robert Bhisitkul is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

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