42 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Becker, Ophthalmologist in Encino, CA?
Dr. Bruce Becker, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Encino, CA. He has been practicing for over 42 years and is board certified. Dr. Becker graduated from Texas A&M University and completed his residency at Baylor Coll Of Med, Ophthalmology; Ami Presby Denver Hosp, Internal Medicine. He is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Dr. Becker is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Becker’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. Becker’s office at (818) 783-3510.
Where did Dr. Becker go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: New York Univ MC, Plastics/Reconstructive
Residency: Baylor Coll Of Med, Ophthalmology; Ami Presby Denver Hosp, Internal Medicine | Baylor College Of Med | Baylor College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals | NYU Langone Medical Center | Baylor College of Medicine Program
Medical School: University of Tx Med Branch Galveston, Galveston Tx | Texas A&M University | Baylor College of Medicine
Is Dr. Becker board certified as an Ophthalmologist?
Yes, Dr. Bruce Becker, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Becker speak?
Dr. Becker and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Becker treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Becker 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. Becker. 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:
- Baggy Eyelids
- Droopy Eyelid
- Blepharospasm
- Eyelid Disorder
- Benign essential blepharospasm
- Droopy eyelids
- Excess eyelid skin
- Dermatochalasis
- Ptosis
- Eyelid Droop
- Falling Eyelid
- Mechanical Eyelid Droop
- Eyelid Drooping
- Upper Eyelid Sagging
- Fallen Eyelid
- Eyelid Spasms
- Benign Essential Blepharospasm
- Involuntary Eye Twitching
ICD-10 Codes:
- H02831: Dermatochalasis of right upper eyelid
- H02413: Mechanical ptosis of bilateral eyelids
- H02412: Mechanical ptosis of left eyelid
- H02411: Mechanical ptosis of right eyelid
- G245: Blepharospasm
Also known as:
- Tear Duct Blockage
- Blocked tear duct
- Acquired Blocked Tear Duct
- Narrowing of tear drainage tubes
- Tears
- Nasolacrimal duct obstruction
- Tear drainage blockage
- Dacryostenosis
- Tear duct blockage
- Acquired Nasolacrimal Duct Stenosis
- Adult Tear Duct Blockage
- Obstructed Tear Duct in Adults
- Lacrimal canaliculus stenosis
- Blocked tear drainage tubes
- Canalicular obstruction
ICD-10 Codes:
- H04223: Epiphora due to insufficient drainage, bilateral
- H04222: Epiphora due to insufficient drainage, left side
- H04552: Acquired stenosis of left nasolacrimal duct
- H04551: Acquired stenosis of right nasolacrimal duct
- H04553: Acquired stenosis of bilateral nasolacrimal duct
- H04542: Stenosis of left lacrimal canaliculi
Also known as:
- Skin Tumor of Uncertain Behavior
- Skin Condition
- Skin Neoplasm
- Skin Growth
- Uncertain Skin Lesion
ICD-10 Codes:
- D485: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin
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:
- Baggy Eyelids
- Eyelid Disorder
- Dermatochalasis
- Droopy Eyelid Skin
- Excess Eyelid Skin
ICD-10 Codes:
- H02834: Dermatochalasis of left upper eyelid
Also known as:
- Tumor of Uncertain Behavior
- Uncertain Neoplasm
- Growth of Unknown Nature
- Indeterminate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- D487: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of other specified sites
Also known as:
- Excessive Tearing from Poor Drainage
- Tears
- Blocked Tear Duct
- Tear Duct Obstruction
- Poor Tear Drainage
- Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction
ICD-10 Codes:
- H04221: Epiphora due to insufficient drainage, right side
Also known as:
- Skin Scarring and Fibrosis
- Skin Condition
- Scar Tissue
- Fibrotic Skin
- Excessive Scarring
ICD-10 Codes:
- L905: Scar conditions and fibrosis of skin
Also known as:
- Basal Cell Skin Cancer of the Eyelid
- Eyelid Disorder
- Skin Cancer
- Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Basal Cell Carcinoma
- BCC
- Rodent Ulcer
- Eyelid Skin Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C441192: Basal cell carcinoma of skin of left lower eyelid, including canthus
Also known as:
- Bell's Palsy
- Idiopathic Facial Paralysis
- Acute Facial Paralysis
ICD-10 Codes:
- G510: Bell's palsy
Also known as:
- Deviated Septum
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Crooked nose septum
- Nasal blockage
- Septal deviation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J342: Deviated nasal septum
What procedures does Dr. Becker perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Becker 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. Becker. 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)
- Eyelid Corner Reconstruction (Canthoplasty)
- Eyelid Lesion Removal
- Droopy Eyelid Repair
- Eyelid Retraction Correction
- Droopy Eyelid Repair (Ptosis Surgery)
- Eyelid Turning In Repair
- Eyelid Repair (Extensive)
- Temporary Eyelid Closure
- Ptosis Repair (Fasanella-Servat Type)
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- Droopy Eyelid Surgery
- Upper Eyelid Reduction
- Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery
- Canthoplasty
- Eyelid corner repair
- Eye shape surgery
- Reconstructive eyelid surgery
- Eyelid growth removal
- Eyelid bump excision
- Eyelid skin lesion surgery
- Ptosis Repair
- Blepharoptosis Correction
- Levator Resection
- Eyelid Lift Surgery
- Eyelid retraction repair
- Lower eyelid retraction surgery
- Fix pulled back eyelid
- Blepharoptosis Repair
- Ptosis Correction
- Entropion Repair
- Inward Eyelid Surgery
- Tarsal Strip Repair
- Full Thickness Eyelid Repair
- Eyelid Reconstruction
- Eyelid Margin Excision and Repair
- Eyelid suturing
- Frost suture procedure
- Temporary tarsorrhaphy
- Levator Resection for Ptosis
CPT Codes:
- 15823: Blepharoplasty, upper eyelid; with excessive skin weighting down lid
- 67950: Canthoplasty (reconstruction of canthus)
- 67840: Excision of lesion of eyelid (except chalazion) without closure or with simple direct closure
- 67903: Repair of blepharoptosis; (tarso) levator resection or advancement, internal approach
- 67911: Correction of lid retraction
- 67904: Repair of blepharoptosis; (tarso) levator resection or advancement, external approach
- 67924: Repair of entropion; extensive (eg, tarsal strip or capsulopalpebral fascia repairs operation)
- 67966: Excision and repair of eyelid, involving lid margin, tarsus, conjunctiva, canthus, or full thickness, may include preparation for skin graft or pedicle flap with adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement; over one-fourth of lid margin
- 67875: Temporary closure of eyelids by suture (eg, Frost suture)
- 67908: Repair of blepharoptosis; conjunctivo-tarso-Muller's muscle-levator resection (eg, Fasanella-Servat type)
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:
- Tear Duct Bypass Surgery (DCR)
- Tear Duct Bypass Surgery with Tube
- Dacryocystorhinostomy
- Blocked Tear Duct Surgery
- Lacrimal Sac to Nasal Cavity Bypass
- Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR)
- Conjunctivorhinostomy
- Tear Duct Stent Placement
- Eye to Nose Drainage Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 68720: Dacryocystorhinostomy (fistulization of lacrimal sac to nasal cavity)
- 68750: Conjunctivorhinostomy (fistulization of conjunctiva to nasal cavity); with insertion of tube or stent
Also known as:
- Tear Duct Probing with Stent Placement
- Nasolacrimal Duct Probing with Stent
- Tear Duct Stent Insertion
- Blocked Tear Duct Repair
- Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) Stent
CPT Codes:
- 68815: Probing of nasolacrimal duct, with or without irrigation; with insertion of tube or stent
Also known as:
- Eye Socket Lesion Removal
- Eye Socket Exploration and Biopsy
- Orbitotomy
- Orbital Tumor Removal
- Eye Socket Growth Surgery
- Orbitotomy without bone removal
- Orbital exploration
- Eye socket biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 67412: Orbitotomy without bone flap (frontal or transconjunctival approach); with removal of lesion
- 67400: Orbitotomy without bone flap (frontal or transconjunctival approach); for exploration, with or without biopsy
Also known as:
- Tear Duct Probing
- Lacrimal Duct Probing
- Tear Duct Irrigation
- Unblocking Tear Duct
CPT Codes:
- 68840: Probing of lacrimal canaliculi, with or without irrigation
Also known as:
- Tear Duct Opening Procedure
- Tear Duct Opening Closure
- Lacrimal Punctum Incision
- Punctal Dilation
- Blocked Tear Duct Opening
- Tear Duct Snip
- Punctal Occlusion
- Lacrimal Punctum Closure
- Dry Eye Treatment (Punctal)
CPT Codes:
- 68440: Snip incision of lacrimal punctum
- 68760: Closure of the lacrimal punctum; by thermocauterization, ligation, or laser surgery
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:
- Conjunctiva Repair with Graft
- Conjunctival Grafting
- Eye Surface Reconstruction
- Extensive Conjunctivoplasty
CPT Codes:
- 68320: Conjunctivoplasty; with conjunctival graft or extensive rearrangement
Also known as:
- Tear Sac Biopsy
- Lacrimal Sac Biopsy
- Biopsy of Tear Duct Sac
- Tear Gland Sac Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 68525: Biopsy of lacrimal sac
Also known as:
- Tear Duct Plastic Repair
- Canaliculi repair
- Lacrimal canaliculus reconstruction
- Tear duct surgery
CPT Codes:
- 68700: Plastic repair of canaliculi
Also known as:
- Facial Tissue Transfer (Eyelids, Nose, Ears, Lips)
- Local Flap Surgery
- Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
- Facial Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 14060: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, eyelids, nose, ears and/or lips; defect 10 sq cm or less
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:
- Midface Flap Reconstruction
- Zygomaticofacial Flap
- Cheek Flap Surgery
- Midface Tissue Transfer
CPT Codes:
- 15730: Midface flap (ie, zygomaticofacial flap) with preservation of vascular pedicle(s)
Also known as:
- Anterior Ethmoidectomy
- Intranasal ethmoidectomy
- Ethmoid sinus surgery
- Frontal ethmoidectomy
- Nasal sinus surgery
CPT Codes:
- 31200: Ethmoidectomy; intranasal, anterior
Also known as:
- Diagnostic Nasal Endoscopy
- Endoscopy
- Nose Scope
- Rhinoscope
- Nasal Examination with Scope
CPT Codes:
- 31231: Nasal endoscopy, diagnostic, unilateral or bilateral (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Facial Muscle Injection for Spasms (One Side)
- Botox for facial spasms
- Facial nerve chemodenervation
- Blepharospasm treatment
- Hemifacial spasm injection
CPT Codes:
- 64612: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial nerve, unilateral (eg, for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm)
Does Dr. Becker accept my insurance?
Dr. Becker accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (818) 783-3510 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Becker accept in Encino, CA?
Dr. Becker in Encino, 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
Centene
City of Los Angeles
Crown Cork and Seal Company
El Proyecto Del Barrio
Heritage Health
Medicaid
OptumRx
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Becker's office located?
Dr. Bruce Becker's Primary Practice
5363 Balboa Blvd Ste 246
Encino, CA 91316
(818) 783-3510
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Fellow
Awards
Southern California Super Doctors
What is Dr. Becker's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Becker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1376584433.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Becker?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Becker
What is Dr. Bruce Becker's specialty?
Dr. Becker is a Ophthalmologist near Encino, 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. Becker to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Bruce Becker affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Becker is affiliated with Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center, Dignity Health - California Hospital Medical Center, Providence Holy Cross 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
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Is Bruce Becker accepting new patients in Encino, CA?
Yes, Dr. Bruce Becker is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Bruce Becker offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Becker's office at (818) 783-3510 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Bruce Becker?
Please contact Dr. Becker's office at (818) 783-3510 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Bruce Becker have?
Dr. Bruce Becker is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
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