Who is Dr. Babad, Ophthalmologist in Santa Cruz, CA?
Where did Dr. Babad go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Wills Eye Hosp, Ophthalmology Ucla Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Wills Eye Hospital | Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary/Harvard Medical School Program
Medical School: New York Univ Sch of Med, New York Ny | New York University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Babad board certified as an Ophthalmologist?
Yes, Dr. Joshua Babad, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Babad speak?
Dr. Babad and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Babad typically treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Babad 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. Babad. 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:
- Preglaucoma
- Borderline Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Ocular Hypertension
- Glaucoma
- Early Glaucoma
- Borderline Glaucoma
- Risk of Glaucoma
- Early Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Open-angle glaucoma suspect
- Risk of Open-Angle Glaucoma
- High Eye Pressure
- Elevated Intraocular Pressure
- Eye pressure problem
ICD-10 Codes:
- H40003: Preglaucoma, unspecified, bilateral
- H40013: Open angle with borderline findings, low risk, bilateral
- H40053: Ocular hypertension, bilateral
- H40023: Open angle with borderline findings, high risk, bilateral
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:
- Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
What procedures does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Babad typically perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, procedures performed by Dr. Joshua Babad 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
Please contact Dr. Babad's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Babad accept my insurance?
Dr. Babad accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (831) 426-2550 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Babad accept in Santa Cruz, CA?
Dr. Babad in Santa Cruz, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Santa Cruz County
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Babad's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Babad affiliated with?
Dr. Babad has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Babad's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Babad's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1902801939.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Babad?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Babad