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Dr. Desmond Mcguire, MD

Newport Beach, CA

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Mcguire, Retina Specialist in Newport Beach, CA?

    Dr. Desmond Mcguire, MD is a Retina Specialist, who primarily practices in Newport Beach, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Mcguire graduated from New York Stat/Sackler School of Medicine and completed his residency at Ny Medical College, Ophthalmology; St Luke'S-Roosevelt Hsp Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Mcguire is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mcguire’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mcguire’s office.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Mcguire?

    Dr. Desmond Mcguire, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Retina Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Mcguire empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Retinal Disorders, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Newport Beach, CA community, Dr. Mcguire is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: Ny Medical College, Ophthalmology; St Luke'S-Roosevelt Hsp Ctr, Internal Medicine | New York Medical College (Metropolitan) Program

    • Medical School: Tel Aviv University / Sackler Faculty of Medicine | New York Stat/Sackler School of Medicine | Sackler School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Mcguire board certified as a Retina Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Desmond Mcguire, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology

    What languages does Dr. Mcguire speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Retina Specialist like Dr. Mcguire typically treat?

    As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Mcguire 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. Mcguire. 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:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Retinopathy
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Eye Problems
    • Advanced diabetic eye disease
    • Diabetic retinopathy (proliferative)
    • New blood vessel growth in eye from diabetes
    • Diabetic Eye Disease
    • Diabetic Retinal Disease
    • Diabetes Mellitus Eye Complications

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E113591: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, right eye
    • E113592: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, left eye

    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

    What procedures does a Retina Specialist like Dr. Mcguire typically perform?

    As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Mcguire 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. Mcguire. 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:

    • 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
    • Retina Laser Treatment (Photocoagulation)
    • Photocoagulation for Retinopathy
    • Diabetic Retinopathy Laser Treatment
    • Retinal Laser Therapy
    • Retinal photocoagulation
    • Macular edema laser
    • Retina tumor laser treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 67228: Treatment of extensive or progressive retinopathy (eg, diabetic retinopathy), photocoagulation
    • 67210: Destruction of localized lesion of retina (eg, macular edema, tumors), 1 or more sessions; photocoagulation

    Also known as:

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

    CPT Codes:

    • 67040: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with endolaser panretinal photocoagulation
    • 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)

    Also known as:

    • Vitrectomy with Laser Treatment
    • Pars Plana Vitrectomy with Laser
    • Retinal Laser Surgery
    • Eye Vitreous Removal with Laser

    CPT Codes:

    • 67039: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with focal endolaser photocoagulation

    Also known as:

    • Retinal Detachment Repair with Vitrectomy
    • Vitrectomy for retinal detachment
    • Retinal reattachment surgery
    • Eye surgery for detached retina

    CPT Codes:

    • 67108: Repair of retinal detachment; with vitrectomy, any method, including, when performed, air or gas tamponade, focal endolaser photocoagulation, cryotherapy, drainage of subretinal fluid, scleral buckling, and/or removal of lens by same technique

    Does Dr. Mcguire accept my insurance?

    Dr. Mcguire accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Mcguire accept in Newport Beach, CA?

    Dr. Mcguire in Newport Beach, 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

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian

    • Medicare

    • Monarch HealthCare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • St. Joseph Health System (CA)

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Mcguire's office located?

    Dr. Desmond Mcguire's Primary Practice

    360 San Miguel Dr Ste 407

    Newport Beach, CA 92660

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    Dr. Desmond Mcguire's Practice 2

    2010 E 1st St Ste 140

    Santa Ana, CA 92705

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    Dr. Desmond Mcguire's Practice 3

    23521 Paseo de Valencia Ste 207

    Laguna Hills, CA 92653

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

    Dr. Mcguire's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1881690634.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mcguire?

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

    What is Dr. Desmond Mcguire's specialty?

    Dr. Mcguire is a Retina Specialist near Newport Beach, CA.

    What does a Retina Specialist do?

    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.

    Is this Dr. Desmond Mcguire affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Mcguire is affiliated with Orange County Global 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

    When to see a Retina Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Retina Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Desmond Mcguire accepting new patients in Newport Beach, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Desmond Mcguire is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Desmond Mcguire offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Mcguire's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Desmond Mcguire?

    Please contact Dr. Mcguire's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Desmond Mcguire have?

    Dr. Desmond Mcguire is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

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