Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Baca, Ophthalmologist in San Antonio, TX?
Where did Dr. Baca go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Tx Med Sch-San Antonio, Ophthalmology; Advocate Il Masonic Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year
Medical School: University Of Il Coll Of Med- Chicago Il
Is Dr. Baca board certified as an Ophthalmologist?
Yes, Dr. Wendy Baca, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Baca speak?
Dr. Baca and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- German
- Spanish
What conditions does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Baca typically treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Baca 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. Baca. 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:
- Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Residual Angle-Closure Glaucoma
- Narrow Angle Glaucoma Risk
- Glaucoma
- Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Wide-Angle Glaucoma
- POAG
- Advanced Angle-Closure Glaucoma
- End-stage Angle-Closure Glaucoma
- Chronic Angle-Closure Glaucoma
- Anatomical Narrow Angle
- Angle-Closure Glaucoma Risk
- Eye angle problem
ICD-10 Codes:
- H401131: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, mild stage
- H40243: Residual stage of angle-closure glaucoma, bilateral
- H40033: Anatomical narrow angle, bilateral
Also known as:
- Plateau Iris Syndrome
- Eye Disease
- Plateau Iris Configuration
- Narrow Angle Glaucoma Risk
ICD-10 Codes:
- H2182: Plateau iris syndrome (post-iridectomy) (postprocedural)
What procedures does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Baca typically perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Baca 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. Baca. 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:
- Laser Trabeculoplasty
- Laser Eye Surgery for Glaucoma
- Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
- Glaucoma laser surgery
- Laser eye treatment for glaucoma
- Trabeculoplasty
- Iridotomy
- Iridectomy
- Laser Glaucoma Treatment
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Posterior Capsulotomy
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Laser Eye Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 65855: Trabeculoplasty by laser surgery
- 66761: Iridotomy/iridectomy by laser surgery (eg, for glaucoma) (per session)
- 66821: Discission of secondary membranous cataract (opacified posterior lens capsule and/or anterior hyaloid); laser surgery (eg, YAG laser) (1 or more stages)
Also known as:
- Tear Duct Plug Insertion
- Punctal Plug Insertion
- Lacrimal Punctum Closure
- Dry Eye Plugs
CPT Codes:
- 68761: Closure of the lacrimal punctum; by plug, each
Also known as:
- Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
- Extracapsular cataract extraction
- Phacoemulsification
- IOL implantation
CPT Codes:
- 66984: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1 stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification); without endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation
Also known as:
- Glaucoma Laser Treatment (Cyclophotocoagulation)
- Transscleral cyclophotocoagulation
- Ciliary body laser
- CPC treatment
CPT Codes:
- 66710: Ciliary body destruction; cyclophotocoagulation, transscleral
Does Dr. Baca accept my insurance?
Dr. Baca accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (210) 377-3937 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Baca accept in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Baca in San Antonio, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Advantra
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
HealthPartners
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
USAA
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Where is Dr. Baca's office located?
Dr. Wendy Baca's Primary Practice
10935 Wurzbach Rd Ste 202
San Antonio, TX 78230
(210) 377-3937
What hospitals are Dr. Baca affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Baca has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Baca's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Baca's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1023016177.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Baca?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Baca