Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Brinton, Ophthalmologist in Oakland, CA?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Brinton?
Dr. Daniel Brinton, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Ophthalmologist 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. Brinton empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Retina/Vitreous Surgery, Retinal Detachment, Retinal Disorders, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Oakland, CA community, Dr. Brinton is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Brinton go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: California Pacific Medical Center
Residency: Barnes-Jewish Hosp-S Campus, Ophthalmology; St Johns Mercy Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year | Washington University, Hematology/Oncology | University of Florida Program
Medical School: University of Ut Sch of Med, Salt Lake Cty Ut | University of Utah Sch of Medicine | University of California
Is Dr. Brinton board certified as an Ophthalmologist?
Yes, Dr. Daniel Brinton, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Brinton speak?
Dr. Brinton and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- German
What conditions does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Brinton typically treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Brinton 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. Brinton. 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:
- 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
- H353231: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, with active choroidal neovascularization
Also known as:
- Macular Pucker
- Retinal Disorder
- Epiretinal Membrane
- Cellophane Maculopathy
- Macular Wrinkle
- Retinal Scar
- Macular Fibrosis
- Wrinkled Retina
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35371: Puckering of macula, right eye
- H35373: Puckering of macula, bilateral
- H35372: Puckering of macula, left 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
What procedures does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Brinton typically perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Brinton 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. Brinton. 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:
- Retinal Detachment Repair with Vitrectomy
- Vitrectomy Eye Surgery
- Vitrectomy for Macular Pucker
- Vitrectomy for retinal detachment
- Retinal reattachment surgery
- Eye surgery for detached retina
- Pars Plana Vitrectomy
- Retinal Surgery
- Eye Gel Removal Surgery
- Retinal Membrane Removal
- Macular Pucker Surgery
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
- 67036: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach;
- 67041: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with removal of preretinal cellular membrane (eg, macular pucker)
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:
- Retina Repair for Macular Hole or Edema
- Vitrectomy with Membrane Peel
- Macular Hole Repair
- Diabetic Macular Edema Surgery
- Internal Limiting Membrane Removal
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)
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
Does Dr. Brinton accept my insurance?
Dr. Brinton accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (510) 444-1600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Brinton accept in Oakland, CA?
Dr. Brinton in Oakland, 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
Community Health Network of Washington
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
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Other Provider Networks
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Brinton's office located?
Dr. Daniel Brinton's Primary Practice
3300 Telegraph Ave
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 444-1600
What hospitals are Dr. Brinton affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Brinton has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Brinton's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Brinton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1114919495.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Brinton?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Brinton