FP
28 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Paydar, Ophthalmologist in Cottonwood, AZ?
Dr. Farshid Paydar, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Cottonwood, AZ with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 28 years and is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. Dr. Paydar graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin and completed his residency at Med Coll Wisc/The Eye Inst. Dr. Paydar is fluent in English and Persian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Paydar’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Paydar’s office at (928) 649-2600.
Where did Dr. Paydar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Med Coll Wisc/The Eye Inst | Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals Program
Medical School: Medical College of Wisconsin
Is Dr. Paydar board certified in Ophthalmologist?
Yes, Dr. Farshid Paydar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Paydar speak?
Dr. Paydar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Persian
What conditions does Dr. Paydar treat?
As a Ophthalmologist, Dr. Paydar 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. Paydar. 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:
- Cataract
- Other Secondary Cataract
- Secondary Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
- Cataract from another condition
- Complicated cataract
- Acquired cataract
- After-Cataract
- Posterior Capsule Opacification
- PCO
ICD-10 Codes:
- H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
- H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
- H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
- H26491: Other secondary cataract, right eye
- H26492: Other secondary cataract, left eye
- H26493: Other secondary cataract, bilateral
Also known as:
- Macular Drusen
- Dry Macular Degeneration
- Wet Macular Degeneration
- Macular Degeneration
- Retinal Drusen
- Yellow Spots on Retina
- Age-Related Macular Drusen
- Drusen in Eye
- Dry AMD
- Atrophic Macular Degeneration
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Dry)
- Wet AMD
- Neovascular Macular Degeneration
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35363: Drusen (degenerative) of macula, bilateral
- H353131: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, early dry stage
- H353132: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, intermediate dry stage
- H353221: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
Also known as:
- Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Ocular Hypertension
- Glaucoma
- Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Wide-Angle Glaucoma
- POAG
- High Eye Pressure
- Elevated Intraocular Pressure
- Eye pressure problem
ICD-10 Codes:
- H401132: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, moderate stage
- H401131: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, mild stage
- H40053: Ocular hypertension, 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:
- Droopy Eyelid
- Eyelid Disorder
- Ptosis
- Eyelid Drooping
- Upper Eyelid Sagging
- Fallen Eyelid
ICD-10 Codes:
- H02403: Unspecified ptosis of bilateral eyelids
Also known as:
- Retinal Edema
- Macular Pucker
- Retinal Disorder
- Swelling of the Retina
- Fluid in Retina
- Macular Edema
- Epiretinal Membrane
- Cellophane Maculopathy
- Macular Wrinkle
- Retinal Scar
ICD-10 Codes:
- H3581: Retinal edema
- H35373: Puckering of macula, bilateral
Also known as:
- Glaucoma
- Optic Nerve Disorder
- Glaucomatous optic neuropathy
- Eye pressure damage
- Optic nerve damage from glaucoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- H47233: Glaucomatous optic atrophy, bilateral
Also known as:
- Double Vision
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Diplopia
- Seeing double
- Ghosting vision
ICD-10 Codes:
- H532: Diplopia
Also known as:
- Dry Eye Syndrome
- Corneal Disorder
- Dry Eye Disease
- Chronic Dry Eye
- Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
ICD-10 Codes:
- H16223: Keratoconjunctivitis sicca, not specified as Sjogren's, bilateral
What procedures does Dr. Paydar perform?
As a Ophthalmologist, Dr. Paydar 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. Paydar. 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:
- 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:
- Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
- Laser Trabeculoplasty
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Posterior Capsulotomy
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Laser Eye Surgery
- Glaucoma laser surgery
- Laser eye treatment for glaucoma
- Trabeculoplasty
CPT Codes:
- 66821: Discission of secondary membranous cataract (opacified posterior lens capsule and/or anterior hyaloid); laser surgery (eg, YAG laser) (1 or more stages)
- 65855: Trabeculoplasty by laser surgery
Also known as:
- Eye Injection
- Eye Medication Injection
- Intravitreal Injection
- Retinal Injection
- Macular Degeneration Injection
- Intraocular injection
- Anterior chamber injection
- Eye drug injection
CPT Codes:
- 67028: Intravitreal injection of a pharmacologic agent (separate procedure)
- 66030: Injection, anterior chamber of eye (separate procedure); medication
Also known as:
- Complex Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
- Advanced Cataract Surgery
- Phacoemulsification with IOL
- Complex Extracapsular Cataract Extraction
CPT Codes:
- 66982: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1-stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification), complex, requiring devices or techniques not generally used in routine cataract surgery (eg, iris expansion device, suture support for intraocular lens, or primary posterior capsulorrhexis) or performed on patients in the amblyogenic developmental stage; without endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation
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:
- Droopy Eyelid Repair (Ptosis Surgery)
- Blepharoptosis Repair
- Levator Resection
- Eyelid Lift Surgery
- Ptosis Correction
CPT Codes:
- 67904: Repair of blepharoptosis; (tarso) levator resection or advancement, external approach
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:
- Small Benign Lesion Removal (Face/Ears/Eyelids/Nose/Lips)
- Facial Lesion Excision
- Ear Lesion Removal
- Eyelid Lesion Surgery
- Lip Lesion Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11440: Excision, other benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; excised diameter 0.5 cm or less
Does Dr. Paydar accept my insurance?
Dr. Paydar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (928) 649-2600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Paydar accept in Cottonwood, AZ?
Dr. Paydar in Cottonwood, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
HealthComp
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
State of Tennessee
Summit Administration Services Inc
UnitedHealthcare
View All Insurances
Where is Dr. Paydar's office located?
Dr. Farshid Paydar's Primary Practice
401 S Calvary Way Ste D
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 649-2600
What is Dr. Paydar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Paydar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1376538678.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Paydar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Paydar
What is Dr. Farshid Paydar's specialty?
Dr. Paydar is a Ophthalmologist near Cottonwood, AZ. 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. Paydar to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Farshid Paydar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Paydar is affiliated with Verde Valley 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
Where can I learn more about Ophthalmologist?
Explore Ophthalmologist with 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 Farshid Paydar accepting new patients in Cottonwood, AZ?
Yes, Dr. Farshid Paydar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Farshid Paydar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Paydar's office at (928) 649-2600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Farshid Paydar?
Please contact Dr. Paydar's office at (928) 649-2600 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Farshid Paydar have?
Dr. Farshid Paydar is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
Other Ophthalmologist Near Cottonwood, AZ
Glaucoma Specialist
Accepting patientsDr. Brian Chang, MD is a Glaucoma Specialist, who primarily practices in Cottonwood, AZ with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
Cottonwood, AZ
Ophthalmologist
Accepting patientsDr. Michael Ham, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Prescott Valley, AZ. He is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and American Board of Surgery.
Prescott Valley, AZ
RP
Retina Specialist
Accepting patientsDr. Rima Patel, MD is a Retina Specialist, who primarily practices in Prescott Valley, AZ with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified.
Prescott Valley, AZ