24 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Najafi, Ophthalmologist in La Mesa, CA?
Dr. David Najafi, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in La Mesa, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 24 years and is board certified. Dr. Najafi graduated from Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medicine Research, Pondicherry University and completed his residency at Ny And Presby Hosp, Ophthalmology; Mem Sloan-Kettering Cancer Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Najafi is fluent in English, Persian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Najafi’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Najafi’s office at (619) 668-0045.
Where did Dr. Najafi go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: University California
Residency: Ny And Presby Hosp, Ophthalmology; Mem Sloan-Kettering Cancer Ctr, Internal Medicine | New York Hospital | Cornell Univ. Medical College | Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
Medical School: Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medicine Research, Pondicherry University
Is Dr. Najafi board certified as an Ophthalmologist?
Yes, Dr. David Najafi, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Najafi speak?
Dr. Najafi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Persian
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Najafi treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Najafi 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. Najafi. 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Advanced Diabetic Eye Disease and Macular Swelling (Both Eyes)
- Type 2 Diabetes with Early Diabetic Eye Disease (Both Eyes)
- Type 2 Diabetes with Macular Edema
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes with Severe Diabetic Eye Disease and Macular Swelling (Both Eyes)
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Eye Problems
- Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy with Macular Edema Bilateral
- Advanced Retina Damage Both Eyes with Macular Swelling
- Diabetic Macular Edema Both Eyes
- Mild Nonproliferative Diabetic Retinopathy Bilateral
- Early Retina Damage in Both Eyes
- Beginning Diabetic Retinopathy in Both Eyes
- Diabetic Eye Swelling
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Diabetic Macular Swelling
- Diabetic Eye Disease
- Diabetic Retinal Disease
- Diabetes Mellitus Eye Complications
- Severe Nonproliferative Diabetic Retinopathy with Macular Edema Bilateral
ICD-10 Codes:
- E113513: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
- E113293: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with mild nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, bilateral
- E113313: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with moderate nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
- E113593: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, bilateral
- E113213: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with mild nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
- E113413: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with severe nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
- E113511: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, right eye
- E113512: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, left eye
- E113393: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with moderate nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, bilateral
- E113311: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with moderate nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, right eye
Also known as:
- Macular Pucker
- Retinal Disorder
- Epiretinal Membrane
- Cellophane Maculopathy
- Macular Wrinkle
- Retinal Scar
- Macular Fibrosis
- Wrinkled Retina
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35373: Puckering of macula, bilateral
- H35371: Puckering of macula, right eye
- H35372: Puckering of macula, left eye
Also known as:
- Wet Macular Degeneration
- Dry Macular Degeneration
- Macular Degeneration
- Exudative AMD
- Neovascular Macular Degeneration
- Wet AMD
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
- Nonexudative AMD
- Atrophic Macular Degeneration
- Dry AMD
ICD-10 Codes:
- H353231: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353211: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353221: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353130: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, stage unspecified
Also known as:
- Bleeding in the eye's gel
- Eye Disease
- Eye bleeding
- Blood in the vitreous
- Ocular hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- H4311: Vitreous hemorrhage, right eye
Also known as:
- Borderline Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Glaucoma
- Early Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Open-angle glaucoma suspect
- Risk of Open-Angle Glaucoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- H40013: Open angle with borderline findings, low risk, bilateral
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 Dr. Najafi perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Najafi 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. Najafi. 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:
- 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 Eye Surgery
- Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
- Retinal Detachment Repair with Vitrectomy
- Pars Plana Vitrectomy
- Retinal Surgery
- Eye Gel Removal Surgery
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Posterior Capsulotomy
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Laser Eye Surgery
- Vitrectomy for retinal detachment
- Retinal reattachment surgery
- Eye surgery for detached retina
CPT Codes:
- 67036: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach;
- 66821: Discission of secondary membranous cataract (opacified posterior lens capsule and/or anterior hyaloid); laser surgery (eg, YAG laser) (1 or more stages)
- 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
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. Najafi accept my insurance?
Dr. Najafi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 668-0045 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Najafi accept in La Mesa, CA?
Dr. Najafi in La Mesa, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
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Where is Dr. Najafi's office located?
What is Dr. Najafi's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Najafi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1396715991.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Najafi?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Najafi
What is Dr. David Najafi's specialty?
Dr. Najafi is a Ophthalmologist near La Mesa, CA. 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. Najafi to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. David Najafi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Najafi is affiliated with Sharp Memorial Hospital, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Jacobs Medical Center at UC San Diego Health which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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
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Is David Najafi accepting new patients in La Mesa, CA?
Yes, Dr. David Najafi is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. David Najafi offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Najafi's office at (619) 668-0045 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with David Najafi?
Please contact Dr. Najafi's office at (619) 668-0045 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. David Najafi have?
Dr. David Najafi is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
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