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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bernardino, Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon in Salinas, CA?
Dr. Carlo Bernardino, MD is an Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, who primarily practices in Salinas, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Bernardino completed his residency at Wills Eye Hosp, Ophthalmology; Crozer-Chester Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Bernardino is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bernardino’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bernardino’s office at (831) 647-3900.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Bernardino?
Dr. Carlo Bernardino, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Bernardino empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Anophthalmia, Eyelid Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery, Graves Disease, Oculoplastic Surgery, Orbital & Eyelid Tumors/Cancer, Orbital Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Salinas/CA community, Dr. Bernardino is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Bernardino go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Wills Eye Hosp, Ophthalmology; Crozer-Chester Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year | Wills Eye Hospital
Medical School: Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University
Is Dr. Bernardino board certified as an Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Carlo Bernardino, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Bernardino speak?
Dr. Bernardino and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Bernardino treat?
As an Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Dr. Bernardino 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. Bernardino. 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:
- Droopy Eyelid
- Baggy Eyelids
- Chalazion on Right Upper Eyelid
- Eyelid Disorder
- Ptosis
- Eyelid Droop
- Falling Eyelid
- Muscle-Related Eyelid Droop
- Droopy eyelids
- Excess eyelid skin
- Dermatochalasis
- Right Upper Eyelid Cyst
- Meibomian Cyst on Upper Lid
- Blocked Gland Right Upper Eyelid
ICD-10 Codes:
- H02423: Myogenic ptosis of bilateral eyelids
- H02831: Dermatochalasis of right upper eyelid
- H0011: Chalazion right upper eyelid
Also known as:
- Baggy Eyelids
- Eyelid Disorder
- Dermatochalasis
- Droopy Eyelid Skin
- Excess Eyelid Skin
ICD-10 Codes:
- H02834: Dermatochalasis of left upper eyelid
Also known as:
- Squamous Blepharitis
- Eyelid Disorder
- Scaly eyelid inflammation
- Dandruff-like eyelids
- Chronic blepharitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- H01022: Squamous blepharitis right lower eyelid
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Narrowing of eyelid tear opening
- Tears
- Punctal stenosis
- Blocked tear punctum
- Narrow tear duct opening
ICD-10 Codes:
- H04563: Stenosis of bilateral lacrimal punctum
What procedures does Dr. Bernardino perform?
As an Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Dr. Bernardino 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. Bernardino. 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:
- Droopy Eyelid Repair (Ptosis Surgery)
- Upper Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty)
- Eyelid Lesion Removal
- Chalazion Removal
- Extensive Ectropion Repair
- Eyelid Turning In Repair
- Eyelid Retraction Correction
- Chalazion Removal (Under General Anesthesia)
- Droopy Eyelid Repair (Ptosis Repair)
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- Anesthesia
- Blepharoptosis Repair
- Levator Resection
- Eyelid Lift Surgery
- Ptosis Correction
- Droopy Eyelid Surgery
- Upper Eyelid Reduction
- Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery
- Eyelid growth removal
- Eyelid bump excision
- Eyelid skin lesion surgery
- Eyelid Cyst Excision
- Stye Removal Surgery
- Meibomian Cyst Removal
- Eyelid Ectropion Surgery
- Tarsal Strip Operation
- Lower Eyelid Repair
- Outward Turning Eyelid Repair
- Entropion Repair
- Inward Eyelid Surgery
- Tarsal Strip Repair
- Eyelid Bump Removal
- Eyelid retraction repair
- Lower eyelid retraction surgery
- Fix pulled back eyelid
- Chalazion Surgery
- Blepharoptosis repair
- Eyelid lift for ptosis
- Frontalis sling for droopy eyelid
CPT Codes:
- 67904: Repair of blepharoptosis; (tarso) levator resection or advancement, external approach
- 15823: Blepharoplasty, upper eyelid; with excessive skin weighting down lid
- 67840: Excision of lesion of eyelid (except chalazion) without closure or with simple direct closure
- 67800: Excision of chalazion; single
- 67917: Repair of ectropion; extensive (eg, tarsal strip operations)
- 67924: Repair of entropion; extensive (eg, tarsal strip or capsulopalpebral fascia repairs operation)
- 67805: Excision of chalazion; multiple, different lids
- 67911: Correction of lid retraction
- 67808: Excision of chalazion; under general anesthesia and/or requiring hospitalization, single or multiple
- 67901: Repair of blepharoptosis; frontalis muscle technique with suture or other material (eg, banked fascia)
Also known as:
- Tear Duct Opening Procedure
- Lacrimal Punctum Incision
- Punctal Dilation
- Blocked Tear Duct Opening
- Tear Duct Snip
CPT Codes:
- 68440: Snip incision of lacrimal punctum
Also known as:
- Eyelash Correction for Trichiasis
- Eyelash Removal for Trichiasis
- Trichiasis Treatment
- Ingrown Eyelash Removal
- Electrosurgery for Eyelashes
- Trichiasis Epilation
- Forceps Epilation of Eyelashes
CPT Codes:
- 67825: Correction of trichiasis; epilation by other than forceps (eg, by electrosurgery, cryotherapy, laser surgery)
- 67820: Correction of trichiasis; epilation, by forceps only
Also known as:
- Tear Duct Bypass Surgery (DCR)
- Dacryocystorhinostomy
- Blocked Tear Duct Surgery
- Lacrimal Sac to Nasal Cavity Bypass
CPT Codes:
- 68720: Dacryocystorhinostomy (fistulization of lacrimal sac to nasal cavity)
Also known as:
- Tear Duct Probing
- Lacrimal Duct Probing
- Tear Duct Irrigation
- Unblocking Tear Duct
CPT Codes:
- 68840: Probing of lacrimal canaliculi, with or without irrigation
Also known as:
- Eyelid Wound Repair (Full Thickness)
- Eyelid laceration repair
- Full thickness eyelid suture
- Lid margin repair
CPT Codes:
- 67935: Suture of recent wound, eyelid, involving lid margin, tarsus, and/or palpebral conjunctiva direct closure; full thickness
Also known as:
- Facial Muscle Injection for Spasms (One Side)
- Botox for facial spasms
- Facial nerve chemodenervation
- Blepharospasm treatment
- Hemifacial spasm injection
CPT Codes:
- 64612: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial nerve, unilateral (eg, for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm)
Also known as:
- Small Benign Lesion Removal (Face/Ears/Eyelids/Nose/Lips)
- Removal of Benign Facial Lesion (0.6-1.0 cm)
- Facial Lesion Excision
- Ear Lesion Removal
- Eyelid Lesion Surgery
- Lip Lesion Removal
- Facial Skin Growth Excision
- Benign Lesion Removal (Face)
- Eyelid Lesion Excision
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
- 11441: Excision, other benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; excised diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm
Also known as:
- Facial Tissue Transfer (Eyelids, Nose, Ears, Lips)
- Local Flap Surgery
- Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
- Facial Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 14060: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, eyelids, nose, ears and/or lips; defect 10 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Skin Cancer Removal (Face, Ears, Eyelids, Nose, Lips)
- Malignant Lesion Excision
- Facial Skin Cancer Surgery
- Lip Cancer Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11642: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
Does Dr. Bernardino accept my insurance?
Dr. Bernardino accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (831) 647-3900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bernardino accept in Salinas, CA?
Dr. Bernardino in Salinas, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
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Blue Shield of California
Central California Alliance for Health
Coastal
Community Hospital Corporation
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Bernardino's office located?
What is Dr. Bernardino's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bernardino's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1770549412.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bernardino?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bernardino
What is Dr. Carlo Bernardino's specialty?
Dr. Bernardino is a Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon near Salinas, CA. A physician specializing in oculofacial plastic and reconstructive surgery combines orbital and periocular surgery with facial plastic surgery. This subspecialty involves both aesthetic and reconstructive procedures for the face, orbit, eyelid, and lacrimal system. Practitioners evaluate, diagnose, and treat conditions affecting the eyelids, brows, midface, orbits, lacrimal systems, and the surrounding structures of the face and neck. Contact Dr. Bernardino to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Carlo Bernardino affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bernardino is affiliated with Community Hospital of Monterey Peninsula 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
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Is Carlo Bernardino accepting new patients in Salinas, CA?
Yes, Dr. Carlo Bernardino is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Carlo Bernardino offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bernardino's office at (831) 647-3900 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Carlo Bernardino?
Please contact Dr. Bernardino's office at (831) 647-3900 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Carlo Bernardino have?
Dr. Carlo Bernardino is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
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