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15 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ghausi, Neurologist in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Omar Ghausi, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in La Jolla, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 15 years. Dr. Ghausi graduated from University of California. Dr. Ghausi is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ghausi’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ghausi’s office at (858) 824-5400.
Where did Dr. Ghausi go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of California
What languages does Dr. Ghausi speak?
Dr. Ghausi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Ghausi typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Ghausi 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. Ghausi. 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:
- Migraine Without Aura
- Chronic Migraine without Aura
- Migraine
- Common migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Pulsating headache
- Transformed migraine
- Daily chronic headache
- Persistent migraine
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43019: Migraine without aura, intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Skin Numbness
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Loss of skin sensation
- Cutaneous anesthesia
- Numb skin
ICD-10 Codes:
- R200: Anesthesia of skin
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Walking Problems
- Gait Abnormalities
- Difficulty Walking
- Unsteady Gait
- Balance Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility
Also known as:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Mild Cognitive Impairment
- MCI
- Early Memory Loss
- Pre-Dementia
ICD-10 Codes:
- G3184: Mild cognitive impairment of uncertain or unknown etiology
Also known as:
- Memory Loss
- Memory
- Amnesia
- Forgetfulness
- Loss of Recall
ICD-10 Codes:
- R413: Other amnesia
Also known as:
- Numbness or Tingling
- Neurologic Disease
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Paresthesia
- Skin Numbness
- Tingling Sensation
- Pins and Needles
ICD-10 Codes:
- R202: Paresthesia of skin
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Ghausi typically perform?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Ghausi 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. Ghausi. 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:
- Botox Injections for Chronic Migraine
- Chemodenervation for Migraine
- Botulinum Toxin Injection for Migraine
- Facial Nerve Block
- Trigeminal Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64615: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial, trigeminal, cervical spinal and accessory nerves, bilateral (eg, for chronic migraine)
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)
Does Dr. Ghausi accept my insurance?
Dr. Ghausi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 824-5400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ghausi accept in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Ghausi in La Jolla, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Territories
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Ghausi's office located?
What is Dr. Ghausi's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ghausi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1336315894.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ghausi?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ghausi
What is Dr. Omar Ghausi's specialty?
Dr. Ghausi is a Neurologist near La Jolla, CA.
What does a Neurologist do?
A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.
Is this Dr. Omar Ghausi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ghausi is affiliated with Scripps Green Hospital, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas 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 Omar Ghausi accepting new patients in La Jolla, CA?
Yes, Dr. Omar Ghausi is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Omar Ghausi offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ghausi's office at (858) 824-5400 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Omar Ghausi?
Please contact Dr. Ghausi's office at (858) 824-5400 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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