Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ellis, Neurologist in San Diego, CA?
Where did Dr. Ellis go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA | Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts | UC San Diego, School of Medicine, San Diego | Neurologist | Professor of Neurosciences
Is Dr. Ellis board certified as a Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Ronald Ellis, MD, PHD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Ellis speak?
Dr. Ellis and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Ellis typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Ellis 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. Ellis. 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:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cognitive and Awareness Problems
- Mental Disorder
- Mental Function Issues
- Thinking Problems
- Awareness Difficulties
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4189: Other symptoms and signs involving cognitive functions and awareness
Also known as:
- Occipital Neuralgia
- Headache
- Nerve Pain in Back of Head
- Occipital Nerve Pain
- Neuralgia of the Head
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5481: Occipital neuralgia
Also known as:
- Memory Loss
- Memory
- Amnesia
- Forgetfulness
- Loss of Recall
ICD-10 Codes:
- R413: Other amnesia
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease
- PD
- Shaking Palsy
- Paralysis Agitans
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20: Parkinson's disease
Also known as:
- Multiple Nerve Damage
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Polyneuropathy
- Generalized Nerve Damage
- Widespread Neuropathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G629: Polyneuropathy, unspecified
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Ellis typically perform?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Ellis 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. Ellis. 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:
- Greater Occipital Nerve Block
- Occipital Nerve Injection
- Headache Nerve Block
- Steroid Injection for Occipital Neuralgia
CPT Codes:
- 64405: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; greater occipital nerve
Does Dr. Ellis accept my insurance?
Dr. Ellis accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 543-6806 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ellis accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Ellis in San Diego, 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Heritage Health
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
Scripps Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Ellis' office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Ellis affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Ellis has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Ellis's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ellis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1992763114.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ellis?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ellis
What is Dr. Ronald Ellis's specialty?
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.