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Dr. Ronald Ellis, MD, PHD

Dr. Ronald Ellis, MD, PHD

San Diego, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ellis, Neurologist in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Ronald Ellis, MD, PHD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Ellis graduated from Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA. Dr. Ellis is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ellis’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ellis’s office at (619) 543-6806.

    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 Dr. Ellis 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.

    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:

    • 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

    Also known as:

    • Memory Loss
    • Memory
    • Amnesia
    • Forgetfulness
    • Loss of Recall

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R413: Other amnesia

    What procedures does Dr. Ellis 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.

    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

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Inland Empire

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Scripps Health

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    Where is Dr. Ellis' office located?

    Dr. Ronald Ellis' Primary Practice

    200 W Arbor Dr

    San Diego, CA 92103

    (619) 543-6806

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    Dr. Ronald Ellis' Practice 2

    4168 Front St Fl 3

    San Diego, CA 92103

    (619) 543-3995

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    What is Dr. Ellis's NPI number?An 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?

    Dr. Ellis is a Neurologist near San Diego, CA.

    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.

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    Is this Dr. Ronald Ellis affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ellis is affiliated with Jacobs Medical Center at UC San Diego Health 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 Ronald Ellis accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Ronald Ellis is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ronald Ellis offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ellis's office at (619) 543-6806 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Ronald Ellis?

    Please contact Dr. Ellis's office at (619) 543-6806 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Ronald Ellis have?

    Dr. Ronald Ellis is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

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