Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kocharian, Neurologist in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Naira Kocharian, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in La Jolla, CA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and American Board of Urology. Dr. Kocharian graduated from Yerevan State Medical University and completed her residency at University Hospitals, Cleveland. Dr. Kocharian is fluent in English, Armenian, and Russian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kocharian’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kocharian’s office at (858) 750-2166.
Where did Dr. Kocharian go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: University of Rochester Medical Center, Neurophysiology
Residency: University Hospitals, Cleveland
Medical School: Yerevan State Medical University
Is Dr. Kocharian board certified in Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Naira Kocharian, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology , American Board of Urology since 2007, American Board of Urology since 2009
What languages does Dr. Kocharian speak?
Dr. Kocharian and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Armenian
English
Russian
What conditions does Dr. Kocharian treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Kocharian 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. Kocharian. 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:
- Memory Loss
- Memory
- Amnesia
- Forgetfulness
- Loss of Recall
ICD-10 Codes:
- R413: Other amnesia
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Focal Epilepsy with Simple Partial Seizures and Status Epilepticus
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Epileptic events
- Fits
- Simple partial status epilepticus
- Focal aware status epilepticus
- Continuous simple partial seizures
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4089: Other seizures
- G40101: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, with status epilepticus
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Ischemia
- Cerebral Infarction
- Lack of Blood Flow to Brain
- Stroke due to clot
- Brain Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I63511: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of right middle cerebral artery
- I6350: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of unspecified cerebral artery
Also known as:
- Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Brain Dysfunction
- Brain Condition
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9349: Other encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
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
Also known as:
- Hereditary Nerve Disorder
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Genetic Neuropathy
- Idiopathic Neuropathy
- Inherited Nerve Damage
ICD-10 Codes:
- G609: Hereditary and idiopathic neuropathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Migraine without Aura
- Migraine
- Common Migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Everyday Migraine
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43701: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, with status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Stabbing Headache
- Headache
- Ice pick headache
- Jabs and jolts headache
- Ophthalmodynia periodica
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4485: Primary stabbing headache
Also known as:
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Mini-Stroke
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- Essential Tremor
- Tremor
- Essential tremor
- Familial Tremor
- Benign Essential Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- G250: Essential tremor
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Pinched Nerve in Neck
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Neck Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Neck
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region
Also known as:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- MS
- Demyelinating Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G35: Multiple sclerosis
Also known as:
- Right Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Right Wrist Nerve Compression
- Right Hand Numbness
- Right CTS
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5601: Carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper limb
Which procedures does Dr. Kocharian perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Naira Kocharian may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Kocharian's office.
Does Dr. Kocharian accept my insurance?
Dr. Kocharian accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 750-2166 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kocharian accept in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Kocharian in La Jolla, 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
HealthComp
Humana
Medicare
OptumRx
Other Support Agencies/Consultants
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Kocharian's office located?
Dr. Naira Kocharian's Primary Practice
9850 Genesee Ave Ste 340
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 750-2166
What is Dr. Kocharian's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kocharian's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1992816532.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kocharian?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kocharian
What is Dr. Naira Kocharian's specialty?
Dr. Kocharian is a Neurologist near La Jolla, 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.
Contact Dr. Kocharian to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Naira Kocharian affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kocharian is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Green Hospital 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 Naira Kocharian accepting new patients in La Jolla, CA?
Yes, Dr. Naira Kocharian is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Naira Kocharian offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kocharian's office at (858) 750-2166 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Naira Kocharian?
Please contact Dr. Kocharian's office at (858) 750-2166 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Naira Kocharian have?
Dr. Naira Kocharian is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and American Board of Urology.
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