15 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ash, Neurologist in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Rima Ash, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 15 years and is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Ash is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ash’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ash’s office at (415) 353-2273.
Where did Dr. Ash go to medical school and complete their residency?
Is Dr. Ash board certified in Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Rima Ash, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Ash speak?
Dr. Ash and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Ash treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Ash 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. Ash. 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:
- Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
- Parkinson's Disease
- Parkinson's Disease with Dyskinesia and Fluctuations
- Parkinsonism
- Early Parkinson's', 'Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism', 'Stable Parkinson's Disease
- PD
- Shaking Palsy
- Paralysis Agitans
- Parkinson's with Variable Movements', 'PD with Fluctuating Dyskinesia', 'On-Off Parkinson's
- Parkinson's Syndrome
- Atypical Parkinsonism
- Secondary Parkinsonism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
- G20: Parkinson's disease
- G20B2: Parkinson's disease with dyskinesia, with fluctuations
- G20C: Parkinsonism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Migraine
- Chronic Migraine without Aura
- Migraine headache
- Severe headache
- Vascular headache
- Transformed migraine
- Daily chronic headache
- Persistent migraine
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43909: Migraine, unspecified, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Spasmodic Torticollis
- Dystonia
- Cervical Dystonia
- Wry Neck
- Muscle Spasm Disorder
- Involuntary Muscle Contractions
- Movement Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G243: Spasmodic torticollis
- G249: Dystonia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Tremor
- Shaking
- Involuntary Shaking
- Essential Tremor
- Parkinsonian Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- R251: Tremor, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Somatic Symptom Disorder
- Mental Disorder
- Bruxism
- Atypical Somatic Disorder
- Unusual Physical Symptoms
- Mind-Body Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F458: Other somatoform disorders
Also known as:
- Essential Tremor
- Tremor
- Essential tremor
- Familial Tremor
- Benign Essential Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- G250: Essential tremor
Also known as:
- Multiple System Atrophy
- Autonomic Nervous System Disorder
- Multiple system atrophy
- MSA
- Shy-Drager syndrome
- Degenerative autonomic disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G903: Multi-system degeneration of the autonomic nervous system
Also known as:
- Blepharospasm
- Eyelid Disorder
- Benign essential blepharospasm
- Eyelid Spasms
- Benign Essential Blepharospasm
- Involuntary Eye Twitching
ICD-10 Codes:
- G245: Blepharospasm
What procedures does Dr. Ash perform?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Ash 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. Ash. 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:
- 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)
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakening Injection (Arm or Leg)
- Extremity Chemodenervation
- Spasticity Injection
- Botulinum Toxin Injection for Muscles
- Muscle Denervation
CPT Codes:
- 64642: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 1-4 muscle(s)
Also known as:
- Botox Injection for Neck Muscle Spasms
- Chemodenervation of neck muscles
- Botulinum toxin injection for cervical dystonia
- Neck spasm injection
CPT Codes:
- 64616: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); neck muscle(s), excluding muscles of the larynx, unilateral (eg, for cervical dystonia, spasmodic torticollis)
Does Dr. Ash accept my insurance?
Dr. Ash accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 353-2273 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ash accept in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Ash in San Francisco, 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
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Ash's office located?
Dr. Rima Ash's Practice 2
400 Parnassus Ave # A837
San Francisco, CA 94143
(415) 353-2273
What is Dr. Ash's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ash's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1205925484.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ash?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ash
What is Dr. Rima Ash's specialty?
Dr. Ash is a Neurologist near San Francisco, 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. Ash to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Rima Ash affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ash is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center 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 Rima Ash accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?
Yes, Dr. Rima Ash is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rima Ash offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ash's office at (415) 353-2273 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Rima Ash?
Please contact Dr. Ash's office at (415) 353-2273 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Rima Ash have?
Dr. Rima Ash is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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