Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Barba, Neurosurgeon in San Diego, CA?
Dr. David Barba, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Barba graduated from University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine and completed his residency at Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, Neurological Surgery; L A Co-Usc Med Ctr, Neurological Surgery. Dr. Barba is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Barba’s office at (619) 543-5540.
Where did Dr. Barba go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, Neurological Surgery; L A Co-Usc Med Ctr, Neurological Surgery | University Ca
Medical School: University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine | UC San Diego, School of Medicine, San Diego | National Institutes of Health Bethesda, MD | Shinshu University Matasumoto, Japan | Neurosurgeon | Professor of Surgery | University of Western Ontario Schulich school of Medicine and Dentistry
Is Dr. Barba board certified as a Neurosurgeon?
Yes, Dr. David Barba, MD is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery
What languages does Dr. Barba speak?
Dr. Barba and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Barba typically treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Barba 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. Barba. 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:
- Parkinson's Disease
- PD
- Shaking Palsy
- Paralysis Agitans
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20: Parkinson's disease
Also known as:
- Neurostimulator Management
- Nerve Stimulator Adjustment
- Implantable Neurostimulator Care
- Deep Brain Stimulator Management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4542: Encounter for adjustment and management of neurostimulator
Also known as:
- Essential Tremor
- Tremor
- Essential tremor
- Familial Tremor
- Benign Essential Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- G250: Essential tremor
What procedures does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Barba typically perform?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Barba 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. Barba. 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:
- Replacement of Brain Neurostimulator Pulse Generator
- Cranial Neurostimulator Replacement
- Deep Brain Stimulator Battery Change
- Brain Stimulator Generator Exchange
- Neurostimulator Pulse Generator Insertion
CPT Codes:
- 61886: Insertion or replacement of cranial neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver, direct or inductive coupling; with connection to 2 or more electrode arrays
Does Dr. Barba accept my insurance?
Dr. Barba accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 543-5540 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Barba accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Barba in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
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All Other Third Party
City of Los Angeles
L.A. Care Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Barba's office located?
What is Dr. Barba's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Barba's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1093730251.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Barba?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Barba
What is Dr. David Barba's specialty?
Dr. Barba is a Neurosurgeon near San Diego, CA.
What does a Neurosurgeon do?
A neurological surgeon is responsible to provide the operative and non-operative management which includes prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, & rehabilitation of various disorders related to the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems. This includes their supporting structures and vascular supply, the complete evaluation and treatment of pathological process which is known to modify function or activity of the nervous system, the operative & non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon has specialization in treating patients with disorders of the nervous system which includes conditions affecting the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, such as the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries. They also manage disorders related to the pituitary gland, spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those that may require spinal fusion or instrumentation. In addition to this, they treat conditions affecting the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their course in the body.
Is this Dr. David Barba affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Barba is affiliated with Ronald Reagan Ucla 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 David Barba accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. David Barba is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. David Barba offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Barba's office at (619) 543-5540 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with David Barba?
Please contact Dr. Barba's office at (619) 543-5540 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. David Barba have?
Dr. David Barba is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.
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