Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Jackson, Neurologist in La Jolla, CA?
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
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What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Jackson?
Dr. Christy Jackson, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Neurologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Jackson empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Headache, Migraine, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the La Jolla, CA community, Dr. Jackson is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Jackson go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, Neurology; Univ Tx Med Branch Hosps, Neurology; Univ Tx Med Branch Hosps, Internal Medicine | University Of California San Diego Medical Center | University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program
Medical School: University of Tx Med Branch Galveston, Galveston Tx | University of Tx Med Branch Galveston | Texas A&M University | Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis
Is Dr. Jackson board certified as a Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Christy Jackson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Jackson speak?
Dr. Jackson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Jackson typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Jackson 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. Jackson. 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:
- Chronic Migraine without Aura
- Migraine Without Aura
- Migraine with Aura
- Migraine
- Transformed migraine
- Daily chronic headache
- Persistent migraine
- Common migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Pulsating headache
- Classic migraine
- Ocular migraine
- Migraine with visual symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43109: Migraine with aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Also known as:
- Orofacial Dystonia
- Spasmodic Torticollis
- Dystonia
- Facial Muscle Spasms
- Jaw Dystonia
- Mouth Dystonia
- Cervical Dystonia
- Wry Neck
ICD-10 Codes:
- G244: Idiopathic orofacial dystonia
- G243: Spasmodic torticollis
Also known as:
- Neck Spondylosis
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Spondylosis
- Neck Arthritis
- Degenerative Neck Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M47812: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, cervical region
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Jackson typically perform?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Jackson 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. Jackson. 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:
- 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:
- Greater Occipital Nerve Block
- Trigeminal Nerve Block
- Occipital Nerve Injection
- Headache Nerve Block
- Steroid Injection for Occipital Neuralgia
- Trigeminal Nerve Injection
- Facial Nerve Block
- Ophthalmic Nerve Block
- Maxillary Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64405: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; greater occipital nerve
- 64400: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; trigeminal nerve, each branch (ie, ophthalmic, maxillary, mandibular)
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:
- 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)
Also known as:
- Multiple Trigger Point Injections
- Trigger Point Release Injections
- Muscle Pain Injections
- Myofascial Pain Injections
CPT Codes:
- 20553: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 3 or more muscles
Also known as:
- Trigger Point Injection
- Muscle Pain Injection
- Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
- Trigger Point Release Injection
CPT Codes:
- 20552: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 1 or 2 muscle(s)
Does Dr. Jackson accept my insurance?
Dr. Jackson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 554-8799 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Jackson accept in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Jackson in La Jolla, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Federal government of the United States
HealthComp
Humana
Medicare
Scripps Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Jackson's office located?
Dr. Christy Jackson's Primary Practice
10666 N Torrey Pines Rd
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 554-8799
What hospitals are Dr. Jackson affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Jackson has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Jackson's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Jackson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1619992286.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Jackson?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Jackson
What is Dr. Christy Jackson'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.