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Who is Dr. Alexander, Neurologist in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Joshua Alexander, DO is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in La Jolla, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Alexander graduated from Touro University, Vallejo. Dr. Alexander is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alexander’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alexander’s office at (619) 543-3500.
Where did Dr. Alexander go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Touro University, Vallejo | UC Irvine, School of Medicine, Irvine | UC San Diego, School of Medicine, San Diego | Neurologist
What languages does Dr. Alexander speak?
Dr. Alexander and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Alexander typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Alexander 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. Alexander. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Head and Neck Movement Problems
- Mid-Back Joint Dysfunction
- Pelvic Joint Dysfunction
- Neck Joint Dysfunction
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Head Segmental Dysfunction
- Cervical Somatic Dysfunction
- Head Biomechanical Issues
- Thoracic spine dysfunction
- Mid-back segmental dysfunction
- Thoracic somatic dysfunction
- Pelvic girdle dysfunction
- Sacroiliac joint dysfunction
- Pelvic somatic dysfunction
- Cervical spine dysfunction
- Neck segmental dysfunction
- Neck somatic dysfunction
ICD-10 Codes:
- M9900: Segmental and somatic dysfunction of head region
- M9902: Segmental and somatic dysfunction of thoracic region
- M9905: Segmental and somatic dysfunction of pelvic region
- M9901: Segmental and somatic dysfunction of cervical region
Also known as:
- Muscle Pain
- Muscle Disorder
- Myalgia
- Muscle Ache
- Muscle Soreness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7918: Myalgia, other site
Also known as:
- Chronic Migraine without Aura
- Migraine
- Transformed migraine
- Daily chronic headache
- Persistent migraine
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Skin Numbness
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Loss of skin sensation
- Cutaneous anesthesia
- Numb skin
ICD-10 Codes:
- R200: Anesthesia of skin
Also known as:
- Myasthenia Gravis (Stable)
- Myasthenia Gravis
- MG without Flare-up
- Controlled Myasthenia Gravis
- Chronic MG
ICD-10 Codes:
- G7000: Myasthenia gravis without (acute) exacerbation
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Alexander typically perform?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Alexander 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. Alexander. 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 here.
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)
Does Dr. Alexander accept my insurance?
Dr. Alexander accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 543-3500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Alexander accept in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Alexander 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
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Community Health Group
HealthComp
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Alexander's office located?
What is Dr. Alexander's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Alexander's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1437387677.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alexander?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alexander
What is Dr. Joshua Alexander's specialty?
Dr. Alexander is a Neurologist near La Jolla, CA.
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.
Is this Dr. Joshua Alexander affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Alexander is affiliated with Scripps Green Hospital, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Honorhealth John C. Lincoln Medical Center, Stanford Health Care - Stanford 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
When to see a Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Joshua Alexander accepting new patients in La Jolla, CA?
Yes, Dr. Joshua Alexander is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joshua Alexander offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Alexander's office at (619) 543-3500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joshua Alexander?
Please contact Dr. Alexander's office at (619) 543-3500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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