EverydayHealthLogo
TQ

Dr. Tara Quesnell, DO

Carlsbad, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Quesnell, Neurologist in Carlsbad, CA?

    Dr. Tara Quesnell, DO is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Carlsbad, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Quesnell is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Quesnell’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Quesnell’s office at (760) 631-3000.

    What languages does Dr. Quesnell speak?

    Dr. Quesnell and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Quesnell typically treat?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Quesnell 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. Quesnell. 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:

    • 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:

    • Other Skin Sensation Problems
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Abnormal Skin Sensations
    • Unusual Skin Feelings
    • Disturbed Skin Sensation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R208: Other disturbances of skin sensation

    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

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Nerve Damage
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Polyneuropathy
    • Generalized Nerve Damage
    • Widespread Neuropathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G629: Polyneuropathy, unspecified

    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:

    • Abnormal Skin Sensations
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Skin Sensation Issues
    • Unusual Skin Feelings
    • Altered Skin Sensation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R209: Unspecified disturbances of skin sensation

    Also known as:

    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region

    What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Quesnell typically perform?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Quesnell 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. Quesnell. 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)

    Also known as:

    • Greater Occipital Nerve Block
    • Occipital Nerve Injection
    • Headache Nerve Block
    • Steroid Injection for Occipital Neuralgia

    CPT Codes:

    • 64405: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; greater occipital nerve

    Also known as:

    • Salivary Gland Nerve Treatment (Bilateral)
    • Botox for Salivary Glands
    • Chemodenervation of Salivary Glands
    • Parotid Gland Nerve Block
    • Submandibular Gland Nerve Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 64611: Chemodenervation of parotid and submandibular salivary glands, bilateral

    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:

    • Skin Biopsy (Punch)
    • Additional Skin Biopsy (Punch)
    • Skin Biopsy
    • Punch Biopsy
    • Skin Lesion Biopsy
    • Dermal Punch Biopsy
    • Multiple Punch Biopsies
    • Second Skin Biopsy
    • Additional Skin Lesion Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 11104: Punch biopsy of skin (including simple closure, when performed); single lesion
    • 11105: Punch biopsy of skin (including simple closure, when performed); each separate/additional lesion (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Does Dr. Quesnell accept my insurance?

    Dr. Quesnell accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (760) 631-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Quesnell accept in Carlsbad, CA?

    Dr. Quesnell in Carlsbad, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Other Support Agencies/Consultants

    • Sharp HealthCare

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

    View All Insurances

    Where is Dr. Quesnell's office located?

    Dr. Tara Quesnell's Primary Practice

    6010 Hidden Valley Rd Ste 200

    Carlsbad, CA 92011

    (760) 631-3000

    Get Directions

    Dr. Tara Quesnell's Practice 2

    1955 Citracado Pkwy Ste 102

    Escondido, CA 92029

    Get Directions

    What is Dr. Quesnell's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Quesnell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1619288172.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Quesnell?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Quesnell

    What is Dr. Tara Quesnell's specialty?

    Dr. Quesnell is a Neurologist near Carlsbad, 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. Tara Quesnell affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Quesnell is affiliated with Palomar Medical Center Escondido, Jacobs Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Tri-City Medical Center, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego 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

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Neurologist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Tara Quesnell accepting new patients in Carlsbad, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Tara Quesnell is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Tara Quesnell offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Quesnell's office at (760) 631-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Tara Quesnell?

    Please contact Dr. Quesnell's office at (760) 631-3000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Other Neurologist Near Carlsbad, CA

    SS
    acceptingPatients-iconAccepting patients
    Carlsbad, CA
    acceptingPatients-iconAccepting patients
    Carlsbad, CA
    AW
    acceptingPatients-iconAccepting patients
    Carlsbad, CA
    See All Specialists

    Doctors by Category

    Specialists