
14 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Piccioni, Neurologist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. David Piccioni, MD, PHD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 14 years and is board certified. Dr. Piccioni graduated from SUNY Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo. Dr. Piccioni is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Piccioni’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Piccioni’s office at (858) 657-8540.
Where did Dr. Piccioni go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: SUNY Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo | SUNY Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo | UC Los Angeles, School of Medicine, Los Angeles | Assistant Professor of Neuroscience | Neurooncologist
Is Dr. Piccioni board certified as a Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. David Piccioni, MD, PHD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Piccioni speak?
Dr. Piccioni and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Piccioni typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Piccioni 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. Piccioni. 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:
- Brain Tumor
- Brain Cancer
- Cerebral Tumor
- Intracranial Tumor
- Malignant Brain Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C719: Malignant neoplasm of brain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cancer Immunotherapy
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Oncology immunotherapy
- Immune therapy for cancer
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5112: Encounter for antineoplastic immunotherapy
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
Also known as:
- Secondary Brain Cancer
- Brain Tumor
- Metastatic brain cancer
- Brain metastases
- Cancer spread to brain
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7931: Secondary malignant neoplasm of brain
Also known as:
- Benign Meningioma
- Benign Tumor
- Non-cancerous brain or spinal lining tumor
- Meningeal tumor
- Brain membrane tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- D329: Benign neoplasm of meninges, unspecified
Also known as:
- Neurofibromatosis Type 2
- Neurofibromatosis
- Neurofibromatosis type 2
- NF2
- Bilateral Acoustic Neurofibromatosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q8502: Neurofibromatosis, type 2
Also known as:
- Growth of Unknown Type in the Brain Meninges
- Brain Disease
- Indeterminate cerebral meninges mass
- Brain lining tumor of unknown nature
- Cerebral meningeal neoplasm of uncertain behavior
ICD-10 Codes:
- D420: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of cerebral meninges
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Piccioni typically perform?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Piccioni 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. Piccioni. 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:
- Cerebrospinal Shunt Reprogramming
- CSF Shunt Adjustment
- Programmable Shunt Reprogramming
- Brain Shunt Reprogramming
CPT Codes:
- 62252: Reprogramming of programmable cerebrospinal shunt
Also known as:
- Lumbar Puncture (Spinal Tap)
- Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Analysis
- Spinal tap
- CSF analysis
- Diagnostic lumbar puncture
- Cerebrospinal fluid collection
CPT Codes:
- 62270: Spinal puncture, lumbar, diagnostic;
Does Dr. Piccioni accept my insurance?
Dr. Piccioni accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 657-8540 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Piccioni accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Piccioni in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Inland Empire Health Plan
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Health Care Provider
Sharp HealthCare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Piccioni's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Piccioni affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Piccioni has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Jacobs Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health,La Jolla, CA
Ranked in 2 Procedures

Ranked in 2 Procedures
Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center,Los Angeles, CA
Ranked in 3 Procedures

Ranked in 3 Procedures
Loma Linda University Medical Center - Murrieta,Murrieta, CA
What is Dr. Piccioni's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Piccioni's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1851542575.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Piccioni?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Piccioni
What is Dr. David Piccioni's specialty?
Dr. Piccioni is a Neurologist near San Diego, 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 Dr. David Piccioni affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Piccioni is affiliated with Jacobs Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health, Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center 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
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Is Dr. David Piccioni accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. David Piccioni is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. David Piccioni offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Piccioni's office at (858) 657-8540 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. David Piccioni?
Please contact Dr. Piccioni's office at (858) 657-8540 to schedule an appointment.
Where is Dr. Piccioni's office located?
Dr. Piccioni's offices are located in San Diego, CA and La Jolla, CA.
Which board certifications does Dr. David Piccioni have?
Dr. David Piccioni is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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