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Dr. David Coughlin, MD

San Diego, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Coughlin, Neurologist in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. David Coughlin, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Coughlin is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Coughlin’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Coughlin’s office at (619) 543-5840.

    What languages does Dr. Coughlin speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Coughlin treat?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Coughlin 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. Coughlin. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Parkinson's Disease with Dyskinesia and Fluctuations
    • Parkinson's Disease
    • Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
    • Parkinson's Disease with Fluctuating Symptoms
    • Parkinsonism
    • Parkinson's with Variable Movements', 'PD with Fluctuating Dyskinesia', 'On-Off Parkinson's
    • PD
    • Shaking Palsy
    • Paralysis Agitans
    • Early Parkinson's', 'Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism', 'Stable Parkinson's Disease
    • Fluctuating Parkinsonism
    • Parkinson's with 'On-Off' Periods', 'Variable Parkinson's Symptoms
    • Parkinson's Syndrome
    • Atypical Parkinsonism
    • Secondary Parkinsonism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G20B2: Parkinson's disease with dyskinesia, with fluctuations
    • G20: Parkinson's disease
    • G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
    • G20A2: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, with fluctuations
    • G20C: Parkinsonism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Spasmodic Torticollis
    • Genetic Dystonia
    • Dystonia
    • Dystonia 6
    • Early-onset isolated dystonia
    • Cervical Dystonia
    • Wry Neck
    • Hereditary Dystonia
    • Torsion Dystonia
    • Early-Onset Dystonia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G243: Spasmodic torticollis
    • G241: Genetic torsion dystonia

    Also known as:

    • Tremor
    • Myoclonus
    • Movement Disorder
    • Shaking
    • Involuntary Shaking
    • Essential Tremor
    • Parkinsonian Tremor
    • Muscle Jerks
    • Involuntary Muscle Twitches

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R251: Tremor, unspecified
    • G253: Myoclonus

    Also known as:

    • Essential Tremor
    • Tremor
    • Essential tremor
    • Familial Tremor
    • Benign Essential Tremor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G250: Essential tremor

    Also known as:

    • Dry Mouth
    • Salivary Gland Disorder
    • Xerostomia
    • Lack of Saliva
    • Saliva Production Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K117: Disturbances of salivary secretion

    Also known as:

    • Cognitive and Awareness Problems
    • Mental Disorder
    • Mental Function Issues
    • Thinking Problems
    • Awareness Difficulties

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R4189: Other symptoms and signs involving cognitive functions and awareness

    Also known as:

    • Conversion Disorder
    • Mental Disorder
    • Functional Neurological Symptom Disorder
    • Psychosomatic Motor Symptoms
    • Stress-Induced Paralysis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F444: Conversion disorder with motor symptom or deficit

    Also known as:

    • Stiff-Person Syndrome
    • Autoimmune Disease
    • Neuromuscular Disorder
    • Spinal Cord Disease
    • Hereditary hyperekplexia
    • Stiff-Man Syndrome
    • SPS
    • Moersch-Woltman Syndrome

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G2582: Stiff-man syndrome

    What procedures does Dr. Coughlin perform?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Coughlin 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. Coughlin. 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.

    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:

    • Muscle Weakening Injection (Arm or Leg)
    • Extremity Chemodenervation
    • Spasticity Injection
    • Botulinum Toxin Injection for Muscles
    • Muscle Denervation

    CPT Codes:

    • 64642: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 1-4 muscle(s)

    Also known as:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Does Dr. Coughlin accept my insurance?

    Dr. Coughlin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 543-5840 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Coughlin accept in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Coughlin in San Diego, 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

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Humana

    • Inland Empire

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Sharp Health Plan

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Coughlin's office located?

    Dr. David Coughlin's Primary Practice

    200 W Arbor Dr

    San Diego, CA 92103

    (619) 543-5840

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    Dr. David Coughlin's Practice 2

    4510 Executive Dr Ste 325

    San Diego, CA 92121

    (800) 926-8273

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

    Dr. Coughlin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1740543784.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Coughlin?

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

    What is Dr. David Coughlin's specialty?

    Dr. Coughlin is a Neurologist near San Diego, CA.

    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.

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    Is this Dr. David Coughlin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Coughlin is affiliated with Jacobs Medical Center at UC San Diego Health, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla 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 David Coughlin accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?

    Yes, Dr. David Coughlin is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. David Coughlin offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Coughlin's office at (619) 543-5840 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with David Coughlin?

    Please contact Dr. Coughlin's office at (619) 543-5840 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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