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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. Dr. Coughlin is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Coughlin’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare 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 a Neurologist like Dr. Coughlin typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease with Dyskinesia and Fluctuations
- Parkinson's Disease
- Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
- 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
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
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:
- Essential Tremor
- Tremor
- Essential tremor
- Familial Tremor
- Benign Essential Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- G250: Essential tremor
Also known as:
- Tremor
- Shaking
- Involuntary Shaking
- Essential Tremor
- Parkinsonian Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- R251: Tremor, unspecified
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Coughlin typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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
Centene Corporation
HealthRight Group
Humana
Inland Empire Health Plan
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Coughlin's office located?
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.
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. 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
When to see a Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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