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Dr. James Ha, MD

Santa Monica, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ha, Neurologist in Santa Monica, CA?

    Dr. James Ha, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Santa Monica, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Ha completed his residency at University of California, Davis Medical Center - Neurology. Dr. Ha is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ha’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ha’s office at (916) 734-3588.

    Where did Dr. Ha go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Fellowship: University of California, Davis Medical Center - Neurophysiology

    • Residency: University of California, Davis Medical Center - Neurology

    • Medical School: University of Illinois College of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Ha speak?

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

    • English

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

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Ha 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. Ha. 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:

    • Migraine Without Aura
    • Migraine with Aura
    • Chronic Migraine without Aura
    • Migraine
    • Common migraine
    • Migraine without warning signs
    • Pulsating headache
    • Classic migraine
    • Ocular migraine
    • Migraine with visual symptoms
    • Transformed migraine
    • Daily chronic headache
    • Persistent migraine

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43109: Migraine with aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Pain
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Myalgia
    • Muscle Ache
    • Muscle Soreness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7918: Myalgia, other site

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Herniated Disc in Lower Back with Radiculopathy
    • Slipped Disc in Lower Back causing Nerve Pain
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5116: Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Median Nerve Compression
    • Wrist Nerve Entrapment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G5603: Carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral upper limbs

    Also known as:

    • Numbness or Tingling
    • Neurologic Disease
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Paresthesia
    • Skin Numbness
    • Tingling Sensation
    • Pins and Needles

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R202: Paresthesia of skin

    Also known as:

    • Pinched Nerve in Neck
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Cervical Radiculopathy
    • Neck Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region

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

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Ha 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. Ha. 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 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:

    • Multiple Trigger Point Injections
    • Trigger Point Release Injections
    • Muscle Pain Injections
    • Myofascial Pain Injections

    CPT Codes:

    • 20553: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 3 or more muscles

    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. Ha accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ha accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (916) 734-3588 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ha accept in Santa Monica, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Cedars-Sinai Healthcare System

    • Centene Corporation

    • City of Los Angeles

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Ha's office located?

    Dr. James Ha's Primary Practice

    2020 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 400

    Santa Monica, CA 90404

    (916) 734-3588

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    Dr. James Ha's Practice 2

    8635 W 3rd St Ste 850W

    Los Angeles, CA 90048

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

    Dr. Ha's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1467781252.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ha?

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

    What is Dr. James Ha's specialty?

    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. James Ha affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ha is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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. James Ha accepting new patients in Santa Monica, CA?

    Yes, Dr. James Ha is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. James Ha offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ha's office at (916) 734-3588 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. James Ha?

    Please contact Dr. Ha's office at (916) 734-3588 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Ha's office located?

    Dr. Ha's offices are located in Santa Monica, CA and Los Angeles, CA.