Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Spier, Neurologist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Cynthia Spier, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and American Board of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Spier completed her residency at University Ca Irvine Med Center. Dr. Spier is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Spier’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Spier’s office at (619) 528-5000.
Where did Dr. Spier go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University Ca Irvine Med Center
Is Dr. Spier board certified in Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Cynthia Spier, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology , American Board of Neurological Surgery
What languages does Dr. Spier speak?
Dr. Spier and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Spier treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Spier 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. Spier. 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:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- MS
- Demyelinating Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G35: Multiple sclerosis
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Migraine
- Migraine headache
- Severe headache
- Vascular headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43909: Migraine, unspecified, not intractable, without status migrainosus
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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Tic Douloureux
- Facial Nerve Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G500: Trigeminal neuralgia
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Spier perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Cynthia Spier may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Spier's office.
Does Dr. Spier accept my insurance?
Dr. Spier accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 528-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Spier accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Spier 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
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Spier's office located?
What is Dr. Spier's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Spier's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1801955471.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Spier?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Spier
What is Dr. Cynthia Spier's specialty?
Dr. Spier 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.
Contact Dr. Spier to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Cynthia Spier affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Spier is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente San Diego 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
Where can I learn more about Neurologist?
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Is Cynthia Spier accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Cynthia Spier is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Cynthia Spier offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Spier's office at (619) 528-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Cynthia Spier?
Please contact Dr. Spier's office at (619) 528-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Cynthia Spier have?
Dr. Cynthia Spier is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and American Board of Neurological Surgery.
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