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Dr. Brian Droker, MD

Carlsbad, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Droker, Neurologist in Carlsbad, CA?

    Dr. Brian Droker, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Carlsbad, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Droker is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Droker’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Droker’s office at (206) 320-3494.

    What languages does Dr. Droker speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Droker treat?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Droker 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. Droker. 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:

    • Chronic Migraine without Aura
    • Chronic Migraine with Aura
    • Migraine with Aura
    • Migraine
    • Transformed migraine
    • Daily chronic headache
    • Persistent migraine
    • Persistent migraine with aura
    • Daily classic migraine
    • Transformed migraine with aura
    • Common Migraine
    • Migraine without warning signs
    • Everyday Migraine
    • Persistent Migraine with Aura
    • Long-term Migraine with Warning Signs
    • Chronic Classic Migraine
    • Classic migraine
    • Ocular migraine
    • Migraine with visual symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43E09: Chronic migraine with aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43719: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43E19: Chronic migraine with aura, intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43109: Migraine with aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Nerve Disorder
    • Multiple Nerve Damage
    • Hereditary Nerve Disorder
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Polyneuropathy
    • Widespread Nerve Damage
    • Generalized Neuropathy
    • Generalized Nerve Damage
    • Widespread Neuropathy
    • Genetic Neuropathy
    • Idiopathic Neuropathy
    • Inherited Nerve Damage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G6289: Other specified polyneuropathies
    • G629: Polyneuropathy, unspecified
    • G609: Hereditary and idiopathic neuropathy, unspecified

    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:

    • Occipital Neuralgia
    • Headache
    • Nerve Pain in Back of Head
    • Occipital Nerve Pain
    • Neuralgia of the Head

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5481: Occipital neuralgia

    Also known as:

    • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Right Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Median Nerve Compression
    • Wrist Nerve Entrapment
    • Right Wrist Nerve Compression
    • Right Hand Numbness
    • Right CTS

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G5603: Carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral upper limbs
    • G5601: Carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper limb

    Also known as:

    • Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
    • Parkinson's Disease
    • Early Parkinson's', 'Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism', 'Stable Parkinson's Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations

    Also known as:

    • Trigeminal Neuralgia
    • Tic Douloureux
    • Facial Nerve Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G500: Trigeminal neuralgia

    Also known as:

    • Spasmodic Torticollis
    • Dystonia
    • Cervical Dystonia
    • Wry Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G243: Spasmodic torticollis

    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

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Nerve Root Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
    • Sciatica

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5417: Radiculopathy, lumbosacral region

    Also known as:

    • Single Nerve Damage
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Mononeuropathy
    • Localized Nerve Damage
    • Focal Neuropathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G589: Mononeuropathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Blood Mineral Levels
    • Blood
    • Mineral Imbalance in Blood
    • Electrolyte Imbalance
    • Unusual Blood Mineral Count

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R790: Abnormal level of blood mineral

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G250: Essential tremor

    What procedures does Dr. Droker perform?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Droker 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. Droker. 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 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:

    • Greater Occipital Nerve Block
    • Trigeminal Nerve Block
    • Occipital Nerve Injection
    • Headache Nerve Block
    • Steroid Injection for Occipital Neuralgia
    • Trigeminal Nerve Injection
    • Facial Nerve Block
    • Ophthalmic Nerve Block
    • Maxillary Nerve Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64405: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; greater occipital nerve
    • 64400: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; trigeminal nerve, each branch (ie, ophthalmic, maxillary, mandibular)

    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)

    Does Dr. Droker accept my insurance?

    Dr. Droker accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (206) 320-3494 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Droker accept in Carlsbad, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Hackensack Meridian Health

    • Humana

    • Other Support Agencies/Consultants

    • Sharp Health Plan

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Droker's office located?

    Dr. Brian Droker's Primary Practice

    6010 Hidden Valley Rd Ste 200

    Carlsbad, CA 92011

    (206) 320-3494

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    Dr. Brian Droker's Practice 2

    747 Broadway

    Seattle, WA 98122

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    Dr. Brian Droker's Practice 3

    751 NE Blakely Dr

    Issaquah, WA 98029

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

    Dr. Droker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1801112669.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Droker?

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

    What is Dr. Brian Droker's specialty?

    Dr. Droker is a Neurologist near Carlsbad, 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. Brian Droker affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Droker is affiliated with Tri-City Medical Center, Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Jacobs Medical Center at UC San Diego Health, Palomar Medical Center Escondido, Sharp Coronado Hospital, Palomar Medical Center Poway 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 Brian Droker accepting new patients in Carlsbad, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Brian Droker is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Brian Droker offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Droker's office at (206) 320-3494 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Brian Droker?

    Please contact Dr. Droker's office at (206) 320-3494 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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