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Dr. Mai Ngo, MD

San Diego, CA

16 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Ngo, Pediatric Physiatrist in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Mai Ngo, MD is a Pediatric Physiatrist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 16 years and is board certified. Dr. Ngo graduated from University of California. Dr. Ngo is fluent in English and Vietnamese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ngo’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ngo’s office at (510) 428-3655.

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

    • Medical School: University of California

    Is Dr. Ngo board certified as a Pediatric Physiatrist?

    Yes, Dr. Mai Ngo, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Ngo speak?

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

    • English

    • Vietnamese

    What conditions does Dr. Ngo treat?

    As a Pediatric Physiatrist, Dr. Ngo 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. Ngo. 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:

    • Other Cerebral Palsy
    • Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy
    • Cerebral Palsy
    • Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy
    • Spastic Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy
    • Ataxic Cerebral Palsy
    • Athetoid Cerebral Palsy
    • Paralysis
    • Mixed Cerebral Palsy
    • Atypical CP
    • Unspecified Cerebral Palsy
    • Quadriplegic CP
    • Spastic CP affecting all limbs
    • Four-limb spastic paralysis
    • CP
    • Brain paralysis
    • Childhood motor disorder
    • Spastic Diplegia', 'CP with spastic diplegia', 'Little's disease
    • Hemiplegic CP
    • Spastic CP affecting one side
    • One-sided spastic paralysis
    • CP with balance problems
    • Coordination cerebral palsy
    • Ataxic CP
    • Dyskinetic Cerebral Palsy
    • CP with involuntary movements
    • Athetosis CP

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G808: Other cerebral palsy
    • G800: Spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy
    • G809: Cerebral palsy, unspecified
    • G801: Spastic diplegic cerebral palsy
    • G802: Spastic hemiplegic cerebral palsy
    • G804: Ataxic cerebral palsy
    • G803: Athetoid cerebral palsy

    Also known as:

    • Walking Problems
    • Gait Abnormalities
    • Difficulty Walking
    • Unsteady Gait
    • Balance Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility

    Also known as:

    • Concussion
    • Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
    • Brain Concussion
    • Head Concussion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S060X0A: Concussion without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
    • S060X0D: Concussion without loss of consciousness, subsequent encounter

    Also known as:

    • Other Developmental Disabilities
    • Developmental Coordination Disorder
    • Developmental Disabilities
    • Atypical psychological development
    • Unspecified developmental disorder
    • Dyspraxia
    • Motor Skill Disorder
    • Clumsiness Syndrome

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F88: Other disorders of psychological development
    • F82: Specific developmental disorder of motor function

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Cramps
    • Muscle Spasms
    • Charley Horse
    • Leg Cramps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R252: Cramp and spasm

    Also known as:

    • Use of Assistive Devices
    • Assistive Devices
    • Medical Support Devices
    • Adaptive Equipment
    • Mobility Aids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z978: Presence of other specified devices

    Also known as:

    • Feeding Difficulties
    • Eating Problems
    • Swallowing Problems
    • Unspecified Feeding Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6330: Feeding difficulties, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Autism
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder
    • Classic Autism', 'Kanner's Syndrome
    • Severe Autism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F840: Autistic disorder

    Also known as:

    • Ankle Contracture
    • Ankle Injuries and Disorder
    • Joint Disorder
    • Stiff Ankle
    • Frozen Ankle
    • Limited Ankle Movement

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M24573: Contracture, unspecified ankle

    Also known as:

    • Wry Neck
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Torticollis
    • Cervical Dystonia
    • Twisted Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M436: Torticollis

    Also known as:

    • Sudden Severe Headache After Injury
    • Headache
    • Acute post-concussion headache
    • Immediate severe headache after trauma
    • New severe headache after injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G44311: Acute post-traumatic headache, intractable

    Also known as:

    • Walking and Mobility Problems
    • Walking Problems
    • Gait Abnormalities
    • Trouble Moving
    • Mobility Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R269: Unspecified abnormalities of gait and mobility

    What procedures does Dr. Ngo perform?

    As a Pediatric Physiatrist, Dr. Ngo 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. Ngo. 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:

    • Chemodenervation for Muscle Spasms (Additional Extremity)
    • Chemical Nerve Block for Multiple Muscles (Arm/Leg)
    • Chemical nerve block (extremity)
    • Muscle spasm injection (additional limb)
    • Botox for spasticity (additional)
    • Nerve denervation (chemical)
    • Extremity Chemodenervation
    • Muscle Spasticity Treatment (Chemical)
    • Botox for Muscle Spasms (Multiple Muscles)

    CPT Codes:

    • 64643: Chemodenervation of one extremity; each additional extremity, 1-4 muscle(s) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 64644: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 5 or more muscles

    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:

    • Implanted Pain Pump Reprogramming and Refill
    • Intrathecal pump refill
    • Epidural pump management
    • Pain pump adjustment
    • Implanted drug pump service

    CPT Codes:

    • 62369: Electronic analysis of programmable, implanted pump for intrathecal or epidural drug infusion (includes evaluation of reservoir status, alarm status, drug prescription status); with reprogramming and refill

    Also known as:

    • Chemical Nerve Block for Muscle Spasms (Additional Extremity)
    • Chemodenervation of Extremity Muscles
    • Botox for Muscle Spasms (Additional Limb)
    • Nerve-Blocking Injection for Spasticity

    CPT Codes:

    • 64645: Chemodenervation of one extremity; each additional extremity, 5 or more muscles (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Facial Muscle Injection for Spasms (One Side)
    • Botox for facial spasms
    • Facial nerve chemodenervation
    • Blepharospasm treatment
    • Hemifacial spasm injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64612: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial nerve, unilateral (eg, for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm)

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Function Test
    • Swallowing Study (Videofluoroscopy)
    • Dysphagia Tests
    • Dysphagia Evaluation
    • Oral Swallowing Assessment
    • Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
    • Swallowing Study
    • Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VFSS)
    • Modified Barium Swallow (MBS)

    CPT Codes:

    • 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
    • 92611: Motion fluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing function by cine or video recording

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Therapy
    • Dysphagia Treatment
    • Feeding Therapy
    • Oral Function Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding

    Also known as:

    • Walking Short Leg Cast Application
    • Below Knee Walking Cast
    • Ambulatory Short Leg Cast
    • Lower Leg Cast
    • Foot and Ankle Cast

    CPT Codes:

    • 29425: Application of short leg cast (below knee to toes); walking or ambulatory type

    Does Dr. Ngo accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ngo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (510) 428-3655 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Ngo 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

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Inland Empire

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Ngo's office located?

    Dr. Mai Ngo's Primary Practice

    7910 Frost St

    San Diego, CA 92123

    (510) 428-3655

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    Dr. Mai Ngo's Practice 2

    747 52nd St

    Oakland, CA 94609

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

    Dr. Ngo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1508910787.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ngo?

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

    What is Dr. Mai Ngo's specialty?

    Dr. Ngo is a Pediatric Physiatrist near San Diego, CA. A physiatrist who employs an interdisciplinary approach to the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and management of congenital and childhood-onset physical impairments. This specialist addresses related or secondary medical, physical, functional, psychosocial, and vocational limitations, with a focus on understanding the life course of disability. Trained in identifying functional capabilities, this physician selects the most effective rehabilitation intervention strategies while considering the continuum of care for their patients. Contact Dr. Ngo to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Mai Ngo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Ngo is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Rady Childrens Hospital - San Diego, Rady Childrens Hospital - San Diego, Loma Linda University Medical Center - Murrieta. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Mai Ngo accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Mai Ngo is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Mai Ngo offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ngo's office at (510) 428-3655 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Mai Ngo?

    Please contact Dr. Ngo's office at (510) 428-3655 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Mai Ngo have?

    Dr. Mai Ngo is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

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