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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hwynn, Neurologist in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Nelson Hwynn, DO is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in La Jolla, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Hwynn graduated from Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific. Dr. Hwynn is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hwynn’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hwynn’s office at (858) 455-9100.
Where did Dr. Hwynn go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
Is Dr. Hwynn board certified as a Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Nelson Hwynn, DO is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Hwynn speak?
Dr. Hwynn and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Hwynn typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Hwynn 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. Hwynn. 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
- Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
- Parkinson's Disease with Dyskinesia and Fluctuations
- Parkinson's Disease with Fluctuating Symptoms
- PD
- Shaking Palsy
- Paralysis Agitans
- Early Parkinson's
- Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism
- Stable Parkinson's Disease
- Parkinson's with Variable Movements
- PD with Fluctuating Dyskinesia
- On-Off Parkinson's
- Fluctuating Parkinsonism
- Parkinson's with 'On-Off' Periods
- Variable Parkinson's Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20: Parkinson's disease
- G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
- G20B2: Parkinson's disease with dyskinesia, with fluctuations
- G20A2: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, with fluctuations
Also known as:
- Essential Tremor
- Tremor
- Essential tremor
- Familial Tremor
- Benign Essential Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- G250: Essential tremor
Also known as:
- Cognitive and Awareness Problems
- Mental Disorder
- Mental Function Issues
- Thinking Problems
- Awareness Difficulties
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4189: Other symptoms and signs involving cognitive functions and awareness
Also known as:
- Other Functional Implants
- Various Medical Devices
- Specialized Implants
- Functional Prosthetics
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9689: Presence of other specified functional implants
Also known as:
- Skin Numbness
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Loss of skin sensation
- Cutaneous anesthesia
- Numb skin
ICD-10 Codes:
- R200: Anesthesia of skin
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
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Hwynn typically perform?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Hwynn 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. Hwynn. 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:
- 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:
- 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. Hwynn accept my insurance?
Dr. Hwynn accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 455-9100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hwynn accept in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Hwynn in La Jolla, 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 Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Community Health Group
Federal government of the United States
HealthComp
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Hwynn's office located?
What is Dr. Hwynn's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hwynn's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1699814632.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hwynn?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hwynn
What is Dr. Nelson Hwynn's specialty?
Dr. Hwynn is a Neurologist near La Jolla, 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. Nelson Hwynn affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hwynn is affiliated with Scripps Green Hospital, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, 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
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Is Nelson Hwynn accepting new patients in La Jolla, CA?
Yes, Dr. Nelson Hwynn is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nelson Hwynn offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hwynn's office at (858) 455-9100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nelson Hwynn?
Please contact Dr. Hwynn's office at (858) 455-9100 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Nelson Hwynn have?
Dr. Nelson Hwynn is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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