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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ung, Neurologist in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Hoameng Ung, MD, PHD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in La Jolla, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Ung is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ung’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ung’s office at (562) 881-8945.
What languages does Dr. Ung speak?
Dr. Ung and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Ung typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Ung 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. Ung. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Ung typically perform?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Hoameng Ung 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
Please contact Dr. Ung's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Ung accept my insurance?
Dr. Ung accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (562) 881-8945 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ung accept in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Ung 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 Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Humana
Inland Empire Health Plan
Medicare
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Ung's office located?
Dr. Hoameng Ung's Primary Practice
9300 Campus Point Dr
La Jolla, CA 92037
(562) 881-8945
What is Dr. Ung's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ung's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1619438363.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ung?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ung
What is Dr. Hoameng Ung's specialty?
Dr. Ung 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. Hoameng Ung affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ung is affiliated with Jacobs Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health, Sharp Memorial Hospital 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 Hoameng Ung accepting new patients in La Jolla, CA?
Yes, Dr. Hoameng Ung is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Hoameng Ung offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ung's office at (562) 881-8945 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Hoameng Ung?
Please contact Dr. Ung's office at (562) 881-8945 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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