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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Claycomb, Neurologist in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Robert Claycomb, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in La Jolla, CA. He is board certified. Dr. Claycomb is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Claycomb’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Claycomb’s office at (858) 554-8895.
What languages does Dr. Claycomb speak?
Dr. Claycomb and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Claycomb treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Claycomb 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. Claycomb. 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:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
- Brain Bleed
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
- Blood Clot in Brain
- Lack of Blood Flow to Brain
- Stroke due to clot
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
- I619: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage, unspecified
- I609: Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage, unspecified
- I63412: Cerebral infarction due to embolism of left middle cerebral artery
- I63511: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of right middle cerebral artery
- I63512: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of left middle cerebral artery
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Mini-Stroke
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
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:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40901: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, with status epilepticus
- G40919: Epilepsy, unspecified, intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Other Muscle and Bone System Symptoms
- Movement Disorder
- Muscle Disorder
- Unusual Musculoskeletal Symptoms
- Muscle and Joint Problems
- Bone and Muscle Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R29898: Other symptoms and signs involving the musculoskeletal system
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Which procedures does Dr. Claycomb perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Robert Claycomb 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. Claycomb's office.
Does Dr. Claycomb accept my insurance?
Dr. Claycomb accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 554-8895 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Claycomb accept in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Claycomb in La Jolla, 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
OptumRx
Other Support Agencies/Consultants
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Claycomb's office located?
Dr. Robert Claycomb's Primary Practice
10666 N Torrey Pines Rd
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 554-8895
What is Dr. Claycomb's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Claycomb's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1245529056.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Claycomb?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Claycomb
What is Dr. Robert Claycomb's specialty?
Dr. Claycomb is a Neurologist near La Jolla, 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. Claycomb to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Robert Claycomb affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Claycomb is affiliated with Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego 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
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Is Robert Claycomb accepting new patients in La Jolla, CA?
Yes, Dr. Robert Claycomb is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Robert Claycomb offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Claycomb's office at (858) 554-8895 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Robert Claycomb?
Please contact Dr. Claycomb's office at (858) 554-8895 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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