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Who is Dr. Skora, Pediatric Neurologist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Clare Skora, MD is a Pediatric Neurologist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Skora is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Skora’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Skora’s office at (858) 966-5819.
What languages does Dr. Skora speak?
Dr. Skora and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Pediatric Neurologist like Dr. Skora typically treat?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, Dr. Skora 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. Skora. 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:
- Epilepsy
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
- Lennox-Gastaut syndrome
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
- LGS
- Childhood epileptic encephalopathy
- Atypical absence epilepsy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40919: Epilepsy, unspecified, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40812: Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Classic Autism
- Kanner's Syndrome
- Severe Autism
ICD-10 Codes:
- F840: Autistic disorder
Also known as:
- Abnormal Involuntary Movements
- Movement Disorder
- Uncontrolled Body Movements
- Dyskinesia
- Tremors
ICD-10 Codes:
- R259: Unspecified abnormal involuntary movements
What procedures does a Pediatric Neurologist like Dr. Skora typically perform?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Clare Skora 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. Skora's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Skora accept my insurance?
Dr. Skora accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 966-5819 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Skora accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Skora 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
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Inland Empire
Monarch HealthCare
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Skora's office located?
What is Dr. Skora's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Skora's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1902223373.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Skora?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Skora
What is Dr. Clare Skora's specialty?
Dr. Skora is a Pediatric Neurologist near San Diego, CA.
What does a Pediatric Neurologist do?
A Child Neurologist specializes in diagnosing and treating neurological disorders in newborns, infants, young children, and adolescents, with expertise in managing conditions specific to these developmental stages.
Is this Dr. Clare Skora affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Skora is affiliated with Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo, Hoag Hospital Newport Beach, Providence St. Jude Medical Center 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
When to see a Pediatric Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatric Neurologist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Clare Skora accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Clare Skora is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Clare Skora offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Skora's office at (858) 966-5819 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Clare Skora?
Please contact Dr. Skora's office at (858) 966-5819 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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