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Dr. Joan Le, MD

San Diego, CA

16 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Le, Physiatrist in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Joan Le, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 16 years. Dr. Le graduated from Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science. Dr. Le is fluent in English and Vietnamese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Le’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. Le’s office at (800) 926-8273.

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

    • Medical School: Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science

    What languages does Dr. Le speak?

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

    • English

    • Vietnamese

    What conditions does Dr. Le treat?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Le 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. Le. 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:

    • Spina Bifida
    • Spina Bifida in Chest Area with Water on the Brain
    • Lumbar Spina Bifida with Hydrocephalus
    • Hydrocephalus
    • Open Spine
    • Neural Tube Defect
    • Spinal Birth Defect
    • Thoracic Myelomeningocele with Hydrocephalus
    • Open Spine in Chest with Hydrocephalus
    • Spinal Defect and Brain Fluid
    • Lower Back Spina Bifida and Water on Brain
    • Lumbar Myelomeningocele

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q059: Spina bifida, unspecified
    • Q051: Thoracic spina bifida with hydrocephalus
    • Q052: Lumbar spina bifida with hydrocephalus

    Also known as:

    • Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy
    • Other Cerebral Palsy
    • Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy
    • Cerebral Palsy
    • Paralysis
    • Quadriplegic CP
    • Spastic CP affecting all limbs
    • Four-limb spastic paralysis
    • Mixed Cerebral Palsy
    • Atypical CP
    • Unspecified Cerebral Palsy
    • Spastic Diplegia', 'CP with spastic diplegia', 'Little's disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G800: Spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy
    • G808: Other cerebral palsy
    • G801: Spastic diplegic cerebral palsy

    Also known as:

    • Neurological Disorder
    • Neurologic Disease
    • Nervous System Diseases
    • Brain Disorders
    • Spinal Cord Conditions

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z8669: Personal history of other diseases of the nervous system and sense organs

    Also known as:

    • Osteogenesis Imperfecta
    • Dentinogenesis imperfecta
    • Brittle bone disease
    • OI
    • Fragile bones

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q780: Osteogenesis imperfecta

    Also known as:

    • Other Congenital Spinal Malformations
    • Birth Defects
    • Spinal birth defects
    • Congenital spine abnormalities
    • Vertebral malformations

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q7649: Other congenital malformations of spine, not associated with scoliosis

    Also known as:

    • Quadriplegia
    • Paralysis
    • Tetraplegia
    • Four limb paralysis
    • Complete paralysis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8250: Quadriplegia, unspecified

    What procedures does Dr. Le perform?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Le 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. Le. 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:

    • 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:

    • Trunk Muscle Relaxing Injection
    • Chemodenervation of Trunk Muscles
    • Muscle Spasm Injection (Trunk)
    • Botox for Trunk Muscles

    CPT Codes:

    • 64646: Chemodenervation of trunk muscle(s); 1-5 muscle(s)

    Does Dr. Le accept my insurance?

    Dr. Le accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (800) 926-8273 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Le 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

    • Beacon Health Options

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Community Health Group

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • State of California

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    Where is Dr. Le's office located?

    Dr. Joan Le's Primary Practice

    3030 Childrens Way Ste 300

    San Diego, CA 92123

    (800) 926-8273

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    Dr. Joan Le's Practice 2

    8110 Birmingham Way Bldg 28

    San Diego, CA 92123

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    Dr. Joan Le's Practice 3

    4510 Executive Dr Ste 325

    San Diego, CA 92121

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

    Dr. Le's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1447460050.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Le?

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

    What is Dr. Joan Le's specialty?

    Dr. Le is a Physiatrist near San Diego, CA. Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices. Contact Dr. Le to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Joan Le affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Le is affiliated with Jacobs Medical Center at UC San Diego Health 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 Joan Le accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Joan Le is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Joan Le offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Le's office at (800) 926-8273 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Joan Le?

    Please contact Dr. Le's office at (800) 926-8273 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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