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Dr. Ori Schnitzer, MD

Physiatrist

San Diego, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

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

    Dr. Ori Schnitzer, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA. Dr. Schnitzer is fluent in English, Hebrew, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Schnitzer’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Schnitzer’s office at (858) 939-4480.

    What languages does Dr. Schnitzer speak?

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

    • English
    • Hebrew
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. Schnitzer typically treat?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Schnitzer 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. Schnitzer. 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:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Hemorrhagic Stroke
    • One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
    • Paralysis
    • Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia
    • Brain Bleed
    • Cerebral Hemorrhage
    • Intracranial Hemorrhage
    • Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
    • Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
    • Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
    • Hemiparesis after brain infarction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
    • I619: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage, unspecified
    • I69351: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side

    Also known as:

    • Guillain-Barré Syndrome
    • Guillain-Barre Syndrome
    • Guillain-Barr syndrome
    • GBS
    • Acute Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
    • Post-Infectious Paralysis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G610: Guillain-Barre syndrome

    Also known as:

    • Paraplegia
    • Paralysis
    • Lower body paralysis
    • Paralysis of legs
    • Spinal cord injury paralysis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8220: Paraplegia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Malaise
    • Fatigue
    • General discomfort
    • Feeling unwell
    • Unease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R5381: Other malaise

    What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Schnitzer typically perform?

    As a Physiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Ori Schnitzer may include:

    Please contact Dr. Schnitzer's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Schnitzer accept my insurance?

    Dr. Schnitzer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 939-4480 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Schnitzer in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • Community Health Group

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Sharp HealthCare

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Schnitzer's office located?

    Dr. Ori Schnitzer's Primary Practice

    2999 Health Center Dr

    San Diego, CA 92123

    (858) 939-4480

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

    Dr. Schnitzer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1649615527.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Schnitzer?

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

    What is Dr. Ori Schnitzer's specialty?

    Dr. Schnitzer is a Physiatrist near San Diego, CA.

    What does a Physiatrist do?

    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.

    Is Dr. Ori Schnitzer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Schnitzer is affiliated with Sharp Memorial Hospital, Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo, 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

    When to see a Physiatrist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Ori Schnitzer accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Ori Schnitzer is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ori Schnitzer offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Schnitzer's office at (858) 939-4480 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Ori Schnitzer?

    Please contact Dr. Schnitzer's office at (858) 939-4480 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Schnitzer's office located?

    Dr. Schnitzer's office is located in San Diego, CA.