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Who is Dr. Ngo, Neurologist in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Tawny Ngo, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in La Jolla, CA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Ngo is fluent in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ngo’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. Ngo’s office at (858) 824-5400.
Is Dr. Ngo board certified in Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Tawny Ngo, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Ngo speak?
Dr. Ngo and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
Vietnamese
What conditions does Dr. Ngo treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Ngo 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. Ngo. 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:
- Chronic Migraine without Aura
- Migraine Without Aura
- Migraine with Aura
- Migraine
- Transformed migraine
- Daily chronic headache
- Persistent migraine
- Common migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Pulsating headache
- Classic migraine
- Ocular migraine
- Migraine with visual symptoms
- Common Migraine
- Everyday Migraine
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43109: Migraine with aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43701: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, with status migrainosus
- G43711: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, with status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Skin Numbness
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Loss of skin sensation
- Cutaneous anesthesia
- Numb skin
ICD-10 Codes:
- R200: Anesthesia of skin
Also known as:
- Memory Loss
- Memory
- Amnesia
- Forgetfulness
- Loss of Recall
ICD-10 Codes:
- R413: Other amnesia
Also known as:
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Mild Cognitive Impairment
- Cognitive and Awareness Problems
- Mental Disorder
- MCI
- Early Memory Loss
- Pre-Dementia
- Mental Function Issues
- Thinking Problems
- Awareness Difficulties
ICD-10 Codes:
- G3184: Mild cognitive impairment of uncertain or unknown etiology
- R4189: Other symptoms and signs involving cognitive functions and awareness
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Numbness or Tingling
- Neurologic Disease
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Paresthesia
- Skin Numbness
- Tingling Sensation
- Pins and Needles
ICD-10 Codes:
- R202: Paresthesia of skin
Also known as:
- Walking Problems
- Gait Abnormalities
- Difficulty Walking
- Unsteady Gait
- Balance Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Also known as:
- Multiple Nerve Damage
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Polyneuropathy
- Generalized Nerve Damage
- Widespread Neuropathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G629: Polyneuropathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Which procedures does Dr. Ngo perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Tawny Ngo 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. Ngo's office.
Does Dr. Ngo accept my insurance?
Dr. Ngo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 824-5400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ngo accept in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Ngo 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
HealthComp
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Other Support Agencies/Consultants
Sharp Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Ngo's office located?
What is Dr. Ngo's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ngo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1104025204.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ngo?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ngo
What is Dr. Tawny Ngo's specialty?
Dr. Ngo 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. Ngo to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Tawny Ngo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ngo is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Scripps Green Hospital, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas 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 Tawny Ngo accepting new patients in La Jolla, CA?
Yes, Dr. Tawny Ngo is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Tawny Ngo offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ngo's office at (858) 824-5400 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Tawny Ngo?
Please contact Dr. Ngo's office at (858) 824-5400 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Tawny Ngo have?
Dr. Tawny Ngo is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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