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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ngo, Neurologist in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Tawny Ngo, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in La Jolla, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Ngo is fluent in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ngo’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare 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 as a 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 a Neurologist like Dr. Ngo typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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
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
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:
- 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:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Ngo typically perform?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Ngo 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Botox Injections for Chronic Migraine
- Chemodenervation for Migraine
- Botulinum Toxin Injection for Migraine
- Facial Nerve Block
- Trigeminal Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64615: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial, trigeminal, cervical spinal and accessory nerves, bilateral (eg, for chronic migraine)
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 Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Federal government of the United States
HealthComp
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Other Support Agencies/Consultants
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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.
What does a Neurologist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Tawny Ngo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ngo is affiliated with Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Green Hospital, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Palomar Medical Center Poway 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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