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Dr. Andrea Fuentes, MD

San Diego, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Fuentes, Neurologist in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Andrea Fuentes, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA. Dr. Fuentes is fluent in English, French, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fuentes’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fuentes’s office at (650) 723-4000.

    What languages does Dr. Fuentes speak?

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

    • English

    • French

    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Fuentes typically treat?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Fuentes 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. Fuentes. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
    • Parkinsonism
    • Parkinson's Disease with Dyskinesia and Fluctuations
    • Parkinson's Disease with Fluctuating Symptoms
    • Parkinson's Disease
    • Early Parkinson's
    • Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism
    • Stable Parkinson's Disease
    • Parkinson's Syndrome
    • Atypical Parkinsonism
    • Secondary Parkinsonism
    • Parkinson's with Variable Movements
    • PD with Fluctuating Dyskinesia
    • On-Off Parkinson's
    • Fluctuating Parkinsonism
    • Parkinson's with 'On-Off' Periods
    • Variable Parkinson's Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
    • G20C: Parkinsonism, unspecified
    • G20B2: Parkinson's disease with dyskinesia, with fluctuations
    • G20A2: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, with fluctuations

    Also known as:

    • Essential Tremor
    • Tremor
    • Essential tremor
    • Familial Tremor
    • Benign Essential Tremor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G250: Essential tremor

    Also known as:

    • Spasmodic Torticollis
    • Dystonia
    • Cervical Dystonia
    • Wry Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G243: Spasmodic torticollis

    Also known as:

    • Tremor
    • Shaking
    • Involuntary Shaking
    • Essential Tremor
    • Parkinsonian Tremor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R251: Tremor, unspecified

    What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Fuentes typically perform?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Fuentes 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. Fuentes. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Botox Injection for Neck Muscle Spasms
    • Chemodenervation of neck muscles
    • Botulinum toxin injection for cervical dystonia
    • Neck spasm injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64616: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); neck muscle(s), excluding muscles of the larynx, unilateral (eg, for cervical dystonia, spasmodic torticollis)

    Also known as:

    • Facial Muscle Injection for Spasms (One Side)
    • Botox for facial spasms
    • Facial nerve chemodenervation
    • Blepharospasm treatment
    • Hemifacial spasm injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64612: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial nerve, unilateral (eg, for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm)

    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:

    • 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:

    • Swallowing Study (Videofluoroscopy)
    • Dysphagia Tests
    • Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VFSS)
    • Modified Barium Swallow (MBS)
    • Dysphagia Evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92611: Motion fluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing function by cine or video recording

    Also known as:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Does Dr. Fuentes accept my insurance?

    Dr. Fuentes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 723-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Fuentes 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

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Fuentes' office located?

    Dr. Andrea Fuentes' Primary Practice

    4510 Executive Dr

    San Diego, CA 92121

    (650) 723-4000

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

    Dr. Fuentes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1003342585.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fuentes?

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

    What is Dr. Andrea Fuentes's specialty?

    Dr. Fuentes is a Neurologist near San Diego, 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. Andrea Fuentes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Fuentes is affiliated with Jacobs Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health, Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, Stanford Health Care - Valleycare, Eisenhower Health Main Campus, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego 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 Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a 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 Andrea Fuentes accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Andrea Fuentes is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Andrea Fuentes offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Fuentes's office at (650) 723-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Andrea Fuentes?

    Please contact Dr. Fuentes's office at (650) 723-4000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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