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Dr. Stephanie Lessig, MD

Dr. Stephanie Lessig, MD

San Diego, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

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

    Dr. Stephanie Lessig, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Lessig graduated from SUNY Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo. Dr. Lessig is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lessig’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lessig’s office at (619) 543-5840.

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

    • Medical School: SUNY Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo | California Pacific Medical Center, San Francisco | UC San Diego, School of Medicine, San Diego | Neurologist | Associate Professor of Neurosciences

    Is Dr. Lessig board certified as a Neurologist?

    Yes, Dr. Stephanie Lessig, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

    What languages does Dr. Lessig speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

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

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Lessig 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. Lessig. 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:

    • Parkinson's Disease
    • Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
    • Parkinson's Disease with Dyskinesia and Fluctuations
    • PD
    • Shaking Palsy
    • Paralysis Agitans
    • Early Parkinson's
    • Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism
    • Stable Parkinson's Disease
    • Parkinson's with Variable Movements
    • PD with Fluctuating Dyskinesia
    • On-Off Parkinson's

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G20: Parkinson's disease
    • G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
    • G20B2: Parkinson's disease with dyskinesia, with fluctuations

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Migraine without Aura
    • Migraine
    • Transformed migraine
    • Daily chronic headache
    • Persistent migraine

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus

    Also known as:

    • Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
    • Alzheimer's Disease
    • Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
    • Sporadic Alzheimer's
    • Alzheimer's in Older Adults

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset

    Also known as:

    • Spasmodic Torticollis
    • Dystonia
    • Cervical Dystonia
    • Wry Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G243: Spasmodic torticollis

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Sclerosis
    • MS
    • Demyelinating Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G35: Multiple sclerosis

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

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Lessig 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. Lessig. 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)

    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:

    • Peripheral Nerve Block
    • Chemodenervation for Muscle Spasms (Additional Extremity)
    • Nerve injection
    • Pain relief injection
    • Steroid injection for nerve pain
    • Chemical nerve block (extremity)
    • Muscle spasm injection (additional limb)
    • Botox for spasticity (additional)
    • Nerve denervation (chemical)

    CPT Codes:

    • 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch
    • 64643: Chemodenervation of one extremity; each additional extremity, 1-4 muscle(s) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Greater Occipital Nerve Block
    • Occipital Nerve Injection
    • Headache Nerve Block
    • Steroid Injection for Occipital Neuralgia

    CPT Codes:

    • 64405: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; greater occipital nerve

    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:

    • Salivary Gland Nerve Treatment (Bilateral)
    • Botox for Salivary Glands
    • Chemodenervation of Salivary Glands
    • Parotid Gland Nerve Block
    • Submandibular Gland Nerve Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 64611: Chemodenervation of parotid and submandibular salivary glands, bilateral

    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. Lessig accept my insurance?

    Dr. Lessig accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 543-5840 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Lessig 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

    • Centene Corporation

    • HealthRight Group

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Other Support Agencies/Consultants

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Lessig's office located?

    Dr. Stephanie Lessig's Primary Practice

    200 W Arbor Dr

    San Diego, CA 92103

    (619) 543-5840

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    Dr. Stephanie Lessig's Practice 2

    6655 Alvarado Rd

    San Diego, CA 92120

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

    Dr. Lessig's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1134167141.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lessig?

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

    What is Dr. Stephanie Lessig's specialty?

    Dr. Lessig 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. Stephanie Lessig affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Lessig is affiliated with Jacobs Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health, 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

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

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    Is Stephanie Lessig accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Stephanie Lessig is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Stephanie Lessig offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Lessig's office at (619) 543-5840 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Stephanie Lessig?

    Please contact Dr. Lessig's office at (619) 543-5840 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Stephanie Lessig have?

    Dr. Stephanie Lessig is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

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