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Dr. Jerry Shih, MD

Dr. Jerry Shih, MD

San Diego, CA

35 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

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

    Dr. Jerry Shih, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 35 years and is board certified. Dr. Shih graduated from UC Los Angeles, School of Medicine, Los Angeles and completed his residency at Cedars Sinai Med Center. Dr. Shih is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shih’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shih’s office at (619) 543-3500.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Shih?

    Dr. Jerry Shih, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Neurologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Shih empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Epilepsy, Seizure Disorders, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the San Diego, CA community, Dr. Shih is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: Cedars Sinai Med Center

    • Medical School: UC Los Angeles, School of Medicine, Los Angeles | UC Los Angeles, School of Medicine, Los Angeles | Director, Epilepsy Center | Professor of Neurosciences

    Is Dr. Shih board certified as a Neurologist?

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

    What languages does Dr. Shih speak?

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

    • Chinese

    • English

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

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Shih 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. Shih. 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:

    • Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Complex Partial Seizures
    • Complex Partial Seizures
    • Simple Partial Seizures
    • Intractable Complex Partial Seizures with Status Epilepticus
    • Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Status Epilepticus
    • Epilepsy
    • Generalized Epilepsy
    • Drug-resistant complex partial epilepsy
    • Refractory focal impaired awareness seizures
    • Hard-to-treat complex partial seizures
    • Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
    • Temporal Lobe Seizures
    • Psychomotor Seizures
    • Focal Aware Seizures
    • Aura Seizures
    • Symptomatic Partial Seizures
    • Drug-Resistant Complex Partial Seizures with Status Epilepticus
    • Continuous Intractable Focal Seizures
    • Refractory Complex Partial Status Epilepticus
    • Drug-Resistant Focal Epilepsy with Status Epilepticus
    • Continuous Intractable Partial Seizures
    • Refractory Status Epilepticus
    • Seizure disorder
    • Convulsive disorder
    • Falling sickness
    • Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
    • Primary generalized epilepsy
    • Generalized seizure disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G40219: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40211: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, intractable, with status epilepticus
    • G40011: Localization-related (focal) (partial) idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with seizures of localized onset, intractable, with status epilepticus
    • G40919: Epilepsy, unspecified, intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus

    Also known as:

    • Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Convulsions
    • Fits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R569: Unspecified convulsions

    Does Dr. Shih accept my insurance?

    Dr. Shih accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 543-3500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Shih 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

    • Humana

    • Inland Empire Health Plan

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Sharp HealthCare

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Shih's office located?

    Ucsd Medical Center

    200 W Arbor Dr

    San Diego, CA 92103

    (619) 543-3500

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    Dr. Jerry Shih's Practice 2

    9350 Campus Point Dr

    La Jolla, CA 92037

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

    Dr. Shih's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1790774156.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shih?

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

    What is Dr. Jerry Shih's specialty?

    Dr. Shih 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. Jerry Shih affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Shih is affiliated with Jacobs Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Jerry Shih accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Jerry Shih is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Jerry Shih offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Shih's office at (619) 543-3500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Jerry Shih?

    Please contact Dr. Shih's office at (619) 543-3500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Jerry Shih have?

    Dr. Jerry Shih is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

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