Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Houser, Neurologist in La Jolla, CA?
Where did Dr. Houser go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Tx Tech Univ Hlth Sci Ctr, Neurology; Tx Tech Univ Hlth Sci Ctr, Internal Medicine | Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center | Texas Tech University (Amarillo) Health Sciences Center Program
Medical School: Tx Tech Univ Hlth Sci Ctr Sch of Med, Lubbock Tx | Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine
Is Dr. Houser board certified as a Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Melissa Houser, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Houser speak?
Dr. Houser and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Houser typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Houser 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. Houser. 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
- PD
- Shaking Palsy
- Paralysis Agitans
- Early Parkinson's
- Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism
- Stable Parkinson's Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20: Parkinson's disease
- G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
Also known as:
- Genetic Dystonia
- Spasmodic Torticollis
- Orofacial Dystonia
- Dystonia
- Dystonia 6
- Early-onset isolated dystonia
- Hereditary Dystonia
- Torsion Dystonia
- Early-Onset Dystonia
- Cervical Dystonia
- Wry Neck
- Facial Muscle Spasms
- Jaw Dystonia
- Mouth Dystonia
ICD-10 Codes:
- G241: Genetic torsion dystonia
- G243: Spasmodic torticollis
- G244: Idiopathic orofacial dystonia
Also known as:
- Dry Mouth
- Salivary Gland Disorder
- Xerostomia
- Lack of Saliva
- Saliva Production Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- K117: Disturbances of salivary secretion
Also known as:
- Bilateral Hemifacial Spasm
- Facial Injuries and Disorder
- Both Sides Facial Twitch
- Involuntary Facial Contractions (both sides)
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5133: Clonic hemifacial spasm, bilateral
Also known as:
- Tremor
- Shaking
- Involuntary Shaking
- Essential Tremor
- Parkinsonian Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- R251: Tremor, unspecified
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Houser typically perform?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Houser 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. Houser. 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Chemical Nerve Block for Multiple Muscles (Arm/Leg)
- Extremity Chemodenervation
- Muscle Spasticity Treatment (Chemical)
- Botox for Muscle Spasms (Multiple Muscles)
CPT Codes:
- 64644: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 5 or more muscles
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)
Does Dr. Houser accept my insurance?
Dr. Houser accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 554-8202 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Houser accept in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Houser in La Jolla, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Houser's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Houser affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Houser has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Houser's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Houser's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1356329536.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Houser?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Houser
What is Dr. Melissa Houser's specialty?
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.