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Dr. James Grisolia, MD

San Diego, CA

40 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

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

    Dr. James Grisolia, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 40 years and is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Grisolia graduated from University of California and completed his residency at Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, Neurology; Va Long Beach Hlthcare Sys, Internal Medicine. Dr. Grisolia is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Grisolia’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Grisolia’s office at (619) 297-1155.

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

    • Residency: Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, Neurology; Va Long Beach Hlthcare Sys, Internal Medicine | University Of California San Diego | UCSD-Kaiser San Diego

    • Medical School: University of Ca, San Diego, Sch of Med, La Jolla Ca | University of California

    Is Dr. Grisolia board certified in Neurologist?

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

    What languages does Dr. Grisolia speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Grisolia treat?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Grisolia 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. Grisolia. 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.

    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:

    • Complex Partial Seizures
    • Generalized Epilepsy
    • Epilepsy
    • Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
    • Temporal Lobe Seizures
    • Psychomotor Seizures
    • Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
    • Primary generalized epilepsy
    • Generalized seizure disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus

    Also known as:

    • Migraine Without Aura
    • Migraine
    • Common migraine
    • Migraine without warning signs
    • Pulsating headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G43019: Migraine without aura, intractable, without status migrainosus

    Also known as:

    • Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
    • Parkinson's Disease
    • Early Parkinson's', 'Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism', 'Stable Parkinson's Disease
    • PD
    • Shaking Palsy
    • Paralysis Agitans

    ICD-10 Codes:

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

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Sclerosis
    • MS
    • Demyelinating Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G35: Multiple sclerosis

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G250: Essential tremor

    Also known as:

    • Communication Problems from Brain Issues
    • Speech and Communication Disorder
    • Cognitive-linguistic disorder
    • Trouble speaking after brain injury
    • Difficulty understanding language

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R41841: Cognitive communication deficit

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Progressive Nerve Damage of Unknown Cause
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Idiopathic Neuropathy
    • Progressive Peripheral Neuropathy
    • Nerve Damage without Known Cause

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G603: Idiopathic progressive neuropathy

    Also known as:

    • Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Brain Dysfunction
    • Brain Condition
    • Encephalopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9349: Other encephalopathy

    Also known as:

    • Mild Cognitive Impairment
    • MCI
    • Early Memory Loss
    • Pre-Dementia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G3184: Mild cognitive impairment of uncertain or unknown etiology

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Other Movement Disorder
    • Movement Disorder
    • Extrapyramidal Disorders
    • Unusual Movement Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G2589: Other specified extrapyramidal and movement disorders

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Chronic Low Back Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5459: Other low back pain

    Also known as:

    • Unsteady Walking (Ataxia)
    • Walking Problems
    • Ataxia
    • Clumsy Walking
    • Impaired Balance While Walking

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R260: Ataxic gait

    Also known as:

    • Social and Emotional Changes After Ischemic Stroke
    • Stroke
    • Post-ischemic stroke emotional issues
    • Personality changes after ischemic stroke
    • Social difficulties from stroke
    • Cognitive-emotional deficits after brain infarction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I69315: Cognitive social or emotional deficit following cerebral infarction

    Also known as:

    • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Median Nerve Compression
    • Wrist Nerve Entrapment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G5603: Carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral upper limbs

    Also known as:

    • Lewy Body Dementia
    • Dementia with Lewy bodies
    • Dementia with Lewy Bodies
    • DLB
    • Lewy Body Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G3183: Neurocognitive disorder with Lewy bodies

    Does Dr. Grisolia accept my insurance?

    Dr. Grisolia accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 297-1155 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Grisolia in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • Department of Defense / Non-Tricare

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Grisolia's office located?

    Dr. James Grisolia's Primary Practice

    4033 3rd Ave Ste 410

    San Diego, CA 92103

    (619) 297-1155

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    Dr. James Grisolia's Practice 2

    7901 Frost St

    San Diego, CA 92123

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    Dr. James Grisolia's Practice 3

    4077 5th Ave

    San Diego, CA 92103

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

    Dr. Grisolia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1336102359.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Grisolia?

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

    What is Dr. James Grisolia's specialty?

    Dr. Grisolia is a Neurologist near San Diego, CA.

    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.

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    Is this Dr. James Grisolia affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Grisolia is affiliated with Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego 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

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    Is James Grisolia accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?

    Yes, Dr. James Grisolia is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. James Grisolia offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Grisolia's office at (619) 297-1155 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with James Grisolia?

    Please contact Dr. Grisolia's office at (619) 297-1155 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. James Grisolia have?

    Dr. James Grisolia is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

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