Physician Profile
Gilda M. Tafreshi, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Tafreshi
Based in La Jolla, CA, Gilda M. Tafreshi, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under neurology. Gilda is also listed as specializing in vascular neurology. According to Medicare claims data, Gilda cared for 1,446 Medicare patients across 1,607 services. The services billed most often include ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers, ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow, and ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (858) 824-5400
- Email not available
Practice Locations
9898 GENESEE AVE
La Jolla, CA 92037
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Neurology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Alzheimer's disease
- Epilepsy
- Migraines
- Multiple sclerosis
- Neuropathy
- Parkinson's disease
Headache and facial pain
- Tension headaches
- Trigeminal neuralgia
Memory and cognition
Movement disorders
- Essential tremor
- Huntington's disease
- Restless legs syndrome
Neuromuscular and peripheral nerve
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
- Carpal tunnel
- Diabetic neuropathy
- Guillain-Barré syndrome
- Muscular dystrophy
- Myasthenia gravis
Seizures and epilepsy
Stroke and vascular
- Brain aneurysm
- Transient ischemic attack
Brain & Spine
- Severe back pain
Brain tumors
Head & Facial Pain
- Cluster Headaches
Memory & Cognitive
Movement Disorders
Nerve Compression
- Sciatica
Sleep & Movement
Spine and nerve
- Cervical radiculopathy
Spine, brain injury, and functional
- Bell's palsy
- Concussion
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Botox for migraines
- EEG
- EMG
- Nerve block
- Sleep study
Consultation and testing
Consultations & Exams
Consultations and exams
Device management
Diagnostic Testing
- Cognitive and memory screening
- Genetic Testing for Neurological Disorders
- Neuromuscular Ultrasound
- Neuropsychological Testing
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus Tap Test
- Tilt Table Test
Infusion and medical therapies
Infusions & Therapies
- IVIG Infusion Therapy
- Migraine Preventive Injections and Infusions
- MS Disease-Modifying Infusion Therapy
- Plasmapheresis
Injections & Pain Relief
- Botox Injections for Excessive Drooling
- Botox Injections for Muscle Spasms and Dystonia
- Trigger Point Injections
Medication Management
Neuromodulation
Office procedures
- Lumbar puncture
- Occipital nerve block
Trauma & Injury
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,607 services · 1,446 patients · 10 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | Treatment | 93971 |
438 | Too few peers to compare |
| Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow | Treatment | 93880 |
334 | More than most peers in Neurology |
| Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | Treatment | 93970 |
262 | More often than most peers in Neurology |
| Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | Treatment | 93970 |
80 | More often than most peers in Neurology |
| Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | Treatment | 93971 |
23 | Too few peers to compare |
| Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow | Treatment | 93880 |
13 | More than most peers in Neurology |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | Office visit | 99233 |
195 | More often than most peers in Neurology |
| Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | Office visit | 99223 |
146 | More often than most peers in Neurology |
| Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | Office visit | 99291 |
101 | More often than most peers in Neurology |
| Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | Office visit | 99222 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Neurology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other neurologists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other neurologists in La Jolla 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2010 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Gilda M. Tafreshi specialize in?
Gilda M. Tafreshi is a neurologist in La Jolla, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Neurology”.
NPI registry
Where is Gilda M. Tafreshi located?
Gilda M. Tafreshi is listed at 9898 Genesee Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Gilda M. Tafreshi's phone number?
The number on file is (858) 824-5400. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Gilda M. Tafreshi's NPI number?
Gilda M. Tafreshi's National Provider Identifier is 1891946950. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Gilda M. Tafreshi train?
Gilda M. Tafreshi attended Other, graduating in 2010. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Gilda M. Tafreshi been practicing?
Gilda M. Tafreshi has 16 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2010, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Gilda M. Tafreshi do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Gilda M. Tafreshi provides treatments such as ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers and ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Gilda M. Tafreshi confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Gilda M. Tafreshi. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.