Physician Profile
Nelson Hwynn, DO
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Hwynn
Nelson Hwynn, DO is a healthcare provider in La Jolla, CA specializing in neurology. According to Medicare claims data, Nelson cared for 1,433 Medicare patients across 24,890 services. The services billed most often include injection, incobotulinumtoxin a, 1 unit, injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit, and visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient'.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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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) 554-8895
- Email not available
Practice Locations
10666 N TORREY PINES RD MS 313
La Jolla, CA 92037
15004 Innovation Dr
San Diego, CA 92128
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
24,890 services · 1,433 patients · 24 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of neck excluding voice box | Procedure | 64616 |
64 | More often than most peers in Neurology |
| Injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of face | Procedure | 64612 |
41 | As often as other peers in Neurology |
| Injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on arm or leg, 1-4 muscles, first extremity | Procedure | 64642 |
27 | Less often than most peers in Neurology |
| Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study | Treatment | 95886 |
216 | More often than most peers in Neurology |
| Nerve conduction, 9-10 studies | Treatment | 95911 |
40 | More often than most peers in Neurology |
| Nerve conduction, 7-8 studies | Treatment | 95910 |
40 | More often than most peers in Neurology |
| Nerve conduction, 11-12 studies | Treatment | 95912 |
36 | More often than most peers in Neurology |
| Electronic analysis of implanted brain, spinal cord, or peripheral neurostimulator generator | Treatment | 95970 |
27 | As often as other peers in Neurology |
| Electronic analysis of implanted brain, spinal cord, or peripheral neurostimulator generator with brain stimulator programming, first 15 minutes with qualified health professional | Treatment | 95983 |
21 | Less often than most peers in Neurology |
| Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg) with electrodes on brain to provoke seizures or identify brain structures, each additional hour | Treatment | 95962 |
21 | Too few peers to compare |
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.
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 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 15 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2003 at Other 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of neck excluding voice box 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Hwynn specialize in?
Dr. Hwynn 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 Dr. Hwynn located?
Dr. Hwynn is listed at 10666 N Torrey Pines Rd MS 313, La Jolla, CA 92037. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Hwynn's phone number?
The number on file is (858) 554-8895. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Hwynn's NPI number?
Dr. Hwynn's National Provider Identifier is 1699814632. 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 Dr. Hwynn go to medical school?
Dr. Hwynn attended Other, graduating in 2003. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Hwynn been practicing?
Dr. Hwynn has 23 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2003, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Hwynn do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Hwynn performs procedures including injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of neck excluding voice box, injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of face and injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on arm or leg, 1-4 muscles, first extremity; provides treatments such as needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study and nerve conduction, 9-10 studies, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Hwynn confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Hwynn. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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