Families searching for dementia-related specialty care in San Diego can start with NPI-verified neurologists whose federal registry records list a local address. This directory organizes those clinicians by the street or mailing area on file and adds practical questions to ask when you call. It is not a ranking, referral network, or medical advice, and no named doctor, clinic, or health system endorses this page.
Use the San Diego city guide if you also need a broader view of local aging and in-home support options. Confirm every address, age group served, and appointment rule directly with the office before you visit.
How these San Diego neurologists were verified
Each clinician below is listed in the federal National Provider Identifier (NPI) registry as a neurologist with a San Diego address, and the NPI number is included so you can recheck the record. The verified set used for this page includes neurologists only. No geriatricians or geriatric psychiatrists appear in this extract, so ask the office whether geriatric medicine or geriatric psychiatry is available if that is what you need.
An NPI number identifies a provider in federal health-care records. It does not tell you whether the clinician is accepting new patients, treats Alzheimer's disease or other dementias, or practices at a public clinic versus a mailing address. Addresses can change, so treat every listing as a starting point rather than a guarantee of a current exam-room location.
Neurologists listing Fourth Avenue or West Arbor Drive addresses
Four NPI-verified neurologists list a Fourth Avenue or West Arbor Drive address in San Diego ZIP code 92103. These records cluster in the same central San Diego ZIP, which can make it easier to compare nearby options when you call.
- John Aalbers, neurologist, NPI 1942262431. Address on file: 4060 4th Ave, San Diego, CA 92103.
- Kunal Agrawal, neurologist, NPI 1093074122. Address on file: 200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103.
- Paul Aisen, neurologist, NPI 1669470753. Address on file: 200 West Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103.
- Meshari Alharthi, neurologist, NPI 1952920217. Address on file: 200 W Arbor Dr # 8465, San Diego, CA 92103.
Ask the scheduler which building entrance to use, whether the visit is for cognitive evaluation, and whether the neurologist sees older adults. Do not assume that a shared street address means the clinicians work in the same clinic or accept the same insurance.
Neurologists listing Childrens Way or Bob Wilson Drive addresses
Two NPI-verified neurologists list other San Diego street addresses, one on Childrens Way and one on Bob Wilson Drive. Call before you go, because these locations may have different age limits, visitor rules, or eligibility requirements than a typical community clinic.
- Saud Alsahli, neurologist, NPI 1477040830. Address on file: 3030 Childrens Way, San Diego, CA 92123.
- Joel Apides, neurologist, NPI 1659344158. Address on file: 34800 Bob Wilson Dr, San Diego, CA 92134.
Because one listing is on Childrens Way, confirm whether that neurologist treats the age group you are calling about. For the Bob Wilson Drive listing, ask whether the location can schedule the person who needs the appointment and what identification or referral documents to bring.
Neurologists listing a San Diego P.O. Box
Two NPI-verified neurologists list P.O. Box 232410, San Diego, CA 92193, rather than a public clinic street address. A P.O. Box is a mailing address, so you should request the current appointment location before you travel.
- Joshua Alexander, neurologist, NPI 1437387677. Address on file: PO Box 232410, San Diego, CA 92193.
- Hossein Ansari, neurologist, NPI 1578774949. Address on file: PO Box 232410, San Diego, CA 92193.
When you call, ask for the street address of the exam site, parking or transit notes, and whether telehealth is offered for the first visit. Use the NPI number if you need to match the clinician in an insurance directory or hospital finder.
What to ask when you call a San Diego neurologist
When you call a San Diego neurologist, start by asking whether the clinician evaluates memory or other cognitive concerns in older adults, whether a referral is required, and how soon a new-patient visit is available. Keep the conversation practical. This page does not diagnose symptoms or suggest a treatment plan.
- Do you see older adults for memory, thinking, or behavior changes, or is your practice limited to another neurology focus?
- Is a referral from a primary care clinician required, and what records should we send ahead of time?
- What is the wait for a new patient, and is there a cancellation list?
- Which insurance plans do you accept, and do you need the NPI number for a benefits check?
- Who should come to the visit, and may a family member join by phone if they cannot attend in person?
- What languages can the clinic support, and is an interpreter available?
- After the visit, how will findings be shared with our primary care clinician or a home-care team?
Write down the NPI number, the address the office gives you, and the name of the person who scheduled the visit. If the listed address is a P.O. Box or a large campus, ask for a suite, building name, or drop-off point so the trip is less stressful.