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Dr. Bruce R. Lasker, MD

Accepting New Patients

(5 Ratings)

Specializes in: Neurology (Brain & Spinal Cord Disease)

Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine (1981)

Professional interests include: epilepsy, trigger point injection, neurological disorders, and more.

3737 Moraga Avenue Suite A5
San Diego, CA 92117

(858) 273-3300

Dr. Bruce R. Lasker, MD is a neurologist in San Diego, CA specializing in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). He graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine in 1981 and has 45 years of experience. Dr. Bruce R. Lasker, MD is affiliated with Sharp HealthCare, Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista, Scripps Health, Mercy Physicians Medical Group and Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego.

Office Locations

Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego

3737 Moraga Avenue Suite A5
San Diego, CA 92117

(858) 273-3300

(858) 273-5736

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Some issues Dr. Bruce R. Lasker, MD can help you with:

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD)

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, is one of the most common disorders diagnosed in children. Nine percent of children in the USA have been diagnosed with ADHD. Symptoms, which include hyperactivity and difficulty maintaining focus or paying attention, can last into adulthood for some patients. Boys are four times as likely to be diagnosed as girls, although experts don't know why this is.

There are three main types of ADHD:

Predominantly hyperactive-impulsive types show symptoms such as constant fidgeting, talking non-stop, touching everything, having trouble sitting still and waiting their turn, and interrupting others.
Predominantly inattentive types tend to be distracted, get bored and wander off during tasks, forget things or instructions, daydream, and appear not to be listening. This type is sometimes misdiagnosed because they are not hyperactive and there are fewer behavior issues.
Combined types show symptoms from both categories. This is actually the most common type of ADHD.

When diagnosing ADHD, it is important to rule out other issues that may be causing the symptoms. Seizure disorders, hearing loss, anxiety, and domestic problems are some examples of problems that can cause behaviors similar to those seen with ADHD.

Treatment can include stimulant medications, behavioral therapy to teach patients ways to navigate their world and control symptoms better, and accommodations at school or work. A structured environment (with lots of organization and well-defined rules) seems to help most kids with ADHD function at their best.

ADHD is mainly thought of as a disorder that affects children, but symptoms can last into adulthood for a third to half of those diagnosed. In adults, ADHD has similar symptoms as when it is seen in children: impulsive behavior, difficulty maintaining focus, being easily distracted, or a tendency to fidget. These symptoms can cause problems in a patient's careers and relationships. Additionally, adults with ADHD are at increased risk for substance abuse. Medications can be an important part of treatment for adults, as well as stress reduction techniques and organization skills training. Specialized ADHD coaches can help adults with ADHD manage their symptoms and succeed in all areas of their life.

Headache

Headaches are dull or sharp pains that occur in regions of the head and face. Headaches occur in many different forms and vary in location, severity, and duration. They are not necessarily a sign of an underlying illness and often resolve on their own. However, headaches can present significant day-to-day discomfort. The most common forms of headaches include:

Migraines: one of the most prevalent types of headache, migraines typically last from two hours to three days, causing a throbbing pain on one side of the head. Nausea, sensitivity to bright lights, fatigue, and blurred vision all may accompany migraines. While migraines have no known cure, medications and lifestyle modifications may ease symptoms. Avoiding behaviors that may trigger migraines such as lack of sleep or loud, repetitive noises can improve headaches.
Tension headaches: also known as stress headaches, these headaches are characterized by pain in the upper top part of the head and behind the eyes. Tension headaches are common and have no exact cause; however, certain practices may increase the likelihood of developing them. For example, wearing one's hair up in a tight hairstyle or wearing a restrictive hat can put pressure on the scalp, leading to a tension headache. Other causes of tension headaches may include alcohol or nicotine use, caffeine, teeth grinding, stress, overexertion, and eye strain. Some people find posture improvement, alternating sleeping positions, and neck exercise can alleviate tension headaches. Over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve) may also reduce tension-headache pain.
Sinus headaches: this type of headache causes pain in the sinuses, but may progress to pain and pressure in the eyes, forehead, and cheeks. These headaches are often accompanied by nasal congestion, fatigue, and ache in the upper teeth and may or may not be caused by sinus infections or sinusitis (sinus inflammation). Some sinus headaches are allergic headaches, which arise from allergic triggers such as seasonal allergies (pollen allergies) or hay fever, causing sinus pressure and facial pain. Other symptoms of allergic headaches include nasal congestion, irritated or watery eyes, runny nose, and sneezing. Allergic headaches may be treated with antihistamine medications such as cetirizine (Zyrtec). Allergic headaches are common during pollen season, which is usually around springtime.
Cluster headaches: these headaches occur suddenly and cause stabbing, sharp pain from one eye down to the one side of the neck. They are often referred to as the most aggravating and painful type of headaches. Other symptoms of cluster headaches include nasal congestion, droopy eyelid, and enlarged pupil on one side of the face. In the past, it was widely believed that cluster headaches were caused by a bevy or "cluster" of multiple types of headaches, such as a combination of an allergic headache and a tension headache. Medical experts now recognize that cluster headaches are a separate and unique form of headache. Cluster headaches last for around twenty minutes to two hours. They may recur throughout the period of a day or several weeks, but usually dissipate within a month. Treatment for cluster headaches includes over-the-counter pain medications such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve). Prescription Prednisone can help with swelling and Verapamil may reduce pain by relaxing the blood vessels.

Living with headaches is challenging; headaches can prevent people from fully enjoying life. Medical treatment and care in avoiding certain triggers can help those with headaches begin to feel normal once again.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce R. Lasker, MD treated as a neurologist in San Diego, CA during 2012 were diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce R. Lasker, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	1020
doctor visit	467

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce R. Lasker, MD treated as a neurologist in San Diego, CA during 2013 were diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce R. Lasker, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	69
doctor visit	465

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce R. Lasker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	126
Female	164

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	225
Black	0
Hispanic	20
Asian	20
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	97
From 75 to 84	94
85 and over	37
Less than 65	62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce R. Lasker, MD in 2013

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	27
Dementia	21
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce R. Lasker, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	426

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce R. Lasker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	126
Female	130

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	202
Black	0
Hispanic	22
Asian	12
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	96
From 75 to 84	86
85 and over	25
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce R. Lasker, MD in 2014

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	27
Dementia	23
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce R. Lasker, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	392

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce R. Lasker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	210
Female	258

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	372
Black	0
Hispanic	38
Asian	22
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	176
From 75 to 84	140
85 and over	62
Less than 65	90

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce R. Lasker, MD in 2015

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	23
Dementia	24
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce R. Lasker, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	419

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce R. Lasker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	123
Female	132

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	213
Black	0
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	93
From 75 to 84	83
85 and over	36
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce R. Lasker, MD in 2016

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	24
Dementia	23
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce R. Lasker, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	413

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce R. Lasker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	107
Female	126

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	186
Black	0
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	90
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	38
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce R. Lasker, MD in 2017

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	33
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	22
Dementia	26
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce R. Lasker, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	452

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce R. Lasker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	121
Female	134

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	213
Black	0
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	101
From 75 to 84	84
85 and over	43
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce R. Lasker, MD in 2018

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	18
Dementia	22
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce R. Lasker, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	398

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce R. Lasker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	109
Female	116

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	189
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	84
From 75 to 84	69
85 and over	46
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce R. Lasker, MD in 2019

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	21
Dementia	23
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce R. Lasker, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	284

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce R. Lasker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	93
Female	107

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	171
Black	0
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	77
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	42
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce R. Lasker, MD in 2020

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	23
Dementia	22
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce R. Lasker, MD treated as a neurologist in San Diego, CA during 2021 were diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce R. Lasker, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	258

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce R. Lasker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	74
Female	108

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	151
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	79
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	30
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce R. Lasker, MD in 2021

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	16
Dementia	23
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce R. Lasker, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	245

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce R. Lasker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	79
Female	112

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	160
Black	0
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	70
From 75 to 84	77
85 and over	28
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce R. Lasker, MD in 2022

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	19
Dementia	18
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce R. Lasker, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Bruce R. Lasker, MD treated as a neurologist in San Diego, CA were diagnostic procedures.

diagnostic procedures	366
doctor visit	383

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce R. Lasker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	106
Female	126

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	4
Non-Hispanic White	189
Hispanic	14
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	3

**Age**
75 to 84	74
85 and over	35
Less than 65	34
65 to 74	87

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce R. Lasker, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Bruce R. Lasker, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	20
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Cancer	9
Dementia	20

Education & Training

Dr. Bruce R. Lasker, MD graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine in 1981. He completed residency at Northwestern University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Neurology and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine (1981)

Residency: Northwestern University Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Neurology

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Bruce R. Lasker, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Sharp HealthCare

Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista

Scripps Health

Mercy Physicians Medical Group

Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Bruce R. Lasker, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, TRICARE, Aetna, Blue Shield of California, Self-Pay/Uninsured, UnitedHealthcare, Anthem, Sharp Health Plan, Workers' Compensation, Health Net and Medicare.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Bruce R. Lasker, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Cigna

TRICARE

Aetna

Blue Shield of California

Self-Pay/Uninsured

UnitedHealthcare

Anthem

Sharp Health Plan

Workers' Compensation

Health Net

Medicare

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Bruce R. Lasker, MD has a good overall rating with an average of 3.2 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Bruce R. Lasker, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in San Diego, CA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Bruce R. Lasker, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Novartis Vaccines and Diagnostics Inc	$648 $648
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.	$361 COPAXONE $134	Zecuity $5	NUVIGIL $2	$220
Lilly USA, LLC	$325 AMYVID $216	EMGALITY $110
Abbott Laboratories	$150 Deep Brain Stimulation $99	Infinity DBS Pulse Generators $51
Biogen, Inc.	$83 TECFIDERA $57	Vumerity $14	PLEGRIDY $12
Other	$548 BOTOX $85	DuraSeal Exact $62	AVONEX $57	LEMTRADA $48	SOLIRIS $47	Other $250

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,495
Travel and Lodging	$401
Education	$220

Research Payments

Dr. Bruce R. Lasker, MD has received 35 research payments totaling $163,622.

Biography

Dr. Bruce Lasker is a San Diego, CA physician who specializes in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). He is rated 3.0 stars (out of 5) by his patients. These areas are among his clinical interests: post-polio syndrome (PPS), nerve conduction studies (NCS), and trigger point injection. Dr. Lasker is affiliated with Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista and Sharp HealthCare. Anthem, UnitedHealthcare, and Blue California seem to be the insurance carriers that Dr. Lasker accepts. Dr. Lasker has an open panel in San Diego, CA according to Sharp HealthCare. Before completing his residency at a hospital affiliated with Northwestern University, Dr. Lasker attended medical school at Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine.