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Dr. Jack David Schim, MD

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Specializes in: Neurology (Brain & Spinal Cord Disease)

University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine (1981)

Professional interests include: headache, neurological disorders

6010 Hidden Valley Road Suite 200
Carlsbad, CA 92011

(760) 631-3000

Dr. Jack David Schim, MD is a neurologist in Carlsbad, CA specializing in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). He graduated from University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine in 1981 and has 45 years of experience. Dr. Jack David Schim, MD is affiliated with Scripps Health, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas and NORTH COUNTY NEUROLOGY ASSOCIATES MEDICAL GROUP.

Office Locations

6010 Hidden Valley Road Suite 200
Carlsbad, CA 92011

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Some issues Dr. Jack David Schim, MD can help you with:

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.

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“For example, Dr. Jack Schim, a neurologist in California and an Alliance director, was paid nearly $329,000 between 2015 and 2017, with the bulk of the money coming from Allergan, maker of wrinkle...”—"Outside political groups not always what they appear", The Washington Times, March 2019

“Still, said Dr. Jack Schim, a Carlsbad-based neurologist affiliated with Scripps Health, the results are much better than are possible with a host of other medications commonly-used to treat...”—"San Diego man says new migraine drug has ended his pain", The San Diego Union-Tribune, June 2018

“Dr. Jack Schim is California chairman of the Alliance for Patient Access.”—"Contra Costa Times Your Turn: Gout-suffering seniors treated unfairly", East Bay Times, April 2011

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Jack David Schim, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

chemodenervation

In 2023, Dr. Jack David Schim, MD performed more chemodenervation procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within California.

Top 25%

By Volume:

chemodenervation for cervical dystonia

By Affordability:

botulinum toxin injection for migraine

In 2013, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Jack David Schim, MD performed more chemodenervation for cervical dystonia procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for botulinum toxin injection for migraine that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jack David Schim, MD treated as a neurologist in Carlsbad, CA during 2013 were injections, minimally invasive procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jack David Schim, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	555
hospital care	216
injections	480
inpatient care	216
minimally invasive procedures	422
nerve block	58
pain management	58

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jack David Schim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	242
Female	354

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	512
Black	0
Hispanic	33
Asian	21
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	222
From 75 to 84	184
85 and over	79
Less than 65	111

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jack David Schim, MD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jack David Schim, MD treated during 2013 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	20
Dementia	17
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jack David Schim, MD treated as a neurologist in Carlsbad, CA during 2014 were injections, minimally invasive procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jack David Schim, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	612
hospital care	113
injections	605
inpatient care	113
minimally invasive procedures	531
nerve block	56
pain management	74

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jack David Schim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	257
Female	382

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	543
Black	19
Hispanic	48
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	241
From 75 to 84	163
85 and over	91
Less than 65	144

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jack David Schim, MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jack David Schim, MD treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	20
Dementia	15
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jack David Schim, MD treated as a neurologist in Carlsbad, CA during 2015 were injections, minimally invasive procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jack David Schim, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	500
hospital care	88
injections	600
inpatient care	88
minimally invasive procedures	582
nerve block	18
pain management	18

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jack David Schim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	450
Female	702

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	992
Black	24
Hispanic	86
Asian	28
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	522
From 75 to 84	282
85 and over	116
Less than 65	232

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jack David Schim, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jack David Schim, MD treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	23
Dementia	12
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jack David Schim, MD treated as a neurologist in Carlsbad, CA during 2016 were injections, minimally invasive procedures, pain management and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jack David Schim, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	581
hospital care	61
injections	701
inpatient care	61
minimally invasive procedures	616
nerve block	65
pain management	85

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jack David Schim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	246
Female	371

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	518
Black	18
Hispanic	45
Asian	20
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	247
From 75 to 84	162
85 and over	73
Less than 65	135

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jack David Schim, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jack David Schim, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	23
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	24
Dementia	20
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jack David Schim, MD treated as a neurologist in Carlsbad, CA during 2017 were injections, minimally invasive procedures, pain management and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jack David Schim, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	747
hospital care	57
injections	821
inpatient care	57
minimally invasive procedures	723
nerve block	69
pain management	98

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jack David Schim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	303
Female	477

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	664
Black	18
Hispanic	61
Asian	17
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	322
From 75 to 84	210
85 and over	85
Less than 65	163

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jack David Schim, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jack David Schim, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	21
Dementia	18
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jack David Schim, MD treated as a neurologist in Carlsbad, CA during 2018 were injections, minimally invasive procedures, pain management and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jack David Schim, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	637
hospital care	26
injections	861
inpatient care	26
minimally invasive procedures	786
nerve block	47
pain management	75

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jack David Schim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	279
Female	474

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	629
Black	0
Hispanic	66
Asian	25
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	353
From 75 to 84	189
85 and over	68
Less than 65	143

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jack David Schim, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jack David Schim, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	20
Dementia	18
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jack David Schim, MD treated as a neurologist in Carlsbad, CA during 2019 were injections, minimally invasive procedures, nerve block and pain management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jack David Schim, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	466
injections	882
minimally invasive procedures	823
nerve block	59
pain management	59

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jack David Schim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	189
Female	407

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	501
Black	0
Hispanic	52
Asian	19
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	287
From 75 to 84	128
85 and over	51
Less than 65	130

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jack David Schim, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jack David Schim, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	17
Dementia	13
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jack David Schim, MD treated as a neurologist in Carlsbad, CA during 2020 were injections, minimally invasive procedures, chronic care and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jack David Schim, MD for Medicare patients.

chronic care	63
doctor visit	372
injections	754
minimally invasive procedures	723
nerve block	31
pain management	31

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jack David Schim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	168
Female	366

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	450
Black	16
Hispanic	36
Asian	0
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	250
From 75 to 84	122
85 and over	45
Less than 65	117

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jack David Schim, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jack David Schim, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	18
Dementia	13
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jack David Schim, MD treated as a neurologist in Carlsbad, CA during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, injections and chronic care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jack David Schim, MD for Medicare patients.

chronic care	384
doctor visit	277
injections	775
minimally invasive procedures	775

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jack David Schim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	131
Female	346

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	397
Black	11
Hispanic	33
Asian	19
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	231
From 75 to 84	116
85 and over	31
Less than 65	99

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jack David Schim, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jack David Schim, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	16
Dementia	14
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jack David Schim, MD treated as a neurologist in Carlsbad, CA during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, injections and chronic care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jack David Schim, MD for Medicare patients.

chronic care	320
doctor visit	236
injections	786
minimally invasive procedures	786

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jack David Schim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	125
Female	324

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	375
Black	14
Hispanic	31
Asian	14
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	204
From 75 to 84	113
85 and over	34
Less than 65	98

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jack David Schim, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jack David Schim, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, depression and osteoperosis.

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	18
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jack David Schim, MD treated as a neurologist in Carlsbad, CA during 2023 were injections, minimally invasive procedures, chronic care and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jack David Schim, MD for Medicare patients.

chronic care	168
doctor visit	242
injections	1065
minimally invasive procedures	1011
nerve block	54
pain management	54

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jack David Schim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	135
Female	365

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	417
Black	0
Hispanic	39
Asian	18
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	223
From 75 to 84	136
85 and over	36
Less than 65	105

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jack David Schim, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jack David Schim, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, depression and osteoperosis.

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	17
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jack David Schim, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Jack David Schim, MD treated as a neurologist in Carlsbad, CA were injections, minimally invasive procedures, chronic care and hospital care.

chronic care	233
doctor visit	475
hospital care	93
injections	757
inpatient care	93
minimally invasive procedures	707
nerve block	50
pain management	61

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jack David Schim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	229
Female	415

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	10
Asian / Pacific Islander	16
Non-Hispanic White	545
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	48
Other	9

**Age**
85 and over	64
75 to 84	164
Less than 65	134
65 to 74	282

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jack David Schim, MD From 2013 - 2023

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

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	16
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	19
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Dementia	14
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Jack David Schim, MD graduated from University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine in 1981. He completed residency at University of California, San Diego (UCSD) Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine (1981)

Residency: University of California, San Diego (UCSD) Affiliated Hospitals (1985)

Board Certification: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (1988)

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Jack David Schim, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Scripps Health

Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas

NORTH COUNTY NEUROLOGY ASSOCIATES MEDICAL GROUP

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Allergan Inc.	$408,496 BOTOX $386,734	BOTOX NEURO REHAB $5,657	BOTOX - MIGRAINE $5,549	BOTOX CHRONIC MIGRAINE $3,811	OZURDEX $374	Other $6,371
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.	$286,393 AJOVY $250,587	Zecuity $27,033	AUSTEDO $150	COPAXONE $134	NUVIGIL $132	Other $8,358
Amgen Inc.	$273,141 Aimovig $243,386	$29,755
AbbVie Inc.	$243,666 UBRELVY $135,559	BOTOX $92,974	QULIPTA $5,401	$9,732
Allergan, Inc.	$199,606 BOTOX $133,327	UBRELVY $66,271	$7
Other	$556,265 NURTEC ODT $105,847	VYEPTI $58,429	Trudhesa $50,671	Zembrace $46,406	ONZETRA Xsail $37,229	Other $257,682

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$1,263,373
Consulting Fee	$346,658
Travel and Lodging	$233,435
Honoraria	$62,738
Food and Beverage	$59,512
Other	$1,850

Research Payments

Dr. Jack David Schim, MD has received 37 research payments totaling $157,659.

Biography

Dr. Jack Schim's specialty is neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). Dr. Schim has received a 4.0 out of 5 star rating by his patients. His clinical interests include headache. He is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas. Dr. Schim's practice in CARLSBAD, CA is open to new patients as reported by Scripps Health. He graduated from the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine and then he performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, San Diego (UCSD).