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Dr. Julia E. Bryson, MD

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Specializes in: Neurology (Brain & Spinal Cord Disease) and Physiatry (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation)

Professional interests include: stroke

345 S Halcyon Road
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420

(805) 473-7663

Dr. Julia E. Bryson, MD is a neurologist in Los Angeles, CA specializing in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease) and physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation). Dr. Julia E. Bryson, MD is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai.

Office Locations

2080 Century Park E Suite 300
Los Angeles, CA 90067

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444 S San Vicente Boulevard Mark Goodson Building, Suite 103
Los Angeles, CA 90048

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345 S Halcyon Road
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420

(805) 473-7663

(805) 473-7618

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Some issues Dr. Julia E. Bryson, MD can help you with:

Stroke

A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when a blood vessel supplying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is ruptured or blocked. The brain cannot function without a steady supply of oxygen and nutrients, so when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, even for a brief moment, brain cells begin to die. When a sufficient number of brain cells die, the brain itself can no longer function, meaning that strokes are very dangerous. Strokes can result in impaired movement, speech, cognitive ability, the impairment of important physical functions, and even death.

Anyone can have a stroke, regardless of age and health. Strokes are known to happen at random. However, certain conditions and behaviors can increase one's risk of stroke over time.

Risk factors for stroke include:

Heart disease
Older age
Smoking
Diabetes
High blood pressure
High blood cholesterol and lipids

There are two main types of stroke: ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke. Ischemic stroke occurs more commonly and is when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked. Blockages are caused by blood clots and built-up plaque (deposits of fat and cholesterol), which leads to atherosclerosis, a condition where the blood vessels narrow and harden. The resultant restricted blood flow may lead to an ischemic stroke by blocking essential oxygen to the brain, causing the heart to exert more effort to pump blood.

Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in or around the brain ruptures. The burst vessel leaks blood into surrounding brain tissue, causing irreparable brain damage.

Hemorrhagic strokes are less common and may occur from head injuries, brain aneurysms, brain tumors, and bleeding disorders, amongst other conditions.

Both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes require immediate medical treatment. Medical intervention can prevent severe and life-threatening brain damage. Signs of stroke include:

-Disorientation or confusion

-Difficulty speaking

-Difficulty walking

-Impaired vision

-Weakness in the face, legs, or arms

-Severe headaches

When someone suspected of having a stroke reaches the hospital, the patient will usually receive a CT or other scan that provides an image of the brain. The scan results can reveal clotted or leaking blood in the brain. Physical exams, neurological exams, and blood tests may also be used to check for blood clotting and sugar. Treatment begins generally immediately if a stroke is detected.

Medical treatment for ischemic strokes includes a thrombolytic medicine which breaks up and disperses blood clots. This medicine can greatly improve stroke recovery and long-term health. However, the thrombolytic medicine must be administered as soon as possible to achieve these results. Other treatments for ischemic strokes are blood thinners and thrombectomy, a surgical procedure to remove a blood clot in the brain. Thrombectomy is performed by inserting a catheter (thin needle) into the artery to reach the blood clot and mechanically remove it. With the clot removed, normal blood flow to the brain resumes. Thrombectomy is typically performed at most six hours after a patient shows signs of a stroke.

Hemorrhagic strokes are treated with blood-saving medication and surgery. For a hemorrhagic stroke caused by the rupture of an aneurysm (blood vessel bulges), surgery to stem the bleeding aneurysm and vessel may be used. One surgical technique is stent-assisted coiling, which adds a stent (small wire-meshed tube) into the blood vessel to block the leaking opening of the aneurysm. A non-surgical procedure is endovascular coiling, where a catheter (thin, hollow needle) places a platinum wire coil at the spot of the aneurysm. The coil blocks bleeding and prevents the aneurysm from continuing to leak blood. These procedures are usually combined with blood-thickening medications. Blood transfusions may be administered if substantial blood loss has occurred.

Since stroke patients may have lost some essential functions while the blood flow to their brains was obstructed, both ischemic stroke and hemorrhage stroke patients may receive post-stroke rehabilitation to rebuild their physical and mental abilities. Some restorative treatments include occupational, physical, and speech therapy. Patients may also receive care from neurologists, who can assist patients in recovering certain brain functions and cognitive abilities, and rehabilitation psychologists, who may help patients with their emotional, behavioral, and cognitive recovery. Some stroke patients require lengthy rehabilitation and may never fully regain function, while others may recover more quickly. While the fastest recovery improvements are usually seen in the first three or four months, stroke rehabilitation can last for years.

If someone begins to show signs of stroke, contact emergency services and call 9-1-1 immediately since blood flow must be restored as soon as possible to help avoid significant brain damage. If an ambulance takes the person to the hospital, paramedics can initiate stroke treatment as soon as the patient enters the ambulance, allowing for more prompt medical intervention and care.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Julia E. Bryson, MD treated as a neurologist in Los Angeles, CA during 2012 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Julia E. Bryson, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	93
hospital care	1286
inpatient care	1286

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Julia E. Bryson, MD treated as a neurologist in Los Angeles, CA during 2013 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Julia E. Bryson, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	92
hospital care	200
inpatient care	200

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Julia E. Bryson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	21
Female	34

**Age**
From 65 to 74	20
From 75 to 84	14
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Julia E. Bryson, MD in 2013

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	20
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	27
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Julia E. Bryson, MD treated as a neurologist in Los Angeles, CA during 2014 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Julia E. Bryson, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	71
hospital care	531
inpatient care	531

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Julia E. Bryson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	71
Female	96

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	139
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	50
From 75 to 84	51
85 and over	47
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Julia E. Bryson, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	32
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	47
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	36
Dementia	19
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Julia E. Bryson, MD treated as a neurologist in Los Angeles, CA during 2015 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Julia E. Bryson, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	939
inpatient care	939

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Julia E. Bryson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	260
Female	304

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	478
Black	0
Hispanic	56
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	158
From 75 to 84	196
85 and over	152
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Julia E. Bryson, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	51
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	34
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	40
Dementia	23
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Julia E. Bryson, MD treated as a neurologist in Los Angeles, CA during 2016 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Julia E. Bryson, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	1025
inpatient care	1025

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Julia E. Bryson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	123
Female	145

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	231
Black	0
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	66
From 75 to 84	99
85 and over	82
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Julia E. Bryson, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	45
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	32
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	42
Dementia	25
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Julia E. Bryson, MD treated as a neurologist in Los Angeles, CA during 2017 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Julia E. Bryson, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	1305
inpatient care	1305

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Julia E. Bryson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	125
Female	144

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	203
Black	28
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	86
From 75 to 84	87
85 and over	70
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Julia E. Bryson, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	48
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	54
Chronic Kidney Disease	64
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	56
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	46
Dementia	42
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Julia E. Bryson, MD treated as a neurologist in Los Angeles, CA during 2018 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Julia E. Bryson, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	1886
inpatient care	1886

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Julia E. Bryson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	165
Female	188

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	266
Black	31
Hispanic	25
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	105
From 75 to 84	120
85 and over	104
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Julia E. Bryson, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	33
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	65
Chronic Kidney Disease	65
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	25
Atrial Fibrilation	32
Heart Failure	55
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	39
Dementia	45
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Julia E. Bryson, MD treated as a neurologist in Los Angeles, CA during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Julia E. Bryson, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	1834
inpatient care	1834

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Julia E. Bryson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	171
Female	158

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	227
Black	37
Hispanic	30
Asian	18
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	85
From 75 to 84	112
85 and over	106
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Julia E. Bryson, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	51
Ischemic Heart Disease	66
Depression	56
Chronic Kidney Disease	66
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	53
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	47
Dementia	53
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Julia E. Bryson, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	70
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	60
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Julia E. Bryson, MD treated as a neurologist in Los Angeles, CA during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Julia E. Bryson, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	57
inpatient care	57

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Julia E. Bryson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	21
Female	16

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	26
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	14
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Julia E. Bryson, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	49
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	30
Atrial Fibrilation	32
Heart Failure	49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	51
Dementia	0
Cancer	32

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Julia E. Bryson, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	73
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Julia E. Bryson, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Julia E. Bryson, MD treated as a neurologist in Los Angeles, CA were hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit	85
hospital care	1007
inpatient care	1007

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Julia E. Bryson, MD.

**Gender**
Female	98
Male	87

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	8
Asian / Pacific Islander	1
Non-Hispanic White	142
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	13
Other	1

**Age**
85 and over	51
75 to 84	63
Less than 65	15
65 to 74	51

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Julia E. Bryson, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Julia E. Bryson, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	36
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	16
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	29
Atrial Fibrillation	19
Dementia	18
Cancer	14

Education & Training

She is certified by the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physical Medicine & Rehab, American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehab and has a state license in California.

Board Certification: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physical Medicine & Rehab, American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehab

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Julia E. Bryson, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Cedars-Sinai

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. Julia E. Bryson, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA PPO, CIGNA HMO, MultiPlan PPO, MultiPlan, United Healthcare PPO, Coventry PPO, United Healthcare HMO, Railroad Medicare, First Health PPO, United Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Anthem Blue Cross PPO, Humana, Cigna, Medi-Cal, Anthem, Health Net PPO, Health Net HMO, HealthSmart PPO, HealthSmart, Optima Health, First Health, Beech Street, Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, Aetna ACO, Aids Healthcare Foundation HMO, Gold Coast PPO, Aids Healthcare Foundation PPO, Blue Shield California HMO, Health Net MAH, Aids Healthcare Foundation MAH, CareMore HMO, Blue Shield California PPO, Medicare MCR, Blue Shield California MAH and CareMore MAH.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Julia E. Bryson, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

CIGNA PPO

CIGNA HMO

MultiPlan PPO

MultiPlan

United Healthcare PPO

Coventry PPO

United Healthcare HMO

Railroad Medicare

First Health PPO

United Healthcare

Anthem Blue Cross HMO

Anthem Blue Cross PPO

Humana

Cigna

Medi-Cal

Anthem

Health Net PPO

Health Net HMO

HealthSmart PPO

HealthSmart

Optima Health

First Health

Beech Street

Aetna PPO

Aetna HMO

Aetna ACO

Aids Healthcare Foundation HMO

Gold Coast PPO

Aids Healthcare Foundation PPO

Blue Shield California HMO

Health Net MAH

Aids Healthcare Foundation MAH

CareMore HMO

Blue Shield California PPO

Medicare MCR

Blue Shield California MAH

CareMore MAH

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
GENZYME CORPORATION	$93 AUBAGIO $93

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$93

Biography

Dr. Julia Bryson is a specialist in physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation) and neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). She studied medicine at Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine. Her areas of expertise include stroke. Anthem, Blue California, and HealthSmart are among the insurance carriers that Dr. Bryson honors. She is professionally affiliated with Cedars-Sinai. Unfortunately, according to Cedars-Sinai, she is not currently accepting new patients.