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32 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Oconnell, Neurologist in Northampton, MA?
Dr. John Oconnell, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Northampton, MA. He has been practicing for over 32 years and is board certified. Dr. Oconnell graduated from University College Dublin School of Medicine and Medical Science and completed his residency at Loyola Univ Med Ctr, Cardiovascular Diseases; Loyola Univ Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Oconnell is fluent in English and Gaelic; Scottish Gaelic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Oconnell’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Oconnell’s office at (413) 586-6664.
Where did Dr. Oconnell go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Loyola Univ Med Ctr, Cardiovascular Diseases; Loyola Univ Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | University of Pennsylvania Program
Medical School: Loyola Univ of Chicago Stritch Sch of Med, Maywood Il | University College Dublin School of Medicine and Medical Science
Is Dr. Oconnell board certified as a Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. John Oconnell, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Oconnell speak?
Dr. Oconnell and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Gaelic; Scottish Gaelic
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Oconnell typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Oconnell diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Oconnell. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Numbness or Tingling
- Neurologic Disease
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Paresthesia
- Skin Numbness
- Tingling Sensation
- Pins and Needles
ICD-10 Codes:
- R202: Paresthesia of skin
Also known as:
- Migraine with Aura
- Migraine
- Classic migraine
- Ocular migraine
- Migraine with visual symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43119: Migraine with aura, intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- CIDP
- Chronic Inflammatory Polyneuritis
- Demyelinating Neuropathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G6181: Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuritis
Also known as:
- Skin Numbness
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Loss of skin sensation
- Cutaneous anesthesia
- Numb skin
ICD-10 Codes:
- R200: Anesthesia of skin
Also known as:
- Memory Loss
- Memory
- Amnesia
- Forgetfulness
- Loss of Recall
ICD-10 Codes:
- R413: Other amnesia
Also known as:
- Unsteady Walking (Ataxia)
- Walking Problems
- Ataxia
- Clumsy Walking
- Impaired Balance While Walking
ICD-10 Codes:
- R260: Ataxic gait
Also known as:
- Tremor
- Shaking
- Involuntary Shaking
- Essential Tremor
- Parkinsonian Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- R251: Tremor, unspecified
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Oconnell typically perform?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. John Oconnell may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
Please contact Dr. Oconnell's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Oconnell accept my insurance?
Dr. Oconnell accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (413) 586-6664 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Oconnell accept in Northampton, MA?
Dr. Oconnell in Northampton, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Baystate Health
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
BMC Health System
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Network Health
Point32Health
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Oconnell's office located?
Dr. John Oconnell's Primary Practice
69 State St Ste 101
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 586-6664
What is Dr. Oconnell's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Oconnell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1417932542.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Oconnell?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Oconnell
What is Dr. John Oconnell's specialty?
Dr. Oconnell is a Neurologist near Northampton, MA.
What does a Neurologist do?
A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.
Is this Dr. John Oconnell affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Oconnell is affiliated with Holyoke Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is John Oconnell accepting new patients in Northampton, MA?
Yes, Dr. John Oconnell is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. John Oconnell offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Oconnell's office at (413) 586-6664 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with John Oconnell?
Please contact Dr. Oconnell's office at (413) 586-6664 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. John Oconnell have?
Dr. John Oconnell is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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