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22 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Oster, Neurologist in Boston, MA?
Dr. Joel Oster, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 22 years and is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Oster completed his residency at Tufts/New England Med Center. Dr. Oster is fluent in English and Italian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Oster’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Oster’s office at (781) 744-8000.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Oster?
Dr. Joel Oster, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Neurologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Oster empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Epilepsy, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Boston/MA community, Dr. Oster is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Oster go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Tufts/New England Med Center
Is Dr. Oster board certified in Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Joel Oster, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Oster speak?
Dr. Oster and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Italian
What conditions does Dr. Oster treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Oster 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. Oster. 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.
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
- Breathing Pauses During Sleep
- Snoring Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
- G4730: Sleep apnea, unspecified
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Intractable Complex Partial Seizures with Status Epilepticus
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Drug-Resistant Complex Partial Seizures with Status Epilepticus
- Continuous Intractable Focal Seizures
- Refractory Complex Partial Status Epilepticus
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40211: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, intractable, with status epilepticus
- G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40919: Epilepsy, unspecified, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40901: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, with status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Excessive Sleepiness
- Sleep Disorder
- Somnolence
- Drowsiness
- Feeling sleepy all the time
- Hypersomnia
- Sleep Problem
- Sleep Disturbance
- Trouble Sleeping
- Daytime sleepiness
- Too much sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- R400: Somnolence
- G479: Sleep disorder, unspecified
- G4710: Hypersomnia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Snoring
- Loud breathing during sleep
- Noisy sleep
- Obstructive snoring
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0683: Snoring
Also known as:
- Memory Loss
- Memory
- Amnesia
- Forgetfulness
- Loss of Recall
ICD-10 Codes:
- R413: Other amnesia
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Temporary Confusion
- Delirium
- Mental Disorder
- Acute Confusion
- Sudden Mental Changes
- Brief Disorientation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R404: Transient alteration of awareness
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Oster perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Joel Oster 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Oster's office.
Does Dr. Oster accept my insurance?
Dr. Oster accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (781) 744-8000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Oster accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Oster in Boston, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Boston Medical Center
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Fallon Community Health Plan
Medicare
Network Health
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Oster's office located?
Dr. Joel Oster's Primary Practice
800 Washington St # 1013
Boston, MA 02111
(781) 744-8000
What is Dr. Oster's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Oster's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1881794873.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Oster?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Oster
What is Dr. Joel Oster's specialty?
Dr. Oster is a Neurologist near Boston, MA.
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.
Contact Dr. Oster to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Joel Oster affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Oster is affiliated with Tufts 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 Joel Oster accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Joel Oster is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joel Oster offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Oster's office at (781) 744-8000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joel Oster?
Please contact Dr. Oster's office at (781) 744-8000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Joel Oster have?
Dr. Joel Oster is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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