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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Connors, Neurologist in Hackensack, NJ?
Dr. Robert Connors, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Hackensack, NJ with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Connors graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. Dr. Connors is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Connors’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Connors’s office.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Connors?
Dr. Robert Connors, 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. Connors empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Electrodiagnosis, Epilepsy, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Hackensack/NJ community, Dr. Connors is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Connors go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Connors speak?
Dr. Connors and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Connors treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Connors 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. Connors. 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:
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
- Primary Lateral Sclerosis
- Neuromuscular Disorder
- ALS', 'Lou Gehrig's Disease
- Motor Neuron Disease
- PLS
- Progressive Spastic Paraparesis
- Upper Motor Neuron Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G1221: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
- G1223: Primary lateral sclerosis
Also known as:
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Complex Partial Seizures
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Seizures
- Intractable Generalized Epilepsy
- Epilepsy
- Drug-resistant complex partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal impaired awareness seizures
- Hard-to-treat complex partial seizures
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
- Convulsions
- Epileptic events
- Fits
- Drug-resistant generalized epilepsy
- Refractory generalized seizures
- Hard-to-treat generalized epilepsy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40219: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G4089: Other seizures
- G40319: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- ADHD, Combined Type
- ADHD, Predominantly Inattentive Type
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
- Combined ADHD
- Typical ADHD
- ADD
- Inattentive ADHD
ICD-10 Codes:
- F902: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, combined type
- F900: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, predominantly inattentive type
Also known as:
- Chronic Migraine without Aura
- Migraine Without Aura
- Migraine
- Common Migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Everyday Migraine
- Common migraine
- Pulsating headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43719: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43019: Migraine without aura, intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- GAD
- Chronic Worry
- Excessive Worry Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F411: Generalized anxiety disorder
Also known as:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- MS
- Demyelinating Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G35: Multiple sclerosis
Also known as:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Classic Autism', 'Kanner's Syndrome
- Severe Autism
ICD-10 Codes:
- F840: Autistic disorder
Also known as:
- Myasthenia Gravis (Stable)
- Myasthenia Gravis
- MG without Flare-up
- Controlled Myasthenia Gravis
- Chronic MG
ICD-10 Codes:
- G7000: Myasthenia gravis without (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Multiple Nerve Disorder
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Polyneuropathy
- Widespread Nerve Damage
- Generalized Neuropathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G6289: Other specified polyneuropathies
Also known as:
- Pharyngeal Dysphagia
- Swallowing Disorder
- Difficulty Swallowing in Pharynx
- Throat Swallowing Difficulty
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1313: Dysphagia, pharyngeal phase
What procedures does Dr. Connors perform?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Connors performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Connors. 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:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Swallowing Study (Videofluoroscopy)
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
- Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VFSS)
- Modified Barium Swallow (MBS)
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
- 92611: Motion fluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing function by cine or video recording
Also known as:
- Speech Sound Production Evaluation
- Articulation assessment
- Phonological process evaluation
- Apraxia of speech assessment
- Dysarthria evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92522: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria);
Also known as:
- Botox Injections for Chronic Migraine
- Chemodenervation for Migraine
- Botulinum Toxin Injection for Migraine
- Facial Nerve Block
- Trigeminal Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64615: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial, trigeminal, cervical spinal and accessory nerves, bilateral (eg, for chronic migraine)
Also known as:
- Facial Muscle Injection for Spasms (One Side)
- Botox for facial spasms
- Facial nerve chemodenervation
- Blepharospasm treatment
- Hemifacial spasm injection
CPT Codes:
- 64612: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial nerve, unilateral (eg, for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm)
Does Dr. Connors accept my insurance?
Dr. Connors accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Connors accept in Hackensack, NJ?
Dr. Connors in Hackensack, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Carepoint Health
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
HealthComp
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Medicare
StableView Health
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Connors' office located?
What is Dr. Connors's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Connors's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1801030473.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Connors?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Connors
What is Dr. Robert Connors's specialty?
Dr. Connors is a Neurologist near Hackensack, NJ.
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. Connors to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Robert Connors affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Connors is affiliated with Hackensack University 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 Robert Connors accepting new patients in Hackensack, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Robert Connors is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Robert Connors offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Connors's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Robert Connors?
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