17 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Dempster, Neurologist in Portland, OR?
Dr. John Dempster, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Portland, OR with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 17 years and is board certified. Dr. Dempster is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dempster’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dempster’s office.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Dempster?
Dr. John Dempster, 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. Dempster empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Clinical Neurophysiology, Epilepsy/Seizure Disorders, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Portland/OR community, Dr. Dempster is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Dempster go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Dempster speak?
Dr. Dempster and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Dempster treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Dempster 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. Dempster. 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:
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Complex Partial Seizures
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Simple Partial Seizures
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
- Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Drug-resistant complex partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal impaired awareness seizures
- Hard-to-treat complex partial seizures
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
- Drug-resistant simple partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal seizures
- Hard-to-treat partial epilepsy
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
- JME
- Impulsive petit mal
- Janus-Kaufmann syndrome
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40219: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40119: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple 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
- G40919: Epilepsy, unspecified, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40B09: Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
Also known as:
- Other Functional Implants
- Various Medical Devices
- Specialized Implants
- Functional Prosthetics
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9689: Presence of other specified functional implants
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
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:
- Toxic brain damage
- Toxic encephalopathy
- Brain damage from toxins
- Drug-induced brain disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G928: Other toxic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Unspecified Drug Reaction
- Drug Reactions
- Adverse Drug Effect
- Medication Side Effect
- Drug Intolerance
ICD-10 Codes:
- T887XXA: Unspecified adverse effect of drug or medicament, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Conversion Disorder with Seizures
- Mental Disorder
- Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Seizures
- Stress-Induced Seizures
- Functional Seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- F445: Conversion disorder with seizures or convulsions
Also known as:
- Cognitive and Awareness Problems
- Mental Disorder
- Mental Function Issues
- Thinking Problems
- Awareness Difficulties
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4189: Other symptoms and signs involving cognitive functions and awareness
Also known as:
- Severe Malnutrition
- Malnutrition
- Severe Protein-Energy Malnutrition
- Starvation
- Kwashiorkor
- Marasmus
ICD-10 Codes:
- E43: Unspecified severe protein-calorie malnutrition
Which procedures does Dr. Dempster perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. John Dempster 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. Dempster's office.
Does Dr. Dempster accept my insurance?
Dr. Dempster 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. Dempster accept in Portland, OR?
Dr. Dempster in Portland, OR accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Aetna
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cambia (Regence)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Yamhill Community Care
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Where is Dr. Dempster's office located?
What is Dr. Dempster's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Dempster's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1386854974.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dempster?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Dempster
What is Dr. John Dempster's specialty?
Dr. Dempster is a Neurologist near Portland, OR.
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. Dempster to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. John Dempster affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Dempster is affiliated with Legacy Salmon Creek 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 Dempster accepting new patients in Portland, OR?
Yes, Dr. John Dempster is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. John Dempster offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Dempster's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with John Dempster?
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