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Dr. Jennifer O'malley, MD, PHD

Palo Alto, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. O'malley, Pediatric Neurologist in Palo Alto, CA?

    Dr. Jennifer O'malley, MD, PHD is a Pediatric Neurologist, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA. Dr. O'malley is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. O'malley’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. O'malley’s office at (650) 497-8000.

    What languages does Dr. O'malley speak?

    Dr. O'malley and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does a Pediatric Neurologist like Dr. O'malley typically treat?

    As a Pediatric Neurologist, Dr. O'malley 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. O'malley. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Tourette Syndrome
    • Tremor
    • Tourette's
    • Gilles de la Tourette syndrome
    • Shaking
    • Involuntary Shaking
    • Essential Tremor
    • Parkinsonian Tremor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F952: Tourette's disorder
    • R251: Tremor, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy
    • Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy
    • Cerebral Palsy
    • Paralysis
    • Quadriplegic CP
    • Spastic CP affecting all limbs
    • Four-limb spastic paralysis
    • Spastic Diplegia
    • CP with spastic diplegia
    • Little's disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G800: Spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy
    • G801: Spastic diplegic cerebral palsy

    Also known as:

    • Dystonia
    • Muscle Spasm Disorder
    • Involuntary Muscle Contractions
    • Movement Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G249: Dystonia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Cramps
    • Muscle Spasms
    • Charley Horse
    • Leg Cramps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R252: Cramp and spasm

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Tic Disorder
    • Movement Disorder
    • Persistent Motor Tic Disorder
    • Persistent Vocal Tic Disorder
    • Long-Term Tic Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F951: Chronic motor or vocal tic disorder

    What procedures does a Pediatric Neurologist like Dr. O'malley typically perform?

    As a Pediatric Neurologist, Dr. O'malley 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. O'malley. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Chemodenervation for Muscle Spasms (Additional Extremity)
    • Chemical Nerve Block for Multiple Muscles (Arm/Leg)
    • Chemical nerve block (extremity)
    • Muscle spasm injection (additional limb)
    • Botox for spasticity (additional)
    • Nerve denervation (chemical)
    • Extremity Chemodenervation
    • Muscle Spasticity Treatment (Chemical)
    • Botox for Muscle Spasms (Multiple Muscles)

    CPT Codes:

    • 64643: Chemodenervation of one extremity; each additional extremity, 1-4 muscle(s) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 64644: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 5 or more muscles

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakening Injection (Arm or Leg)
    • Extremity Chemodenervation
    • Spasticity Injection
    • Botulinum Toxin Injection for Muscles
    • Muscle Denervation

    CPT Codes:

    • 64642: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 1-4 muscle(s)

    Also known as:

    • Chemical Nerve Block for Muscle Spasms (Additional Extremity)
    • Chemodenervation of Extremity Muscles
    • Botox for Muscle Spasms (Additional Limb)
    • Nerve-Blocking Injection for Spasticity

    CPT Codes:

    • 64645: Chemodenervation of one extremity; each additional extremity, 5 or more muscles (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Botox Injection for Neck Muscle Spasms
    • Chemodenervation of neck muscles
    • Botulinum toxin injection for cervical dystonia
    • Neck spasm injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64616: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); neck muscle(s), excluding muscles of the larynx, unilateral (eg, for cervical dystonia, spasmodic torticollis)

    Also known as:

    • Speech-Generating Device Therapy
    • Augmentative Communication Therapy
    • AAC Device Programming
    • Speech Device Training

    CPT Codes:

    • 92609: Therapeutic services for the use of speech-generating device, including programming and modification

    Does Dr. O'malley accept my insurance?

    Dr. O'malley accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 497-8000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. O'malley accept in Palo Alto, CA?

    Dr. O'malley in Palo Alto, CA 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 Shield of California

    • California Water Service Group

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Santa Cruz County

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. O'malley's office located?

    Dr. Jennifer O'malley's Primary Practice

    725 Welch Rd

    Palo Alto, CA 94304

    (650) 497-8000

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    What is Dr. O'malley's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. O'malley's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1104116292.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. O'malley?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. O'malley

    What is Dr. Jennifer O'malley's specialty?

    Dr. O'malley is a Pediatric Neurologist near Palo Alto, CA.

    What does a Pediatric Neurologist do?

    A Child Neurologist specializes in diagnosing and treating neurological disorders in newborns, infants, young children, and adolescents, with expertise in managing conditions specific to these developmental stages.

    Is this Dr. Jennifer O'malley affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. O'malley is affiliated with Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, John Muir Health Walnut Creek Medical Center, Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus, California Pacific Medical Center - Davies Campus, Kaweah Health Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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

    When to see a Pediatric Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatric Neurologist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Jennifer O'malley accepting new patients in Palo Alto, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Jennifer O'malley is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Jennifer O'malley offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. O'malley's office at (650) 497-8000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Jennifer O'malley?

    Please contact Dr. O'malley's office at (650) 497-8000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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