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Who is Dr. Oconnor, Pediatric Neurologist in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Sunila Oconnor, MD is a Pediatric Neurologist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Oconnor is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Oconnor’s practice accepts Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Oconnor’s office at (312) 227-0300.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Oconnor?
Dr. Sunila Oconnor, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatric 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. Oconnor empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Epilepsy, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Chicago/IL community, Dr. Oconnor is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Oconnor speak?
Dr. Oconnor and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Oconnor treat?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, Dr. Oconnor 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. Oconnor. 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 Generalized Epilepsy with Status Epilepticus
- Seizures
- Absence Epilepsy
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Simple Partial Seizures and Status Epilepticus
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Intractable Epilepsy with Status Epilepticus
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Simple Partial Seizures
- Focal Epilepsy with Simple Partial Seizures and Status Epilepticus
- Intractable Generalized Epilepsy
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Refractory generalized status epilepticus
- Drug-resistant continuous generalized seizures
- Severe generalized epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Epileptic events
- Fits
- Petit mal seizures
- Absence seizures
- Absence seizure disorder
- Refractory simple partial status epilepticus
- Drug-resistant continuous partial seizures
- Severe focal epilepsy
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
- Recurrent seizures
- Generalized seizures
- Grand mal seizures
- Tonic-clonic seizures
- Refractory status epilepticus
- Drug-resistant continuous seizures
- Severe epileptic emergency
- Drug-resistant simple partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal seizures
- Hard-to-treat partial epilepsy
- Simple partial status epilepticus
- Focal aware status epilepticus
- Continuous simple partial seizures
- Drug-resistant generalized epilepsy
- Refractory generalized seizures
- Hard-to-treat generalized epilepsy
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
- G40411: Other generalized epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, intractable, with status epilepticus
- G4089: Other seizures
- G40A09: Absence epileptic syndrome, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40111: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, intractable, with status epilepticus
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40802: Other epilepsy, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40409: Other generalized epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40803: Other epilepsy, intractable, with status epilepticus
- G40119: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40101: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, with status epilepticus
- G40419: Other generalized epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Fever Seizures in Children
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
- Febrile seizures
- Fever fits
- Childhood fever seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
- R5600: Simple febrile convulsions
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:
- Abnormal Involuntary Movements
- Other Abnormal Involuntary Movements
- Movement Disorder
- Uncontrolled Body Movements
- Dyskinesia
- Tremors
- Spasms
ICD-10 Codes:
- R259: Unspecified abnormal involuntary movements
- R258: Other abnormal involuntary movements
Also known as:
- Abnormal EEG
- Irregular Electroencephalogram
- Unusual Brain Wave Test
- EEG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9401: Abnormal electroencephalogram [EEG]
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Which procedures does Dr. Oconnor perform as a Pediatric Neurologist?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Sunila Oconnor 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. Oconnor's office.
Does Dr. Oconnor accept my insurance?
Dr. Oconnor accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (312) 227-0300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Oconnor accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Oconnor in Chicago, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna
Harvard Pilgrim
Oscar
Oxford Health Plans
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Where is Dr. Oconnor's office located?
What is Dr. Oconnor's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Oconnor's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1417900168.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Oconnor?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Oconnor
What is Dr. Sunila Oconnor's specialty?
Dr. Oconnor is a Pediatric Neurologist near Chicago, IL. 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. Contact Dr. Oconnor to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Sunila Oconnor affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Oconnor is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Sunila Oconnor accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?
Yes, Dr. Sunila Oconnor is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sunila Oconnor offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Oconnor's office at (312) 227-0300 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sunila Oconnor?
Please contact Dr. Oconnor's office at (312) 227-0300 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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