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Dr. John Ockenfels, DO

Sault Sainte Marie, MI

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ockenfels, Family Medicine Specialist in Sault Sainte Marie, MI?

    Dr. John Ockenfels, DO is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Sault Sainte Marie, MI. He is board certified. Dr. Ockenfels graduated from Michigan State University, College of Human Medicine and completed his residency at Edward W Sparrow Hosp, Family Medicine. Dr. Ockenfels is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ockenfels’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ockenfels’s office.

    Where did Dr. Ockenfels go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Edward W Sparrow Hosp, Family Medicine | Sparrow Hospital Sparrow Health System | SCS/MSUCOM/EW Sparrow Hospital Program

    • Medical School: Mi State University, Coll of Osteo Med, East Lansing Mi | Michigan State University, College of Human Medicine | Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine

    Is Dr. Ockenfels board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. John Ockenfels, DO is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Ockenfels speak?

    Dr. Ockenfels and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Ockenfels treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Ockenfels 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. Ockenfels. 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:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sterilization Procedure
    • Tubal Ligation
    • Vasectomy
    • Permanent contraception
    • Tubal ligation
    • Surgical birth control

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z302: Encounter for sterilization

    Also known as:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Routine child exam with issues
    • Pediatric checkup with concerns
    • Child wellness visit with abnormal results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • General Anxiety
    • Anxiety Problems
    • Nervous Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult Physical Exam with Issues
    • Routine Checkup with Concerns
    • General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Vasectomy History
    • Vasectomy
    • Had a Vasectomy
    • Male Sterilization
    • Post-Vasectomy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z9852: Vasectomy status

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific B Vitamin Deficiency
    • B Vitamins
    • Malnutrition
    • Specific B Vitamin Shortage
    • Less Common B Vitamin Deficiency
    • Rare B Vitamin Deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E538: Deficiency of other specified B group vitamins

    Also known as:

    • Iron Deficiency Anemia
    • Anemia
    • Iron
    • Anemia from Iron Lack
    • Low Iron Anemia
    • Sideropenic Anemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • General Counseling Services
    • Personal Counseling
    • Life Coaching
    • Support Services

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7189: Other specified counseling

    Also known as:

    • Pain in Right Knee
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Right Knee Ache
    • Right Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Right Knee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25561: Pain in right knee

    What procedures does Dr. Ockenfels perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Ockenfels 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. Ockenfels. 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:

    • Vasectomy
    • Male Birth Control Surgery
    • Male Sterilization Procedure
    • Semen Analysis After Vasectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 55250: Vasectomy, unilateral or bilateral (separate procedure), including postoperative semen examination(s)

    Also known as:

    • Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
    • Arthrocentesis
    • Major Joint Aspiration
    • Bursa Injection
    • Joint Fluid Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance

    Also known as:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection with Imaging
    • Epidural Steroid Injection
    • Caudal Epidural Injection
    • Spinal Nerve Block
    • Pain Management Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 62323: Injection(s), of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, including needle or catheter placement, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, lumbar or sacral (caudal); with imaging guidance (ie, fluoroscopy or CT)

    Does Dr. Ockenfels accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ockenfels 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. Ockenfels accept in Sault Sainte Marie, MI?

    Dr. Ockenfels in Sault Sainte Marie, MI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)

    • Corporate Services

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • State of Michigan

    • State of Tennessee

    • Upper Peninsula Health Plan

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    Where is Dr. Ockenfels' office located?

    Dr. John Ockenfels' Primary Practice

    500 Osborn Blvd

    Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783

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

    Dr. Ockenfels's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1457353633.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ockenfels?

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

    What is Dr. John Ockenfels's specialty?

    Dr. Ockenfels is a Family Medicine Specialist near Sault Sainte Marie, MI. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Ockenfels to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. John Ockenfels affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ockenfels is affiliated with MyMichigan Medical Center Sault, UP Health System - Marquette, Henry Ford Macomb Hospital, Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital, Trinity Health Muskegon Hospital 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

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    Is John Ockenfels accepting new patients in Sault Sainte Marie, MI?

    Yes, Dr. John Ockenfels is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. John Ockenfels offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ockenfels's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with John Ockenfels?

    Please contact Dr. Ockenfels's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. John Ockenfels have?

    Dr. John Ockenfels is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

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