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23 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. O'conner, Internist in Des Moines, IA?
Dr. Michael O'conner, DO is an Internist, who primarily practices in Des Moines, IA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 23 years and is board certified. Dr. O'conner is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. O'conner’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. O'conner’s office at (515) 241-8222.
What languages does Dr. O'conner speak?
Dr. O'conner and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. O'conner treat?
As a Internist, Dr. O'conner 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'conner. 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:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Dementia
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
- Cognitive decline
- Memory loss
- Brain disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
- F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
Also known as:
- Difficulty Walking
- Unsteadiness on Feet
- Walking Problems
- Trouble Walking
- Impaired Gait
- Feeling Unsteady
- Balance Problems
- Dizziness While Standing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R262: Difficulty in walking, not elsewhere classified
- R2681: Unsteadiness on feet
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
- Sporadic Alzheimer's', 'Alzheimer's in Older Adults
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
- G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
Also known as:
- Muscle Wasting
- Muscle Disorder
- Muscle atrophy
- Muscle loss
- Muscle shrinkage
- Weak muscles
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6250: Muscle wasting and atrophy, not elsewhere classified, unspecified site
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Lack of Coordination
- Movement Disorder
- Clumsiness
- Ataxia
- Coordination Problems
- Unsteady Movements
ICD-10 Codes:
- R278: Other lack of coordination
Also known as:
- Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Long-term Diastolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFpEF
- Ongoing Filling Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5032: Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Communication Problems from Brain Issues
- Speech and Communication Disorder
- Cognitive-linguistic disorder
- Trouble speaking after brain injury
- Difficulty understanding language
ICD-10 Codes:
- R41841: Cognitive communication deficit
Also known as:
- Severe Malnutrition
- Malnutrition
- Severe Protein-Energy Malnutrition
- Starvation
- Kwashiorkor
- Marasmus
ICD-10 Codes:
- E43: Unspecified severe protein-calorie malnutrition
Also known as:
- Walking Problems
- Gait Abnormalities
- Difficulty Walking
- Unsteady Gait
- Balance Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility
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
What procedures does Dr. O'conner perform?
As a Internist, Dr. O'conner 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'conner. 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:
- 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:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Speech sound evaluation
- Language comprehension test
- Articulation assessment
- Speech therapy evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)
Also known as:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Does Dr. O'conner accept my insurance?
Dr. O'conner accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (515) 241-8222 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. O'conner accept in Des Moines, IA?
Dr. O'conner in Des Moines, IA 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 Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
MedImpact
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
Wellmark BlueCross BlueShield
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Where is Dr. O'conner's office located?
Dr. Michael O'conner's Primary Practice
1221 Pleasant St Ste 200
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 241-8222
What is Dr. O'conner's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. O'conner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1396724167.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. O'conner?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. O'conner
What is Dr. Michael O'conner's specialty?
Dr. O'conner is a Internist near Des Moines, IA.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. O'conner to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Michael O'conner affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. O'conner is affiliated with UnityPoint Health-Iowa Methodist Medical Center, MercyOne Des Moines 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
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Is Michael O'conner accepting new patients in Des Moines, IA?
Yes, Dr. Michael O'conner is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael O'conner offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. O'conner's office at (515) 241-8222 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michael O'conner?
Please contact Dr. O'conner's office at (515) 241-8222 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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