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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. Dr. O'conner is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. O'conner’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare 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 an Internist like Dr. O'conner typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- 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:
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Dementia
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
ICD-10 Codes:
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
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:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD
- Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. O'conner typically perform?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Where is Dr. O'conner's office located?
Dr. Michael O'conner's Practice 2
6010 Mills Civic Pkwy Ste 200
West Des Moines, IA 50266
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.
What does an Internist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Michael O'conner affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. O'conner is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital, 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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