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Dr. Jennifer John O'Connell, MD

(87 Ratings)

Specializes in: Physiatry (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation)

UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (1994)

Professional interests include: injections, occipital nerve block, radiculopathy (nerve root disorder), and more.

770 Lexington Avenue 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10065

(212) 224-7974

Dr. Jennifer John O'Connell, MD is a physiatrist in New York, NY specializing in physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation). He graduated from UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in 1994 and has 32 years of experience. Dr. Jennifer John O'Connell, MD is affiliated with Hospital for Special Surgery and NY SOCIETY FOR THE RELIEF OF RUPTURED AND CRIPPLED MAINTAINING.

Office Locations

541 East 71st Street 4th Floor
New York, NY 10021

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Hospital for Special Surgery

770 Lexington Avenue 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10065

(212) 224-7974

(646) 618-7774

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Some issues Dr. Jennifer John O'Connell, MD can help you with:

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

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Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jennifer John O'Connell, MD treated as a physiatrist in New York, NY during 2012 were injections, pain management, spinal procedures and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jennifer John O'Connell, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	22
doctor visit	1008
injections	184
nerve block	144
pain management	162
spinal procedures	162

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jennifer John O'Connell, MD treated as a physiatrist in New York, NY during 2013 were injections, pain management, spinal procedures and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jennifer John O'Connell, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	35
doctor visit	975
injections	167
nerve block	103
pain management	132
spinal procedures	132

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer John O'Connell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	245
Female	339

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	482
Black	0
Hispanic	64
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	268
From 75 to 84	175
85 and over	86
Less than 65	55

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer John O'Connell, MD in 2013

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	28
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jennifer John O'Connell, MD treated as a physiatrist in New York, NY during 2014 were injections, pain management, spinal procedures and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jennifer John O'Connell, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	43
doctor visit	978
injections	227
nerve block	160
pain management	184
spinal procedures	184

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer John O'Connell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	274
Female	316

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	483
Black	35
Hispanic	57
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	264
From 75 to 84	219
85 and over	76
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer John O'Connell, MD in 2014

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	29
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jennifer John O'Connell, MD treated as a physiatrist in New York, NY during 2015 were injections, pain management, spinal procedures and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jennifer John O'Connell, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	32
doctor visit	876
injections	252
minimally invasive procedures	12
nerve block	172
nerve procedures	12
pain management	232
spinal procedures	220

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer John O'Connell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	538
Female	614

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	900
Black	88
Hispanic	126
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	532
From 75 to 84	408
85 and over	154
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer John O'Connell, MD in 2015

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	25
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jennifer John O'Connell, MD treated as a physiatrist in New York, NY during 2016 were injections, pain management, spinal procedures and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jennifer John O'Connell, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	19
doctor visit	771
injections	197
nerve block	158
pain management	178
spinal procedures	178

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer John O'Connell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	261
Female	290

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	428
Black	51
Hispanic	45
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	266
From 75 to 84	179
85 and over	73
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer John O'Connell, MD in 2016

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	32
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jennifer John O'Connell, MD treated as a physiatrist in New York, NY during 2017 were injections, pain management, spinal procedures and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jennifer John O'Connell, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	26
doctor visit	820
injections	160
minimally invasive procedures	21
nerve block	103
nerve procedures	21
pain management	155
spinal procedures	134

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer John O'Connell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	269
Female	299

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	441
Black	33
Hispanic	69
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	241
From 75 to 84	226
85 and over	62
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer John O'Connell, MD in 2017

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	32
Dementia	10
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jennifer John O'Connell, MD treated as a physiatrist in New York, NY during 2018 were pain management, injections, spinal procedures and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jennifer John O'Connell, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	20
chronic care	28
doctor visit	797
injections	206
minimally invasive procedures	33
nerve block	156
nerve procedures	33
pain management	219
spinal procedures	186

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer John O'Connell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	239
Female	271

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	385
Black	39
Hispanic	65
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	242
From 75 to 84	189
85 and over	55
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer John O'Connell, MD in 2018

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	32
Dementia	8
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jennifer John O'Connell, MD treated as a physiatrist in New York, NY during 2019 were pain management, spinal procedures, injections and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jennifer John O'Connell, MD for Medicare patients.

chronic care	65
doctor visit	766
injections	169
minimally invasive procedures	36
nerve block	143
nerve procedures	36
pain management	205
spinal procedures	169

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer John O'Connell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	247
Female	289

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	396
Black	46
Hispanic	69
Asian	13
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	263
From 75 to 84	197
85 and over	53
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer John O'Connell, MD in 2019

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	30
Dementia	8
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jennifer John O'Connell, MD treated as a physiatrist in New York, NY during 2020 were pain management, spinal procedures, injections and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jennifer John O'Connell, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	606
injections	105
minimally invasive procedures	22
nerve block	92
nerve procedures	22
pain management	127
spinal procedures	105

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer John O'Connell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	202
Female	246

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	326
Black	31
Hispanic	64
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	220
From 75 to 84	159
85 and over	46
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer John O'Connell, MD in 2020

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	25
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jennifer John O'Connell, MD treated as a physiatrist in New York, NY during 2021 were pain management, spinal procedures, injections and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jennifer John O'Connell, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	627
injections	118
minimally invasive procedures	32
nerve block	105
nerve procedures	32
pain management	150
spinal procedures	118

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer John O'Connell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	207
Female	240

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	328
Black	34
Hispanic	53
Asian	11
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	195
From 75 to 84	188
85 and over	42
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer John O'Connell, MD in 2021

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	31
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jennifer John O'Connell, MD treated as a physiatrist in New York, NY during 2022 were pain management, spinal procedures, injections and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jennifer John O'Connell, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	622
injections	136
minimally invasive procedures	23
nerve block	119
nerve procedures	23
pain management	159
spinal procedures	136

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer John O'Connell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	175
Female	222

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	293
Black	36
Hispanic	52
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	178
From 75 to 84	165
85 and over	36
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer John O'Connell, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	31
Dementia	4
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jennifer John O'Connell, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Jennifer John O'Connell, MD treated as a physiatrist in New York, NY were injections, pain management, spinal procedures and nerve block.

aspiration	28
chronic care	46
doctor visit	804
injections	174
minimally invasive procedures	25
nerve block	132
nerve procedures	25
pain management	173
spinal procedures	156

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer John O'Connell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	241
Female	284

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	35
Asian / Pacific Islander	2
Non-Hispanic White	405
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	60
Other	4

**Age**
75 to 84	191
85 and over	62
Less than 65	29
65 to 74	242

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer John O'Connell, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jennifer John O'Connell, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	26
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Dr. Jennifer John O'Connell, MD graduated from UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in 1994. He completed residency at Temple University Hospital. He is certified by the Board Certification, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Certificate of Added Qualification in Sports Medicine and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (1994)

Residency: Temple University Hospital (2001)

Board Certification: Board Certification, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Certificate of Added Qualification in Sports Medicine

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Jennifer John O'Connell, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Hospital for Special Surgery

NY SOCIETY FOR THE RELIEF OF RUPTURED AND CRIPPLED MAINTAINING

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Jennifer John O'Connell, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, Group Health Incorporated (GHI), Aetna, EmblemHealth, Blue California, Anthem, UnitedHealthcare, Medicare Part B, United Healthcare, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, Oxford Health Plans, The Empire Plan / NYSHIP and Connecticare (not through Access Health CT).

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Jennifer John O'Connell, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Cigna

Group Health Incorporated (GHI)

Aetna

EmblemHealth

Blue California

Anthem

UnitedHealthcare

Medicare Part B

United Healthcare

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield

Oxford Health Plans

The Empire Plan / NYSHIP

Connecticare (not through Access Health CT)

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Jennifer John O'Connell, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 87 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Jennifer John O'Connell, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in New York, NY.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Jennifer John O'Connell, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Abbott Laboratories	$206 PROCLAIM $125	SCS IPGs $80
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.	$125 FENTORA $125
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc	$113 DYSPORT $101	Dysport 300 U-1 $12
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.	$69 INGREZZA $36	ONGENTYS $33
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$68 CRESTOR $68
Other	$404 VYEPTI $43	Vimpat $40	Intracept $40	Omnia $37	NImbus $28	Other $216

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$984

Biography

Dr. Jennifer O'Connell is a physician who specializes in physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation) and pain medicine. He obtained his medical school training at UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and performed his residency at Temple University Hospital. These areas are among his clinical interests: scoliosis, trigger point injection, and sports health. Patient reviews placed Dr. O'Connell at an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). He can take several insurance carriers, including Anthem, Blue California, and UnitedHealthcare. Distinctions awarded to Dr. O'Connell include: Gold Coast Magazine (Fort Lauderdale) Boca Life Magazine (Boca Raton)Top Doctor 2010-2019 and US Air Force Commendation Medal. He is affiliated with Hospital for Special Surgery.