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Dr. Jonathan M. Tisdell, MD

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Specializes in: Neurology (Brain & Spinal Cord Disease) and Neurophysiology

University of Massachusetts Medical School (2007)

Professional interests include: electromyography (EMG), headache, LGBT issues, and more.

33 Lyman Street
Westborough, MA 01581

(508) 898-0055

Dr. Jonathan M. Tisdell, MD is a neurologist in Worcester, MA specializing in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease) and neurophysiology. He graduated from University of Massachusetts Medical School in 2007 and has 19 years of experience. Dr. Jonathan M. Tisdell, MD is affiliated with UMass Memorial Medical Center and UMass Memorial Health.

Office Locations

UMass Memorial Health

123 Summer Street
Worcester, MA 01608

(508) 363-9030

(508) 363-9037

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UMass Memorial Health

33 Lyman Street
Westborough, MA 01581

(508) 898-0055

(508) 898-0035

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Some issues Dr. Jonathan M. Tisdell, MD can help you with:

Headache

Headaches are dull or sharp pains that occur in regions of the head and face. Headaches occur in many different forms and vary in location, severity, and duration. They are not necessarily a sign of an underlying illness and often resolve on their own. However, headaches can present significant day-to-day discomfort. The most common forms of headaches include:

Migraines: one of the most prevalent types of headache, migraines typically last from two hours to three days, causing a throbbing pain on one side of the head. Nausea, sensitivity to bright lights, fatigue, and blurred vision all may accompany migraines. While migraines have no known cure, medications and lifestyle modifications may ease symptoms. Avoiding behaviors that may trigger migraines such as lack of sleep or loud, repetitive noises can improve headaches.
Tension headaches: also known as stress headaches, these headaches are characterized by pain in the upper top part of the head and behind the eyes. Tension headaches are common and have no exact cause; however, certain practices may increase the likelihood of developing them. For example, wearing one's hair up in a tight hairstyle or wearing a restrictive hat can put pressure on the scalp, leading to a tension headache. Other causes of tension headaches may include alcohol or nicotine use, caffeine, teeth grinding, stress, overexertion, and eye strain. Some people find posture improvement, alternating sleeping positions, and neck exercise can alleviate tension headaches. Over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve) may also reduce tension-headache pain.
Sinus headaches: this type of headache causes pain in the sinuses, but may progress to pain and pressure in the eyes, forehead, and cheeks. These headaches are often accompanied by nasal congestion, fatigue, and ache in the upper teeth and may or may not be caused by sinus infections or sinusitis (sinus inflammation). Some sinus headaches are allergic headaches, which arise from allergic triggers such as seasonal allergies (pollen allergies) or hay fever, causing sinus pressure and facial pain. Other symptoms of allergic headaches include nasal congestion, irritated or watery eyes, runny nose, and sneezing. Allergic headaches may be treated with antihistamine medications such as cetirizine (Zyrtec). Allergic headaches are common during pollen season, which is usually around springtime.
Cluster headaches: these headaches occur suddenly and cause stabbing, sharp pain from one eye down to the one side of the neck. They are often referred to as the most aggravating and painful type of headaches. Other symptoms of cluster headaches include nasal congestion, droopy eyelid, and enlarged pupil on one side of the face. In the past, it was widely believed that cluster headaches were caused by a bevy or "cluster" of multiple types of headaches, such as a combination of an allergic headache and a tension headache. Medical experts now recognize that cluster headaches are a separate and unique form of headache. Cluster headaches last for around twenty minutes to two hours. They may recur throughout the period of a day or several weeks, but usually dissipate within a month. Treatment for cluster headaches includes over-the-counter pain medications such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve). Prescription Prednisone can help with swelling and Verapamil may reduce pain by relaxing the blood vessels.

Living with headaches is challenging; headaches can prevent people from fully enjoying life. Medical treatment and care in avoiding certain triggers can help those with headaches begin to feel normal once again.

LGBT Issues

LGBT stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender, and is indicative of a greater spectrum of different sexualities and genders that some people may identify with. LGBT issues are issues that LGBT people may face in their daily life, affecting children, adolescents, and adults. Adverse experiences and stigmas may contribute to depression, anxiety, and undue stress in LGBT people. Common LGBT issues may include:

Harassment and bullying
Social rejection
Higher risk of suicide

Healthcare providers are working to provide more inclusive care for people of all sexual orientations and identities. Some choose to address LGBT issues through procedures such as chest reconstruction, facial feminization surgery, masculinization surgery, and glottoplasty (surgery to raise the pitch of one's voice). Sensitive OB-GYN care and hormone therapy may also be options for people with LGBT issues.

LGBT therapy can also help people navigate LGBT issues and mental health problems. LGBT affirmative therapy specializes in creating "affirmative" spaces for people who are LGBT. LGBT affirmative therapists use patients' preferred pronouns, address homophobia and social biases, and act as LGBT advocates in their talk therapy sessions.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Jonathan M. Tisdell, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

By Affordability:

botulinum toxin injection

botulinum toxin injection for migraine

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Massachusetts, Dr. Jonathan M. Tisdell, MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for botulinum toxin injection, and botulinum toxin injection for migraine that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jonathan M. Tisdell, MD treated as a neurologist in Worcester, MA during 2012 were diagnostic procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jonathan M. Tisdell, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	196
doctor visit	153
hospital care	25
inpatient care	25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jonathan M. Tisdell, MD treated as a neurologist in Worcester, MA during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, diagnostic procedures and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jonathan M. Tisdell, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	50
doctor visit	546
electroencephalography (EEG)	35
hospital care	87
inpatient care	87

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jonathan M. Tisdell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	137
Female	180

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	301
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	113
From 75 to 84	84
85 and over	55
Less than 65	65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jonathan M. Tisdell, MD in 2013

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	21
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	40
Dementia	23
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jonathan M. Tisdell, MD treated as a neurologist in Worcester, MA during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, electroencephalography (EEG) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jonathan M. Tisdell, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	489
electroencephalography (EEG)	46
hospital care	144
inpatient care	144

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jonathan M. Tisdell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	189
Female	256

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	402
Black	0
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	157
From 75 to 84	112
85 and over	65
Less than 65	111

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jonathan M. Tisdell, MD in 2014

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	38
Dementia	24
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jonathan M. Tisdell, MD treated as a neurologist in Worcester, MA during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, diagnostic procedures and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jonathan M. Tisdell, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	41
doctor visit	361
electroencephalography (EEG)	24
hospital care	169
inpatient care	169

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jonathan M. Tisdell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	362
Female	440

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	710
Black	24
Hispanic	40
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	280
From 75 to 84	160
85 and over	98
Less than 65	264

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jonathan M. Tisdell, MD in 2015

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	35
Dementia	21
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jonathan M. Tisdell, MD treated as a neurologist in Worcester, MA during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, electroencephalography (EEG) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jonathan M. Tisdell, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	44
doctor visit	385
electroencephalography (EEG)	50
hospital care	195
inpatient care	195

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jonathan M. Tisdell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	210
Female	245

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	384
Black	15
Hispanic	31
Asian	13
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	146
From 75 to 84	102
85 and over	47
Less than 65	160

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jonathan M. Tisdell, MD in 2016

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	47
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	27
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	35
Dementia	22
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jonathan M. Tisdell, MD treated as a neurologist in Worcester, MA during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, diagnostic procedures and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jonathan M. Tisdell, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	61
doctor visit	256
electroencephalography (EEG)	51
hospital care	208
inpatient care	208

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jonathan M. Tisdell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	191
Female	231

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	371
Black	0
Hispanic	25
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	128
From 75 to 84	106
85 and over	49
Less than 65	139

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jonathan M. Tisdell, MD in 2017

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	21
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	50
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	31
Dementia	26
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jonathan M. Tisdell, MD treated as a neurologist in Worcester, MA during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, diagnostic procedures and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jonathan M. Tisdell, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	77
doctor visit	300
electroencephalography (EEG)	55
hospital care	179
injections	37
inpatient care	179
minimally invasive procedures	37

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jonathan M. Tisdell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	204
Female	240

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	385
Black	14
Hispanic	27
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	133
From 75 to 84	105
85 and over	50
Less than 65	156

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jonathan M. Tisdell, MD in 2018

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	47
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	31
Dementia	23
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jonathan M. Tisdell, MD treated as a neurologist in Worcester, MA during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, diagnostic procedures and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jonathan M. Tisdell, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	89
doctor visit	300
electroencephalography (EEG)	50
hospital care	155
injections	25
inpatient care	155
minimally invasive procedures	25

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jonathan M. Tisdell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	197
Female	269

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	402
Black	0
Hispanic	28
Asian	0
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	179
From 75 to 84	110
85 and over	39
Less than 65	138

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jonathan M. Tisdell, MD in 2019

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	32
Dementia	21
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jonathan M. Tisdell, MD treated as a neurologist in Worcester, MA during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, diagnostic procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jonathan M. Tisdell, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	55
doctor visit	314
electroencephalography (EEG)	21
hospital care	113
injections	21
inpatient care	113
minimally invasive procedures	21

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jonathan M. Tisdell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	184
Female	267

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	389
Black	13
Hispanic	35
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	163
From 75 to 84	110
85 and over	36
Less than 65	142

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jonathan M. Tisdell, MD in 2020

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	28
Dementia	21
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jonathan M. Tisdell, MD treated as a neurologist in Worcester, MA during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, diagnostic procedures and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jonathan M. Tisdell, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	40
doctor visit	419
electroencephalography (EEG)	38
hospital care	70
inpatient care	70

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jonathan M. Tisdell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	196
Female	264

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	389
Black	0
Hispanic	31
Asian	0
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	181
From 75 to 84	111
85 and over	30
Less than 65	138

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jonathan M. Tisdell, MD in 2021

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	32
Dementia	19
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jonathan M. Tisdell, MD treated as a neurologist in Worcester, MA during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jonathan M. Tisdell, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	22
doctor visit	465
electroencephalography (EEG)	36
hospital care	76
injections	47
inpatient care	76
minimally invasive procedures	47

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jonathan M. Tisdell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	194
Female	277

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	396
Black	0
Hispanic	41
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	167
From 75 to 84	127
85 and over	39
Less than 65	138

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jonathan M. Tisdell, MD in 2022

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	28
Dementia	15
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jonathan M. Tisdell, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Jonathan M. Tisdell, MD treated as a neurologist in Worcester, MA were hospital care, inpatient care, diagnostic procedures and electroencephalography (EEG).

diagnostic procedures	62
doctor visit	362
electroencephalography (EEG)	40
hospital care	129
injections	32
inpatient care	129
minimally invasive procedures	32

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jonathan M. Tisdell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	187
Female	242

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	6
Asian / Pacific Islander	1
Non-Hispanic White	375
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	25
Other	7

**Age**
75 to 84	102
85 and over	46
Less than 65	131
65 to 74	149

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jonathan M. Tisdell, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jonathan M. Tisdell, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	14
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	30
Atrial Fibrillation	14
Dementia	19
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Jonathan M. Tisdell, MD graduated from University of Massachusetts Medical School in 2007. He completed residency at UMass Memorial Medical Center. He is certified by the Board Certification: General Neurology and has a state license in Massachusetts.

Medical School: University of Massachusetts Medical School (2007)

Residency: UMass Memorial Medical Center

Board Certification: Board Certification: General Neurology

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Jonathan M. Tisdell, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UMass Memorial Medical Center

UMass Memorial Health

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Jonathan M. Tisdell, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
AbbVie Inc.	$435 QULIPTA $315	UBRELVY $84	BOTOX $36
Allergan Inc.	$269 BOTOX $269
UCB, Inc.	$165 Vimpat $165
Biogen Idec Inc.	$152 AVONEX $73	PLEGRIDY $42	TECFIDERA $19	TYSABRI $18
Biogen, Inc.	$150 PLEGRIDY $89	TECFIDERA $37	$24
Other	$792 AUBAGIO $144	NURTEC ODT $61	VNS Therapy $48	APTIOM $45	AMPYRA $43	Other $451

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,865
Education	$55
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$43

Biography

Dr. Jonathan Tisdell is a neurophysiology and neurology (brain & spinal cord disease) specialist. Clinical interests for Dr. Tisdell include headache, electromyography (EMG), and electroencephalography (EEG). Before completing his residency at UMass Memorial Medical Center, Dr. Tisdell attended medical school at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He is affiliated with UMass Memorial Medical Center.