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Dr. Xiaoping Ma, MD, PhD

Accepting New Patients
Specializes in: Neurology (Brain & Spinal Cord Disease)
Hebei Medical University
Professional interests include: myasthenia gravis, stroke, peripheral neuropathy, and more.
445 Hurffville Cross Keys Road Suite B16
Sewell, NJ 08080

Dr. Xiaoping Ma, MD, PhD is a neurologist in Marlton, NJ specializing in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). This provider graduated from Hebei Medical University. Dr. Xiaoping Ma, MD, PhD is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, Jefferson Health, KENNEDY MEDICAL GROUP PRACTICE, P.C., Jefferson Washington Township Hospital, HOLMDEL PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATES, Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital and Jefferson Stratford Hospital.

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Office Locations

Address:

100 Brick Road Suite 304
Marlton, NJ 08053

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Address:

445 Hurffville Cross Keys Road Suite B16
Sewell, NJ 08080

Some issues Dr. Xiaoping Ma, MD, PhD can help you with:

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD)

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, is one of the most common disorders diagnosed in children. Nine percent of children in the USA have been diagnosed with ADHD. Symptoms, which include hyperactivity and difficulty maintaining focus or paying attention, can last into adulthood for some patients. Boys are four times as likely to be diagnosed as girls, although experts don't know why this is.

There are three main types of ADHD:

  • Predominantly hyperactive-impulsive types show symptoms such as constant fidgeting, talking non-stop, touching everything, having trouble sitting still and waiting their turn, and interrupting others.
  • Predominantly inattentive types tend to be distracted, get bored and wander off during tasks, forget things or instructions, daydream, and appear not to be listening. This type is sometimes misdiagnosed because they are not hyperactive and there are fewer behavior issues.
  • Combined types show symptoms from both categories. This is actually the most common type of ADHD.

When diagnosing ADHD, it is important to rule out other issues that may be causing the symptoms. Seizure disorders, hearing loss, anxiety, and domestic problems are some examples of problems that can cause behaviors similar to those seen with ADHD.

Treatment can include stimulant medications, behavioral therapy to teach patients ways to navigate their world and control symptoms better, and accommodations at school or work. A structured environment (with lots of organization and well-defined rules) seems to help most kids with ADHD function at their best.

ADHD is mainly thought of as a disorder that affects children, but symptoms can last into adulthood for a third to half of those diagnosed. In adults, ADHD has similar symptoms as when it is seen in children: impulsive behavior, difficulty maintaining focus, being easily distracted, or a tendency to fidget. These symptoms can cause problems in a patient's careers and relationships. Additionally, adults with ADHD are at increased risk for substance abuse. Medications can be an important part of treatment for adults, as well as stress reduction techniques and organization skills training. Specialized ADHD coaches can help adults with ADHD manage their symptoms and succeed in all areas of their life.

Facial Paralysis

Facial paralysis is an inability to move the muscles in the face. It often affects only one side, and it can happen quite suddenly. Facial paralysis may make one's face feel frozen or numb.

Facial paralysis can happen when there is inflammation or damage to either the part of the brain that controls the facial muscles or the nerve that carries signals from the brain to the face. Some common causes include:

  • Stroke, which can affect the part of the brain controlling the face and prevent those muscles from working
  • Bell's palsy, an inflammation of the main facial nerve
  • Lyme disease
  • Birth trauma or difficult birth, which can cause facial paralysis in babies (usually temporary)
  • Head trauma in which nerves are damaged

Facial paralysis is a frustrating and frightening experience, but many cases are temporary and go away on their own. Even with more difficult cases, there are treatment options available, including rehabilitation, pain management, and surgery.

Stroke

A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when a blood vessel supplying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is ruptured or blocked. The brain cannot function without a steady supply of oxygen and nutrients, so when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, even for a brief moment, brain cells begin to die. When a sufficient number of brain cells die, the brain itself can no longer function, meaning that strokes are very dangerous. Strokes can result in impaired movement, speech, cognitive ability, the impairment of important physical functions, and even death.

Anyone can have a stroke, regardless of age and health. Strokes are known to happen at random. However, certain conditions and behaviors can increase one's risk of stroke over time.

Risk factors for stroke include:

  • Heart disease
  • Older age
  • Smoking
  • Diabetes
  • High blood pressure
  • High blood cholesterol and lipids

There are two main types of stroke: ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke. Ischemic stroke occurs more commonly and is when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked. Blockages are caused by blood clots and built-up plaque (deposits of fat and cholesterol), which leads to atherosclerosis, a condition where the blood vessels narrow and harden. The resultant restricted blood flow may lead to an ischemic stroke by blocking essential oxygen to the brain, causing the heart to exert more effort to pump blood.

Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in or around the brain ruptures. The burst vessel leaks blood into surrounding brain tissue, causing irreparable brain damage.

Hemorrhagic strokes are less common and may occur from head injuries, brain aneurysms, brain tumors, and bleeding disorders, amongst other conditions.

Both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes require immediate medical treatment. Medical intervention can prevent severe and life-threatening brain damage. Signs of stroke include:

-Disorientation or confusion

-Difficulty speaking

-Difficulty walking

-Impaired vision

-Weakness in the face, legs, or arms

-Severe headaches

When someone suspected of having a stroke reaches the hospital, the patient will usually receive a CT or other scan that provides an image of the brain. The scan results can reveal clotted or leaking blood in the brain. Physical exams, neurological exams, and blood tests may also be used to check for blood clotting and sugar. Treatment begins generally immediately if a stroke is detected.

Medical treatment for ischemic strokes includes a thrombolytic medicine which breaks up and disperses blood clots. This medicine can greatly improve stroke recovery and long-term health. However, the thrombolytic medicine must be administered as soon as possible to achieve these results. Other treatments for ischemic strokes are blood thinners and thrombectomy, a surgical procedure to remove a blood clot in the brain. Thrombectomy is performed by inserting a catheter (thin needle) into the artery to reach the blood clot and mechanically remove it. With the clot removed, normal blood flow to the brain resumes. Thrombectomy is typically performed at most six hours after a patient shows signs of a stroke.

Hemorrhagic strokes are treated with blood-saving medication and surgery. For a hemorrhagic stroke caused by the rupture of an aneurysm (blood vessel bulges), surgery to stem the bleeding aneurysm and vessel may be used. One surgical technique is stent-assisted coiling, which adds a stent (small wire-meshed tube) into the blood vessel to block the leaking opening of the aneurysm. A non-surgical procedure is endovascular coiling, where a catheter (thin, hollow needle) places a platinum wire coil at the spot of the aneurysm. The coil blocks bleeding and prevents the aneurysm from continuing to leak blood. These procedures are usually combined with blood-thickening medications. Blood transfusions may be administered if substantial blood loss has occurred.

Since stroke patients may have lost some essential functions while the blood flow to their brains was obstructed, both ischemic stroke and hemorrhage stroke patients may receive post-stroke rehabilitation to rebuild their physical and mental abilities. Some restorative treatments include occupational, physical, and speech therapy. Patients may also receive care from neurologists, who can assist patients in recovering certain brain functions and cognitive abilities, and rehabilitation psychologists, who may help patients with their emotional, behavioral, and cognitive recovery. Some stroke patients require lengthy rehabilitation and may never fully regain function, while others may recover more quickly. While the fastest recovery improvements are usually seen in the first three or four months, stroke rehabilitation can last for years.

If someone begins to show signs of stroke, contact emergency services and call 9-1-1 immediately since blood flow must be restored as soon as possible to help avoid significant brain damage. If an ambulance takes the person to the hospital, paramedics can initiate stroke treatment as soon as the patient enters the ambulance, allowing for more prompt medical intervention and care.

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Xiaoping Ma, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Xiaoping Ma, MD, PhD treated as a neurologist in Marlton, NJ were hospital care, inpatient care, electroencephalography (EEG) and outpatient care.

diagnostic procedures 47
doctor visit 493
electroencephalography (EEG) 160
hospital care 457
injections 30
inpatient care 432
nerve block 20
outpatient care 55
pain management 30

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Xiaoping Ma, MD, PhD.

Gender
Male 214
Female 314
Ethnicity
Black / African American 66
Asian / Pacific Islander 8
Non-Hispanic White 415
Native American / Alaskan Native
Hispanic 20
Other 4
Age
75 to 84 163
85 and over 120
Less than 65 76
65 to 74 168

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Xiaoping Ma, MD, PhD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Xiaoping Ma, MD, PhD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 60
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 33
Ischemic Heart Disease 41
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 35
Asthma 12
Osteoporosis 9
Heart Failure 23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 32
Atrial Fibrillation 17
Cancer 12
Dementia 31

Education & Training

Dr. Xiaoping Ma, MD, PhD graduated from Hebei Medical University. This provider completed residency at Jefferson University Hospitals. This provider is certified by the Neurology and has a state license in New Jersey.

Medical School: Hebei Medical University

Residency: Jefferson University Hospitals

Board Certification: Neurology

Licensed In: New Jersey

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Xiaoping Ma, MD, PhD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Baylor College of Medicine
Jefferson Health
KENNEDY MEDICAL GROUP PRACTICE, P.C.
Jefferson Washington Township Hospital
HOLMDEL PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATES
Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital
Jefferson Stratford Hospital

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. Xiaoping Ma, MD, PhD appears to accept the following insurance providers: United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), QualCare, Aetna Medicare, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, CIGNA Medicare, Blue Cross Federal, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, GEHA, WellCare, AmeriHealth, AARP, MultiPlan, CIGNA Commercial, Aetna, Geisinger Health Plan, US Family Health Plan, United Healthcare, Humana, Workers' Compensation, Cigna, Devon Health, TRICARE, First Health, WellPoint, Jefferson Health Plans (Medicare & ACA), Medical Assistance of New Jersey, Provider Partners Medicare, PA Health and Wellness CHC, Devoted Medicare, Medical Assistance of Delaware, Keystone First/CHC/VIP, Blue Card by BCBS, Medicare FFS, Medical Assistance of Pennsylvania, Independence Blue Cross - Various plans, UPMC, Highmark Wholecare, Ambetter from PA Health and Wellness and Keystone First VIP.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Xiaoping Ma, MD, PhD accepts the following insurance providers:

United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice)
QualCare
Aetna Medicare
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
CIGNA Medicare
Blue Cross Federal
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield
GEHA
WellCare
AmeriHealth
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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Xiaoping Ma, MD, PhD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 7 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Xiaoping Ma, MD, PhD from all over the web to help you find the right in Marlton, NJ. 

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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
GENZYME CORPORATION $90 AUBAGIO
$90
Biogen, Inc. $74
$74
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc $56 XARELTO
$56
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. $25
$25
AbbVie Inc. $25 UBRELVY
$25
Other $62 RELPAX
$17 		NURTEC ODT
$13 		BOTOX
$11
$20
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $312
Education $20

Biography

Dr. Xiaoping Ma works as a neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). Dr. Ma's areas of expertise consist of epilepsy and neurological disorders. Patient ratings for Dr. Ma average 4.5 stars (out of 5).

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