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As a thoracic surgeon in Maryland, Dr. James Oconnor is trained to perform complicated surgeries on the lungs, esophagus, heart and other parts of the chest.
Shock Trauma Associates PA
Insurance Accepted
- Medicare
Bio
Dr. James Oconnor graduated from State University Of New York Downstate Medical Center in 1979.
Dr. Oconnor has one office in Maryland where he specializes in Thoracic Surgery, Critical Care Medicine and General Surgery.
Dr. Oconnor works with one hundred and thirteen doctors including Dr. Marc Kross and Dr. Ellis Caplan.
Specialties
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Thoracic Surgery
Following rigorous and lengthy training, thoracic surgeons are uniquely qualified to perform complex surgeries on the chest, or thorax as it is sometimes called. Their focus is usually on the lungs, esophagus, and other areas of the chest, and may also include the heart. As such, Dr. Oconnor may see patients in Maryland for a wide range of surgeries, for example removing cancer causing tumors from the esophagus and chest wall, or even a lung transplant.
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Critical Care Medicine
Critical care specialists like Dr. Oconnor provide life-saving care for patients in critical condition. Patients are usually cared for in within intensive care units (ICUs), and may receive life and organ support. Dr. Oconnor may also work to stabilize patients and perform time-sensitive, potentially life-saving procedures.
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General Surgery
As a general surgeon in Maryland, Dr. Oconnor performs a range of of surgeries and operations, usually focusing on areas and organs of the abdomen and their related organs. Dr. Oconnor may utilize invasive or minimally-invasive surgical techniques, with the latter reducing recovery time and stress on the patient's body.
Education & Training
Hospital Affiliations
- University of Maryland Medical System Corp
- St Agnes Healthcare Inc
Languages Spoken
- English
Dr. Oconnor's Medicare Fee‑for‑Service Data (2014)
Please Note: The information displayed below is sourced from the 2014 Medicare Physician and Other Supplier National Provider Identifier (NPI) Aggregate Report. It's important to remember that the statistics below are not inclusive of all patients treated by Dr. Oconnor, but only those who participate in Medicare.
Overview
- Doctor participates in Medicare?: Yes
- Number of HCPCS Codes: 24
- Number of Services: 456
- Medical Suppress Indicator:
- Number of HCPCS Associated With Medical Services: 24
- Number of Medical Services: 456
- Number of Medicare Patients with Medical Services: 92
Medicare Patient Demographics
- Total Number of Medicare Patients: 92
- Average Age of Medicare Patients: 71
- Number of Patients Under Age 65: 23
- Number of Patients Age 65 to 74: 30
- Number of Patients Age 75 to 84: 24
- Number of Patients Over Age 84: 15
- Number of Female Patients : 43
- Number of Male Patients: 49
- Number of Non-Hispanic White Patients: 66
- Number of Black or African American Patients: 0
- Number of Asian Pacific Islander Patients: 0
- Number of Hispanic Patients: 0
- Number of American Indian/Alaska Native Patients: 0
- Number of Patients with Race Not Elsewhere Classified: 0
- Number of Patients with Medicare Only Entitlement: 69
- Number of Patients with Medicare & Medicaid Entitlement: 23
Medicare Patient Condition Demographics
- Percent of Patients with Atrial Fibrillation: 24%
- Percent of Patients with Alzheimer’s Disease or Dementia: 25%
- Percent of Patients with Asthma: 15%
- Percent of Patients with Cancer: 13%
- Percent of Patients with Heart Failure: 50%
- Percent of Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease: 70%
- Percent of Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: 47%
- Percent of Patients with Depression: 40%
- Percent of Patients with Diabetes: 58%
- Percent of Patients with Hyperlipidemia: 66%
- Percent of Patients with Hypertension (High Blood Pressure): 75%
- Percent of Patients with Ischemic Heart Disease: 60%
- Percent of Patients with Osteoporosis: 0%
- Percent of Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis / Osteoarthritis: 45%
- Percent of Patients with Schizophrenia / Other Psychotic Disorders: 13%
- Percent of Patients with Stroke: 15%
Medicare Payments Data
- Total Submitted Charge Amount: $266,760.00
- Total Medicare Allowed Amount: $83,480.50
- Total Medicare Payment Amount: $65,332.24
- Total Medicare Standardized Payment Amount: $62,197.94
- Total Medical Submitted Charge Amount: $266,760.00
- Total Medical Medicare Allowed Amount: $83,480.50
- Total Medical Medicare Payment Amount: $65,332.24
- Total Medical Medicare Standardized Payment Amount: $62,197.94
Medicare Prescription Drug Data
- Drug Suppress Indicator: n/a
- Number of HCPCS Associated With Drug Services: 0
- Number of Drug Services: 0
- Number of Medicare Beneficiaries With Drug Services: 0
- Total Drug Submitted Charge Amount: $0.00
- Total Drug Medicare Allowed Amount: $0.00
- Total Drug Medicare Payment Amount: $0.00
- Total Drug Medicare Standardized Payment Amount: $0.00
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