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- 777 North St, Pittsfield, MA 01201
About Dr. Oster
Joel M. Oster, MD practices neurology in Pittsfield, MA. Joel is a 1997 graduate of Boston University School of Medicine. Joel is also listed as specializing in sleep medicine (neurology). Medicare claims data shows Joel provided 806 services to 699 patients. The services billed most often include measurement of brain wave activity (eeg), awake and drowsy, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881794873.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (413) 395-7694
- Email not available
Practice Locations
777 NORTH ST
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Neurology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Headache and facial pain
Memory and cognition
Movement disorders
- Essential tremor
- Huntington's disease
- Restless legs syndrome
Neuromuscular and peripheral nerve
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
- Carpal tunnel
- Diabetic neuropathy
- Guillain-Barré syndrome
- Muscular dystrophy
- Myasthenia gravis
Seizures and epilepsy
- Functional seizures
Stroke and vascular
Brain & Spine
Brain tumors
Head & Facial Pain
Memory & Cognitive
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Movement Disorders
- Balance Problems and Ataxia
- Stiff neck
- Stiff Person Syndrome
- Tourette Syndrome and Tics
Nerve Compression
Sleep & Movement
- Narcolepsy
Spine and nerve
Spine, brain injury, and functional
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Consultation and testing
- Ambulatory EEG
- Evoked-potential testing
- Nerve-conduction studies
Consultations & Exams
- Neurological Second Opinion
- Spasticity Assessment and Treatment
- Stroke Risk Evaluation
Consultations and exams
- Neurological Exam and Consultation
Device management
- Deep Brain Stimulation Adjustment
- Responsive Neurostimulator Programming
Diagnostic Testing
- Cognitive and memory screening
- Genetic Testing for Neurological Disorders
- Neuromuscular Ultrasound
- Neuropsychological Testing
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus Tap Test
- Tilt Table Test
Infusion and medical therapies
- Neurology Infusion Therapy
Infusions & Therapies
- IVIG Infusion Therapy
- Migraine Preventive Injections and Infusions
- MS Disease-Modifying Infusion Therapy
- Plasmapheresis
Injections & Pain Relief
- Botox Injections for Excessive Drooling
- Botox Injections for Muscle Spasms and Dystonia
- Trigger Point Injections
Medication Management
- Seizure Medication Management
Neuromodulation
- Baclofen Pump Programming and Refills
- Vagus nerve stimulation management
Office procedures
Trauma & Injury
- Concussion Evaluation and Baseline Testing
- Concussion Return-to-Play Clearance
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
806 services · 699 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg), awake and drowsy | Treatment | 95816 |
262 | More than most peers in Neurology |
| Measurement of brain wave activity with video (veeg), 12-26 hours with review and report by health care professional | Treatment | 95720 |
59 | As often as other peers in Neurology |
| Sleep study including heart rate, breathing, airflow, and effort | Treatment | 95806 |
43 | More often than most peers in Neurology |
| Sleep study in sleep lab (6 years or older) | Treatment | 95810 |
35 | As often as other peers in Neurology |
| Sleep study including heart rate, breathing, and sleep time | Treatment | 95800 |
29 | As often as other peers in Neurology |
| Sleep study in sleep lab with continuous airway pressure (6 years or older) | Treatment | 95811 |
20 | Less often than most peers in Neurology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
137 | More often than most peers in Neurology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
75 | More often than most peers in Neurology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more | Office visit | 99215 |
28 | Less often than most peers in Neurology |
| Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes | Office visit | 99443 |
21 | As often as other peers in Neurology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other neurologists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other neurologists in Pittsfield 3
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Boston University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1997 at Boston University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg), awake and drowsy 8
Providers in MA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Oster?
Dr. Oster is a neurologist in Pittsfield, MA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Neurology”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Oster's address?
Dr. Oster is listed at 777 North St, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Oster?
The number on file is (413) 395-7694. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Oster?
Dr. Oster's National Provider Identifier is 1881794873. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Oster train?
Dr. Oster attended Boston University School of Medicine, graduating in 1997. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Oster have?
Dr. Oster has 29 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1997, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Oster perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Oster provides treatments such as measurement of brain wave activity , awake and drowsy and measurement of brain wave activity with video , 12-26 hours with review and report by health care professional, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Oster's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Oster. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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