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Dr. James Otis, MD

Family Medicine*
3.8 (21)
Map Pin Small Springfield, MA
Accepting new patients
39 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. James Otis, MD

Dr. James Otis, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist in Springfield, MA. They specialize in Family Medicine, has 39 years of experience, and is board certified in Neurology. They graduated from NEW YORK Medical College and is affiliated with Baystate Medical Center. Dr. Otis, completed a residency at Boston University Affil Hosps. Patients rated Dr. Otis an average 3.8 star rating.

Dr. Otis works at Baystate Neurology - Springfield - Main Street in Springfield, MA. They frequently treat conditions like All Headaches (incl. Migraine) along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Otis' Office Locations

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    Baystate Neurology - Springfield - Main Street
    3300 Main St, Springfield, MA 01107 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (413) 794-5600

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  • Baystate Medical Center

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Diabetic Polyneuropathy
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Joint Pain
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Migraine
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Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
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Sleep Apnea
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Tobacco Use Disorder
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
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Visual Field Defects
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
EEG (Electroencephalogram)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Nerve Conduction Studies
Peripheral Nerve Block
Sleep Study
Somatic Nerve Block
Alzheimer's Disease
Aneurysm
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Anterior Horn Disease
Asperger's Syndrome
Aspergillosis
Ataxia
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Cerebral Palsy
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Stenosis
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari's Deformity
Chronic Cluster Headache
Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuritis
Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
Chronic Motor Tic Disorder
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Cluster Headache
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Concussion
Conduct Disorder
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Constipation
Cranial Nerve Cancer
Cranial Trauma
Degenerative Disc Disease
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Drug-Induced Parkinsonism
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Facial Nerve Disorder
Fibromyalgia
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Inflammatory and Toxic Neuropathy
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Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
Lennox Gastaut Syndrome
Lyme Disease
Meningiomas
Meningitis
Menstrual Migraine
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Myasthenia Gravis
Myelitis
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Myelopathy
Myoclonus
Narcolepsy
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Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
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Nystagmus
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Parkinson's Disease
Parkinsonism
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
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Polyneuropathy Due to Alcohol and Drugs
Post-Concussion Syndrome
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Postherpetic Neuralgia
Rasmussen's Syndrome
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Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
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Severe Infant Myoclonic Epilepsy
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Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
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Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury
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Tic Disorders
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Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
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Traumatic Brain Injury
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Urinary Incontinence
Vascular Disease
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Vertigo
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Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Botox® Injection
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
ImPACT Testing
Memory Evaluation
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Nerve Blocks
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Peripheral NeuropathyTesting
Steroid Injection
Sudoscan
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Trigger Point Injection
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    3.8
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    Specialties*
    • Family Medicine

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    Years of Experience
    • 39 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, French and Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1184687618
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Boston University Affil Hosps|Med Sloan Kettering Canc Ct
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Boston University Affil Hosps
    Residency
    Internship
    • Lenox Hill Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • NEW YORK Medical College
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Neurology
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. James Otis, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Otis is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Otis has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Otis works at Baystate Neurology - Springfield - Main Street in Springfield, MA. View the full address on Dr. Otis’s profile.

    Dr. Otis has seen patients for All Headaches (incl. Migraine), and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Otis on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    21 patients have reviewed Dr. Otis. The overall rating for this provider is 3.8. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Otis.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Otis, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Otis appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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