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Dr. Aaron Spicer, MD
Boston, MA
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Spicer, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Boston, MA?
Dr. Aaron Spicer, MD is a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA. He is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Spicer is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Spicer’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Spicer’s office at (617) 355-6000.
Is Dr. Spicer board certified in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Aaron Spicer, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Spicer speak?
Dr. Spicer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Spicer treat?
As a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, Dr. Spicer diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Spicer. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Chronic Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure
- Acute and Chronic Breathing Failure
- Unspecified Respiratory Insufficiency
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
- Long-term lung failure
- Ongoing breathing failure
- Chronic lung insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9620: Acute and chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9610: Chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Acute pain after medical procedure
- Pain
- Acute post-operative pain
- Pain after surgery
- Post-procedural pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain
Also known as:
- Enlarged Tonsils and Adenoids
- Adenoids
- Tonsil and adenoid hypertrophy
- Swollen tonsils and adenoids
- Big tonsils and adenoids
ICD-10 Codes:
- J353: Hypertrophy of tonsils with hypertrophy of adenoids
Also known as:
- Esophageal Atresia
- Birth Defects
- Esophagus Disorder
- Esophageal atresia/tracheoesophageal fistula
- Blocked Esophagus at Birth
- Congenital Esophageal Blockage
- EA
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q390: Atresia of esophagus without fistula
Also known as:
- Obstructive hydrocephalus
- Hydrocephalus
- Non-communicating hydrocephalus
- Blocked hydrocephalus
- Water on the brain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G911: Obstructive hydrocephalus
Also known as:
- Enlarged Adenoids
- Adenoids
- Adenoid hypertrophy
- Swollen adenoids
- Big adenoids
ICD-10 Codes:
- J352: Hypertrophy of adenoids
Also known as:
- Acute Stress Reaction
- Stress
- Acute Stress Disorder
- Traumatic Stress
- Short-term Stress Reaction
ICD-10 Codes:
- F430: Acute stress reaction
Also known as:
- Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
- Swallowing Disorder
- Difficulty Swallowing in Throat
- Trouble Starting to Swallow
- Throat Swallowing Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1312: Dysphagia, oropharyngeal phase
Also known as:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Blocked Esophagus
- Esophagus Disorder
- Esophageal Obstruction
- Food Pipe Blockage
- Swallowing Difficulty
ICD-10 Codes:
- K222: Esophageal obstruction
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Which procedures does Dr. Spicer perform as a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist?
As a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Aaron Spicer may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Spicer's office.
Does Dr. Spicer accept my insurance?
Dr. Spicer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 355-6000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Spicer accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Spicer in Boston, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Boston Medical Center
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Fallon Community Health Plan
Independence Blue Cross
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Spicer's office located?
What is Dr. Spicer's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Spicer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1023270238.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Spicer?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Spicer
What is Dr. Aaron Spicer's specialty?
Dr. Spicer is a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist near Boston, MA. A pediatrician specialized in advanced life support for children, from term and near-term neonates to adolescents, with expertise in managing critical care for life-threatening organ system failures in both medical and surgical patients. This specialist is skilled in supporting vital physiological functions and often takes on administrative responsibilities within intensive care units, coordinating patient care and collaborating closely with other specialists to ensure comprehensive treatment. Contact Dr. Spicer to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Aaron Spicer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Spicer is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Boston Childrens Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
Where can I learn more about Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist?
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Is Aaron Spicer accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Aaron Spicer is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Aaron Spicer offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Spicer's office at (617) 355-6000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Aaron Spicer?
Please contact Dr. Spicer's office at (617) 355-6000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Aaron Spicer have?
Dr. Aaron Spicer is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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