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Dr. Ruth Spinner, MD

New York, NY

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Spinner, Geriatric Medicine Specialist in New York, NY?

    Dr. Ruth Spinner, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in New York, NY. She is board certified. Dr. Spinner graduated from Sackler School of Medicine. Dr. Spinner is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Spinner’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Spinner’s office at (212) 870-5015.

    Where did Dr. Spinner go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: Sackler School of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Spinner speak?

    Dr. Spinner and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Spinner treat?

    As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Spinner 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. Spinner. 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:

    • Right Toe Pain
    • Pain
    • Toe Injuries and Disorder
    • Aching right toes
    • Right toe discomfort
    • Pain in right foot digits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M79674: Pain in right toe(s)

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Corns and Calluses
    • Hard Skin
    • Foot Calluses
    • Thick Skin Patches

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L84: Corns and callosities

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Ram's Horn Nails
    • Nail Disease
    • Onychogryphosis
    • Thickened nails
    • Curved nails

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L602: Onychogryphosis

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Overall Body Weakness
    • Widespread Muscle Weakness
    • Systemic Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Traumatic Amputation at Knee
    • Limb Loss
    • Knee-level limb loss
    • Leg severed at knee
    • Traumatic leg loss
    • Complete knee amputation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S88011D: Complete traumatic amputation at knee level, right lower leg, subsequent encounter

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Dementia with Behavioral Changes
    • Dementia
    • Dementia with behavioral problems
    • Cognitive decline with behavior issues
    • Memory loss with personality changes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F03918: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, with other behavioral disturbance

    Also known as:

    • Hip Fracture
    • Fractures
    • Leg Injuries and Disorder
    • Broken Hip
    • Femur Neck Fracture
    • Broken Thigh Bone (Hip Area)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S72001D: Fracture of unspecified part of neck of right femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing

    Also known as:

    • One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
    • Paralysis
    • Stroke
    • Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
    • Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
    • Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
    • Hemiparesis after brain infarction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side

    Also known as:

    • Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Spinner perform as a Geriatric Medicine Specialist?

    As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Ruth Spinner may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Spinner's office.

    Does Dr. Spinner accept my insurance?

    Dr. Spinner accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 870-5015 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Spinner accept in New York, NY?

    Dr. Spinner in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elderplan

    • Healthfirst

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • State of New York

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • Villagecare

    • VNSNY Choice

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    Where is Dr. Spinner's office located?

    Dr. Ruth Spinner's Primary Practice

    120 W 106th St

    New York, NY 10025

    (212) 870-5015

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    What is Dr. Spinner's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Spinner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1174785950.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Spinner?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Spinner

    What is Dr. Ruth Spinner's specialty?

    Dr. Spinner is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist near New York, NY. An internist or family medicine physician with expertise in the aging process and specialized skills in diagnosing, treating, preventing, and managing illnesses in the elderly. This specialist provides care for geriatric patients in various settings, including the home, office, nursing homes, and hospitals. Contact Dr. Spinner to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Ruth Spinner affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Spinner is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top 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 Geriatric Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Geriatric Medicine Specialist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Ruth Spinner accepting new patients in New York, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Ruth Spinner is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ruth Spinner offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Spinner's office at (212) 870-5015 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Ruth Spinner?

    Please contact Dr. Spinner's office at (212) 870-5015 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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