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Dr. John Spitzer, MD

Dr. John Spitzer, MD

Kalamazoo, MI

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Spitzer, Pediatrician in Kalamazoo, MI?

    Dr. John Spitzer, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Kalamazoo, MI with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Spitzer completed his residency at University of Chicago Children’s Hospital, Chicago, IL. Dr. Spitzer is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Spitzer’s practice accepts Medicaid, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Spitzer’s office.

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

    • Residency: University of Chicago Children’s Hospital, Chicago, IL

    • Medical School: University of Illinois College of Medicine, Rockford, IL | Kalamazoo College, Kalamazoo, MI (Other Education)

    Is Dr. Spitzer board certified as a Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. John Spitzer, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Spitzer speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Spitzer treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Spitzer 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. Spitzer. 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:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Newborn Health Checkup (8-28 Days Old)
    • Health Checkup
    • Baby Health Checkup
    • Infant and Newborn Care
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
    • Newborn Exam
    • Infant Checkup
    • Post-Birth Checkup

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
    • Z00111: Health examination for newborn 8 to 28 days old

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Newborn Checkup (Under 8 Days Old)
    • Health Checkup
    • Baby Health Checkup
    • Infant and Newborn Care
    • Routine child exam with issues
    • Pediatric checkup with concerns
    • Child wellness visit with abnormal results
    • Early infant health exam
    • First week baby checkup
    • Post-delivery newborn exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings
    • Z00110: Health examination for newborn under 8 days old

    Also known as:

    • ADHD, Combined Type
    • ADHD, Predominantly Inattentive Type
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
    • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
    • Combined ADHD
    • Typical ADHD
    • ADD
    • Inattentive ADHD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F902: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, combined type
    • F900: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, predominantly inattentive type

    Also known as:

    • Sinusitis
    • Sinus Infection
    • Ethmoid Sinus Infection
    • Rhinosinusitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J0120: Acute ethmoidal sinusitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat Due to Other Germs
    • Strep Throat
    • Sore Throat
    • Streptococcal Infection
    • Acute pharyngitis from specific organisms
    • Bacterial sore throat
    • Infectious pharyngitis
    • Bacterial Sore Throat
    • Pharyngitis
    • Strep Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J028: Acute pharyngitis due to other specified organisms
    • J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis

    Also known as:

    • Ear Infection
    • Left Ear Infection
    • Otitis Media
    • Middle Ear Infection
    • Ear Inflammation
    • Left Middle Ear Infection
    • Left Otitis Media
    • Left Earache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H66001: Acute suppurative otitis media without spontaneous rupture of ear drum, right ear
    • H66003: Acute suppurative otitis media without spontaneous rupture of ear drum, bilateral
    • H66002: Acute suppurative otitis media without spontaneous rupture of ear drum, left ear

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • GAD
    • Chronic Worry
    • Excessive Worry Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F411: Generalized anxiety disorder

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Failure to Thrive in Newborns
    • Growth Disorder
    • Uncommon Infant and Newborn Problems
    • Infant growth failure
    • Poor weight gain in babies
    • Neonatal failure to thrive

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • P926: Failure to thrive in newborn

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Newborn Jaundice
    • Jaundice
    • Neonatal Jaundice
    • Infant Jaundice
    • Physiological Jaundice

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • P599: Neonatal jaundice, unspecified

    What procedures does Dr. Spitzer perform?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Spitzer performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Spitzer. 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:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Also known as:

    • Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
    • Speech sound evaluation
    • Language comprehension test
    • Articulation assessment
    • Speech therapy evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)

    Does Dr. Spitzer accept my insurance?

    Dr. Spitzer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Spitzer accept in Kalamazoo, MI?

    Dr. Spitzer in Kalamazoo, MI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Chevron

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Federal Employee Program

    • McLaren Health Plan

    • Medicaid

    • Spectrum / Priority Health

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Spitzer's office located?

    Dr. John Spitzer's Primary Practice

    5973 Beatrice Dr

    Kalamazoo, MI 49009

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    Dr. John Spitzer's Practice 2

    8088 Vineyard Pkwy

    Kalamazoo, MI 49009

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    Dr. John Spitzer's Practice 3

    8450 N 32nd St

    Richland, MI 49083

    (269) 552-2500

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

    Dr. Spitzer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1164530077.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Spitzer?

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

    What is Dr. John Spitzer's specialty?

    Dr. Spitzer is a Pediatrician near Kalamazoo, MI. A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development. Contact Dr. Spitzer to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. John Spitzer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Spitzer is affiliated with Bronson Methodist Hospital, Bronson LakeView Hospital, Bronson Battle Creek Hospital, Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They 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 Pediatrician?

    Explore Pediatrician 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 John Spitzer accepting new patients in Kalamazoo, MI?

    Yes, Dr. John Spitzer is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. John Spitzer offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Spitzer's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with John Spitzer?

    Please contact Dr. Spitzer's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. John Spitzer have?

    Dr. John Spitzer is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

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