30 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Spiera, Rheumatologist in New York, NY?
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
Castle Connolly Top Doctors are doctor-nominated and selected by a physician-led research team.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Spiera?
Dr. Robert Spiera, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Rheumatologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Spiera empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Inflammatory Arthritis, Lupus/SLE, Scleroderma, Sjogren's Syndrome, Vasculitis, Wegener's Granulomatosis, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the New York, NY community, Dr. Spiera is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Spiera go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Yale University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Spiera board certified as a Rheumatologist?
Yes, Dr. Robert Spiera, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Spiera speak?
Dr. Spiera and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Russian
- Spanish
What conditions does a Rheumatologist like Dr. Spiera typically treat?
As a Rheumatologist, Dr. Spiera 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. Spiera. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- RA
- Chronic inflammatory arthritis
- Autoimmune arthritis
- Inflammatory joint disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M0579: Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of multiple sites without organ or systems involvement
- M0609: Rheumatoid arthritis without rheumatoid factor, multiple sites
Also known as:
- Connective Tissue Disorder
- Systemic Connective Tissue Disease
- Rheumatic Connective Tissue Disease
- Autoimmune Connective Tissue Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M359: Systemic involvement of connective tissue, unspecified
Also known as:
- Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) without kidney problems
- Giant cell arteritis
- Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis
- Giant Cell Arteritis
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis
- Wegener's without kidney involvement
- Non-renal GPA
- Localized GPA
- Temporal arteritis
- Horton's disease
- Cranial arteritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M3130: Wegener's granulomatosis without renal involvement
- M316: Other giant cell arteritis
Also known as:
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis
- PMR
- Inflammatory Rheumatism
ICD-10 Codes:
- M353: Polymyalgia rheumatica
Also known as:
- Progressive scleroderma
- Scleroderma
- Systemic scleroderma
- Diffuse scleroderma
- Systemic sclerosis, diffuse type
- Progressive systemic sclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M340: Progressive systemic sclerosis
Also known as:
- Sjogren's Syndrome with Dry Eyes
- Sjogren's Syndrome
- Sjögren syndrome
- Sjögren's Keratoconjunctivitis
- Dry Eye Disease from Sjogren's
- Sjogren's Affecting Eyes
ICD-10 Codes:
- M3501: Sjogren syndrome with keratoconjunctivitis
Also known as:
- Primary Generalized Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Primary Widespread Arthritis
- Idiopathic Generalized Osteoarthritis
- Generalized Degenerative Joint Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M150: Primary generalized (osteo)arthritis
Also known as:
- Psoriatic Arthritis of Finger/Toe Joints
- Psoriatic Arthritis
- Psoriasis
- DIP psoriatic arthritis
- Psoriasis in finger joints
- Psoriatic toe arthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- L4051: Distal interphalangeal psoriatic arthropathy
What procedures does a Rheumatologist like Dr. Spiera typically perform?
As a Rheumatologist, procedures performed by Dr. Robert Spiera may include:
- Abnormal ANA Testing
- Arthrocentesis
- Denosumab Injection
- Joint Aspiration
- Joint Injections
- Rheumatology Consultation
- Rheumatology Follow Up
- Viscosupplement Injections
Please contact Dr. Spiera's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Spiera accept my insurance?
Dr. Spiera accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 860-2100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Spiera accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Spiera in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CMS
Medicare
Oxford Health Plans
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Spiera's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Spiera affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Spiera has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Recognitions
Castle Connolly Doctor’s Choice Awards
Doctor’s Choice - All Time
Among the most nominated for the Castle Connolly Top Doctor recognition across all time
Doctor’s Choice - Last 5 Years
Among the most nominated for the Castle Connolly Top Doctor recognition in the last 5 years
What is Dr. Spiera's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Spiera's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1215031521.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Spiera?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Spiera