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Dr. Marsha Spitzer, MD

San Diego, CA

23 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Spitzer, Pediatrician in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Marsha Spitzer, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA. She has been practicing for over 23 years and is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Spitzer graduated from Mechanical Engineering and completed her residency at Children'S Natl Med Ctr, Pediatrics. Dr. Spitzer is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Spitzer’s office at (619) 515-2300.

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

    • Residency: Children'S Natl Med Ctr, Pediatrics | Children's National Medical Center/George Washington University Program

    • Medical School: Mechanical Engineering

    Is Dr. Spitzer board certified in Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Marsha 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Mixed Receptive-Expressive Language Disorder
    • Expressive Language Disorder
    • Speech and Communication Disorder
    • Global Language Disorder
    • Understanding and Speaking Disorder
    • Combined Language Impairment
    • Language Production Disorder
    • Verbal Expression Difficulty
    • Speech Output Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F802: Mixed receptive-expressive language disorder
    • F801: Expressive language disorder

    Also known as:

    • Routine Blood Pressure Check (Normal Findings)
    • Vital Signs
    • Normal BP reading
    • Blood pressure screening, all clear
    • Healthy blood pressure check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0130: Encounter for examination of blood pressure without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Exercise Counseling
    • Fitness Coaching
    • Physical Activity Guidance
    • Exercise Prescription

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7182: Exercise counseling

    Also known as:

    • Nutrition Counseling
    • Nutrition
    • Dietary advice
    • Nutritional guidance
    • Healthy eating counseling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance

    Also known as:

    • Healthy Weight Child (BMI 5th-85th percentile)
    • Body Weight
    • Normal BMI for child
    • Child healthy weight
    • Pediatric normal weight

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6852: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age

    Also known as:

    • Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Routine child exam with issues
    • Pediatric checkup with concerns
    • Child wellness visit with abnormal results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Obese Child (BMI at or above 95th percentile)
    • Body Weight
    • Childhood obesity
    • Pediatric high BMI
    • Overweight child BMI

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6854: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 95th percentile for age to less than 120% of the 95th percentile for age

    Also known as:

    • Family Issues
    • Unspecified upbringing problems
    • General childhood issues
    • Family environment concerns

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z629: Problem related to upbringing, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Eye and Vision Examination with Abnormal Findings
    • Eye Disease
    • Vision Impairment and Blindness
    • Eye Exam with Issues
    • Abnormal Vision Test
    • Eye Doctor Follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0101: Encounter for examination of eyes and vision with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Overweight Child
    • Body Weight
    • Childhood Overweight
    • Pediatric Overweight
    • High BMI in Children

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6853: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 85th percentile to less than 95th percentile for age

    Also known as:

    • Depression Screening
    • Depression
    • Health Screening
    • Depression Test
    • Mental Health Check for Depression
    • Mood Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression

    Also known as:

    • Obesity
    • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
    • Excess Weight
    • Being Overweight
    • High BMI

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E669: Obesity, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Routine Eye and Vision Exam (Normal Findings)
    • Eye Disease
    • Vision Impairment and Blindness
    • Annual eye checkup
    • Vision screening, no issues
    • Eye health exam, all clear

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0100: Encounter for examination of eyes and vision without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Blood and Immune System Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Blood Disorder Check
    • Immune System Check-up
    • Hematologic Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z130: Encounter for screening for diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism

    Also known as:

    • Insurance Health Examination
    • Health Screening
    • Life Insurance Physical
    • Insurance Medical Exam
    • Health Screening for Insurance

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z026: Encounter for examination for insurance purposes

    Also known as:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    Which procedures does Dr. Spitzer perform as a Pediatrician?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Marsha Spitzer may include:

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

    Does Dr. Spitzer accept my insurance?

    Dr. Spitzer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 515-2300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Spitzer accept in San Diego, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Territories

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Community Health Group

    • Molina

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Rady Childrens Hospital-San Diego

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    Where is Dr. Spitzer's office located?

    Dr. Marsha Spitzer's Primary Practice

    1809 National Ave

    San Diego, CA 92113

    (619) 515-2300

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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 1851323315.

    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. Marsha Spitzer's specialty?

    Dr. Spitzer is a Pediatrician near San Diego, CA. 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. Marsha Spitzer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Spitzer is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Rady Childrens Hospital - San Diego. 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 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 Marsha Spitzer accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?

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

    Does Dr. Marsha Spitzer offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Spitzer's office at (619) 515-2300 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Marsha Spitzer?

    Please contact Dr. Spitzer's office at (619) 515-2300 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Marsha Spitzer have?

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

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