26 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Spence, Internist in Northampton, MA?
Dr. Denise Spence, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Northampton, MA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 26 years and is board certified. Dr. Spence completed her residency at Fletcher Allen Hlth Care, Internal Medicine. Dr. Spence is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Spence’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Spence’s office.
Where did Dr. Spence go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Fletcher Allen Hlth Care, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Johns Hopkins Univ Sch of Med, Baltimore Md
Is Dr. Spence board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Denise Spence, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Spence speak?
Dr. Spence and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Spence typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Spence 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. Spence. 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 here.
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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Cervical Cancer Screening
- HPV and Pap Test Results
- Pap Test
- HPV Test
- Cervical Smear
- Early Cervical Cancer Detection
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z124: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of cervix
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Acute Cough
- Cough
- Sudden cough
- Short-term cough
- New cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R051: Acute cough
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
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
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Spence typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Denise Spence may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Spence's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Spence accept my insurance?
Dr. Spence 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. Spence accept in Northampton, MA?
Dr. Spence in Northampton, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Cigna Group
Commonwealth Care Alliance
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicaid
Medicare
Point32Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Spence's office located?
What is Dr. Spence's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Spence's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1447358106.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Spence?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Spence
What is Dr. Denise Spence's specialty?
Dr. Spence is a Internist near Northampton, MA.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Denise Spence affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Spence is affiliated with Holyoke Medical Center, Emerson Health 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
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Denise Spence accepting new patients in Northampton, MA?
Yes, Dr. Denise Spence is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Denise Spence offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Spence's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Denise Spence?
Please contact Dr. Spence's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Denise Spence have?
Dr. Denise Spence is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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