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Dr. Francis Spitz, MD

Dr. Francis Spitz, MD

Camden, NJ

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    Who is Dr. Spitz, Surgeon in Camden, NJ?

    Dr. Francis Spitz, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Camden, NJ with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Spitz graduated from University of Connecticut School of Medicine and completed his residency at Thos Jefferson Univ Hosp, General Surgery. He is a member of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Association of Cancer Research, American College of Surgeons, American Society of Clinical Oncology, M. D. Anderson Associates, Society of Surgical Oncology, and Society of University Surgeons. Dr. Spitz is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Spitz’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Spitz’s office.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Spitz?

    Dr. Francis Spitz, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Spitz empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Esophageal Cancer, Gastrointestinal Cancer, Melanoma, Pancreatic Cancer, Skin Cancer, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Camden/NJ community, Dr. Spitz is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Fellowship: Surgical Oncology - University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX

    • Residency: Thos Jefferson Univ Hosp, General Surgery | Jefferson University Hospitals

    • Medical School: University Of Ct Sch Of Med- Farmington Ct | University Of Ct Sch Of Medicine | University of Connecticut School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Spitz board certified as a Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Francis Spitz, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Spitz speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Spitz treat?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Spitz 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. Spitz. 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:

    • Melanoma of the Trunk
    • Melanoma of the Right Arm or Shoulder
    • Melanoma
    • Malignant Melanoma of Body
    • Skin Cancer on Torso
    • Right Arm Melanoma
    • Right Shoulder Melanoma
    • Malignant Melanoma of Right Arm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C4359: Malignant melanoma of other part of trunk
    • C4361: Malignant melanoma of right upper limb, including shoulder

    Also known as:

    • Pancreatic Cyst
    • Other Specific Pancreatic Disease
    • Pancreatic Disease
    • Cyst on Pancreas
    • Pancreatic Pseudocyst
    • Fluid Sac on Pancreas
    • Miscellaneous Pancreas Disorders
    • Named Pancreatic Conditions
    • Other Defined Pancreas Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K862: Cyst of pancreas
    • K8689: Other specified diseases of pancreas

    Also known as:

    • Digestive System Surgery Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • Post-gastrointestinal surgery care
    • Stomach surgery aftercare
    • Bowel surgery recovery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z48815: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the digestive system

    Also known as:

    • Digestive System Growth of Unknown Type
    • Digestive Disease
    • Digestive tract tumor of unknown nature
    • GI growth of unknown type
    • Indeterminate digestive mass

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D490: Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of digestive system

    Also known as:

    • Vascular Access Device Management
    • Vascular Access Care
    • Port Management
    • Catheter Care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device

    What procedures does Dr. Spitz perform?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Spitz 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. Spitz. 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:

    • Large Malignant Skin Lesion Removal
    • Skin Cancer Excision
    • Large Malignant Growth Removal
    • Wide Excision of Skin Cancer
    • Trunk/Limb Skin Cancer Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 11606: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, trunk, arms, or legs; excised diameter over 4.0 cm

    Also known as:

    • Skin Cancer Removal (Trunk, Arms, Legs)
    • Malignant Skin Lesion Removal
    • Malignant Lesion Excision
    • Skin Tumor Removal
    • Cancerous Mole Removal
    • Skin Cancer Excision
    • Malignant Mole Removal
    • Tumor Removal from Skin
    • Wide Excision of Skin Lesion
    • Skin cancer excision
    • Malignant mole removal
    • Cancerous skin lesion surgery
    • Skin tumor removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 11603: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, trunk, arms, or legs; excised diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm
    • 11604: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, trunk, arms, or legs; excised diameter 3.1 to 4.0 cm
    • 11601: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, trunk, arms, or legs; excised diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm

    Also known as:

    • Intermediate Wound Repair (Body)
    • Complex Wound Repair (Scalp, Arms, Legs)
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Laceration Repair (Body)
    • Surgical Wound Closure (Trunk/Limbs)
    • Deep Wound Stitching (Body)
    • Deep Wound Repair (Extremities)
    • Surgical Closure of Complex Wound
    • Advanced Wound Stitching

    CPT Codes:

    • 12032: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
    • 13121: Repair, complex, scalp, arms, and/or legs; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm

    Also known as:

    • Muscle or Skin Flap Surgery (Trunk)
    • Arm Muscle Flap Surgery
    • Myocutaneous Flap (Body)
    • Fasciocutaneous Flap (Trunk)
    • Tissue Flap Reconstruction (Torso)
    • Upper Extremity Flap Surgery
    • Myocutaneous Flap
    • Fasciocutaneous Flap

    CPT Codes:

    • 15734: Muscle, myocutaneous, or fasciocutaneous flap; trunk
    • 15736: Muscle, myocutaneous, or fasciocutaneous flap; upper extremity

    Also known as:

    • Adjacent Tissue Transfer (Trunk)
    • Split-Thickness Skin Graft (Trunk, Arms, Legs)
    • Skin Flap Surgery
    • Local Flap Reconstruction
    • Tissue Rearrangement Surgery
    • Skin Repair Surgery
    • Autologous Skin Graft
    • Partial Thickness Skin Graft
    • Skin Transplant

    CPT Codes:

    • 14001: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, trunk; defect 10.1 sq cm to 30.0 sq cm
    • 15100: Split-Thickness Autograft, Trunk, Arms, Legs; First 100 Sq Cm Or Less, Or 1% Of Body Area Of Infants And Children (Except 15050)

    Also known as:

    • Adjacent Tissue Transfer (Medium Defect)
    • Local Skin Flap
    • Tissue Rearrangement Surgery
    • Skin Reconstruction (Local)
    • Adjacent Tissue Graft

    CPT Codes:

    • 14021: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, scalp, arms and/or legs; defect 10.1 sq cm to 30.0 sq cm

    Also known as:

    • Small Skin Flap Surgery (Scalp, Arms, or Legs)
    • Adjacent Tissue Transfer
    • Local Flap Surgery
    • Skin Rearrangement Procedure
    • Small Defect Skin Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 14020: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, scalp, arms and/or legs; defect 10 sq cm or less

    Also known as:

    • Complex Wound Repair on Torso (2.6-7.5 cm)
    • Trunk Wound Closure (Complex)
    • Deep Torso Laceration Repair
    • Complex Body Wound Stitching

    CPT Codes:

    • 13101: Repair, complex, trunk; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm

    Also known as:

    • Skin Flap Surgery (Medium)
    • Tissue Rearrangement Surgery
    • Local Flap Surgery
    • Skin Graft (Adjacent Tissue)

    CPT Codes:

    • 14301: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, any area; defect 30.1 sq cm to 60.0 sq cm

    Also known as:

    • Skin Cancer Removal (Trunk, Arms, Legs)
    • Malignant Lesion Excision
    • Skin Tumor Removal
    • Cancerous Skin Growth Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 11602: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, trunk, arms, or legs; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm

    Also known as:

    • Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping
    • Lymph Node Identification
    • Sentinel Node Biopsy (Mapping)
    • Dye Injection for Lymph Nodes

    CPT Codes:

    • 38900: Intraoperative identification (eg, mapping) of sentinel lymph node(s) includes injection of non-radioactive dye, when performed (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Deep Armpit Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Axillary Lymph Node Excision
    • Open Axillary Node Biopsy
    • Underarm Lymph Node Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 38525: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, deep axillary node(s)

    Also known as:

    • Groin Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Deep Neck Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Inguinofemoral Lymph Node Excision
    • Open Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Femoral Lymph Node Removal
    • Groin Lymph Node Removal
    • Cervical Lymph Node Excision
    • Open Neck Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Deep Cervical Node Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 38531: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, inguinofemoral node(s)
    • 38510: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, deep cervical node(s)

    Also known as:

    • Inserting a Long-Term IV Port (Central Line)
    • Tunneled central venous catheter insertion
    • Subcutaneous port placement
    • Central line with port

    CPT Codes:

    • 36561: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous access device, with subcutaneous port; age 5 years or older

    Does Dr. Spitz accept my insurance?

    Dr. Spitz 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. Spitz accept in Camden, NJ?

    Dr. Spitz in Camden, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Medicare

    • Sabre

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Spitz's office located?

    Dr. Francis Spitz's Primary Practice

    3 Cooper Plz Rm 411

    Camden, NJ 08103

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    Dr. Francis Spitz's Practice 2

    1210 Brace Rd Ste 103

    Cherry Hill, NJ 08034

    (856) 795-4009

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    Dr. Francis Spitz's Practice 3

    900 Centennial Blvd Ste A

    Voorhees, NJ 08043

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    Recognitions

    Memberships & Associations

    American Association for the Advancement of Science

    Member

    American Association of Cancer Research

    Member

    American College of Surgeons

    Member

    American Society of Clinical Oncology

    Member

    M. D. Anderson Associates

    Member

    Society of Surgical Oncology

    Member

    Society of University Surgeons

    Member

    Awards

    U.S. News & World Report Top Doctors

    Inside Jersey Top Doctors for Cancer Care 2012, 2013

    Philadelphia Magazine, Top Doctors 2012, 2013

    South Jersey Magazine Top Physicians 2011, 2013

    South Jersey Magazine Top Docs for Women 2010, 2011, 2013

    New Jersey Monthly Top Doctors 2011, 2012

    Inside Jersey Top Doctors 2012, 2013

    Philadelphia Super Doctors

    Best Doctors in America 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013

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

    Dr. Spitz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1548360530.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Spitz?

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

    What is Dr. Francis Spitz's specialty?

    Dr. Spitz is a Surgeon near Camden, NJ. General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery. Contact Dr. Spitz to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Francis Spitz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Spitz is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Cooper University 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

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    Is Francis Spitz accepting new patients in Camden, NJ?

    Yes, Dr. Francis Spitz is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Francis Spitz offer online booking?

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

    How can I make an appointment with Francis Spitz?

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

    Which board certifications does Dr. Francis Spitz have?

    Dr. Francis Spitz is certified by the American Board of Surgery.

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