Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Spitnale, Family Medicine Specialist in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Brett Spitnale, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Spitnale graduated from Penn State and completed his residency at San Francisco General Hospital. He is a member of the Volunteer medical student preceptor at UCSF affiliated homeless clinic. Dr. Spitnale is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Spitnale’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Spitnale’s office at (650) 853-2984.
Where did Dr. Spitnale go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: San Francisco General Hospital
Medical School: Penn State | Pennsylvania State Univ College of Medicine
Is Dr. Spitnale board certified in Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Brett Spitnale, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Spitnale speak?
Dr. Spitnale and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Spitnale treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Spitnale 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. Spitnale. 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:
- 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:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Venous Insufficiency
- Vascular Disease
- CVI
- Venous Reflux Disease
- Leg Vein Incompetence
- Peripheral Venous Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I872: Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)
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:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
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
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Painful Urination
- Urine and Urination
- Dysuria
- Burning when peeing
- Stinging during urination
ICD-10 Codes:
- R300: Dysuria
Also known as:
- Wound Dressing Change or Removal
- Wounds and Injuries
- Non-surgical dressing care
- Wound care visit
- Dressing replacement
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4800: Encounter for change or removal of nonsurgical wound dressing
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:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Throat irritation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R058: Other specified cough
Also known as:
- Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
- Health Screening
- STD screening
- Sexual health check
- Venereal disease test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Venous Hypertension with Ulcers
- Vascular Disease
- Venous Hypertension Ulcers
- High Venous Pressure with Sores
ICD-10 Codes:
- I87312: Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with ulcer of left lower extremity
Also known as:
- High Fasting Blood Sugar
- Blood Glucose
- Impaired Fasting Glucose
- Prediabetes (Fasting)
- Borderline Diabetes (Fasting)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7301: Impaired fasting glucose
Also known as:
- Pain in Right Knee
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Right Knee Ache
- Right Knee Discomfort
- Sore Right Knee
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25561: Pain in right knee
Also known as:
- Fatigue
- Tiredness
- Lack of energy
- Exhaustion
ICD-10 Codes:
- R5383: Other fatigue
Which procedures does Dr. Spitnale perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Brett Spitnale may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Spitnale's office.
Does Dr. Spitnale accept my insurance?
Dr. Spitnale accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 853-2984 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Spitnale accept in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Spitnale in Palo Alto, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Health Plan of San Mateo
Medicare
Santa Clara Family Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
Valley Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Spitnale's office located?
Dr. Brett Spitnale's Primary Practice
795 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 853-2984
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
Volunteer medical student preceptor at UCSF affiliated homeless clinic
Volunteer
What is Dr. Spitnale's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Spitnale's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1093946899.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Spitnale?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Spitnale
What is Dr. Brett Spitnale's specialty?
Dr. Spitnale is a Family Medicine Specialist near Palo Alto, CA. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Spitnale to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Brett Spitnale affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Spitnale is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, Mills-Peninsula Medical Center 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 Family Medicine Specialist?
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Is Brett Spitnale accepting new patients in Palo Alto, CA?
Yes, Dr. Brett Spitnale is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Brett Spitnale offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Spitnale's office at (650) 853-2984 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Brett Spitnale?
Please contact Dr. Spitnale's office at (650) 853-2984 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Brett Spitnale have?
Dr. Brett Spitnale is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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