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Dr. Kristin Spitz, MD

New York, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Spitz, Anesthesiologist in New York, NY?

    Dr. Kristin Spitz, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Spitz is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Spitz’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Spitz’s office at (212) 241-6500.

    What languages does Dr. Spitz speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Spitz typically treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Uncomplicated Childbirth
    • Childbirth
    • Normal Delivery
    • Natural Birth
    • Vaginal Delivery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O80: Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery

    Also known as:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • Acute pain after medical procedure
    • Pain
    • Acute post-operative pain
    • Pain after surgery
    • Post-procedural pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain

    Also known as:

    • Brain Aneurysm
    • Cerebral Aneurysm
    • Brain Artery Bulge
    • Intracranial Aneurysm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I671: Cerebral aneurysm, nonruptured

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
    • Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Lumbar Stenosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication

    What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Spitz typically perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Femoral Nerve Block Injection
    • Femoral nerve injection
    • Thigh nerve block
    • Pain relief injection for thigh
    • Nerve block with imaging guidance

    CPT Codes:

    • 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Does Dr. Spitz accept my insurance?

    Dr. Spitz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 241-6500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Spitz accept in New York, NY?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Healthfirst New York

    • Medicare

    • National Benefit Fund

    • State of New York

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Spitz's office located?

    Dr. Kristin Spitz's Primary Practice

    1176 5th Ave

    New York, NY 10029

    (212) 241-6500

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    Dr. Kristin Spitz's Practice 2

    3201 Kings Hwy

    Brooklyn, NY 11234

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    Dr. Kristin Spitz's Practice 3

    5 E 98th St

    New York, NY 10029

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    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 1932603404.

    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. Kristin Spitz's specialty?

    Dr. Spitz is a Anesthesiologist near New York, NY.

    What does an Anesthesiologist do?

    A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.

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

    Yes, Dr. Spitz is affiliated with The Mount Sinai Hospital, Mount Sinai West, Westchester Medical Center, Temple University Hospital, Mount Sinai Brooklyn 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 Anesthesiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Anesthesiologist. Explore 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 Kristin Spitz accepting new patients in New York, NY?

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

    Does Dr. Kristin Spitz offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Spitz's office at (212) 241-6500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Kristin Spitz?

    Please contact Dr. Spitz's office at (212) 241-6500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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