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Dr. William Spence, MD
St Maries, ID
20 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Spence, Family Medicine Specialist in St Maries, ID?
Dr. William Spence, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in St Maries, ID with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 20 years and is board certified. Dr. Spence completed his residency at Univ Il Coll Med-Rockford, Family Medicine. Dr. Spence is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Spence’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Spence’s office at (208) 245-2591.
Where did Dr. Spence go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Il Coll Med-Rockford, Family Medicine
Medical School: Or Hlth Sci Univ Sch of Med, Portland Or
Is Dr. Spence board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. William Spence, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family 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 a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Spence typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, 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.
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Other Chronic Pain Condition
- Chronic Pain
- Various chronic pain
- Unspecified long-term pain
- Persistent pain disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8929: Other chronic pain
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:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Spence typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Spence 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. 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.
Also known as:
- Temporary Bladder Catheter Insertion
- Foley catheter insertion
- Indwelling bladder catheter placement
- Urinary catheter insertion
CPT Codes:
- 51702: Insertion of temporary indwelling bladder catheter; simple (eg, Foley)
Also known as:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Also known as:
- Dry Needling for Muscles
- Therapeutic Dry Needling
- Muscle Needle Therapy
- Multiple Muscle Needling
CPT Codes:
- 20561: Needle insertion(s) without injection(s); 3 or more muscles
Also known as:
- Unna Boot Application
- Compression Boot Application
- Unna Paste Bandage
- Leg Ulcer Dressing
CPT Codes:
- 29580: Strapping; Unna boot
Also known as:
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
- Benign Skin Growth Destruction
- Skin Lesion Excision
- Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
- Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions
CPT Codes:
- 17110: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), of benign lesions other than skin tags or cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions; up to 14 lesions
Also known as:
- Blood Transfusion
- Blood Transfusion and Donation
- Blood product transfusion
- Red blood cell transfusion
- Plasma transfusion
CPT Codes:
- 36430: Transfusion, blood or blood components
Does Dr. Spence accept my insurance?
Dr. Spence accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (208) 245-2591 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Spence accept in St Maries, ID?
Dr. Spence in St Maries, ID accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross of Idaho Health Service
Cambia Health Solutions
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
State of Idaho
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 1255351458.
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. William Spence's specialty?
Dr. Spence is a Family Medicine Specialist near St Maries, ID.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
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.
Is this Dr. William Spence affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Spence is affiliated with Northwest Specialty Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
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Is William Spence accepting new patients in St Maries, ID?
Yes, Dr. William Spence is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. William Spence offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Spence's office at (208) 245-2591 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with William Spence?
Please contact Dr. Spence's office at (208) 245-2591 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. William Spence have?
Dr. William Spence is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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