Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Spitzer, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist in Paramus, NJ?
Dr. Ayelet Spitzer, DO is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in Paramus, NJ with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Spitzer is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Spitzer’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Spitzer’s office at (201) 634-5578.
What languages does Dr. Spitzer speak?
Dr. Spitzer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Spitzer treat?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Dr. Spitzer 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. Spitzer. 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:
- Palliative Care
- Comfort care
- Supportive care
- Symptom management care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z515: Encounter for palliative care
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
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- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Narrowed Aortic Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Stenosis
- Tight Aortic Valve
ICD-10 Codes:
- I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
Also known as:
- Squamous Cell Skin Cancer of the Scalp or Neck
- Skin Cancer
- Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Scalp
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Neck
- Scalp SCC
- Neck SCC
ICD-10 Codes:
- C4442: Squamous cell carcinoma of skin of scalp and neck
Also known as:
- Anorexia
- Eating Disorder
- Loss of appetite
- Lack of desire to eat
- Eating disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- R630: Anorexia
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Sudden Severe Breathing Difficulty
- Acute respiratory failure
- ARDS
- Severe breathing distress
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0603: Acute respiratory distress
Which procedures does Dr. Spitzer perform as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by a Dr. Ayelet Spitzer may include:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Spitzer's office.
Does Dr. Spitzer accept my insurance?
Dr. Spitzer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (201) 634-5578 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Spitzer accept in Paramus, NJ?
Dr. Spitzer in Paramus, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Carepoint Health
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
MagnaCare Rx
Medicare
Metro Plus
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Where is Dr. Spitzer's office located?
Dr. Ayelet Spitzer's Primary Practice
1 Valley Health Plz
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 634-5578
What is Dr. Spitzer's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Spitzer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1568804359.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Spitzer?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Spitzer
What is Dr. Ayelet Spitzer's specialty?
Dr. Spitzer is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist near Paramus, NJ. An internal medicine physician with specialized knowledge in preventing and relieving the suffering of patients dealing with life-limiting illnesses. They work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to improve quality of patient's life by addressing the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of both the patient and their family throughout the disease's progression, during the dying process, and in bereavement support for the family. They are trained to assess patients suffering with advanced disease, provide relief from distressing symptoms, to coordinate between interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, patient and family-centered care in various settings, utilizing specialized care systems like hospice, managing care for imminently dying patients, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care. Contact Dr. Spitzer to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Ayelet Spitzer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Spitzer is affiliated with The Valley 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
Where can I learn more about Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?
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Is Ayelet Spitzer accepting new patients in Paramus, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Ayelet Spitzer is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ayelet Spitzer offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Spitzer's office at (201) 634-5578 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ayelet Spitzer?
Please contact Dr. Spitzer's office at (201) 634-5578 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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