JS
23 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Splichal, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in Athens, GA?
Dr. James Splichal, MD is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, who primarily practices in Athens, GA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 23 years and is board certified. Dr. Splichal graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine and completed his residency at David Grant Usaf Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Splichal is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Splichal’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Splichal’s office at (706) 353-2990.
Where did Dr. Splichal go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: David Grant Usaf Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | David Grant Usaf Med Center
Medical School: Georgetown Univ Sch of Med, Washington Dc | Georgetown University School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Splichal speak?
Dr. Splichal and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Splichal treat?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Splichal 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. Splichal. 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:
- Anemia from Chronic Kidney Disease
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia
- Iron Deficiency Anemia from Chronic Blood Loss
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Anemia in Chronic Kidney Disease
- Iron
- Kidney Disease Anemia
- Renal Anemia
- Anemia of kidney failure
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
- Anemia due to iron deficiency and blood loss
- Chronic blood loss anemia
- Low iron anemia from bleeding
ICD-10 Codes:
- D631: Anemia in chronic kidney disease
- D508: Other iron deficiency anemias
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
- D500: Iron deficiency anemia secondary to blood loss (chronic)
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
Also known as:
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Central Left Female Breast Cancer
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
- Left female breast central tumor
- Malignant growth in central left female breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
- C50112: Malignant neoplasm of central portion of left female breast
Also known as:
- Multiple Myeloma
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ®)
- Active multiple myeloma
- Untreated multiple myeloma
- Plasma cell myeloma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9000: Multiple myeloma not having achieved remission
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Colon Cancer
- Ascending Colon Cancer
- Bowel Cancer
- Colorectal Carcinoma
- Rectal cancer
- Colon cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of rectum
ICD-10 Codes:
- C182: Malignant neoplasm of ascending colon
- C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Right upper lobe lung cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Left Lung Cancer
- Upper Lobe Lung Cancer
- Bronchial Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3411: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung
- C3412: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, left bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- Secondary Bone Cancer
- Bone Cancer
- Metastatic bone cancer
- Cancer spread to bone
- Bone metastases
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7951: Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone
Also known as:
- Age-Related Osteoporosis
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Senile Osteoporosis
- Primary Osteoporosis
- Bone Thinning from Aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
Also known as:
- Other General Symptoms
- Non-specific health complaints
- Various symptoms
- Unexplained health issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6889: Other general symptoms and signs
Also known as:
- Fatigue
- Tiredness
- Lack of energy
- Exhaustion
ICD-10 Codes:
- R5383: Other fatigue
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
Which procedures does Dr. Splichal perform as a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. James Splichal may include:
- 3D Conformal Radiotherapy
- Adaptive Radiation Therapy (ART)
- Adrenalectomy
- Blood Thinning Therapy / Anticoagulation
- Blood Transfusion Consultation
- Blood Transfusion Follow Up
- Bone Excision
- Bone Grafting
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Splichal's office.
Does Dr. Splichal accept my insurance?
Dr. Splichal accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (706) 353-2990 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Splichal accept in Athens, GA?
Dr. Splichal in Athens, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
State of Georgia
UnitedHealthcare
View All Insurances
Where is Dr. Splichal's office located?
Dr. James Splichal's Primary Practice
3320 Old Jefferson Rd Bldg 700
Athens, GA 30607
(706) 353-2990
What is Dr. Splichal's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Splichal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1588619142.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Splichal?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Splichal
What is Dr. James Splichal's specialty?
Dr. Splichal is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist near Athens, GA. An internist doctor of osteopathy specializing in the combined treatment of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy who is board eligible or certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine was previously able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in Hematology and Oncology; however, this certificate is no longer available. Contact Dr. Splichal to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. James Splichal affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Splichal is affiliated with Piedmont Athens Regional, Piedmont Eastside Medical Center, Piedmont Newton Hospital 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 Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
Explore Hematology / Oncology Specialist with 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 James Splichal accepting new patients in Athens, GA?
Yes, Dr. James Splichal is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. James Splichal offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Splichal's office at (706) 353-2990 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with James Splichal?
Please contact Dr. Splichal's office at (706) 353-2990 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Other Hematology / Oncology Specialist Near Athens, GA
JG
Surgical Oncologist
Accepting patientsDr. James Griffin, MD is a Surgical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Athens, GA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified.
Athens, GA
GW
Medical Oncologist
Accepting patientsDr. Gustavo Westin, MD is a Medical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Athens, GA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified.
Athens, GA
NM
Hematology / Oncology Specialist
Accepting patientsDr. Neal Marrano, MD is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, who primarily practices in Athens, GA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 31 years and is board certified.
Athens, GA