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Dr. James Spicher, MD

Dr. James Spicher, MD

Lancaster, PA

33 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Spicher, Internist in Lancaster, PA?

    Dr. James Spicher, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Lancaster, PA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 33 years and is board certified. Dr. Spicher graduated from Medical Center Of Iran and completed his residency at Univ Of Pittsburgh Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Spicher is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Spicher’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Spicher’s office at (717) 327-4694.

    Where did Dr. Spicher go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Univ Of Pittsburgh Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | University Of Pittsburgh

    • Medical School: Pa State Univ Coll Of Med- Hershey Pa | Medical Center Of Iran | Pennsylvania State Univ College of Medicine

    Is Dr. Spicher board certified as an Internist?

    Yes, Dr. James Spicher, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Spicher speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Spicher typically treat?

    As an Internist, Dr. Spicher 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. Spicher. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    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:

    • 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:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Overall Body Weakness
    • Widespread Muscle Weakness
    • Systemic Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)

    What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Spicher typically perform?

    As an Internist, Dr. Spicher 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. Spicher. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Skin Biopsy
    • Shave Biopsy
    • Tangential Biopsy
    • Skin Lesion Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 11102: Tangential biopsy of skin (eg, shave, scoop, saucerize, curette); single lesion

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Function Test
    • Dysphagia Tests
    • Dysphagia Evaluation
    • Oral Swallowing Assessment
    • Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
    • Swallowing Study

    CPT Codes:

    • 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function

    Does Dr. Spicher accept my insurance?

    Dr. Spicher accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (717) 327-4694 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Spicher accept in Lancaster, PA?

    Dr. Spicher in Lancaster, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Capital Blue Cross

    • Highmark Health

    • Independence Health Group

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Risant Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

    • UPMC Health System

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    Where is Dr. Spicher's office located?

    Dr. James Spicher's Primary Practice

    2301 Columbia Ave

    Lancaster, PA 17603

    (717) 327-4694

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    Dr. James Spicher's Practice 2

    750 Willow Valley Lakes Dr

    Willow Street, PA 17584

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    Dr. James Spicher's Practice 3

    2160 State Rd

    Lancaster, PA 17601

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    What is Dr. Spicher's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Spicher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275571887.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Spicher?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Spicher

    What is Dr. James Spicher's specialty?

    Dr. Spicher is a Internist near Lancaster, PA.

    What does an Internist do?

    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

    Is this Dr. James Spicher affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Spicher is affiliated with Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital, Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center, Upmc Lititz, Geisinger Medical Center, Upmc Harrisburg, Wellspan York 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

    When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Internist. 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 James Spicher accepting new patients in Lancaster, PA?

    Yes, Dr. James Spicher is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. James Spicher offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Spicher's office at (717) 327-4694 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with James Spicher?

    Please contact Dr. Spicher's office at (717) 327-4694 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. James Spicher have?

    Dr. James Spicher is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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