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Dr. John Spence, MD

Vidalia, GA

18 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Spence, Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist in Vidalia, GA?

    Dr. John Spence, MD is an Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Vidalia, GA. He has been practicing for over 18 years and is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Spence graduated from Saba University / School of Medicine and completed his residency at Floyd Medical Center Program. Dr. Spence is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Spence’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Spence’s office at (770) 309-6636.

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

    • Residency: Floyd Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: Saba University / School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Spence board certified in Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. John 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

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Spence treat?

    As a Undersea and Hyperbaric 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.

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Venous Hypertension with Inflamed Ulcer
    • Vascular Disease
    • Inflamed Venous Ulcer
    • Chronic Venous Stasis Ulcer with Inflammation
    • Venous Leg Ulcer with Redness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I87331: Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with ulcer and inflammation of right lower extremity

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Venous Hypertension with Ulcers and Inflammation
    • Vascular Disease
    • Inflamed Venous Hypertension Ulcers
    • High Venous Pressure with Sores and Swelling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I87332: Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with ulcer and inflammation of left lower extremity

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Ulcer of the Right Foot
    • Skin Condition
    • Skin Ulcer
    • Open Sore
    • Venous Ulcer
    • Non-healing Wound

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L97512: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of right foot with fat layer exposed

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Foot
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Foot Wound
    • Foot Sore from Diabetes
    • Diabetic Ulcer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Vein Problems with Ulcers and Inflammation
    • Vascular Disease
    • Venous Stasis Ulcer
    • Leg Ulcers from Poor Circulation
    • Chronic Venous Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I87333: Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with ulcer and inflammation of bilateral lower extremity

    Also known as:

    • Other Skin Infection
    • Skin Infection
    • Localized Skin Infection
    • Specific Skin Infection
    • Uncommon Skin Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L0889: Other specified local infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissue

    What procedures does Dr. Spence perform?

    As a Undersea and Hyperbaric 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.

    Also known as:

    • Wound Debridement
    • Muscle Debridement
    • Skin and Tissue Debridement
    • Deep Wound Cleaning
    • Small Burn Treatment
    • Skin Substitute Graft (Small Wound)
    • Burns
    • Surgical Wound Cleaning
    • Tissue Removal from Wound
    • Dead Tissue Removal
    • Muscle Cleaning Procedure
    • Fascia Debridement
    • Wound Debridement (Deep Tissue)
    • Wound Cleaning
    • Surgical Debridement
    • Subcutaneous Tissue Debridement
    • Surgical Wound Debridement
    • Tissue Removal for Wound Healing
    • Partial-Thickness Burn Care
    • Burn Debridement
    • Minor Burn Dressing
    • Small Burn Wound Care
    • Artificial Skin Graft
    • Wound Skin Replacement
    • Bioengineered Skin Application

    CPT Codes:

    • 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
    • 11043: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
    • 11045: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 11046: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 16020: Dressings and/or debridement of partial-thickness burns, initial or subsequent; small (less than 5% total body surface area)
    • 15271: Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; first 25 sq cm or less wound surface area

    Also known as:

    • Chemical Cauterization of Granulation Tissue
    • Proud flesh removal
    • Chemical burn for wound overgrowth
    • Granulation tissue treatment
    • Wound cautery

    CPT Codes:

    • 17250: Chemical cauterization of granulation tissue (ie, proud flesh)

    Also known as:

    • Bone Debridement (Cleaning of Bone Wound)
    • Bone Debridement
    • Bone Wound Cleaning
    • Surgical Bone Debridement
    • Dead Bone Removal
    • Wound Cleaning with Bone Involvement
    • Bone Cleaning Surgery
    • Surgical Debridement of Bone

    CPT Codes:

    • 11044: Debridement, bone (includes epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous tissue, muscle and/or fascia, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
    • 11047: Debridement, bone (includes epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous tissue, muscle and/or fascia, if performed); each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Skin Substitute Graft (Small Area)
    • Artificial Skin Graft
    • Wound Covering Application
    • Skin Replacement Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 15275: Application of skin substitute graft to face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet, and/or multiple digits, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; first 25 sq cm or less wound surface area

    Also known as:

    • Ingrown Toenail Removal
    • Nail Matrix Excision
    • Permanent Nail Removal
    • Deformed Nail Surgery
    • Toenail Avulsion

    CPT Codes:

    • 11750: Excision of nail and nail matrix, partial or complete (eg, ingrown or deformed nail), for permanent removal;

    Also known as:

    • Abscess Drainage
    • Abscess
    • Incision and Drainage (I&D)
    • Boil Lancing
    • Cyst Drainage
    • Skin Abscess Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 10060: Incision and drainage of abscess (eg, carbuncle, suppurative hidradenitis, cutaneous or subcutaneous abscess, cyst, furuncle, or paronychia); simple or single

    Also known as:

    • Medium Partial-Thickness Burn Care
    • Burns
    • Burn wound dressing
    • Debridement of burns
    • Second-degree burn treatment
    • Burn care for face/extremity

    CPT Codes:

    • 16025: Dressings and/or debridement of partial-thickness burns, initial or subsequent; medium (eg, whole face or whole extremity, or 5% to 10% total body surface area)

    Also known as:

    • Full Contact Leg Cast Application
    • Total Contact Cast
    • Rigid Leg Cast
    • Custom Leg Cast
    • Lower Leg Immobilization

    CPT Codes:

    • 29445: Application of rigid total contact leg cast

    Also known as:

    • Multi-Layer Leg Compression Wrap
    • Compression Bandage Application
    • Leg Compression System
    • Ankle and Foot Compression

    CPT Codes:

    • 29581: Application of multi-layer compression system; leg (below knee), including ankle and foot

    Does Dr. Spence accept my insurance?

    Dr. Spence accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (770) 309-6636 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Spence accept in Vidalia, GA?

    Dr. Spence in Vidalia, 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)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • MedImpact

    • State of Georgia

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Spence's office located?

    Dr. John Spence's Primary Practice

    101 Harris Industrial Blvd Ste E

    Vidalia, GA 30474

    (770) 309-6636

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    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 1124034996.

    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. John Spence's specialty?

    Dr. Spence is a Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist near Vidalia, GA. Physicians specializing in Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine, who may come from various specialties such as preventive medicine or emergency medicine, treat conditions like decompression illness, diving accidents, carbon monoxide poisoning, gas gangrene, non-healing wounds, radiation and burn tissue damage, and bone infections using hyperbaric oxygen therapy. These specialists also consult with other physicians on hyperbaric chamber operations, evaluate risks, and implement preventive measures to safeguard divers and individuals working in altered atmospheric conditions from disease and disability. Contact Dr. Spence to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. John Spence affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Spence is affiliated with Fairview Park Hospital, East Georgia Regional Medical Center 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 Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist?

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    Is John Spence accepting new patients in Vidalia, GA?

    Yes, Dr. John Spence is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. John Spence offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Spence's office at (770) 309-6636 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with John Spence?

    Please contact Dr. Spence's office at (770) 309-6636 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. John Spence have?

    Dr. John Spence is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

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