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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Spindler, Rheumatologist in Houston, TX?
Dr. Joseph Spindler, MD is a Rheumatologist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Spindler graduated from Complutense University of Madrid and completed his residency at Catholic Medical Centers of Brooklyn and Queens. Dr. Spindler is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Spindler’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Spindler’s office.
Where did Dr. Spindler go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Catholic Medical Centers of Brooklyn and Queens
Medical School: Universidad Complutense De Madrid, Facultad De Medicina | Complutense University of Madrid
What languages does Dr. Spindler speak?
Dr. Spindler and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Spindler treat?
As a Rheumatologist, Dr. Spindler 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. Spindler. 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:
- Primary Generalized Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Primary Widespread Arthritis
- Idiopathic Generalized Osteoarthritis
- Generalized Degenerative Joint Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M150: Primary generalized (osteo)arthritis
Also known as:
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- RA
- Chronic inflammatory arthritis
- Autoimmune arthritis
- Inflammatory joint disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M0579: Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of multiple sites without organ or systems involvement
- M0609: Rheumatoid arthritis without rheumatoid factor, multiple sites
- M069: Rheumatoid arthritis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Connective Tissue Disorder
- Systemic connective tissue disease
- Autoimmune connective tissue disease
- Connective tissue disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M3589: Other specified systemic involvement of connective tissue
Also known as:
- Arthritis in Multiple Joints
- Inflammatory Arthritis
- Arthritis
- Widespread Arthritis
- Multiple Joint Inflammation
- Generalized Arthritis
- Inflammatory joint disease
- Polyarthritis
- Chronic inflammatory arthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M130: Polyarthritis, unspecified
- M064: Inflammatory polyarthropathy
Also known as:
- Lupus
- Systemic lupus erythematosus
- SLE
- Disseminated lupus erythematosus
ICD-10 Codes:
- M329: Systemic lupus erythematosus, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ankylosing Spondylitis
- AS', 'Bechterew's Disease
- Inflammatory Spinal Arthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M450: Ankylosing spondylitis of multiple sites in spine
Also known as:
- Psoriatic Arthritis
- Psoriasis
- Psoriatic joint inflammation
- Arthritis with psoriasis
- Psoriasis-related joint pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- L4050: Arthropathic psoriasis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pain in Right Knee
- Pain in Left Knee
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Right Knee Ache
- Right Knee Discomfort
- Sore Right Knee
- Left Knee Ache
- Left Knee Discomfort
- Sore Left Knee
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25561: Pain in right knee
- M25562: Pain in left knee
Also known as:
- Right Shoulder Pain
- Left Shoulder Pain
- Pain
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Sore Right Shoulder
- Right Shoulder Ache
- Right Shoulder Discomfort
- Sore Left Shoulder
- Left Shoulder Ache
- Left Shoulder Discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25511: Pain in right shoulder
- M25512: Pain in left shoulder
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:
- Cancer Immunotherapy
- Oncology immunotherapy
- Immune therapy for cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5112: Encounter for antineoplastic immunotherapy
Also known as:
- Joint Pain
- Joint Disorder
- Pain
- Arthralgia
- Aching joints
- Sore joints
ICD-10 Codes:
- M2550: Pain in unspecified joint
Also known as:
- Fibromyalgia
- Widespread pain syndrome
- Chronic muscle pain
- Fibromyositis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M797: Fibromyalgia
Also known as:
- Right Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Right Wrist Nerve Compression
- Right Hand Numbness
- Right CTS
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5601: Carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper limb
Also known as:
- Gout in multiple joints
- Gout
- Gouty Arthritis
- Metabolic Arthritis
- Uric Acid Arthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1A09X0: Idiopathic chronic gout, multiple sites, without tophus (tophi)
Which procedures does Dr. Spindler perform as a Rheumatologist?
As a Rheumatologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Joseph Spindler may include:
- Abnormal ANA Testing
- Arthrocentesis
- Denosumab Injection
- Joint Aspiration
- Joint Injections
- Rheumatology Consultation
- Rheumatology Follow Up
- Viscosupplement Injections
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Spindler's office.
Does Dr. Spindler accept my insurance?
Dr. Spindler accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Spindler accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Spindler in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Christian Healthcare Ministries
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
MBA Benefit Administrators
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Spindler's office located?
Recognitions
Awards
Texas Super Doctors
What is Dr. Spindler's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Spindler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1023010584.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Spindler?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Spindler
What is Dr. Joseph Spindler's specialty?
Dr. Spindler is a Rheumatologist near Houston, TX. An internist specializing in the treatment of diseases affecting the joints, muscles, bones, and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and manages conditions such as arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common sports injuries, and collagen-related diseases. Contact Dr. Spindler to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Joseph Spindler affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Spindler is affiliated with Christus Southeast Texas - St. Elizabeth 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 Joseph Spindler accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Spindler is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joseph Spindler offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Spindler's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joseph Spindler?
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