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31 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. La Spada, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Fort Lauderdale, FL?
Dr. Joseph La Spada, MD is a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Fort Lauderdale, FL. He has been practicing for over 31 years and is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. La Spada completed his residency at Baptist Med Ctr Ufhscj, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine; Shands Jacksonville Med Ctr, Pediatrics. Dr. La Spada is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. La Spada’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. La Spada’s office at (954) 468-8000.
Where did Dr. La Spada go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Baptist Med Ctr Ufhscj, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine; Shands Jacksonville Med Ctr, Pediatrics | Baptist Med Center Ufhscj
Medical School: University Di Bologna, Fac Di Med E Chirurgia, Bologna | University of Bologna Faculty of Medicine And Surgery
Is Dr. La Spada board certified in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Joseph La Spada, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. La Spada speak?
Dr. La Spada and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. La Spada treat?
As a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, Dr. La Spada 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. La Spada. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure
- Acute Respiratory Failure with High Carbon Dioxide
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure
- Acute and Chronic Breathing Failure
- Unspecified Respiratory Insufficiency
- Sudden lung failure with high CO2
- Hypercapnic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypercapnia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9620: Acute and chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9602: Acute respiratory failure with hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Severe Asthma Attack
- Severe Asthma Attack (Status Asthmaticus)
- Asthma
- Status Asthmaticus
- Life-Threatening Asthma
- Asthma Crisis
- Asthma Emergency
- Prolonged Asthma Attack
- Severe Persistent Asthma Exacerbation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45902: Unspecified asthma with status asthmaticus
- J4522: Mild intermittent asthma with status asthmaticus
- J4542: Moderate persistent asthma with status asthmaticus
Also known as:
- Type 1 Diabetes with Diabetic Ketoacidosis
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 1
- Type 1 diabetes
- Juvenile Diabetes with DKA
- Insulin-Dependent Diabetes with Diabetic Acidosis
- Type 1 Diabetes and Ketones
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1010: Type 1 diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis without coma
Also known as:
- RSV Bronchiolitis
- Acute Bronchiolitis
- Bronchial Disorder
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection
- RSV lung infection
- Viral bronchiolitis
- Acute bronchiolitis
- Inflammation of small airways
- Bronchiole infection
- Acute lung inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J210: Acute bronchiolitis due to respiratory syncytial virus
- J219: Acute bronchiolitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- RSV Pneumonia
- Pneumonia
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection
- RSV Lung Infection
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus Lung Infection
- Viral Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J121: Respiratory syncytial virus pneumonia
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy
- SMA
- Progressive Muscle Weakness
- Motor Neuron Degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- G129: Spinal muscular atrophy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sudden Severe Breathing Difficulty
- Acute respiratory failure
- ARDS
- Severe breathing distress
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0603: Acute respiratory distress
Also known as:
- Other Viral Infection
- Viral Infection
- Uncommon Viral Diseases
- Rare Viral Infections
- Miscellaneous Viral Illnesses
ICD-10 Codes:
- B348: Other viral infections of unspecified site
Also known as:
- Sickle Cell Disease with Acute Chest Syndrome
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Acute chest syndrome
- Sickle cell lung complication
- Chest pain in sickle cell
ICD-10 Codes:
- D5701: Hb-SS disease with acute chest syndrome
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Epilepsy
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Which procedures does Dr. La Spada perform as a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist?
As a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Joseph La Spada may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. La Spada's office.
Does Dr. La Spada accept my insurance?
Dr. La Spada accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (954) 468-8000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. La Spada accept in Fort Lauderdale, FL?
Dr. La Spada in Fort Lauderdale, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Florida Blue / Guidewell
Humana
Oscar Health Insurance Co
Other Health Care Provider
State of Florida
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. La Spada's office located?
Dr. Joseph La Spada's Primary Practice
1600 S Andrews Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
(954) 468-8000
What is Dr. La Spada's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. La Spada's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1639135015.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. La Spada?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. La Spada
What is Dr. Joseph La Spada's specialty?
Dr. La Spada is a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist near Fort Lauderdale, FL. A pediatrician specialized in advanced life support for children, from term and near-term neonates to adolescents, with expertise in managing critical care for life-threatening organ system failures in both medical and surgical patients. This specialist is skilled in supporting vital physiological functions and often takes on administrative responsibilities within intensive care units, coordinating patient care and collaborating closely with other specialists to ensure comprehensive treatment. Contact Dr. La Spada to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Joseph La Spada affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, La Spada is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Broward Health Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist?
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Is Joseph La Spada accepting new patients in Fort Lauderdale, FL?
Yes, Dr. Joseph La Spada is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joseph La Spada offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. La Spada's office at (954) 468-8000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joseph La Spada?
Please contact Dr. La Spada's office at (954) 468-8000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Joseph La Spada have?
Dr. Joseph La Spada is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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