Director, Cedars-Sinai Joint Replacement Program

Orthopaedic Surgery

Doctor Andrew I. Spitzer, MD works in the field of Orthopaedic Surgery. He went to medical school at David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA is a top medical college. David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA is ranked 13/7 in Research/PrimaryCare. He over the years received 1 awards: "Top Doctors:LA Area". Andrew I. Spitzer is also a published MD. He has 7 publication published. The most recent publication is: Bipolar hemiarthroplasty for primary osteoarthritis of the hip: a review of 41 cases with 8 to 10 years of follow-up. He accepts all Medicare patients.

Publications

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• No Conclusive Evidence that Histologically Found Granulomas and Acute Local Reactions Following Hylan G-F 20 Injections Are Related or Have Clinical Significance.
• Hylan g-f 20 improves hip osteoarthritis: a prospective, randomized study.
• The S-ROM cementless femoral stem: history and literature review.
• The cemented femoral stem: selecting the ideal patient.
• Posterior-stabilized versus cruciate-retaining total Knee arthroplasty: balancing the gap. By Tanzer M, et al.
• Bipolar hemiarthroplasty for primary osteoarthritis of the hip: a review of 41 cases with 8 to 10 years of follow-up.

Schools

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• D Geffen Sch Of MedUcla

• Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania

• Harvard Brigham and Womens Hospital

• University Penn School Med McKay Lab

• California Orthopaedic Association

Procedures Preformed

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• Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn (incl. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy)
• Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Closed
• Hip Replacement
• Hip Replacement Revision
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Conditions Treated

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• Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
• Ankylosing Spondylitis
• Back Pain
• Bakers Cyst
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Doctors Specialties

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• Orthopedic Surgery
• Orthopaedic Surgery

Accepted Insurances

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Awards

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• Top Doctors:LA Area

Education

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• Brigham and Women's Hospital
• University of Pennsylvania Health System
• David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA

Hospital

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• Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Drug Facts

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NPI NUMBER		1619945581
NPPES Provider LastName		SPITZER
NPPES Provider FirstName		ANDREW
NPPES Provider ZIPCode		900484165
NPPES Provider State		CA
Specialty Description		Orthopedic Surgery
Total Claim Count		594.0
Distinct Opioid Count		2.0
Opioid Claim Count		133.0
Percent Opioid Claims		22.39

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Medicare Facts

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National Provider Identifier [NPI]	1619945581
Last Name Of The Provider	SPITZER
First Name Of The Provider	ANDREW
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