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Dr. Aleksandr Shpigel, MD

Specializes in: Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine)

Professional interests include: hypertension (high blood pressure), Pap test, diabetes, and more.

833 Chestnut Street Suite 701
Philadelphia, PA 19107

(215) 955-6180

Dr. Aleksandr Shpigel, MD is an internist in Philadelphia, PA specializing in internal medicine (adult medicine). Dr. Aleksandr Shpigel, MD is affiliated with Jefferson Health, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and Jefferson University Physicians (JUP).

Office Locations

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

33 South 9th Street Suite 701
Philadelphia, PA 19107

(215) 955-6180

(215) 955-6410

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833 Chestnut Street Suite 701
Philadelphia, PA 19107

(215) 955-6180

(215) 955-6410

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Some issues Dr. Aleksandr Shpigel, MD can help you with:

Joint Injections

A joint is any area of the body where two bones connect. Due to injury or disease, the space between the two bones can sometimes become swollen and inflamed, which leads to pain and a loss of mobility. Injection and aspiration are two tools that physicians use to treat joint pain locally without needing to perform surgery.

Both injection and aspiration are techniques that involve inserting a needle connected to a syringe directly into the joint. Aspiration involves the removal of excess fluid, and injection is the placement of medication directly into the joint space via the needle. Both procedures may be performed at the same time. In both cases a local anesthetic may be used, the skin will be cleaned and disinfected, and then the needle will be inserted. In some cases, especially if the injection or aspiration is in a large and deep joint such as the hip or spine, ultrasound may be used to guide the needle to the exact location desired.

In some cases, irritation to the joint can cause fluid to build up so significantly that the joint hurts and can no longer move well. Aspiration removes some of the excess fluid and relieves the pressure. In addition, aspiration can be used to provide a sample of joint fluid if it needs to be examined microscopically for the presence of white blood cells, bacteria, or crystal formations.

Certain injuries and diseases that affect joints are inflammatory in nature, such as rheumatoid arthritis, tendonitis or gout. These diseases may be helped by the local injection of anti-inflammatory medications directly into the affected joint. In this case, corticosteroids such as methylprednisone are usually used. Relief from the pain may be felt right away and may last for weeks or even months.

In some cases, such as with osteoarthritis, the cartilage buffer between the two bones wears down and pain comes from bones rubbing against each other. In this case, injection of a lubricating agent such as hyaluronic acid may be beneficial. It provides a slippery cushion between the bones to relieve pain that can last for months.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Aleksandr Shpigel, MD treated as an internist in Philadelphia, PA during 2013 were lab tests, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aleksandr Shpigel, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1111
lab tests	192
preventive care	191
vaccines	191

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aleksandr Shpigel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	233
Female	246

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	291
Black	160
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	215
From 75 to 84	120
85 and over	65
Less than 65	79

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aleksandr Shpigel, MD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Aleksandr Shpigel, MD treated during 2013 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	30
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Aleksandr Shpigel, MD treated as an internist in Philadelphia, PA during 2014 were preventive care, vaccines and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aleksandr Shpigel, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1059
lab tests	80
preventive care	190
vaccines	190

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aleksandr Shpigel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	240
Female	250

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	298
Black	160
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	227
From 75 to 84	123
85 and over	57
Less than 65	83

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aleksandr Shpigel, MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Aleksandr Shpigel, MD treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	28
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Aleksandr Shpigel, MD treated as an internist in Philadelphia, PA during 2015 were preventive care, vaccines and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aleksandr Shpigel, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1172
lab tests	74
preventive care	459
vaccines	459

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aleksandr Shpigel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	542
Female	550

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	690
Black	324
Hispanic	40
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	524
From 75 to 84	280
85 and over	114
Less than 65	174

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aleksandr Shpigel, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Aleksandr Shpigel, MD treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	28
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Aleksandr Shpigel, MD treated as an internist in Philadelphia, PA during 2016 were lab tests, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aleksandr Shpigel, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1101
lab tests	42
preventive care	33
vaccines	33

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aleksandr Shpigel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	236
Female	260

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	301
Black	159
Hispanic	0
Asian	16
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	250
From 75 to 84	117
85 and over	53
Less than 65	76

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aleksandr Shpigel, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Aleksandr Shpigel, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	31
Dementia	9
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Aleksandr Shpigel, MD treated as an internist in Philadelphia, PA during 2017 were preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aleksandr Shpigel, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1088
preventive care	19

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aleksandr Shpigel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	236
Female	260

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	301
Black	158
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	252
From 75 to 84	122
85 and over	46
Less than 65	76

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aleksandr Shpigel, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Aleksandr Shpigel, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	29
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Aleksandr Shpigel, MD treated as an internist in Philadelphia, PA during 2018 were preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aleksandr Shpigel, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1081
preventive care	13

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aleksandr Shpigel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	240
Female	298

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	319
Black	169
Hispanic	19
Asian	19
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	277
From 75 to 84	135
85 and over	51
Less than 65	75

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aleksandr Shpigel, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Aleksandr Shpigel, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	31
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Aleksandr Shpigel, MD treated as an internist in Philadelphia, PA during 2019 were preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aleksandr Shpigel, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	934
preventive care	17

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aleksandr Shpigel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	239
Female	263

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	290
Black	167
Hispanic	16
Asian	18
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	253
From 75 to 84	131
85 and over	55
Less than 65	63

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aleksandr Shpigel, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Aleksandr Shpigel, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	29
Dementia	7
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Aleksandr Shpigel, MD treated as an internist in Philadelphia, PA during 2020 were preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aleksandr Shpigel, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	646
preventive care	13

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aleksandr Shpigel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	203
Female	221

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	244
Black	138
Hispanic	0
Asian	18
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	203
From 75 to 84	137
85 and over	36
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aleksandr Shpigel, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Aleksandr Shpigel, MD treated during 2020 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	29
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Aleksandr Shpigel, MD treated as an internist in Philadelphia, PA during 2021 were preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aleksandr Shpigel, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	704
preventive care	13

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aleksandr Shpigel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	217
Female	206

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	269
Black	116
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	209
From 75 to 84	144
85 and over	38
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aleksandr Shpigel, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Aleksandr Shpigel, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	28
Dementia	7
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aleksandr Shpigel, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	719

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aleksandr Shpigel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	199
Female	212

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	260
Black	116
Hispanic	0
Asian	16
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	192
From 75 to 84	150
85 and over	36
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aleksandr Shpigel, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Aleksandr Shpigel, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	27
Dementia	5
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aleksandr Shpigel, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	754

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aleksandr Shpigel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	203
Female	205

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	269
Black	115
Hispanic	0
Asian	13
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	182
From 75 to 84	159
85 and over	37
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aleksandr Shpigel, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Aleksandr Shpigel, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	29
Dementia	4
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aleksandr Shpigel, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Aleksandr Shpigel, MD treated as an internist in Philadelphia, PA were vaccines, preventive care and lab tests.

doctor visit	942
lab tests	97
preventive care	105
vaccines	218

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aleksandr Shpigel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	253
Female	270

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	162
Asian / Pacific Islander	9
Non-Hispanic White	321
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	11
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	147
85 and over	53
Less than 65	69
65 to 74	253

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aleksandr Shpigel, MD From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Aleksandr Shpigel, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	29
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Cancer	14
Dementia	6

Education & Training

He completed residency at Maimonides Medical Center. He is certified by the Board Certification: Internal Medicine and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Residency: Maimonides Medical Center

Board Certification: Board Certification: Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Aleksandr Shpigel, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Jefferson Health

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

Jefferson University Physicians (JUP)

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Aleksandr Shpigel, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), QualCare, Aetna Medicare, CIGNA Medicare, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Cross Federal, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, GEHA, WellCare, AmeriHealth, AARP, MultiPlan, CIGNA Commercial, Geisinger Health Plan, US Family Health Plan, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Workers' Compensation, Devon Health, TRICARE, First Health, WellPoint, Jefferson Health Plans (Medicare & ACA), Medical Assistance of New Jersey, Provider Partners Medicare, PA Health and Wellness CHC, Devoted Medicare, Medical Assistance of Delaware, Keystone First/CHC/VIP, Blue Card by BCBS, Medicare FFS, Medical Assistance of Pennsylvania, Independence Blue Cross - Various plans, Aetna Commercial - Excludes Marketplace Plans, UPMC, Aetna Better Health CHIP PA, Highmark Wholecare, Ambetter from PA Health and Wellness and Keystone First VIP.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Aleksandr Shpigel, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice)

QualCare

Aetna Medicare

CIGNA Medicare

Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield

Blue Cross Federal

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield

GEHA

WellCare

AmeriHealth

AARP

MultiPlan

CIGNA Commercial

Geisinger Health Plan

US Family Health Plan

United Healthcare

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

Workers' Compensation

Devon Health

TRICARE

First Health

WellPoint

Jefferson Health Plans (Medicare & ACA)

Medical Assistance of New Jersey

Provider Partners Medicare

PA Health and Wellness CHC

Devoted Medicare

Medical Assistance of Delaware

Keystone First/CHC/VIP

Blue Card by BCBS

Medicare FFS

Medical Assistance of Pennsylvania

Independence Blue Cross - Various plans

Aetna Commercial - Excludes Marketplace Plans

UPMC

Aetna Better Health CHIP PA

Highmark Wholecare

Ambetter from PA Health and Wellness

Keystone First VIP

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Aleksandr Shpigel, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.92 out of 5 stars based on 16538 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Aleksandr Shpigel, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Philadelphia, PA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Aleksandr Shpigel, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Takeda Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.	$100 Colcrys $100
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$100 INVOKANA $100
Ethicon US, LLC	$97 LINX Reflux Management System $97
CATALYST PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.	$17 Firdapse $17

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$315

Biography

In addition to English, Dr. Aleksandr Shpigel speaks Russian. Dr. Shpigel's areas of expertise include the following: primary care, diabetes, and pap test. His professional affiliations include Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and Jefferson University Physicians (JUP). For his residency, Dr. Shpigel trained at Maimonides Medical Center and LeHigh Valley Hospital Network. Patients gave Dr. Shpigel an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). He accepts several insurance carriers, including Blue California, Coventry, and Geisinger Health Plan. Unfortunately, according to Jefferson Health, he is not currently accepting new patients.