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Dr. James F. Spiegel, MD

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Specializes in: Radiation Oncology

University of Connecticut School of Medicine (1986)

Professional interests include: empyema, lung mass, mediastinoscopy, and more.

751 Northeast Blakely Drive Suite 1090
Issaquah, WA 98029

(425) 313-4200

Dr. James F. Spiegel, MD is a radiation oncologist in Issaquah, WA specializing in radiation oncology. He graduated from University of Connecticut School of Medicine in 1986 and has 40 years of experience. Dr. James F. Spiegel, MD is affiliated with Swedish Medical Center, Providence, Swedish Edmonds Campus, Swedish Issaquah Campus, Swedish Cherry Hill Campus and Swedish First Hill Campus.

Office Locations

751 Northeast Blakely Drive Suite 1090
Issaquah, WA 98029

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Biopsy

A biopsy is a procedure performed to remove a small sample of cells for testing. The cells are examined in a laboratory to check for disease, or sometimes to see how badly a known disease is affecting them. Biopsy can be performed on any part of the body.

Although biopsy is most often associated with cancer, it can also be used to check for other diseases, such as infections. A biopsy sample can be scraped, cut, collected with a needle, taken with a machine that punches out a tiny piece, or removed with the tiny tools in an endoscope.

In most cases, a biopsy is a simple outpatient procedure. Depending on the procedure, patients may need to stop taking certain medications beforehand, such as blood thinners. It is important for patients to tell doctors if they are pregnant, as certain biopsies require the use of x-rays to guide the needle to the right location. There is usually very little pain associated with a biopsy. Patients will have to wait a few days to hear the results.

Laparoscopic Surgery

Laparoscopic surgery is a kind of minimally invasive surgery using a thin, narrow tube called a laparoscope. Usually performed on the abdomen or the pelvic region, the surgeon makes a few very small incisions instead of one large one.

During the procedure, the surgeon inserts the laparoscope, which contains a light and camera that allows the surgeon to see what is happening inside the body. Then tiny tools are placed through the small openings and used to perform the surgery.

The most common laparoscopic surgery is gallbladder removal, but laparoscopic surgery may also be used for the removal of a kidney or appendix, to treat certain cysts and tumors, for bariatric surgery, for some GERD treatments, or for hernia repairs, among others.

Because laparoscopic surgery only uses a few tiny incisions, the scars are minimal and recovery is easier than with open surgery.

Tracheostomy

Tracheostomy or tracheotomy is a surgical procedure to open an airway in a blocked trachea, or windpipe. A small hole is created in the neck, and a tube is often inserted into the hole to provide support and drainage. The patient can breathe through the hole that is created.

Tracheostomy is performed for a variety of reasons when a bypass to the normal airway is needed. A patient may have an object lodged in their throat or have an injury that damaged their windpipe. They may have cancer or a swelling in their throat that stops air from moving freely. Sometimes tracheostomy is performed to make breathing easier when patients are paralyzed or have trouble coming off a ventilator.

A tracheostomy can be temporary or permanent. A temporary tracheostomy tends to heal over easily when the tube is removed, leaving a small scar. A permanent tracheostomy can make speech difficult at first. It takes time to learn how to use the throat and air in a new way.

Tracheostomy is a fairly simple procedure, but it can make all the difference in a life or death situation.

In The News

“'There are some of last-minute calculations to finalize,' said Dr. James Spiegel, medical director of the center.”—"Community welcomes oncology center", The Saratogian, June 2005

“Mon The N.W. Prostate Cancer support-group meeting features Dr. James F. Spiegel, radiation oncologist, who will talk and answer questions about the disease.”—"Health calendar", Seattle Times, April 2005

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James F. Spiegel, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in Issaquah, WA during 2012 were radiation therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James F. Spiegel, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	278
radiation therapy	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James F. Spiegel, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in Issaquah, WA during 2013 were radiation therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James F. Spiegel, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	316
radiation therapy	13

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James F. Spiegel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	48
Female	36

**Age**
From 65 to 74	46
From 75 to 84	22
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James F. Spiegel, MD in 2013

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	33
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	15
Dementia	0
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James F. Spiegel, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in Issaquah, WA during 2014 were radiation therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James F. Spiegel, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	331
radiation therapy	15

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James F. Spiegel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	46
Female	45

**Age**
From 65 to 74	40
From 75 to 84	37
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James F. Spiegel, MD in 2014

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	15
Dementia	0
Cancer	64

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James F. Spiegel, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in Issaquah, WA during 2015 were radiation therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James F. Spiegel, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	404
radiation therapy	15

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James F. Spiegel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	96
Female	130

**Age**
From 65 to 74	106
From 75 to 84	78
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James F. Spiegel, MD in 2015

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	19
Dementia	0
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James F. Spiegel, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in Issaquah, WA during 2016 were radiation therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James F. Spiegel, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	490
radiation therapy	12

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James F. Spiegel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	56
Female	62

**Age**
From 65 to 74	57
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James F. Spiegel, MD in 2016

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	72

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James F. Spiegel, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	385

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James F. Spiegel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	60

**Age**
From 65 to 74	52
From 75 to 84	48
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James F. Spiegel, MD in 2017

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	18
Dementia	0
Cancer	66

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James F. Spiegel, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	421

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James F. Spiegel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	59
Female	65

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	111
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	56
From 75 to 84	46
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James F. Spiegel, MD in 2018

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	14
Dementia	0
Cancer	70

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James F. Spiegel, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	367

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James F. Spiegel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	59
Female	42

**Age**
From 65 to 74	43
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James F. Spiegel, MD in 2019

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	74

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James F. Spiegel, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in Issaquah, WA during 2020 were radiation therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James F. Spiegel, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	318
radiation therapy	15

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James F. Spiegel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	44
Female	48

**Age**
From 65 to 74	38
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James F. Spiegel, MD in 2020

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	16
Dementia	0
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James F. Spiegel, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	313

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James F. Spiegel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	49
Female	59

**Age**
From 65 to 74	43
From 75 to 84	48
85 and over	17
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James F. Spiegel, MD in 2021

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James F. Spiegel, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	258

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James F. Spiegel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	47
Female	45

**Age**
From 65 to 74	46
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James F. Spiegel, MD in 2022

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	17
Dementia	0
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James F. Spiegel, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	335

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James F. Spiegel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	55
Female	40

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	82
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	38
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James F. Spiegel, MD in 2023

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	17
Dementia	0
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James F. Spiegel, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. James F. Spiegel, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in Issaquah, WA were radiation therapy.

doctor visit	351
radiation therapy	13

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James F. Spiegel, MD.

**Gender**
Female	52
Male	51

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	16
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	39
85 and over	1
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	47

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James F. Spiegel, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. James F. Spiegel, MD treated were cancer, hypertension, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	4
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	16
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Dementia	0
Cancer	66

Education & Training

Dr. James F. Spiegel, MD graduated from University of Connecticut School of Medicine in 1986. He completed residency at University of Connecticut Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Radiology, Radiation Oncology and has a state license in Washington.

Medical School: University of Connecticut School of Medicine (1986)

Residency: University of Connecticut Affiliated Hospitals (1989)

Board Certification: American Board of Radiology, Radiation Oncology

Licensed In: Washington

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. James F. Spiegel, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Swedish Medical Center

Providence

Swedish Edmonds Campus

Swedish Issaquah Campus

Swedish Cherry Hill Campus

Swedish First Hill Campus

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. James F. Spiegel, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Humana PPO, Aetna PPO, CIGNA PPO, Medicare Advantage, Humana Medicare Advantage, Interplan PPO, TriWest, United Healthcare, TRICARE, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, United Healthcare Medicaid, OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health), United Healthcare PPO, Providence, Humana HMO, First Health, WellPoint, Kaiser Permanente, Molina Healthcare, Aetna Medicare PPO, Carelon PPO, Premera, Ambetter Cascade Care, Evernorth PPO, Ambetter, Seven Corners, First Choice PPO and Regence BlueShield of Washington PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. James F. Spiegel, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Humana PPO

Aetna PPO

CIGNA PPO

Medicare Advantage

Humana Medicare Advantage

Interplan PPO

TriWest

United Healthcare

TRICARE

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

United Healthcare Medicaid

OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health)

United Healthcare PPO

Providence

Humana HMO

First Health

WellPoint

Kaiser Permanente

Molina Healthcare

Aetna Medicare PPO

Carelon PPO

Premera

Ambetter Cascade Care

Evernorth PPO

Ambetter

Seven Corners

First Choice PPO

Regence BlueShield of Washington PPO

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Biocompatibles, Inc.	$1,611 THERASPHERE - BIO $1,611
Elekta, Inc.	$675 ELEKTA LINEAR ACCELERATOR $411	Compact $264
RefleXion Medical, Inc.	$176 REFLEXION MEDICAL RADIOTHERAPY SYSTEM $176
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.	$168 ARIA Radiation Therapy Management Software $168
Novocure Inc.	$149 Optune $149
Other	$105 MRIDIAN SYSTEM $105

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,505
Travel and Lodging	$1,229
Education	$150

Biography

Dr. James Spiegel specializes in general practice and radiation oncology and practices in Issaquah, WA. Areas of expertise for Dr. Spiegel include intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), liposarcoma, and feeding tube insertion. He seems to honor HealthSmart, Coventry, CIGNA Plans, and more. Dr. Spiegel attended the University of Connecticut School of Medicine and then went on to complete his residency at Stanford Hospital & Clinics and a hospital affiliated with the University of Connecticut. Dr. Spiegel's professional affiliations include Swedish Edmonds Campus, Providence, and Swedish Cherry Hill Campus. His practice in Issaquah, WA is open to new patients as reported by Doctor.com.

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In The News

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James F. Spiegel, MD in 2013

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James F. Spiegel, MD in 2014

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James F. Spiegel, MD in 2015

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James F. Spiegel, MD in 2016

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James F. Spiegel, MD in 2017

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James F. Spiegel, MD in 2018

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James F. Spiegel, MD in 2019

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James F. Spiegel, MD in 2020

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James F. Spiegel, MD in 2021

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James F. Spiegel, MD in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James F. Spiegel, MD in 2023

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James F. Spiegel, MD From 2012 - 2023

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