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Surgical Oncology

Francis R. Spitz, MD

Works at hospitals in Camden, NJ · New Jersey

Summary

Dr. Francis R. Spitz, MD is a surgical oncologist at 1 Cooper Plz, Camden, NJ 08103. Phone: (856) 342-2000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Francis R. Spitz had 98 Original Medicare patients and 238 services. NPI 1548360530. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Surgical oncologist (Medicare lists Surgical Oncology)
  • Address: 1 Cooper Plz, Camden, NJ 08103 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (856) 342‑2000
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Cooper University Hospital
  • Group practice: Cooper Surgical Associates, PA
  • Medical school: University Of Connecticut School Of Medicine · graduated 1989 (37 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Francis R. Spitz, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Francis R. Spitz accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Francis R. Spitz accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Francis R. Spitz see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 98 Original Medicare patients and 238 services for Francis R. Spitz. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Francis R. Spitz's NPI number?
1548360530. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Francis R. Spitz, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients98
Services billed to Medicare238
Different services or procedures60
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)24 services
  2. Imaging of lymph nodes during surgery (38900)18 services
  3. Biopsy or removal of deep lymph nodes of underarm (38525)12 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Diabetes49%
  • Arthritis48%
  • Ischemic heart disease38%
  • Chronic kidney disease33%

Hospitals where Francis R. Spitz works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Francis R. Spitz at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where Francis R. Spitz is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Francis R. Spitz as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Cooper Surgical Associates, PA305 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other surgical oncologists in Camden

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Camden, NJ — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Cooper Surgical Associates, PA

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Connecticut School Of Medicine
Graduation year1989 (37 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1548360530
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians