Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Cynthia Spencer, APRN

Physician Assistant · Sarasota, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
2001 SIESTA DR STE 201, Sarasota, FL 34239
8133211786
In practice since 2015 (10 years)
NPI: 1154705515 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Spencer from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Spencer

Dr. Cynthia Spencer is a physician assistant in Sarasota, FL, with 10 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Spencer performed 1,341 Medicare services across 833 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Spencer received a total of $1,202 from 12 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 29 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in physician assistant. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Spencer is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 10 years in practice▲ Top 14% volume in FL$ $1,202 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,341
Medicare services
Top 14% in FL for physician assistant
833
Unique beneficiaries
$32
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~134 Medicare services per year of practice

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14417$4$13
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)252$43$176
Destruction of precancerous skin growth, 1161$25$132
Skin biopsy, tangential144$44$198
Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth99$28$99
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)81$27$113
Destruction of skin growths (warts/lesions), 1-1479$55$221
New patient office visit (30-44 min)64$55$216
Punch biopsy, first skin growth15$70$248
Aminolevulinic acid hcl for topical administration, 20%, single unit dosage form (354 mg)15$306$797
Application of light with debridement to destroy precancer skin growth14$108$549
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$1,202
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $300/year across 4 years
Top 28% in FL for physician assistant
12
Companies
29
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$1,202 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$169
2023
$261
2022
$177
2021
$594

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$204
Merz North America, Inc.
$178
MERZ NORTH AMERICA, INC.
$151
Organogenesis Inc.
$125
ABBVIE INC.
$114
VYNE Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$112
Biogen, Inc.
$95
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$89
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$80
Almirall LLC
$22
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$18
Genentech USA, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 44.3% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AJOVY · AUSTEDO · COSENTYX · DYSPORT · Erivedge · NUPLAZID · Puraply · RINVOQ · Seysara · VUMERITY · Xeomin · ZILXI
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →

Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $90 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Physician Assistants within 10 mi
291
Per 100K population
64.8
County median income
$80,633
Nearest hospital
SARASOTA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Spencer is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 14% in FL), and low-engagement industry engagement.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Spencer experienced with destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Spencer performed 417 destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14 services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Spencer receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Spencer received a total of $1,202 from 12 companies across 29 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Spencer's costs compare to other physician assistants in Sarasota?
Dr. Spencer's average Medicare payment per service is $32. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Spencer) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. The Transparency Score measures data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →