Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Susan Spaulding, MD

Anesthesiology · Gainesville, GA
Practice pattern: Cardiac Surgery — Surgically focused practice
1488 JESSE JEWELL PARKWAY, Gainesville, GA 30501
7705327179
Registered in NPPES since 2006
NPI: 1689642043 verify on NPPES ↗
High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 3 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. Spaulding 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. Spaulding

Dr. Susan Spaulding is an anesthesiology specialist in Gainesville, GA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Spaulding performed 320 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Spaulding is High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 20 years of NPI registration ▲ Top 19% volume in GA

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
320
Medicare services
Top 19% in GA for anesthesiology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$59
Avg. Medicare payment
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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.

Procedure Volume Avg. paid Avg. submitted
Anesthesia for colonoscopy
Administration of anesthesia during an examination of the colon using an endoscope.
 120 $53 $864
Anesthesia for cataract/lens surgery
Administration of anesthesia during eye lens surgery. This code covers the anesthetic service provided for the procedure.
 43 $48 $833
Anesthesia for endoscopic procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel
Administration of anesthesia during an endoscopic procedure involving the esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel.
 40 $57 $1,000
Anesthesia for large bowel endoscopy
Administration of anesthesia during a procedure to examine the large bowel using an endoscope.
 33 $53 $897
Anesthesia for bowel endoscopy
Administration of anesthesia during a procedure to examine the small and large bowel using an endoscope.
 26 $66 $1,143
Anesthesia for other eye procedure
Administration of anesthesia for surgical procedures on the eye that are not otherwise specified.
 18 $93 $1,462
Anesthesia for eyelid procedure
Administration of anesthesia during a surgical procedure involving the eyelid.
 16 $63 $1,155
Anesthesia for retinal surgery
Administration of anesthesia during surgical procedures on the retina.
 13 $106 $1,620
Anesthesia for skin procedures on arms, legs, or front body
This code covers anesthesia services provided for surgical procedures performed on the skin of the arms, legs, or anterior trunk.
 11 $65 $1,138
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
17.5% high complexity
55.9% medium
26.6% routine
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Geographic Context

Anesthesiologists in nearby ZIP areas
67
County median income
$77,430
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER, INC
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry ✓ NPPES NPPES snapshot; verify current record
Medicare Enrollment ✓ PECOS PECOS snapshot
Practice Data ✓ Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments — No payments N/A
Disciplinary History — Not included N/A

This provider has data in 3 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Spaulding is a cardiac surgery specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 19% in GA), with 20 years of NPI registration.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Spaulding experienced with anesthesia for colonoscopy?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Spaulding performed 120 anesthesia for colonoscopy services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
How do Dr. Spaulding's costs compare to other anesthesiologists in Gainesville?
Dr. Spaulding's average Medicare payment per service is $59. 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 High for Dr. Spaulding) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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About this page

This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: NPPES ↗, 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. Data Coverage reflects 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. Industry payment disclosure alone establishes neither wrongdoing nor legality. 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 →