Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Jared Spector

Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician · Cary, NC
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
601 KEISLER DR, Cary, NC 27518
9198594744
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1629048004 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Spector

Dr. Jared Spector is a plastic surgery within the head & neck physician in Cary, NC, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Spector performed 4,233 Medicare services across 989 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Spector received a total of $5,242 from 27 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 250 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in plastic surgery within the head & neck (otolaryngology) physician. 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. Spector is Very 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 in practice ▲ Top 14% volume in NC $5,242 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
4,233
Medicare services
Top 14% in NC for plastic surgery within the head & neck (otolaryngology) physician
989
Unique beneficiaries
$20
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~212 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.

Procedure Volume Avg. paid Avg. submitted
Allergy skin test
A diagnostic test performed to identify specific allergies by applying or introducing allergenic extracts to the body. The procedure measures the patient's immune response to various potential allergens.
1,440 $3 $15
Allergy immunotherapy preparation
A professional service involving the preparation and administration of one or more antigens.
948 $11 $30
Skin allergy test
A test where small amounts of potential allergens are injected into the skin to check for allergic reactions.
420 $6 $18
Allergy injection therapy, multiple injections
A professional service involving the administration of multiple allergen injections.
374 $8 $30
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)
An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
202 $60 $167
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)
A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
153 $89 $248
Middle ear function test
A diagnostic test used to evaluate how well the middle ear is functioning.
119 $11 $37
New patient office visit (45-59 min)
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter.
85 $99 $382
Ear wax removal
A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal.
72 $29 $144
Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test
A diagnostic evaluation that assesses hearing ability and the capacity to understand spoken words. The test measures how well a patient can detect sounds and recognize speech.
62 $26 $98
Hearing test for various pitches
A hearing test that measures the ability to hear different sound frequencies using earphones.
57 $23 $61
Speech recognition test
A test to measure the ability to detect and repeat spoken words.
56 $26 $69
Vocal cord movement assessment with endoscope
This procedure uses an endoscope to examine the movement of the vocal cords. It allows for the visual assessment of how the vocal cord flaps function.
47 $147 $623
Nasal endoscopy
A diagnostic procedure that uses a thin, lighted tube to examine the inside of the nasal passages.
46 $138 $548
Flexible laryngoscopy
A diagnostic exam of the voice box using a flexible endoscope to visualize the larynx.
42 $92 $333
CT scan of face, without contrast
A computed tomography scan that creates detailed images of the facial structures. This procedure is performed without the use of intravenous contrast dye.
38 $98 $725
Impacted earwax removal by physician
Removal of impacted earwax from one or both ears by a physician on the same day as audiologic testing.
35 $33 $144
Expiratory airflow and volume test
A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed at which you can breathe it out. It evaluates lung function by assessing expiratory airflow and volume.
24 $20 $85
New patient office visit (30-44 min)
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range.
13 $65 $248
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 ↗
$5,242
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $749/year across 7 years
Top 20% in NC for plastic surgery within the head & neck (otolaryngology) physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
27
Companies
250
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
$5,092 (97.1%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$150 (2.9%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$797
2023
$832
2022
$835
2021
$884
2020
$449
2019
$598
2018
$847

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$235
GENZYME CORPORATION
$150
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$127
Medtronic, Inc.
$63
Optinose US, Inc.
$44
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$34
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$33
Amgen Inc.
$30
Masimo Corporation
$24
Stryker Corporation
$19
Phadia US Inc.
$18
AERIN MEDICAL INC.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 64.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$821
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$780
GENZYME CORPORATION
$736
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$614
Stryker Corporation
$447
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$255
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$174
ALK-Abello, Inc
$167
COMSORT, Inc
$150
Optinose US, Inc.
$147
Genentech USA, Inc.
$139
Medtronic, Inc.
$98
OptiNose US, Inc.
$86
Greer Laboratories, Inc.
$86
Entellus Medical, Inc.
$84
Phadia US Inc.
$73
Intersect ENT, Inc.
$68
AERIN MEDICAL INC.
$55
Amgen Inc.
$51
Aerin Medical Inc.
$39
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$34
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$33
Acclarent, Inc
$29
Kaleo, Inc.
$25
Masimo Corporation
$24
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$14
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 44.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ATLAS · Acclarent Aera · Auvi-Q · DUPIXENT · DUPIXENT DUPILUMAB INJECTION · Dymista · ENTELLUS - XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM · FASENRA · FIAGON NAVIGATION UNIT · FOCESS HD WIRELESS CAMERA · FUSION · GARDASIL · Grastek · ImmunoCAP · LIBTAYO · NUCALA · NUVENT · ORALAIR · Odactra · Otiprio · PROPEL · Patient SafetyNet System · Ragwitek · Ryaltris · SINUVA · Sophono · TAVNEOS · TEZSPIRE · VIVAER STYLUS · VOQUEZNA · VivAer · Vivaer RF Stylus · XOLAIR · XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM · Xhance · Xolair
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 (97%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Plastic surgery within the head & neck physicians within 10 mi
5
Per 100K population
0.4
County median income
$101,763
Nearest hospital
WAKEMED, CARY HOSPITAL
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not public N/A

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

Summary

Dr. Spector is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 14% in NC), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 20% of NC peers, 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. Spector experienced with allergy skin test?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Spector performed 1,440 allergy skin test 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. Spector receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Spector received a total of $5,242 from 27 companies across 250 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. Spector's costs compare to other plastic surgery within the head & neck physicians in Cary?
Dr. Spector's average Medicare payment per service is $20. 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. Spector) 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. 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. 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 →