Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Roger Spencer, MD

Anesthesiology · Brooklyn, NY
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
506 6TH ST, Brooklyn, NY 11215
7187803000
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1265521892 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. Roger Spencer is an anesthesiology specialist in Brooklyn, NY, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Spencer performed 452 Medicare services across 388 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Spencer received a total of $2,877 from 12 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 40 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in anesthesiology. 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. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 19 years in practice ▲ Top 12% volume in NY $2,877 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
452
Medicare services
Top 12% in NY for anesthesiology
388
Unique beneficiaries
$100
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~24 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
Anesthesia for spine injection or aspiration with imaging guidance
Administration of anesthesia during injection, drainage, or aspiration procedures on the spine or spinal cord in the neck or upper back, using imaging guidance.
76 $86 $756
Anesthesia for closed pubic bone or pelvic joint procedure
Administration of anesthesia for a closed surgical procedure involving the pubic bone or pelvic joint.
74 $84 $564
Anesthesia for nerve block and injection, prone position
Administration of anesthesia during a nerve block or injection procedure while the patient is lying face down.
51 $107 $1,178
Anesthesia for spine nerve destruction procedure
Anesthesia provided during a procedure to destroy nerves in the neck or upper back spine. The procedure is performed through the skin using imaging guidance.
42 $94 $1,104
Anesthesia for closed hip joint procedure
Administration of anesthesia during a closed surgical procedure on the hip joint.
35 $86 $720
Anesthesia for spine injection or aspiration with imaging
This code covers the administration of anesthesia for injection, drainage, or aspiration procedures on the lower back spine or spinal cord. The procedure is performed through the skin using imaging guidance.
33 $94 $1,308
Anesthesia for spinal nerve modulation or bone repair
Anesthesia provided during a minimally invasive procedure to modulate spinal nerves or repair lower back bone structures using imaging guidance.
31 $140 $3,897
Anesthesia for colonoscopy
Administration of anesthesia during an examination of the colon using an endoscope.
19 $109 $1,732
Anesthesia for spinal cord or spine bone repair procedure
Administration of anesthesia during a procedure to modulate the spinal cord or repair spinal bone in the neck or upper back, using imaging guidance.
17 $135 $4,334
Anesthesia for large bowel endoscopy
Administration of anesthesia during a procedure to examine the large bowel using an endoscope.
16 $120 $1,209
Anesthesia for bowel endoscopy
Administration of anesthesia during a procedure to examine the small and large bowel using an endoscope.
15 $134 $2,590
Anesthesia for spine nerve destruction procedure
Administration of anesthesia during a procedure to destroy nerves in the lower back or spinal cord, guided by imaging.
15 $109 $2,385
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.
14 $126 $1,386
Anesthesia for nerve block and injection
Administration of anesthetic medication to numb a specific nerve or area during a nerve block or injection procedure.
14 $69 $723
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 ↗
$2,877
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $480/year across 6 years
Top 6% in NY for anesthesiology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
12
Companies
40
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
$2,877 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$678
2023
$591
2022
$362
2021
$809
2020
$92
2018
$346

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Boston Scientific Corporation
$332
Abbott Laboratories
$182
Spinal Simplicity, LLC
$126
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$37
Top 3 companies account for 94.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Abbott Laboratories
$774
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$607
Boston Scientific Corporation
$573
Spinal Simplicity, LLC
$209
Medtronic, Inc.
$174
Relievant Medsystems, Inc.
$159
Nevro Corp.
$137
Stimwave Technologies Incorporated
$92
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$73
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
$41
AbbVie, Inc.
$20
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 67.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
CFNS StimQ Peripheral Nerve StimulatorSystem · ETERNA · GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT · HA MINUTEMAN G3-R · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · Intracept · KEVZARA SARILUMAB INJECTION · Mavyret · Omnia · PROCLAIM · Proclaim IPG · SPECTRA WAVEWRITER · WAVEWRITER ALPHA · WaveWriter Alpha Prime 16 · XTAMPZA · Zilretta
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. Total industry engagement is in the top 6% for anesthesiology in NY.

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Geographic Context

Anesthesiologists within 10 mi
3,404
Per 100K population
128.6
County median income
$78,548
Nearest hospital
MAIMONIDES MEDICAL CENTER
2.1 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. Spencer is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 12% in NY), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 6% of NY peers, with 19 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. Spencer experienced with anesthesia for spine injection or aspiration with imaging guidance?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Spencer performed 76 anesthesia for spine injection or aspiration with imaging guidance 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 $2,877 from 12 companies across 40 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 anesthesiologists in Brooklyn?
Dr. Spencer's average Medicare payment per service is $100. 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. 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 →