Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Nancy Spicer, ANP

Nurse Practitioner - Adult Health · Watertown, NY
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
53-59 PUBLIC SQ, Watertown, NY 13601
3157822141
In practice since 2005 (21 years)
NPI: 1598768574 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. Spicer 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. Spicer

Dr. Nancy Spicer is a nurse practitioner - adult health in Watertown, NY, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Spicer performed 1,804 Medicare services across 1,313 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Spicer received a total of $2,969 from 23 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 78 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in nurse practitioner - adult health. 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. Spicer 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.

✓ 21 years in practice ▲ Top 5% volume in NY $2,969 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,804
Medicare services
Top 5% in NY for nurse practitioner - adult health
1,313
Unique beneficiaries
$25
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~86 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
Blood draw (venipuncture)
Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample.
292 $8 $9
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.
243 $62 $150
Comprehensive metabolic blood panel
A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers.
195 $10 $52
Complete blood count (CBC) with differential
An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells.
190 $7 $25
Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides)
A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
141 $13 $65
Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring)
A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months.
116 $9 $50
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.
113 $42 $115
Annual wellness visit, follow-up
A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service.
79 $103 $180
Annual depression screening 73 $15 $20
Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test
A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function.
58 $16 $70
Flu vaccine administration
This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient.
45 $30 $32
Basic metabolic blood panel
A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels.
37 $8 $45
Urine microalbumin test (kidney screening)
A laboratory test that measures the amount of microalbumin, a small protein, in a urine sample. This test is used to detect early signs of kidney damage.
37 $5 $15
Creatinine test (kidney function)
A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury.
37 $5 $12
Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead
A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report.
34 $7 $75
Magnesium level test
A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess.
32 $7 $22
Flu vaccine, quadrivalent
A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus to help prevent seasonal influenza infection.
28 $71 $75
Vitamin D level test
A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body.
21 $25 $50
Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, cell-culture derived
A flu shot containing four strains of influenza virus, produced using cell culture technology rather than eggs. This formulation is free from preservatives and antibiotics.
19 $32 $35
Annual wellness visit, initial visit
A yearly appointment to review your health and create a personalized prevention plan. This initial visit focuses on preventive care and health assessment.
14 $126 $186
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 ↗
$2,969
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $742/year across 4 years
Top 10% in NY for nurse practitioner - adult health
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
23
Companies
78
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
$2,969 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,295
2023
$751
2022
$308
2021
$615

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$299
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
$196
Novo Nordisk Inc
$190
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$163
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$150
Amgen Inc.
$63
Baxter Healthcare
$45
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$43
Dexcom, Inc.
$41
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$38
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$21
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$16
PFIZER INC.
$15
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$14
Top 3 companies account for 52.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2021-2024) ›
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$763
Novo Nordisk Inc
$474
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
$196
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$190
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$173
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$163
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$161
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$149
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$119
Lilly USA, LLC
$114
Amgen Inc.
$88
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$88
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$59
Baxter Healthcare
$45
Dexcom, Inc.
$41
PFIZER INC.
$30
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$22
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$21
ABBVIE INC.
$15
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$15
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Shield Therapeutics Inc
$14
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$14
Top 3 companies account for 48.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCRUFER · AIRSUPRA · BREZTRI · CAMZYOS · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · ELIQUIS · EVENITY · FARXIGA · GEMTESA · Hillrom - Cardiac Ambulatory Monitor · Ilumya · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · LEQVIO · MOUNJARO · NURTEC ODT · Otezla · Ozempic · RESMETIROM · REXULTI · REZDIFFRA · RYBELSUS · Rybelsus · SHINGRIX · STEGLATRO · Saxenda · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · VIBERZI · VOQUEZNA · Wegovy · XARELTO
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 10% for nurse practitioner - adult health in NY.

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Geographic Context

Adult-health nurse practitioners within 10 mi
20
Per 100K population
17.2
County median income
$64,978
Nearest hospital
SAMARITAN MEDICAL CENTER
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. Spicer is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 5% in NY), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 10% of NY peers, with 21 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. Spicer experienced with blood draw (venipuncture)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Spicer performed 292 blood draw (venipuncture) 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. Spicer receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Spicer received a total of $2,969 from 23 companies across 78 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. Spicer's costs compare to other adult-health nurse practitioners in Watertown?
Dr. Spicer's average Medicare payment per service is $25. 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. Spicer) 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 →