Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Dean Spencer, M.D.
Family Medicine · Meadville, PA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Spencer
Dr. Dean Spencer is a family medicine specialist in Meadville, PA, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Spencer performed 8,989 Medicare services across 5,976 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Spencer received a total of $12,033 from 49 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 822 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family medicine. 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.
✓ 21 years in practice
▲ Top 1% volume in PA
$12,033 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗8,989
Medicare services
Top 1% in PA for family medicine
5,976
Unique beneficiaries
$20
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~428 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. |
1,284 | $8 | $25 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
750 | $9 | $23 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
675 | $13 | $41 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
606 | $10 | $35 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
552 | $16 | $50 |
| 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. |
538 | $8 | $35 |
| 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. |
511 | $79 | $229 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
470 | $8 | $20 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
380 | $9 | $38 |
| Liver function blood test panel | 355 | $8 | $30 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
320 | $29 | $100 |
| 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. |
245 | $6 | $17 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
242 | $5 | $12 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
227 | $3 | $15 |
| 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. |
192 | $61 | $150 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
182 | $60 | $140 |
| LDL cholesterol level test A blood test that measures the amount of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol in your blood. LDL is often referred to as "bad" cholesterol. |
179 | $10 | $30 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
130 | $125 | $250 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
112 | $7 | $16 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
100 | $15 | $35 |
| Complete blood count (CBC), automated An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood. |
78 | $6 | $20 |
| Manual white blood cell count A laboratory test that involves examining a sample under a microscope to manually count the number of white blood cells present. |
77 | $4 | $12 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer. |
77 | $19 | $43 |
| Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less This service covers the final day of hospital care when the patient is being discharged. It includes coordination of care and instructions for the patient within a time frame of 30 minutes or less. |
66 | $62 | $140 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
50 | $13 | $32 |
| Iron level test | 50 | $6 | $15 |
| Iron binding capacity test A blood test that measures the amount of iron in the blood and the blood's ability to bind and transport iron. |
50 | $9 | $20 |
| Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) test A blood test that measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a test tube to detect inflammation in the body. This specific method is performed manually rather than using an automated machine. |
50 | $4 | $9 |
| Total T3 thyroid hormone test A blood test that measures the total amount of triiodothyronine (T3) hormone in your body. T3 is a thyroid hormone that helps regulate metabolism and energy levels. |
48 | $14 | $33 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
48 | $198 | $494 |
| Kidney function blood test panel | 47 | $9 | $20 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
47 | $93 | $232 |
| Stool test for blood to screen for colon tumors A test that analyzes a stool sample to detect hidden blood, which is used to screen for colon tumors. |
42 | $4 | $10 |
| Uric acid level test A blood test that measures the level of uric acid in your body. Uric acid is a waste product formed when the body breaks down purines. |
41 | $4 | $17 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
25 | $14 | $34 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 22 | $18 | $43 |
| Liver enzyme (SGOT) level test A blood test that measures the level of the liver enzyme SGOT to help assess liver health. |
20 | $5 | $12 |
| Liver enzyme (SGPT) level test A blood test that measures the level of the liver enzyme SGPT to assess liver function. |
20 | $5 | $13 |
| 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. |
18 | $10 | $40 |
| Microsomal antibody test A blood test that measures the level of microsomal antibodies, which are autoantibodies produced by the immune system. |
17 | $13 | $43 |
| Thyroglobulin antibody blood test A blood test that measures the level of antibodies against thyroglobulin, a protein produced by the thyroid gland. |
17 | $16 | $46 |
| Direct bilirubin level test A blood test that measures the amount of direct bilirubin in your body. Direct bilirubin is the form of the waste product processed by the liver. |
15 | $5 | $25 |
| Phosphate level test A blood test that measures the amount of phosphate in your body. Phosphate is a mineral that helps keep bones and teeth strong. |
14 | $4 | $14 |
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 ↗$12,033
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,719/year across 7 years
Top 4% in PA for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
49
Companies
822
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
$12,033 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,438
2023
$1,779
2022
$1,697
2021
$1,847
2020
$1,139
2019
$2,311
2018
$1,820
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$205
Abbott Laboratories
$177
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$148
PFIZER INC.
$142
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$136
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$90
Lilly USA, LLC
$83
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$73
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$63
Exact Sciences Corporation
$55
ABBVIE INC.
$49
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$48
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$47
Amgen Inc.
$39
Dexcom, Inc.
$33
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$18
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$16
Lundbeck LLC
$16
Top 3 companies account for 36.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,776
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$990
Lilly USA, LLC
$981
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$836
PFIZER INC.
$835
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$747
Amgen Inc.
$635
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$495
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$481
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$467
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$459
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$403
Abbott Laboratories
$359
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$341
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$291
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$278
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$267
Exact Sciences Corporation
$185
AbbVie Inc.
$180
ABBVIE INC.
$98
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$90
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$90
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$83
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$64
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$54
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$45
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$42
Dexcom, Inc.
$33
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$32
Almatica Pharma LLC
$31
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$30
Lundbeck LLC
$30
Grifols USA, LLC
$29
Nalpropion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$25
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$24
Nalpropion Pharmaceuticals LLC
$23
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$21
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$21
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$20
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$18
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
$17
Corcept Therapeutics
$16
Seqirus USA Inc
$15
Allergan, Inc.
$14
Orexigen Therapeutics, Inc.
$13
Allergan Inc.
$13
Purdue Pharma L.P.
$13
Circassia Pharmaceuticals Inc
$12
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 31.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 4% for family medicine in PA.
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
94
Per 100K population
113.0
County median income
$60,254
Nearest hospital
MEADVILLE MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 mi
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. Spencer is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in PA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 4% of PA 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. Spencer experienced with blood draw (venipuncture)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Spencer performed 1,284 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. Spencer receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Spencer received a total of $12,033 from 49 companies across 822 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 family medicine physicians in Meadville?
Dr. Spencer'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. 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 →
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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.
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