NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Neurology Physician NPI 1851556096 MD
Verify on CMS → Andrew Spector, MD
Neurology Physician in Durham, North Carolina.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 20,467 in Neurology Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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We show these CMS records as-is - no composite score, no star rating, no editorial opinion layered on top.
Prescribing volume
973
Medicare Part D claims · 155 beneficiaries · Neurology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$170.13
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Andrew Spector, MD filed 973 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Neurology Physician in Durham, North Carolina, prescribing 86% generic.
- 973
- Part D claims, 2024
- 86%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
- ≥74th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Andrew Spector, MD
Federal records show an active NPI with Medicare Part D prescribing activity — verifiable registry data, not a proprietary rating.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1851556096), first enumerated 07/28/2008.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 973 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
Board certification signal
Heuristic suggests board-certified status based on ABMS-eligible specialty taxonomy plus active CMS participation signals — not a direct ABMS verification.
- Reported
Hospital affiliations
1 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliation on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.
Source: CMS Care Compare
- Reported
Industry payment transparency
$170.13 in reported industry payments (3 transfers) in 2024 under the federal Sunshine Act — disclosed transfers of value, not a quality rating.
Source: CMS Open Payments
- Not in federal data
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1851556096 · Neurology Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-MID · TAX-MID · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-LIGHT · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1851556096
- ENUM-MID 2008
- TAX-MID 20K Neurology Physician
- RX-LIGHT 973
- BOOK-LIGHT 540 in North Carolina
- PHOTO-ENUM Kenneth Lee · 2008
Andrew Spector, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
973 ≥ 74th percentile 74% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Andrew Spector, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Andrew Spector, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Neurology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
973 28% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in North Carolina
How Neurology Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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How MIPS and board certification work
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1851556096 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Neurology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 07/28/2008 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Andrew Spector, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" - a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Duke Health Integrated Practice Inc
Burlington, NC
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Industry payments received (2024) - CMS Open Payments transparency data
The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for Andrew Spector, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$170
Largest payer
Noctrix Health, Inc.
Most common payment type
Food and Beverage
Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias, they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Andrew Spector, MD - brand share 14.0%
Neurology Physician average
14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 973 2024 Medicare Part D claims.
The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2024.
973
Total Claims
$296K
Total Drug Cost
155
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,605
- Total Day Supply
- 47,325
- Brand vs Generic
- 14% brand / 86% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $264K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $31K
- Opioid Claims
- 164 (16.9% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 70.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.28
- Gender Split
- 55% female / 45% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 27, 65-74: 70, 75-84: 47, 85+: 11
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Andrew Spector, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Methadone Hcl
Methadone Hcl
113 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
86 claims
- Pregabalin
Pregabalin
82 claims
- Buprenorphine-Nalo…
Buprenorphine-Naloxone
65 claims
- Pramipexole Dihydr… 44
Pramipexole Dihydrochloride
44 claims
- Dextroamphetamine-… 42
Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine
42 claims
- Dextroamphetamine … 30
Dextroamphetamine Sulfate Er
30 claims
- Ropinirole Hcl 28
Ropinirole Hcl
28 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Methadone Hcl | 113 |
| Gabapentin | 86 |
| Pregabalin | 82 |
| Buprenorphine-Naloxone Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl | 65 |
| Pramipexole Dihydrochloride Pramipexole Di-Hcl | 44 |
| Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine Dextroamphetamine/Amphetamine | 42 |
| Dextroamphetamine Sulfate Er Dextroamphetamine Sulfate | 30 |
| Ropinirole Hcl | 28 |
| Clonazepam | 27 |
| Dayvigo Lemborexant | 25 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Neurology Physician Overview
How Andrew Spector, MD fits within the Neurology Physician landscape nationally.
20,467
Neurology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Neurology Physician
1,356
Avg Claims per Provider
Andrew Spector, MD's 973 claims are below the specialty average of 1,356.
Nationwide Neurology Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Spector, both outside North Carolina so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2008)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Neurology Physician Providers in North Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Spector.
One of 540 Neurology Physician providers enrolled in North Carolina, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Rami Abdel Aziz
MD
Fayetteville, NC
Dr. Mahmoud Abdelrazek
MD
Charlotte, NC
Dr. Nuhad Abou Zeid
MD
Winston Salem, NC
Dr. Dalia Abou Zeki
MD
Charlotte, NC
Dr. Indrani Acosta
M.D.
Winston Salem, NC
Compare Neurology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Andrew Spector, MD's specialty? ▼
Andrew Spector, MD specializes in Neurology Physician and practices in Durham, North Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does Andrew Spector, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Andrew Spector, MD wrote 973 Medicare Part D claims totaling $296K in drug costs for 155 beneficiaries.
Where is Andrew Spector, MD located? ▼
Andrew Spector, MD is located at 234 CROOKED CREEK PKWY STE 420, Durham, NC, 27713. Phone: (919) 684-0074.
What is Andrew Spector, MD's NPI number? ▼
Andrew Spector, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851556096, issued on 07/28/2008.
Does Andrew Spector, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Andrew Spector, MD's prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $264K in brand drug costs.
Does Andrew Spector, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Andrew Spector, MD had 164 opioid claims in 2024 with an opioid prescribing rate of 16.9%.
How many Neurology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 20,467 Neurology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Neurology Physician provider writes 1,356 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Andrew Spector, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Andrew Spector, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Methadone Hcl, Gabapentin, Pregabalin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Andrew Spector, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Andrew Spector, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 973 Part D claims and 155 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Andrew Spector, MD's credentials? ▼
Andrew Spector, MD's NPI is 1851556096 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.
Data Sources
View source datasets and methodology notes
- Provider Directory
- CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
- Specialty Classification
- NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
- Prescribing Data
- CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2024). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- Limitations
- Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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