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2026 NPPES data Neurological Surgery Physician NPI 1912905175 MD
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Neurological Surgery Physician in Toledo, Ohio.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 8,100 in Neurological Surgery 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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Prescribing volume
157
Medicare Part D claims · 64 beneficiaries · Neurological Surgery Physician avg: 181
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Lawrence Spetka, MD filed 157 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Neurological Surgery Physician in Toledo, Ohio.
- 157
- Part D claims, 2023
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.
Lawrence Spetka, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
157 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Lawrence Spetka, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Lawrence Spetka, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Neurological Surgery Physician
Medicare Part D claims
157 13% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Ohio
How Neurological Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Ohio providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Neurological Surgery Physician. Verify directly:
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).
Lawrence Spetka, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neurological Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 4235 SECOR RD, Toledo, OH, 43623, with a listed phone of (419) 479-5590. NPI 1912905175 was issued on 07/12/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 157 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 64 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 56.7%.
Neurological Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 8,100 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 181 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.
Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist, always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1912905175 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Neurological Surgery Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 07/12/2005 |
License & disciplinary context - Ohio OMB 2023 annual report
Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~48K Ohio medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Lawrence Spetka, MD. To verify Lawrence Spetka, MD's current license status, search the OMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
158
Total board actions, Ohio 2023
Across 154 cases
3.29
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Ohio statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
56 cases
OMB publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Ohio disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
157
Total Claims
$2K
Total Drug Cost
64
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 177
- Total Day Supply
- 2,886
- Brand Drug Cost
- $0
- Generic Drug Cost
- $2K
- Opioid Claims
- 89 (56.7% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.27
- Gender Split
- 53% female / 47% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Lawrence Spetka, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Oxycodone-Acetamin…
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
53 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
27 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
23 claims
- Tizanidine Hcl
Tizanidine Hcl
23 claims
- Tramadol Hcl 11
Tramadol Hcl
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 53 |
| Gabapentin | 27 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 23 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 23 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Neurological Surgery Physician Overview
How Lawrence Spetka, MD fits within the Neurological Surgery Physician landscape nationally.
8,100
Neurological Surgery Physician Providers in US
53
States with Neurological Surgery Physician
181
Avg Claims per Provider
Lawrence Spetka, MD's 157 claims are below the specialty average of 181.
Nearby Neurological Surgery Physician Providers in Ohio
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Ohio, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Spetka.
Dr. Owoicho Adogwa
MD
Cincinnati, OH
Dr. Zubair Ahammad
D.O.
Toledo, OH
Dr. Gasser Al-Shyal
M.D
Cleveland, OH
Dr. Linda Alston
D.O.
Kettering, OH
Dr. Ali Amine
MD
Columbus, OH
Compare Neurological Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Ohio medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Neurological Surgery Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lawrence Spetka, MD's specialty? ▼
Lawrence Spetka, MD specializes in Neurological Surgery Physician and practices in Toledo, Ohio. Credentials: MD.
How much does Lawrence Spetka, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Lawrence Spetka, MD wrote 157 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2K in drug costs for 64 beneficiaries.
Where is Lawrence Spetka, MD located? ▼
Lawrence Spetka, MD is located at 4235 SECOR RD, Toledo, OH, 43623. Phone: (419) 479-5590.
What is Lawrence Spetka, MD's NPI number? ▼
Lawrence Spetka, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1912905175, issued on 07/12/2005.
Does Lawrence Spetka, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Lawrence Spetka, MD had 89 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 56.7%.
How many Neurological Surgery Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 8,100 Neurological Surgery Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Neurological Surgery Physician provider writes 181 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Lawrence Spetka, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Lawrence Spetka, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Gabapentin, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Lawrence Spetka, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Lawrence Spetka, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 157 Part D claims and 64 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Lawrence Spetka, MD's credentials? ▼
Lawrence Spetka, MD's NPI is 1912905175 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 (2023). 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 April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology
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