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ROBERT SPIES, MD

Legal Medicine in PARADISE VALLEY, Arizona. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
144
Medicare Part D claims · 47 beneficiaries · Legal Medicine avg: 3K
Industry payments
$138.55
6 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: ROBERT SPIES, MD is a Legal Medicine ([object Object]) practicing in PARADISE VALLEY, Arizona with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 144 claims across 47 beneficiaries . Industry payments of $138.55 across 6 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: ROBERT SPIES, MD filed 144 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across PARADISE VALLEY, Arizona. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

ROBERT SPIES, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/12/2006

NPI 1427037894

Primary specialty

Legal Medicine

Niche

1,067 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

144 95% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,821

Specialty distribution in Arizona

How Legal Medicine compares to other specialties among Arizona providers

Arizona providers

Legal Medicine share within Arizona

1. Legal Medicine42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Legal Medicine share within Arizona

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Legal Medicine (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Legal Medicine ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Legal Medicine) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Legal Medicine) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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.

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ROBERT SPIES, MD is a Legal Medicine provider practicing in PARADISE VALLEY, Arizona, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1427037894. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

ROBERT SPIES, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Legal Medicine provider holding MD credentials at 5410 N SCOTTSDALE RD, PARADISE VALLEY, AZ, 85253, with a listed phone of (480) 890-0600. NPI 1427037894 was issued on 01/12/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SPIES most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 144 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 47 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 19.4%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Legal Medicine is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,067 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 2,821 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

5410 N SCOTTSDALE RD
PARADISE VALLEY, AZ 85253

Provider Details

NPI 1427037894
Specialty Legal Medicine
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 01/12/2006

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 ROBERT SPIES, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$139

Largest payer

Mentor Worldwide LLC

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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

144
Total Claims
$1K
Total Drug Cost
47
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
146
Total Day Supply
899
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$1K
Opioid Claims
28 (19.4% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
44

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.62

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Cephalexin
36
Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron
29
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
23
Diazepam
15
Valacyclovir
Valacyclovir Hcl
15

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Legal Medicine Overview

How ROBERT SPIES, MD fits within the Legal Medicine landscape nationally.

1,067
Legal Medicine Providers in US
51
States with Legal Medicine
2,821
Avg Claims per Provider

ROBERT SPIES, MD's 144 claims are below the specialty average of 2,821.

Nearby Legal Medicine Providers in Arizona

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Arizona, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as SPIES.

Compare Legal Medicine nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ROBERT SPIES, MD's specialty?
ROBERT SPIES, MD specializes in Legal Medicine and practices in PARADISE VALLEY, Arizona. Credentials: MD.
How much does ROBERT SPIES, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ROBERT SPIES, MD wrote 144 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1K in drug costs for 47 beneficiaries.
Where is ROBERT SPIES, MD located?
ROBERT SPIES, MD is located at 5410 N SCOTTSDALE RD, PARADISE VALLEY, AZ, 85253. Phone: (480) 890-0600.
What is ROBERT SPIES, MD's NPI number?
ROBERT SPIES, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427037894, issued on 01/12/2006.
Does ROBERT SPIES, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, ROBERT SPIES, MD had 28 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 19.4%.
How many Legal Medicine providers are there in the US?
There are 1,067 Legal Medicine providers across 51 states in the US. The average Legal Medicine provider writes 2,821 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ROBERT SPIES, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ROBERT SPIES, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Cephalexin, Ondansetron Odt, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ROBERT SPIES, MD accept Medicare?
ROBERT SPIES, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 144 Part D claims and 47 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ROBERT SPIES, MD's credentials?
ROBERT SPIES, MD's NPI is 1427037894 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

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).

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