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Dr. Scott Michael Spector, MD

(Scott Spector, MD)

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Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease) and Optometry (Primary Eye Care)

New York Medical College (1982)

488 Main Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06851

(203) 853-9900

Dr. Scott Michael Spector, MD is an ophthalmologist in Norwalk, CT specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease) and optometry (primary eye care). He graduated from New York Medical College in 1982 and has 44 years of experience. Dr. Scott Michael Spector, MD is affiliated with SCOTT M SPECTOR and LASER AND CORNEAL SURGERY ASSOCIATES PC.

Office Locations

488 Main Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06851

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Scott Michael Spector, MD in 2023

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Top 5%

By Volume:

eye procedures

laser surgery

laser trabeculoplasty

punctal plug insertion

SCODI of the posterior segment

YAG laser capsulotomy

By Affordability:

secondary cataract surgery

YAG laser surgery

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Connecticut, Dr. Scott Michael Spector, MD performed more eye procedures, laser surgery, laser trabeculoplasty, punctal plug insertion, SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P), and YAG laser capsulotomy procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for secondary cataract surgery, and YAG laser surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

extracapsular cataract extraction with IOL implantation

In 2012, Dr. Scott Michael Spector, MD performed more extracapsular cataract extraction (ECCE) with IOL implantation procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Connecticut.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott Michael Spector, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Norwalk, CT during 2012 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, laser treatment and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott Michael Spector, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	197
excision	16
eye procedures	4243
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	461
laser treatment	223
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott Michael Spector, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Norwalk, CT during 2013 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, laser treatment and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott Michael Spector, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	155
doctor visit	101
eye procedures	4485
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	371
laser treatment	180

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Michael Spector, MD.

**Gender**
Male	420
Female	745

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	964
Black	93
Hispanic	71
Asian	0
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	421
From 75 to 84	423
85 and over	263
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Michael Spector, MD in 2013

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	30
Dementia	12
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott Michael Spector, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Norwalk, CT during 2014 were eye procedures, skin testing, minimally invasive procedures and allergy testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott Michael Spector, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	25
allergy testing	2160
capsulotomy	138
excision	37
eye procedures	4876
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	276
laser treatment	235
minimally invasive procedures	2160
photocoagulation	25
skin testing	2160
ultrasound (sonogram)	21

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Michael Spector, MD.

**Gender**
Male	439
Female	789

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	986
Black	120
Hispanic	77
Asian	14
Other	31
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	434
From 75 to 84	460
85 and over	272
Less than 65	62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Michael Spector, MD in 2014

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	29
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott Michael Spector, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Norwalk, CT during 2015 were eye procedures, laser treatment, capsulotomy and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott Michael Spector, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	146
excision	26
eye procedures	5368
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	91
laser treatment	225
ultrasound (sonogram)	14

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Michael Spector, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1024
Female	1840

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2266
Black	272
Hispanic	194
Asian	50
Other	82
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1036
From 75 to 84	1008
85 and over	652
Less than 65	168

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Michael Spector, MD in 2015

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	28
Dementia	10
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott Michael Spector, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Norwalk, CT during 2016 were eye procedures, laser treatment, capsulotomy and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott Michael Spector, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	116
eye procedures	4440
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	95
laser treatment	136

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Michael Spector, MD.

**Gender**
Male	435
Female	801

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1005
Black	95
Hispanic	81
Asian	0
Other	30
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	438
From 75 to 84	463
85 and over	270
Less than 65	65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Michael Spector, MD in 2016

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	29
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott Michael Spector, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Norwalk, CT during 2017 were eye procedures, laser treatment, capsulotomy and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott Michael Spector, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	22
capsulotomy	83
eye procedures	3167
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	54
laser treatment	105
photocoagulation	22

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Michael Spector, MD.

**Gender**
Male	315
Female	586

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	735
Black	70
Hispanic	50
Asian	16
Other	30
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	343
From 75 to 84	322
85 and over	200
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Michael Spector, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	27
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott Michael Spector, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Norwalk, CT during 2018 were eye procedures, laser treatment, capsulotomy and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott Michael Spector, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	116
eye procedures	3843
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	83
laser treatment	142

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Michael Spector, MD.

**Gender**
Male	400
Female	639

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	826
Black	82
Hispanic	72
Asian	23
Other	36
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	410
From 75 to 84	352
85 and over	225
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Michael Spector, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	24
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott Michael Spector, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Norwalk, CT during 2019 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, laser treatment and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott Michael Spector, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	114
eye procedures	4525
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	147
laser treatment	143
ultrasound (sonogram)	22

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Michael Spector, MD.

**Gender**
Male	413
Female	681

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	858
Black	89
Hispanic	79
Asian	25
Other	43
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	418
From 75 to 84	378
85 and over	232
Less than 65	66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Michael Spector, MD in 2019

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	26
Dementia	12
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott Michael Spector, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Norwalk, CT during 2020 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, laser treatment and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott Michael Spector, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	88
doctor visit	27
eye procedures	4233
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	329
laser treatment	130
ultrasound (sonogram)	25

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Michael Spector, MD.

**Gender**
Male	377
Female	670

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	845
Black	72
Hispanic	71
Asian	15
Other	44
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	384
From 75 to 84	369
85 and over	217
Less than 65	77

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Michael Spector, MD in 2020

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	26
Dementia	11
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott Michael Spector, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Norwalk, CT during 2021 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, laser treatment and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott Michael Spector, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	122
eye procedures	4623
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	377
laser treatment	151
ultrasound (sonogram)	20

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Michael Spector, MD.

**Gender**
Male	405
Female	695

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	886
Black	74
Hispanic	63
Asian	23
Other	54
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	407
From 75 to 84	408
85 and over	204
Less than 65	81

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Michael Spector, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	24
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott Michael Spector, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Norwalk, CT during 2022 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, laser treatment and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott Michael Spector, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	124
eye procedures	4686
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	357
laser treatment	185
ultrasound (sonogram)	11

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Michael Spector, MD.

**Gender**
Male	433
Female	663

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	894
Black	60
Hispanic	54
Asian	0
Other	57
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	376
From 75 to 84	433
85 and over	212
Less than 65	75

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Michael Spector, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	24
Dementia	6
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott Michael Spector, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Scott Michael Spector, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Norwalk, CT were eye procedures, allergy testing, minimally invasive procedures and skin testing.

ablation	23
allergy testing	2160
capsulotomy	127
doctor visit	64
excision	26
eye procedures	4408
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	240
laser treatment	168
minimally invasive procedures	2160
photocoagulation	23
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	16
skin testing	2160
ultrasound (sonogram)	18

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Michael Spector, MD.

**Gender**
Male	423
Female	737

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	93
Asian / Pacific Islander	15
Non-Hispanic White	933
Hispanic	73
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	39

**Age**
75 to 84	419
85 and over	249
Less than 65	67
65 to 74	424

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Michael Spector, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Scott Michael Spector, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	24
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Cancer	11
Dementia	8

Education & Training

Dr. Scott Michael Spector, MD graduated from New York Medical College in 1982. He has a state license in Connecticut.

Medical School: New York Medical College (1982)

Licensed In: Connecticut

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Scott Michael Spector, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

SCOTT M SPECTOR

LASER AND CORNEAL SURGERY ASSOCIATES PC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Scott Michael Spector, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$6,573 EYSUVIS $3,533	INVELTYS $3,040
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.	$3,820 Tecnis Symphony Toric IOL $1,832	Tecnis Symfony IOL $1,532	Healon Viscoelastics $321	Tecnis IOL $72	Tecnis Toric 1-piece IOL $31	Other $32
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$2,138 Cataract Equipment $632	CataractEquipment $303	Ilevro $233	IOL $160	Pazeo $141	Other $670
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC	$1,887 Flarex $1,380	Zerviate $288	Tobradex St $219
Allergan Inc.	$1,119 RESTASIS $519	LUMIGAN $411	COMBIGAN $151	$38
Other	$9,609 XIIDRA $1,011	DURYSTA $702	CEQUA $550	Rhopressa $527	TRULIGN TORIC $412	Other $6,407

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$15,090
Consulting Fee	$5,782
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$2,500
Travel and Lodging	$1,596
Education	$113
Other	$67

Research Payments

Dr. Scott Michael Spector, MD has received 61 research payments totaling $66,683.

Biography

Dr. Scott Spector practices ophthalmology (eye disease) and optometry (primary eye care). He is a graduate of New York Medical College.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Michael Spector, MD in 2013

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Michael Spector, MD in 2014

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Michael Spector, MD in 2015

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Michael Spector, MD in 2017

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Michael Spector, MD in 2018

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Michael Spector, MD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Michael Spector, MD in 2020

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Michael Spector, MD in 2021

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Michael Spector, MD in 2022

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Michael Spector, MD From 2012 - 2022

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