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Dr. Stephen G. Spitzer, MD

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Specializes in: Eye Disease Ophthalmology (Corneal and External Diseases)

5792 Widewaters Parkway Suite 101
Syracuse, NY 13214

(315) 422-4412

Dr. Stephen G. Spitzer, MD is a cornea specialist in Syracuse, NY specializing in eye disease ophthalmology (corneal and external diseases).

Office Locations

5792 Widewaters Parkway Suite 101
Syracuse, NY 13214

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Stephen G. Spitzer, MD in 2023

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Top 5%

By Volume:

anterior segment surgery

simple cataract surgery

In 2023, Dr. Stephen G. Spitzer, MD performed more anterior segment surgery, and simple cataract surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within New York.

Top 10%

By Volume:

eye procedures

By Affordability:

comprehensive eye exam

eye exam

eye tests

intermediate eye exam

visual field test

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within New York, Dr. Stephen G. Spitzer, MD performed more eye procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and he also had a list price for comprehensive eye exam, eye exam, eye tests, intermediate eye exam, and visual field test that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% 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:

ophthalmic ultrasound

SCODI of the posterior segment

By Affordability:

anterior segment surgery

cataract surgery

cataract surgery with IOL implantation

endothelial keratoplasty

extracapsular cataract extraction with IOL implantation

extracapsular lens removal

intraocular lens implant

laser eye surgery

lens removal surgery

lens replacement surgery

partial-thickness corneal transplant

scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging

SCODI of the posterior segment

simple cataract surgery

ultrasound corneal pachymetry

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within New York, Dr. Stephen G. Spitzer, MD performed more ophthalmic ultrasound, and SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for anterior segment surgery, cataract surgery, cataract surgery with IOL implantation, corneal pachymetry (corneal thickness test), corneal surgery, corneal topography, cornea transplant (keratoplasty), endothelial keratoplasty, extracapsular cataract extraction (ECCE) with IOL implantation, extracapsular lens removal, intraocular lens (IOL) implant, laser eye surgery, lens removal surgery, lens replacement surgery, partial-thickness corneal transplant, scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging (SCODI), SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P), simple cataract surgery, and ultrasound corneal pachymetry that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% 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.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen G. Spitzer, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Syracuse, NY during 2012 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), transplant procedures and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen G. Spitzer, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	20
doctor visit	865
eye procedures	2047
laser treatment	20
transplant procedures	23
ultrasound (sonogram)	107

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen G. Spitzer, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Syracuse, NY during 2013 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and transplant procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen G. Spitzer, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	788
eye procedures	2336
transplant procedures	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	169

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen G. Spitzer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	504
Female	822

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1217
Black	46
Hispanic	20
Asian	15
Other	15
Native American	13

**Age**
From 65 to 74	439
From 75 to 84	506
85 and over	257
Less than 65	124

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen G. Spitzer, MD in 2013

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	31
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen G. Spitzer, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Syracuse, NY during 2014 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and transplant procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen G. Spitzer, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	922
eye procedures	2189
transplant procedures	18
ultrasound (sonogram)	177

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen G. Spitzer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	511
Female	788

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1181
Black	50
Hispanic	20
Asian	12
Other	22
Native American	14

**Age**
From 65 to 74	428
From 75 to 84	490
85 and over	263
Less than 65	118

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen G. Spitzer, MD in 2014

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	30
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen G. Spitzer, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Syracuse, NY during 2015 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen G. Spitzer, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	28
doctor visit	1057
eye procedures	2212
laser treatment	28
transplant procedures	22
ultrasound (sonogram)	72

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen G. Spitzer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1006
Female	1648

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2382
Black	126
Hispanic	38
Asian	26
Other	48
Native American	34

**Age**
From 65 to 74	902
From 75 to 84	974
85 and over	576
Less than 65	202

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen G. Spitzer, MD in 2015

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	30
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen G. Spitzer, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Syracuse, NY during 2016 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen G. Spitzer, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	26
doctor visit	1431
eye procedures	2325
laser treatment	26
transplant procedures	18
ultrasound (sonogram)	44

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen G. Spitzer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	617
Female	1006

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1457
Black	71
Hispanic	25
Asian	13
Other	37
Native American	20

**Age**
From 65 to 74	600
From 75 to 84	539
85 and over	357
Less than 65	127

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen G. Spitzer, MD in 2016

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	29
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen G. Spitzer, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Syracuse, NY during 2017 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen G. Spitzer, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	43
doctor visit	1287
eye procedures	2665
laser treatment	43
transplant procedures	19
ultrasound (sonogram)	52

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen G. Spitzer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	722
Female	1041

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1593
Black	58
Hispanic	24
Asian	15
Other	53
Native American	20

**Age**
From 65 to 74	665
From 75 to 84	608
85 and over	355
Less than 65	135

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen G. Spitzer, MD in 2017

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	29
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen G. Spitzer, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Syracuse, NY during 2018 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen G. Spitzer, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	53
doctor visit	1162
eye procedures	2853
laser treatment	53
transplant procedures	21
ultrasound (sonogram)	50

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen G. Spitzer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	684
Female	1060

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1575
Black	60
Hispanic	19
Asian	20
Other	55
Native American	15

**Age**
From 65 to 74	592
From 75 to 84	674
85 and over	352
Less than 65	126

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen G. Spitzer, MD in 2018

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	29
Dementia	10
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen G. Spitzer, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Syracuse, NY during 2019 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen G. Spitzer, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	38
doctor visit	1136
eye procedures	3093
laser treatment	38
transplant procedures	22
ultrasound (sonogram)	82

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen G. Spitzer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	678
Female	1072

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1594
Black	57
Hispanic	13
Asian	17
Other	58
Native American	11

**Age**
From 65 to 74	631
From 75 to 84	658
85 and over	348
Less than 65	113

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen G. Spitzer, MD in 2019

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	28
Dementia	11
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen G. Spitzer, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Syracuse, NY during 2020 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen G. Spitzer, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	23
doctor visit	637
eye procedures	2862
laser treatment	23
transplant procedures	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	55

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen G. Spitzer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	599
Female	906

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1350
Black	53
Hispanic	14
Asian	16
Other	59
Native American	13

**Age**
From 65 to 74	553
From 75 to 84	568
85 and over	286
Less than 65	98

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen G. Spitzer, MD in 2020

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	29
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen G. Spitzer, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Syracuse, NY during 2021 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen G. Spitzer, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	26
doctor visit	779
eye procedures	2795
laser treatment	26
transplant procedures	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	68

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen G. Spitzer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	589
Female	876

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1313
Black	55
Hispanic	0
Asian	24
Other	52
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	534
From 75 to 84	570
85 and over	269
Less than 65	92

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen G. Spitzer, MD in 2021

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	28
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen G. Spitzer, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Syracuse, NY during 2022 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen G. Spitzer, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	33
doctor visit	468
eye procedures	3032
laser treatment	33
transplant procedures	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	59

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen G. Spitzer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	552
Female	859

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1269
Black	43
Hispanic	11
Asian	25
Other	50
Native American	13

**Age**
From 65 to 74	496
From 75 to 84	568
85 and over	269
Less than 65	78

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen G. Spitzer, MD in 2022

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	29
Dementia	4
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen G. Spitzer, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Syracuse, NY during 2023 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen G. Spitzer, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	36
doctor visit	361
eye procedures	3103
laser treatment	36
transplant procedures	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	91

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen G. Spitzer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	542
Female	846

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1239
Black	43
Hispanic	0
Asian	26
Other	60
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	474
From 75 to 84	589
85 and over	258
Less than 65	67

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen G. Spitzer, MD in 2023

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	27
Dementia	5
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen G. Spitzer, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Stephen G. Spitzer, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Syracuse, NY were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

capsulotomy	32
doctor visit	907
eye procedures	2626
laser treatment	32
transplant procedures	17
ultrasound (sonogram)	85

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen G. Spitzer, MD.

**Gender**
Female	910
Male	583

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	55
Asian / Pacific Islander	17
Non-Hispanic White	1347
Native American / Alaskan Native	12
Hispanic	15
Other	42

**Age**
75 to 84	562
85 and over	299
Less than 65	106
65 to 74	526

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen G. Spitzer, MD From 2012 - 2023

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

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	26
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Education & Training

He has a state license in New York.

Licensed In: New York

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Alcon Vision LLC	$903 CLAREON $241	ORA $142	AcrySof IQ PanOptix UV IOL $132	AcrySof IQ PanOptix $111	Rocklatan $91	Other $185
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$504 CataractEquipment $150	LenSx $112	Simbrinza $85	Cataract Equipment $83	Durezol $31	Other $42
Allergan Inc.	$425 LUMIGAN $243	RESTASIS $102	BOTOX $12	$67
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$180 XIIDRA $53	Durezol $26	Ilevro $16	$85
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$135 EYSUVIS $135
Other	$898 TYRVAYA $96	TEPEZZA $86	LUMIGAN $85	VUITY $80	XIIDRA $78	Other $473

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$3,006
Education	$38

Research Payments

Dr. Stephen G. Spitzer, MD has received 3 research payments totaling $3,878.

Biography

Dr. Stephen Spitzer is an eye disease ophthalmology (corneal and external diseases) specialist. He graduated from SUNY Upstate Medical University.

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen G. Spitzer, MD in 2019

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen G. Spitzer, MD in 2022

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen G. Spitzer, MD in 2023

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen G. Spitzer, MD From 2012 - 2023

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