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Dr. Peter Salem Spector, MD

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Specializes in: Cardiac Electrophysiology (Heart Rhythm)

Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University (1990)

Professional interests include: women's health issues, cancer, musculoskeletal problems, and more.

111 Colchester Avenue Main Campus, Mcclure, Level 1
Burlington, VT 05401

(802) 847-4600

Dr. Peter Salem Spector, MD is a cardiac electrophysiologist in Burlington, VT specializing in cardiac electrophysiology (heart rhythm). He graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University in 1990 and has 35 years of experience. Dr. Peter Salem Spector, MD is affiliated with The University of Vermont Health Network and UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT MEDICAL CENTER INC.

Office Locations

Address:

111 Colchester Avenue Main Campus, Mcclure, Level 1
Burlington, VT 05401

Some issues Dr. Peter Salem Spector, MD can help you with:

Mental Health Issues

Mental health issues, also referred to as mental health disorders or mental health illnesses, are a wide variety of conditions that impact behavior, emotion, and cognition. There are many different forms of mental health issues, some of which are acute (short-term), while others are chronic. Common mental health issues include:

Anxiety disorders, such as obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, and phobias
Mood disorders, such as depression and bipolar disorder
Eating disorders, such as anorexia and bulimia
Personality disorders, such as borderline and narcissistic personality disorders
Grief and trauma, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Impulse control and addiction disorders
Psychotic disorders, such as schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder

No single cause of mental health issues exists. Multiple factors may increase one's risk for developing mental health issues, including but not limited to:

Genetic history
Chemical imbalances in the brain
Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
Substance use
Exposure to viruses, chemicals, or other substances in the womb
Adverse life experiences, such as childhood trauma or recurring stress
Isolation and poor living conditions

Mental health issues are typically diagnosed by a provider like a psychiatrist or a psychologist. These issues are diagnosed through psychological evaluation and talk therapy.

Mental health therapy can be an effective tool in supporting people who are struggling with unwanted feelings, behaviors, or difficult circumstances in their lives. Many forms of therapy are available, including specialized therapies tailored to particular disorders. For many issues, therapists help patients manage their conditions through talk therapy. Other treatments can include medication or stays at a psychiatric facility. Mental health therapy can help people with mental health issues improve their mental and emotional wellbeing.

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

ablation	16
cardiac procedures	67
catheterization	16
diagnostic procedures	16
doctor visit	120
hospital care	32
inpatient care	33
minimally invasive procedures	51
stress testing	32
ultrasound (sonogram)	19

**Gender**
Male	526
Female	414

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	913
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	329
From 75 to 84	322
85 and over	155
Less than 65	134

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	66
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	41
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	36
Dementia	12
Cancer	14

ablation	37
cardiac procedures	99
catheterization	37
diagnostic procedures	37
doctor visit	151
hospital care	41
inpatient care	25
minimally invasive procedures	117
outpatient care	16
stress testing	19
ultrasound (sonogram)	43

**Gender**
Male	621
Female	545

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1111
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	14
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	458
From 75 to 84	370
85 and over	181
Less than 65	157

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	66
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	42
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	37
Dementia	13
Cancer	13

ablation	15
cardiac procedures	64
catheterization	15
diagnostic procedures	15
doctor visit	132
hospital care	61
inpatient care	62
minimally invasive procedures	50
stress testing	29
ultrasound (sonogram)	20

**Gender**
Male	1116
Female	1046

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2080
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	36
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	796
From 75 to 84	630
85 and over	394
Less than 65	342

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	67
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	41
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	34
Dementia	11
Cancer	14

ablation	43
cardiac procedures	105
catheterization	43
diagnostic procedures	43
doctor visit	93
hospital care	33
inpatient care	17
minimally invasive procedures	120
outpatient care	16
stress testing	28
ultrasound (sonogram)	34

**Gender**
Male	537
Female	562

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1052
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	422
From 75 to 84	361
85 and over	176
Less than 65	140

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	29
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	39
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	35
Dementia	14
Cancer	14

ablation	10
cardiac procedures	33
catheterization	10
diagnostic procedures	10
doctor visit	65
hospital care	21
inpatient care	22
minimally invasive procedures	31
stress testing	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	11

**Gender**
Male	475
Female	439

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	877
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	331
From 75 to 84	299
85 and over	151
Less than 65	133

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	38
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	34
Dementia	15
Cancer	13

ablation	36
cardiac procedures	88
catheterization	36
diagnostic procedures	36
doctor visit	101
minimally invasive procedures	102
stress testing	22
ultrasound (sonogram)	30

**Gender**
Male	481
Female	441

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	872
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	11
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	321
From 75 to 84	307
85 and over	156
Less than 65	138

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	66
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	37
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	34
Dementia	16
Cancer	14

ablation	17
cardiac procedures	48
catheterization	17
diagnostic procedures	17
doctor visit	122
hospital care	79
inpatient care	80
minimally invasive procedures	55
stress testing	10
ultrasound (sonogram)	21

**Gender**
Male	676
Female	616

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1228
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	14
Other	30
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	465
From 75 to 84	425
85 and over	233
Less than 65	169

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	40
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	32
Dementia	14
Cancer	13

ablation	39
cardiac procedures	86
catheterization	39
diagnostic procedures	39
doctor visit	92
hospital care	26
inpatient care	27
minimally invasive procedures	110
stress testing	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	32

**Gender**
Male	512
Female	525

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	982
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	33
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	388
From 75 to 84	338
85 and over	176
Less than 65	135

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	40
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	32
Dementia	14
Cancer	15

ablation	46
cardiac procedures	96
catheterization	46
diagnostic procedures	46
doctor visit	214
hospital care	16
inpatient care	17
minimally invasive procedures	126
stress testing	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	34

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter Salem Spector, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Peter Salem Spector, MD treated as a cardiac electrophysiologist in Burlington, VT were minimally invasive procedures, cardiac procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

ablation	29
cardiac procedures	76
catheterization	29
diagnostic procedures	29
doctor visit	123
hospital care	39
inpatient care	35
minimally invasive procedures	85
outpatient care	16
stress testing	20
ultrasound (sonogram)	27

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter Salem Spector, MD.

**Gender**
Female	458
Male	494

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	3
Non-Hispanic White	911
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	19

**Age**
85 and over	162
75 to 84	305
Less than 65	134
65 to 74	351

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter Salem Spector, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Peter Salem Spector, MD treated were hypertension, ischemic heart disease, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	31
Cancer	11
Dementia	10

Education & Training

Dr. Peter Salem Spector, MD graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University in 1990. He completed residency at University of Vermont/Fletcher Allen Health Care. He has a state license in Vermont.

Medical School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University (1990)

Residency: University of Vermont/Fletcher Allen Health Care

Licensed In: Vermont

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Peter Salem Spector, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

The University of Vermont Health Network

UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT MEDICAL CENTER INC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Peter Salem Spector, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA Lifesource, MagnaCare, Great-West Healthcare, Fidelis Care, Medicare Advantage, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Community Care Network (CCN), United Healthcare, Aetna, TRICARE, Medicare, Medicaid, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Humana, Delta Dental, Cigna, OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health), CHAMPVA, Anthem, MVP Health Care, First Health, UnitedHealthcare, The Vermont Health Plan (TVHP), Vermont Blue Advantage, St. Regis Mohawk Tribe (Medicare), Workers' Comp (VT and NY), Capital District Physicians' Healthcare Network (CDPHN), Zelis/Stratose, Optum Rx, Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP), EBPA, Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont (BCBSVT) / CBA (includes Dental).

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Peter Salem Spector, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

CIGNA Lifesource

MagnaCare

Great-West Healthcare

Fidelis Care

Medicare Advantage

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care

Community Care Network (CCN)

United Healthcare

Aetna

TRICARE

Medicare

Medicaid

Empire BlueCross BlueShield

Humana

Delta Dental

Cigna

OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health)

CHAMPVA

Anthem

MVP Health Care

First Health

UnitedHealthcare

The Vermont Health Plan (TVHP)

Vermont Blue Advantage

St. Regis Mohawk Tribe (Medicare)

Workers' Comp (VT and NY)

Capital District Physicians' Healthcare Network (CDPHN)

Zelis/Stratose

Optum Rx

Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP)

EBPA

Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont (BCBSVT) / CBA (includes Dental)

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Biosense Webster, Inc.	$478,333 Ablation CathetersAccessories $355,946	Carto 3 System $36,004	Ablation Catheters Accessories $12,984	Ablation Catheters#Accessories $4,076	OtherNA $774	Other $68,548
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.	$81,067 Carto 3 System $44,804	Carto 3 $34,305	$1,958
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.	$53,264 Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators - ICDs $2,216	Ablation $256	Paceart $120	Arctic Front $100	$50,573
Abbott Laboratories	$36,023 RhythmVIEW Work Stations $36,023
Boston Scientific Corporation	$8,851 GENERAL - EP $4,500	GENERAL THERAPIES $4,351

**Types of Payments**
Royalty or License	$335,045
Consulting Fee	$228,811
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$70,720
Travel and Lodging	$13,979
Grant	$4,500
Other	$4,483

Research Payments

Dr. Peter Salem Spector, MD has received 4 research payments totaling $62,690.

Biography

Dr. Peter Spector is a specialist in cardiac electrophysiology (heart rhythm). His areas of expertise include the following: cancer, women's health issues, and imaging procedures. Dr. Spector is professionally affiliated with The University of Vermont Health Network. He seems to be an in-network provider for Anthem, UnitedHealthcare, and Blue California, as well as other insurance carriers. He attended Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University for medical school and subsequently trained at the University of Vermont/Fletcher Allen Health Care for residency.

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2013 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter Salem Spector, MD in 2013

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter Salem Spector, MD in 2020

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2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter Salem Spector, MD From 2013 - 2021

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General Payments

Research Payments

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