Christopher Chauncey Spears, MD

Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology

Christopher Chauncey Spears is a Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Ann Arbor, MI with over 14 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(734) 936-9010Ann Arbor, MI
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Christopher Chauncey Spears, MD has practiced psychiatry & neurology for 14+ years, working in group practice. He graduated from West Virginia University School of Medicine in 2012 and has 14+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and parkinson (per CMS data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 72% of reporting doctors in Michigan
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 231 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in MISee all Psychiatry & Neurology in Ann Arbor14+ years experienceNPI since 2012

Older · 2280dNPPES updated 2020-02-25 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Michigan Board of Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1500 East Medical Center Dr 1st Floor Taubman Center Recp C, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5322

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

90.2%

Michigan avg: 83.5 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.4 pts)

Better than 72% of reporting doctors in Michigan

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

255

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

353

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

2,395

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $757k

Percentile rankings compared against 1,194 reporting peers in Michigan.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Parkinson's Disease.

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-5%)65%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-10%)60%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here

Parkinson's Disease
60%

A progressive nervous system disorder affecting movement and coordination

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-5%)44%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
41%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Higher than avg (+6%)38%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+4%)38%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-7%)25%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$249 received from industry

2 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Christopher Chauncey Spears's NPI.

Community Context

Social Vulnerability Index: 0.85 / 1.00

High vulnerability

He practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.

Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2012

    West Virginia University School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Feb 24, 2020

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 14 years in practice

    Established

Psychiatry & NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Neurologists diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, migraines, neuropathy, and dementia.

Taxonomy: 2084N0400X

Education & Training

West Virginia University School of Medicine (Class of 2012)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

3621 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI 48108-1633

Differs from practice location

Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Christopher Chauncey Spears

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Christopher Chauncey Spears for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Ann Arbor required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Christopher Chauncey Spears

Dr. Spears is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Ann Arbor, MI. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (734) 936-9010.

Verified across 7 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.

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