Dominic Spera, M.D.
Dominic Spera is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Lawrence, NY with over 43 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 43 years in internal medicine, Dominic Spera, M.D. is a long-established internist in Lawrence. With 43+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Lawrence area. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 91.25/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 31% of reporting doctors in New York
- Uses generic medications more than 66% of reporting doctors in New York
- Federal MIPS score higher than 50% of MIPS-scored doctors in New York
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
215 Rockaway Tpke, Lawrence, NY 11559-1216
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in New York, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202391.25/100
New York avg: 87 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.7 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in New YorkHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.16%
New York avg: 3.5 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.9 pts)
1.16% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better89.6%
New York avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.8 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in New YorkHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
253
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
543
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
6,559
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $683k
Percentile rankings compared against 8,064 reporting peers in New York.
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.
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$656 received from industry
37 transactions reported in 2018 ·Moderate tier
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 2018, attributed to Dominic Spera's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
43 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Taxonomy: 207R00000X
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Dominic Spera
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Dominic Spera for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Lawrence 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 Dominic Spera
NPI records show Dr. Spera as active with telehealth listed in Lawrence, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (516) 374-5024.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
215 Rockaway Tpke, Lawrence, NY 11559-1216
Mailing Address
215 Rockaway Tpke, Lawrence, NY 11559-1216
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