Jonathan L. Spencer, M.D.
Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine
Jonathan L. Spencer, M.D. has been part of the Lincoln medical community since 2005 in group practice. A University of Nebraska College of Medicine graduate since 1998, he brings 28+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
Older · 406dNPPES updated 2025-03-25 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1500 S. 48th St. Ste 800, Lincoln, NE 68506
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better45.1%
Nebraska avg: 82.2 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-37.7 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
800
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
144
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
862
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $370k
Percentile rankings compared against 123 reporting peers in Nebraska.
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+27%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+22%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$2.0k received from industry
91 transactions reported in 2024 ·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 2024, attributed to Jonathan L. Spencer's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1998
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Board certified · Mar 24, 2025
CMS-verified certification date
28 years in practice
Experienced
Pulmonologists specialize in respiratory conditions including asthma, COPD, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, sleep apnea, and lung cancer screening. They manage patients on ventilators and perform bronchoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RP1001X
Education & Training
University of Nebraska College of Medicine (Class of 1998)
Mailing address
1500 S. 48th St Ste 800, Lincoln, NE 68506
Differs from practice location
Virtual Pulmonary Disease Care With Jonathan L. Spencer
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Jonathan L. Spencer for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Lincoln 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 Jonathan L. Spencer
Dr. Spencer is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Lincoln, NE. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (402) 483-8600.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Jonathan L. Spencer
Practice Location
1500 S. 48th St. Ste 800, Lincoln, NE 68506
Mailing Address
1500 S. 48th St Ste 800, Lincoln, NE 68506
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