Mark Spencer, MD

Anesthesiology

Mark Spencer is an Anesthesiology specialist based in Hartford, CT with over 35 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(860) 714-6654Hartford, CT
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

With over 35 years in anesthesiology, Mark Spencer, MD is a long-established anesthesiologist in Hartford. A Georgetown University School of Medicine graduate since 1991, he brings 35+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).

1 of 5 Anesthesiology providers in CTSee all Anesthesiology in Hartford35+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 6894dNPPES updated 2007-07-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Connecticut Medical Examining Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

114 Woodland St, Hartford, CT 06105-1208

Fax: (860) 714-8110
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

55.56%

Connecticut avg: 3.9 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+50.5 pts)

55.56% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Medicare Patients

124

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

24

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

117

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $2k

Percentile rankings compared against 1,825 reporting peers in Connecticut.

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 Arthritis.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+4%)74%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

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

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+8%)57%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
41%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Higher than avg (+7%)39%

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

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+2%)36%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor

Atrial Fibrillation
Higher than avg (+7%)29%

An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke

US avg: 22%

↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-4%)28%

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

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$107 received from industry

5 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 Mark Spencer's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1991

    Georgetown University School of Medicine

  2. 35 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

AnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Taxonomy: 207L00000X

Education & Training

Georgetown University School of Medicine (Class of 1991)

Practice Footprint

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 450643

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Virtual Anesthesiology Care With Mark Spencer

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Mark Spencer for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Hartford 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 Mark Spencer

Dr. Spencer is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Hartford, CT. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (860) 714-6654.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

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

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