Paul J Spencer, D.O.
With over 40 years in family medicine, Paul J Spencer, D.O. is a long-established family medicine physician in White Bear Lake. A At Still University of Health Sciences, College of Osteo Med, Kirksville graduate since 1986, he brings 40+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 23% of reporting doctors in Minnesota
- Uses generic medications more than 34% of reporting doctors in Minnesota
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1385dNPPES updated 2022-07-21 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
4465 White Bear Parkway, White Bear Lake, MN 55110
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better3.28%
Minnesota avg: 4.3 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-1.8 pts)
3.28% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better86%
Minnesota avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.2 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
93
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
312
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,892
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $363k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,431 reporting peers in Minnesota.
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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-17%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$325 received from industry
18 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low 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 Paul J Spencer's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1986
A.T. Still University Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
40 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
At Still University of Health Sciences, College of Osteo Med, Kirksville (Class of 1986)
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Paul J Spencer
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Paul J Spencer for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to White Bear Lake 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 Paul J Spencer
NPI records show Dr. Spencer as active with telehealth listed in White Bear Lake, MN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (651) 653-0062.
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 Paul J Spencer
Practice Location
4465 White Bear Parkway, White Bear Lake, MN 55110
Mailing Address
4465 White Bear Parkway, White Bear Lake, MN 55110
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