Richard Harris Spector, MD
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Richard Harris Spector is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Erie, PA with over 45 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Richard Harris Spector, MD runs an independent psychiatry psychiatry & neurology specialist practice in Erie, PA. Trained at Indiana University School of Medicine (class of 1981), he has been practicing for over 45 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, depression, and anxiety (per CMS data).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
4619 Peach St, Erie, PA 16509-2006
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
69
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
114
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,905
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $195k
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, Depression, and Anxiety Disorders.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$53 received from industry
4 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 Richard Harris Spector's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1981
Indiana University School of Medicine
45 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.
Taxonomy: 2084P0800X
Education & Training
Indiana University School of Medicine (Class of 1981)
Mailing address
503 W 1st St, Oil City, PA 16301-2917
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Richard Harris Spector
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Richard Harris Spector for cholesterol management, depression management, anxiety counseling — no travel to Erie 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 Richard Harris Spector
Dr. Spector is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Erie, PA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (814) 868-8505.
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 Richard Harris Spector
Practice Location
4619 Peach St, Erie, PA 16509-2006
Mailing Address
503 W 1st St, Oil City, PA 16301-2917
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