Sheila M Specker, MD
Addiction Medicine Psychiatry & Neurology
Sheila M Specker is an Addiction Medicine Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Minneapolis, MN with over 43 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Sheila M Specker, MD practices as part of a group addiction medicine psychiatry & neurology specialist practice in Minneapolis, MN. Trained at University of Minnesota Medical School (class of 1983), she has been practicing for over 43 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have depression, anxiety, and mood disorders. CMS MIPS quality score: 81.72/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 6% of MIPS-scored doctors in Minnesota
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
2312 S 6th St Suite F256 / 2b West, Minneapolis, MN 55454-1336
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202381.72/100
Minnesota avg: 84.7 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-1.9 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Medicare Patients
29
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
64
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
513
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $40k
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 Depression, Anxiety Disorders, and Mood Disorders.
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+43%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior
Problematic patterns of drug or alcohol use leading to health issues
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.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1983
University of Minnesota Medical School
43 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A doctor of osteopathy board eligible/certified in the field of Psychiatry by the American Osteopathic Board of Neurology and Psychiatry is able to obtain a Certificate of Added Qualifications in the field of Addiction Medicine
Taxonomy: 2084A0401X
Education & Training
University of Minnesota Medical School (Class of 1983)
Mailing address
420 Delaware Street Se University of Minnesota Physicians, Minneapolis, MN 55455
Differs from practice location
Virtual Addiction Medicine Care With Sheila M Specker
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Sheila M Specker for depression management, anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Minneapolis 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 Sheila M Specker
Dr. Specker is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Minneapolis, MN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (612) 273-8700.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Sheila M Specker
Practice Location
2312 S 6th St Suite F256 / 2b West, Minneapolis, MN 55454-1336
Mailing Address
420 Delaware Street Se University of Minnesota Physicians, Minneapolis, MN 55455
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