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Edit this profileWhere to find Scott M. Spector, MD
- Norwalk location main office
488 Main Ave Ste 2, Norwalk, CT 06851 - New York location
437 5th Ave, New York, NY 10016
About Dr. Spector
Based in Norwalk, CT, Scott M. Spector, MD is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Scott graduated from New York Medical College in 1982. Medicare claims data shows Scott provided 5,311 services to 3,450 patients. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, photography of the retina, and established patient problem focused exam of visual system. NPI 1073553707 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (203) 853-9000
- Email not available
Practice Locations
488 MAIN AVE STE 2
Norwalk, CT 06851
437 5th Ave
New York, NY 10016
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal detachment
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Cataract surgery
- Eye exam
- LASIK
- Retina surgery
Examination and imaging
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Cataract and lens
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Corneal procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Eye Graft
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
- Laser Floater Removal
Laser procedures
- Laser Treatment for Retinal Tear
Laser vision correction
- SMILE Eye Surgery
Refractive surgery
- Clear Lens Exchange
- Implantable Contact Lenses
Tear duct & Orbit
- Orbital Decompression Surgery
- Tear Duct Plugs
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
5,311 services · 3,450 patients · 18 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of drug delivery implant into tear duct of eye | Procedure | 68841 |
457 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
437 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
163 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
125 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of eyelashes using forceps | Procedure | 67820 |
25 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65855 |
24 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
1,219 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
914 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other eye doctors in Norwalk 5
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at New York Medical College 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 14 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1982 at New York Medical College 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of drug delivery implant into tear duct of eye 6
Providers in CT who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Spector?
Dr. Spector is an eye doctor in Norwalk, CT. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Spector's address?
Dr. Spector is listed at 488 Main Ave Ste 2, Norwalk, CT 06851. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Spector?
The number on file is (203) 853-9000. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Spector?
Dr. Spector's National Provider Identifier is 1073553707. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Spector train?
Dr. Spector attended New York Medical College, graduating in 1982. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Spector have?
Dr. Spector has 44 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1982, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Spector perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Spector performs procedures including insertion of drug delivery implant into tear duct of eye, closure of tear duct opening using plug and removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and photography of the retina. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Spector's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Spector. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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