Claus Spies, MD
NPI 1619952769 · Nephrology Physician · Melbourne, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Claus Spies, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Melbourne, FL (NPI 1619952769).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1619952769
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- ME79616 (FL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
4,363 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 1,299 | $77 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 823 | $16 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 734 | $123 |
| Dialysis Services, 4 Or More Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90960 | 512 | $344 |
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99490 | 304 | $61 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 31 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydralazine Hcl | 97 | 30 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 94 | 31 |
| Losartan Potassium | 81 | 29 |
| Potassium Chloride | 81 | 34 |
| Lisinopril | 77 | 21 |
| Calcium Acetate | 58 | 22 |
| Calcitriol | 57 | 20 |
| Furosemide |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$559 across 17 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-12-13
- Last updated
- 2018-10-31
Frequently asked questions
- What is Claus Spies's NPI number?
- Claus Spies's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619952769, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Claus Spies's specialty?
- Claus Spies is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Claus Spies located?
- Claus Spies's practice location on file with NPPES is 1223 Gateway Dr Ste 2g, Melbourne, FL 32901-2607.
- What is Claus Spies's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Claus Spies is (321) 549-0533.
- Does Claus Spies accept Medicare?
- Claus Spies is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Claus Spies's NPI active?
- Yes — Claus Spies's NPI (1619952769) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-10-31.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.