Ronald Spears, M.D.
NPI 1932273174 · Psychiatry Physician · Louisville, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ronald Spears, M.D. is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Louisville, KY (NPI 1932273174).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1932273174
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 25916 (KY)
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
19 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
445 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 Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 198 | $46 |
| Therapy Using Electrical Currents90870 | 123 | $99 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 44 | $73 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 40 | $122 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 40 | $75 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $46–$122 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydroxyzine Pamoate | 27 | 19 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 25 | 16 |
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Xl | 18 | 11 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 18 | — |
| Sertraline Hcl | 15 | 12 |
| Mirtazapine | 14 | 13 |
| Aripiprazole |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$122 across 5 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
- 2006-11-20
- Last updated
- 2008-07-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ronald Spears's NPI number?
- Ronald Spears's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1932273174, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ronald Spears's specialty?
- Ronald Spears is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ronald Spears located?
- Ronald Spears's practice location on file with NPPES is 8521 Lagrange Rd, Louisville, KY 40242-3800.
- What is Ronald Spears's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ronald Spears is (502) 426-5648.
- Does Ronald Spears accept Medicare?
- Ronald Spears is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ronald Spears's NPI active?
- Yes — Ronald Spears's NPI (1932273174) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-07-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.