Doctor Profile

Endocrinology · Endocrinology

Matthew J. Spitzer

MD · Endocrinology · State University Of New York Downstate Medical Center
31 HALL DR
Amherst, MA 01002
✓ Accepts Medicare 💻 Offers Telehealth 🎓 19 Years Practicing
2.9K
Medicare Patients / yr
36
Procedures Billed
19
Years Practicing
3
Hospital Affiliations
Data Source: Identity from NPPES (2026). Procedure & patient volume from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023). Hospital affiliations from CMS Physician Compare. We display publicly reported data — no personal information required to view any of it.
Reviewed by: Wes Ward, Founder & Data Lead • View our methodology

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Medicare Plans That Cover Dr. Spitzer

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We're pulling plan acceptance data directly from insurance carrier provider directories. Until that feed is live for Massachusetts, the fastest way to find a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Spitzer is to compare every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available near 01002, MA — the Endocrinology's office can quickly confirm which of the top local plans they accept.

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What Dr. Spitzer Does

Dr. Spitzer served 2,944 Medicare patients across 4,417 services in the latest CMS reporting year. That's 408% above the average Endocrinology in Massachusetts (579 patients across 286 doctors).

ProcedureServicesMedicare Patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes (99214)657383
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)597323
Hemoglobin a1c level (83036)294155
Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (tsh) (84443)284168
Continuous monitoring of blood sugar level in tissue fluid using sensor under skin with interpretation and report (95251)216101

How to read this: "Services" are the total times Dr. Spitzer billed Medicare for each procedure in the latest reporting year. "Patients" counts unique Medicare beneficiaries. Procedures are shown in plain English; the underlying HCPCS codes are available on request.

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Spitzer is affiliated with 3 hospitals according to CMS Physician Compare. Below are the 3 hospitals with full quality profiles on our site. Hospital network status depends on your Medicare Advantage plan — always verify before enrolling.

Baystate Franklin Medical Center

Greenfield, MA
★★★★☆ 4/5 CMS Rating

Berkshire Medical Center

Pittsfield, MA
★★★★☆ 4/5 CMS Rating

Cooley Dickinson Hospital Inc,The

Northampton, MA
★★★☆☆ 3/5 CMS Rating

Practice Location & Telehealth Readiness

Dr. Spitzer practices at the address below. If you're evaluating Medicare coverage, location matters for in-network access and — when Dr. Spitzer offers telehealth — broadband availability at your home matters for virtual visits.

Address: 31 HALL DR, Amherst, MA 01002
Phone: (413) 256-8561

Area Safety Grade

B

Block-level crime analysis from CrimeGrade.org.

Practice Accessibility

24 min

Average commute time in this zip · 48% of residents drive to work. Practical context for patients deciding whether to make the trip. See the full neighborhood profile at BestNeighborhood.org.

Telehealth Readiness

29.5007

Households with fiber broadband — important for reliable virtual visits. Check your address at ISPReports.org.

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Other Endocrinology Doctors near 01002, MA

If Dr. Spitzer isn't accepting new patients or isn't in your plan's network, these are the closest endocrinology doctors near 01002, MA:

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
Vilma CarloneEndocrinology3347.4 mi
Eva KaracsonyiEndocrinology3238.2 mi
John NicasioEndocrinology9998.4 mi
Kinga K. PlutaEndocrinology9098.8 mi
Catherine M. HegartyEndocrinology6208.8 mi

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How to Use This Information

Choosing a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Spitzer takes three steps:

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Matthew J. Spitzer: Common Questions

Does Dr. Spitzer accept Medicare?
Yes. Dr. Spitzer is enrolled with Medicare and listed in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS). Whether a specific Medicare Advantage plan covers Dr. Spitzer depends on that plan's provider network. Compare Medicare plans near 01002, MA →
Where is Dr. Spitzer's office?
Dr. Spitzer practices at 31 HALL DR, Amherst, MA 01002. Phone: (413) 256-8561.
What Medicare plans does Dr. Spitzer accept?
Original Medicare (Parts A & B) is accepted. Medicare Advantage plan acceptance varies by carrier and plan year. Call the office at (413) 256-8561 to confirm your specific plan is accepted, or compare all Medicare plans near 01002, MA to see available options.
Does Dr. Spitzer offer telehealth visits?
Dr. Spitzer is registered with Medicare as offering telehealth services. Most Medicare Advantage plans cover telehealth visits at the same or similar cost as in-person visits. Check broadband availability in your area to ensure reliable connectivity for video visits.
How experienced is Dr. Spitzer?
Dr. Spitzer graduated in 2007 and has been practicing for approximately 19 years. In the latest CMS reporting year, Dr. Spitzer treated 2,944 Medicare patients across 36 distinct procedure types.
How do I know if Dr. Spitzer is in-network for my Medicare plan?
Network status varies by plan. The best verification steps: (1) check your plan's provider directory at the carrier's website, (2) call the office at (413) 256-8561 and ask which plans they currently accept, and (3) call the number on the back of your Medicare card. Print our doctor questions checklist →

About the Reviewer

Wes Ward

Wes Ward

Founder & Data Lead

Wes Ward reviews all doctor profiles and methodology for data accuracy. Every Medicare provider page on this site — including the utilization statistics, hospital affiliations, and geocoded practice address — goes through his data-validation pipeline before publication. We display only publicly available CMS data; you never need to enter personal information to see any of it.

With 25+ years in data analytics — including work with highly regulated genomic data at Ancestry.com — Wes brings enterprise-level rigor to healthcare transparency. He is also a co-founder of BestNeighborhood.org (neighborhood data), CrimeGrade.org (block-level safety analytics), and ISPReports.org (broadband availability for telehealth). Those sister sites power the location and telehealth-readiness context on this page.

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Data sources: CMS NPPES (2026), CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023), CMS Physician Compare, CrimeGrade.org, BestNeighborhood.org, ISPReports.org. This page is for informational purposes only. Always verify coverage directly with the plan and practice. Read our full methodology →Privacy policy

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