Michael Spafford, MD - Medicare Otolaryngology in Albuquerque, NM

Michael Spafford, MD is a medicare enrolled "Otolaryngology" physician in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He graduated from medical school in 1992 and has 32 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Otolaryngology. He is a member of the group practice University Of New Mexico Medical Group and his current practice location is Unm Cancer Research Treatment Ctr, 900 Camino De Salud Ne, Albuquerque, New Mexico. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (505) 272-4947.

Michael Spafford is licensed to practice in New Mexico (license number 99-308) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1346257391.

Contact Information

Michael Spafford, MD
Unm Cancer Research Treatment Ctr, 900 Camino De Salud Ne,
Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001
(505) 272-4947
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameMichael Spafford
GenderMale
SpecialityOtolaryngology
Experience32 Years
LocationUnm Cancer Research Treatment Ctr, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Michael Spafford graduated from medical school in 1992
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1346257391
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/02/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/29/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1951491695
  • Enrollment ID: I20071218000200

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Michael Spafford such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1346257391NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Y00000XOtolaryngology 99-308 (New Mexico)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
University Of New Mexico HospitalAlbuquerque, NMHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
University Of New Mexico Medical Group49817952671002

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameUnm Medical Group Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1831218627
PECOS PAC ID: 4981795267
Enrollment ID: O20070801000589

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Michael Spafford, MD
Dept Of Surgery Ent Msc10 5610, 1 University Of New Mexico,
Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001

Ph: (505) 272-6451
Michael Spafford, MD
Unm Cancer Research Treatment Ctr, 900 Camino De Salud Ne,
Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001

Ph: (505) 272-4947

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Dr. Alan Steven Brenner, M.D.
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 201 Cedar St Se, Suite 4600, Albuquerque, NM 87106
Phone: 505-563-6450    Fax: 505-563-6484
Dr. Miriam I Redleaf, M.D.
Otolaryngology
Medicare: May Accept Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: University Of New Mexico, 2211 Lomas Blvd Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87106
Phone: 505-272-6487    
Roland Zsolt Gerencer, MD
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 4901 Lang Ave Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87109
Phone: 505-842-8171    Fax: 505-246-0684
Dr. Donald Z. Sokol, M.D.
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1501 San Pedro Dr Se, Albuquerque, NM 87108
Phone: 505-265-1711    
George David Neal, MD
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 5400 Gibson Blvd Se, Albuquerque, NM 87108
Phone: 505-262-7905    Fax: 505-262-3484
Angela Martin, MD
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 2nd Ambulatory Care Ctr, 2211 Lomas Blvd. Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87131
Phone: 505-272-6452    
Tania Kraai, MD
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: Unm Hospital Otolaryngology, 2211 Lomas Blvd Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87131
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