Dr. Robert J. Spinner, MD

  • Rochester, MN
  • Neurosurgeon
NPI1043298540PAC ID9931243839
Medicare services, 2024
147
Medicare patients, 2024
145
Part D claims, 2024
86
Publications
778
Clinical trials
1
Practice address
1216 Second Street Southwest, Rochester, MN 55902
Practice phone
Call (507) 255-5123
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Primary practice

Mayo Clinic Hospital, Saint Marys Campus

Hospital · Rochester, Minnesota

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Dr. Robert J. Spinner is a neurosurgeon in Rochester, Minnesota

Dr. Spinner practices at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Saint Marys Campus in Rochester, Minnesota, part of Mayo Clinic.

Dr. Spinner's NPI, 1043298540, was assigned on January 4, 2006. Dr. Spinner graduated from Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine - Rochester in 1989. Dr. Spinner's Minnesota license number on file is 39233.

NPI and contact details
Medicare PAC ID
9931243839
NPI enumeration date
January 4, 2006
NPI status
Active
Accepts Medicare assignment
Yes
Offers telehealth
Yes
Practice phone
(507) 255-5123
Professional email
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Sex
Male
Estimated age
63
Medical school graduation
1989

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)

Dr. Robert J. Spinner practices at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Saint Marys Campus in Rochester, Minnesota

Dr. Spinner's primary practice is Mayo Clinic Hospital, Saint Marys Campus, at 1216 Second Street Southwest, Rochester, MN 55902 in Olmsted County. The practice phone is (507) 255-5123.

Source: Dmand AI Affiliation Data

Dr. Robert J. Spinner is affiliated with 2 sites of care and 1 medical group

Dr. Spinner's primary practice is Mayo Clinic Hospital, Saint Marys Campus in Rochester, Minnesota, part of Mayo Clinic. The medical group on file is Mayo Clinic. Dmand AI also links Dr. Spinner to 1 more hospice, named with a free account.

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Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. Robert J. Spinner's practice

Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Spinner practices, 2 sites in all. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.

EHR by site
SiteEHR vendor and product
Mayo Clinic Hospital, Saint Marys CampusAvailable with a free account
+1 more affiliated siteAvailable with a free account

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Dr. Robert J. Spinner is one of 148 neurosurgeons in Minnesota

Neurological surgery is Dr. Spinner's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 207T00000X. Dr. Spinner is board certified in neurological surgery by the American Board of Neurological Surgery. Dmand AI has Dr. Spinner's licenses on file in 8 states: Minnesota, Arizona, Florida, Wisconsin, New York, Louisiana, North Carolina and South Carolina.

Specialties and state licenses

  • Neurological surgery, MinnesotaPrimaryLicense 39233 · 1996 to 2025 · taxonomy 207T00000X
  • Arizona license2016 to 2026
  • Florida license2016 to 2026
  • Wisconsin license2023 to 2025
  • New York license1995 to 2002
  • Louisiana license1998 to 2000
  • North Carolina license1990 to 1999
  • South Carolina license1994 to 1995

Clinical focus

Dmand AI lists craniotomy and muscle pain, fibromyalgia, and limb pain among the conditions Dr. Spinner treats.

Neurosurgeons near Dr. Spinner

Counts of neurosurgeons with a Dmand AI profile, by place and practice. Each opens the list.

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks

Dr. Robert J. Spinner billed Medicare for 147 services in 2024

CMS data shows 147 Medicare services from Dr. Spinner across 5 procedure codes in 2024, for 145 Medicare patients. Medicare paid $15,010 for them.

Medicare services, 2024147
Medicare patients145
Paid by Medicare$15,010
Procedure codes5

Dr. Spinner's Medicare services by type, 2023 to 2024

  • 2023
  • 2024
Office and hospital visits
2023: 1322024: 11711%
Surgery
2023: 292024: 303%

Where Dr. Spinner's Medicare services took place, 2024

  • In an office11780%
  • In a facility3020%

Dr. Spinner compared with the Minnesota median for neurosurgeons, 2024

  • Dr. Spinner
  • Minnesota median
Medicare services
147vs 12518% above
Medicare patients
145vs 11131% above
Part D claims
79vs 312.5 times

Medians across 124 neurosurgeons in Minnesota with Dmand AI profiles that report each measure.

Dr. Spinner's most billed Medicare procedure codes, 2024

CMS publishes codes billed for 11 or more Medicare patients. Each label is the code family; CPT descriptions are licensed by the AMA.

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Sources: Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS), 2024 data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks

Dr. Robert J. Spinner treated 145 Medicare patients in 2024, average age 70

CMS counts 145 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Spinner in 2024. The largest group is 65 to 74, with 90 patients. 72% of them have high blood pressure, and 68% have high cholesterol. Their average risk score is 1.26, where 1.00 is the Medicare average.

Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Spinner's median patient age at 62, with 45% women.

Medicare patients, 2024145
Average age70
Average risk score1.26

Dr. Spinner's Medicare patients by age, 2024

CMS leaves out age groups with fewer than 11 patients.

Dr. Spinner's Medicare patients by sex, 2024

  • Women5538%
  • Men9062%

Chronic conditions among Dr. Spinner's Medicare patients, 2024

  1. High blood pressure72%
  2. High cholesterol68%
  3. Arthritis59%
  4. Anxiety26%
  5. Mood disorders25%
  6. Chronic kidney disease24%
  7. Depression23%
  8. Diabetes23%

Share of Medicare patients with each condition. A patient can have several.

Dr. Spinner's patients across all payers

Dmand AI patient panel data covers Medicare, Medicaid and commercial patients.

Patient panel by age, all payers

Median age 62

Patient panel by sex, all payers

  • Women45%
  • Men55%

Sources: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data; and Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data

Dr. Robert J. Spinner wrote 86 Medicare Part D claims in 2024

In 2024, Dr. Spinner wrote 86 Medicare Part D claims. 100% of them were for generic drugs. CMS names the drug for 79 of them, across 7 drugs with 11 or more claims each, at $1,220 in total drug cost. In 2022, CMS named 11 claims across 1 drug.

Part D claims, 202486
Drugs named by CMS7
Total drug cost$1,220

Dr. Spinner's most prescribed drugs by claims, 2024

CMS names a drug when it has 11 or more claims. Share is of the claims for drugs CMS names.

Drug classes CMS tracks in Dr. Spinner's Part D claims, 2024

  • Antibiotics14%12 of 86 claims

Share of all Part D claims for each drug class CMS reports on. Classes with no claims are left out.

Part D claims for drugs CMS names, 2022 to 2024

  • 2022
  • 2024
Claims for drugs CMS names
2022: 112024: 79618%

Drugs named by CMS: 7 in 2024, 1 in 2022.

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Sources: Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS), 2024 data, released May 6, 2026; and Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data

Dr. Robert J. Spinner offers telehealth to Medicare patients

Dr. Spinner accepts Medicare assignment, so Medicare's approved amount is taken as full payment. CMS lists Dr. Spinner as offering telehealth.

Accepts Medicare assignment
Yes
Offers telehealth
Yes

Laminectomy or laminotomy (partial removal of spine bones): 1 to 10 procedures (CMS shows small counts as a range)

Sources: Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS); and Doctors and Clinicians Utilization Data (CMS)

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Dr. Robert J. Spinner has 778 publications on record

Dmand AI links 778 papers to Dr. Spinner, published from 2003 to 2025. 2023 was the busiest year, with 45. The most frequent topics are Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Brachial Plexus and Ganglion Cysts. Dr. Spinner has published most often in Clin Anat. Dr. Spinner's most frequent co-authors are Kimberly K. Amrami, MD, Alexander Y. Shin, MD and Allen Thorp Bishop, MD.

Papers778
Years published2003 to 2025

Dr. Spinner's papers by year, 2016 to 2025

Topics Dr. Spinner writes about most

  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Brachial Plexus
  • Ganglion Cysts
  • Neurosurgical Procedures
  • Brachial Plexus Neuropathies
  • Peripheral Nervous System Neoplasms
  • Muscle, Skeletal
  • Peripheral Nerves

Dr. Spinner's most frequent co-authors

Recent publications by Dr. Spinner

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Sources: PubMed (National Library of Medicine); and Dmand AI Research Linkage

Dr. Robert J. Spinner has worked on 1 clinical trial

Dmand AI links Dr. Spinner to 1 clinical trial. Conditions studied include Peroneal Neuropathies and Cubital Tunnel Syndrome.

Conditions in Dr. Spinner's trials

  • Peroneal Neuropathies
  • Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

Investigators on the most trials with Dr. Spinner

Recent clinical trials with Dr. Spinner

Sources: Dmand AI Research Linkage; and ClinicalTrials.gov (National Library of Medicine)

Dr. Robert J. Spinner received $10,162 in industry payments from 2018 to 2025

CMS Open Payments shows 9 general payments to Dr. Spinner from 2 drug and device companies from 2018 to 2025. Consulting fees make up the largest share, 85% of the total. DePuy Synthes Sales Inc. paid the most, $10,079.

General payments to Dr. Spinner by program year, 2018 to 2025

General payments to Dr. Spinner by kind, 2018 to 2025

$10.2Kin total
  • Consulting fees$8,63885%
  • Travel and lodging$1,41014%
  • Food and beverage$1141%

Companies that paid Dr. Spinner the most, 2018 to 2025

Share is of all general payments to this clinician.

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Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026

Dr. Robert J. Spinner has 4 awards and honors on record

Dmand AI lists 4 awards for Dr. Spinner, most recently America's Top Doctors in 2014.

Awards and honors for Dr. Spinner

  1. 2014
    • America's Top Doctors
  2. Undated
    • AANS Fellow
    • ACS Fellow
    • Whos Who

Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data

Dr. Robert J. Spinner graduated from Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine - Rochester

Dr. Spinner graduated from Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine - Rochester in 1989. Dr. Spinner is a member of AANS, ACS and CNS.

  1. Medical schoolMayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine - Rochester
  2. Board certified in neurological surgeryAmerican Board of Neurological Surgery
  3. Board certified in orthopaedic surgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data

Dr. Robert J. Spinner accepts plans from 17 insurance carriers

Dr. Spinner is in network with 17 carriers, including Aetna, Elevance and Excellus BlueCross BlueShield. PPO plans come from the most carriers, 11. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.

  • Aetna
  • Elevance
  • Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
  • Medica
  • United Healthcare
  • HCSC
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • +9 more carriersWith a free account

Plan types Dr. Spinner accepts, by number of carriers

  1. PPO11
  2. Medicare10
  3. HMO8
  4. POS7
  5. EPO5
  6. Medicaid1

Source: Dmand AI Insurance Network Data

Sources for Dr. Robert J. Spinner's profile data

Sources for the data on this page
Data on this pageSource
NPI, name, sex, specialty and licensesNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Practice locations and phoneDmand AI Affiliation Data
Primary practice, affiliations and health systemDmand AI Affiliation DataDmand AI Org Hierarchy Data
Medicare services and procedure codesMedicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
State medians for the same specialtyDmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panelDmand AI Patient Panel DataMedicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Part D prescribingMedicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
MIPS scores, telehealth, assignment and procedure percentilesDoctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Doctors and Clinicians Utilization Data (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Publications, topics and co-authorsPubMed (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Research Linkage
Clinical trials and co-investigatorsDmand AI Research LinkageClinicalTrials.gov (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab)
Industry paymentsOpen Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Awards and committee rolesDmand AI Professional Profile Data
Training, board certification and membershipsDmand AI Professional Profile Data
Insurance carriers and plan typesDmand AI Insurance Network Data
EHR at each practice siteDmand AI Technology Install Data
Similar physiciansDmand AI Affiliation Data

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What is Dr. Robert J. Spinner's NPI number?

Dr. Robert J. Spinner's NPI number is 1043298540. It was assigned on January 4, 2006, and it is active in the NPI Registry.

What kind of doctor is Dr. Robert J. Spinner?

Dr. Robert J. Spinner is a neurosurgeon in Rochester, Minnesota. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Neurological Surgery Physician (taxonomy code 207T00000X).

Where does Dr. Robert J. Spinner practice?

Dr. Spinner practices at 1216 Second Street Southwest, Rochester, MN 55902. Dr. Spinner's primary practice is Mayo Clinic Hospital, Saint Marys Campus in Rochester, Minnesota, part of Mayo Clinic. Dmand AI also links Dr. Spinner to 1 hospice.

What is Dr. Robert J. Spinner's office phone number?

The practice phone on file for Dr. Spinner is (507) 255-5123.

What is Dr. Robert J. Spinner's medical license number?

Dr. Spinner's Minnesota license number on file is 39233, one of the licenses on file in 8 states.

Which states has Dr. Robert J. Spinner been licensed in?

Dmand AI has state licenses on file for Dr. Spinner in Minnesota (1996 to 2025), Arizona (2016 to 2026), Florida (2016 to 2026), Wisconsin (2023 to 2025), New York (1995 to 2002), Louisiana (1998 to 2000), North Carolina (1990 to 1999) and South Carolina (1994 to 1995).

Which hospitals is Dr. Robert J. Spinner affiliated with?

Dr. Spinner practices at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Saint Marys Campus in Rochester, Minnesota.

What medical group is Dr. Robert J. Spinner part of?

Dr. Spinner is linked to Mayo Clinic.

Does Dr. Robert J. Spinner accept Medicare?

Yes. CMS data shows Dr. Spinner billed Medicare for 147 services in 2024, and Dr. Spinner accepts Medicare assignment.

Does Dr. Robert J. Spinner offer telehealth?

Yes. The CMS Doctors and Clinicians file lists Dr. Spinner as offering telehealth services.

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How many Medicare patients does Dr. Robert J. Spinner see?

CMS counts 145 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Spinner in 2024, with an average age of 70.

Is Dr. Robert J. Spinner board certified?

Yes. Dr. Spinner is board certified in neurological surgery by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.

What services does Dr. Robert J. Spinner bill to Medicare?

In 2024, Dr. Spinner's most billed Medicare services were office visit, established patient (99214), office visit, new patient (99203) and surgery: brain, spine and nerves (64795).

Where did Dr. Robert J. Spinner go to medical school?

Dr. Spinner graduated from Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine - Rochester in 1989.

What drugs does Dr. Robert J. Spinner prescribe most?

In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Spinner's most prescribed drugs by claims were Cefadroxil, Gabapentin and Amlodipine Besylate.

Has Dr. Robert J. Spinner received payments from drug or device companies?

CMS Open Payments shows $10,162 in general payments to Dr. Spinner from 2 companies from 2018 to 2025. The largest total came from DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.

How long has Dr. Robert J. Spinner been practicing?

Dr. Spinner graduated from medical school in 1989, 37 years ago.

Does Dr. Robert J. Spinner do research?

Dmand AI links 778 publications to Dr. Spinner, published from 2003 to 2025. Dr. Spinner has worked on 1 clinical trial.

Who does Dr. Robert J. Spinner publish with?

Dr. Spinner's most frequent co-authors are Kimberly K. Amrami, MD (169 shared papers), Alexander Y. Shin, MD (114 shared papers) and Allen Thorp Bishop, MD (98 shared papers).

What insurance does Dr. Robert J. Spinner accept?

Dr. Spinner is in network with 17 carriers, including Aetna, Elevance and Excellus BlueCross BlueShield. PPO plans come from the most carriers, 11. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.

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