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Dr. Samuel Clyde Spalding III, MD

(3 Ratings)

Specializes in: Vitreoretinal Diseases (Retina and Vitreous) and Surgery

University of Louisville School of Medicine

113 Holland Avenue Stratton Vamc (500)
Albany, NY 12208

(315) 445-8166

Dr. Samuel Clyde Spalding III, MD is a retina specialist in Albany, NY specializing in vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous) and surgery. He graduated from University of Louisville School of Medicine. Dr. Samuel Clyde Spalding III, MD is affiliated with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Syracuse Veterans Administration Hospital, Syracuse, NY, Upstate University Medical Center, Syracuse, NY and Crouse Hospital, Syracuse, NY.

Office Locations

113 Holland Avenue Stratton Vamc (500)
Albany, NY 12208

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200 Greenfield Parkway
Liverpool, NY 13088

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Samuel Clyde Spalding III, MD in 2023

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Top 5%

By Volume:

eye procedures

intravitreal drug injection

SCODI of the posterior segment

In 2023, Dr. Samuel Clyde Spalding III, MD performed more eye procedures, intravitreal drug injection, and SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within New York.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging

SCODI of the posterior segment

In 2023, Dr. Samuel Clyde Spalding III, MD had a list price for scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging (SCODI), and SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within New York. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

comprehensive eye exam

By Affordability:

eye injection

eye tests

fundus photography

intraocular injection

intravitreal drug injection

intravitreal injection

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within New York, Dr. Samuel Clyde Spalding III, MD performed more comprehensive eye exam procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for eye injection, eye tests, fundus photography, intraocular injection, intravitreal drug injection, and intravitreal injection that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Samuel Clyde Spalding III, MD treated as a retina specialist in Albany, NY during 2012 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Samuel Clyde Spalding III, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	14
doctor visit	1432
eye procedures	3454
injections	1379
ultrasound (sonogram)	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Samuel Clyde Spalding III, MD treated as a retina specialist in Albany, NY during 2013 were eye procedures, injections and photocoagulation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Samuel Clyde Spalding III, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	658
eye procedures	4538
injections	1450
photocoagulation	31

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samuel Clyde Spalding III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	383
Female	540

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	887
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	248
From 75 to 84	308
85 and over	307
Less than 65	60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samuel Clyde Spalding III, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	40
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Samuel Clyde Spalding III, MD treated as a retina specialist in Albany, NY during 2014 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Samuel Clyde Spalding III, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	318
eye procedures	4525
injections	1402

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samuel Clyde Spalding III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	370
Female	519

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	857
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	259
From 75 to 84	295
85 and over	280
Less than 65	55

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samuel Clyde Spalding III, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	38
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Samuel Clyde Spalding III, MD treated as a retina specialist in Albany, NY during 2015 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Samuel Clyde Spalding III, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	246
eye procedures	5033
injections	1570

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samuel Clyde Spalding III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	772
Female	1090

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1774
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	30
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	542
From 75 to 84	616
85 and over	600
Less than 65	104

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samuel Clyde Spalding III, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	37
Dementia	10
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Samuel Clyde Spalding III, MD treated as a retina specialist in Albany, NY during 2016 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Samuel Clyde Spalding III, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	246
eye procedures	5249
injections	1684
laser treatment	11
photocoagulation	53

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samuel Clyde Spalding III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	412
Female	540

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	901
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	264
From 75 to 84	327
85 and over	299
Less than 65	62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samuel Clyde Spalding III, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	38
Dementia	12
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Samuel Clyde Spalding III, MD treated as a retina specialist in Albany, NY during 2017 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Samuel Clyde Spalding III, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	15
doctor visit	271
eye procedures	5374
injections	1806
ultrasound (sonogram)	15

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samuel Clyde Spalding III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	427
Female	544

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	910
Black	20
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	280
From 75 to 84	325
85 and over	290
Less than 65	76

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samuel Clyde Spalding III, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	39
Dementia	13
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Samuel Clyde Spalding III, MD treated as a retina specialist in Albany, NY during 2018 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Samuel Clyde Spalding III, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	13
doctor visit	200
eye procedures	5294
injections	1757
ultrasound (sonogram)	13

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samuel Clyde Spalding III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	392
Female	526

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	863
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	260
From 75 to 84	318
85 and over	282
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samuel Clyde Spalding III, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	40
Dementia	13
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Samuel Clyde Spalding III, MD treated as a retina specialist in Albany, NY during 2019 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Samuel Clyde Spalding III, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	120
eye procedures	4716
injections	1569

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samuel Clyde Spalding III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	323
Female	461

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	729
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	221
From 75 to 84	267
85 and over	242
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samuel Clyde Spalding III, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	42
Dementia	12
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Samuel Clyde Spalding III, MD treated as a retina specialist in Albany, NY during 2020 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Samuel Clyde Spalding III, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	14
doctor visit	166
eye procedures	4534
injections	1609
ultrasound (sonogram)	14

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samuel Clyde Spalding III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	315
Female	435

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	701
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	218
From 75 to 84	255
85 and over	219
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samuel Clyde Spalding III, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	40
Dementia	11
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Samuel Clyde Spalding III, MD treated as a retina specialist in Albany, NY during 2021 were eye procedures, injections and photocoagulation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Samuel Clyde Spalding III, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	518
eye procedures	4536
injections	1559
photocoagulation	23

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samuel Clyde Spalding III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	339
Female	499

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	778
Black	14
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	27
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	268
From 75 to 84	268
85 and over	249
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samuel Clyde Spalding III, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	39
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Samuel Clyde Spalding III, MD treated as a retina specialist in Albany, NY during 2022 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Samuel Clyde Spalding III, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	613
eye procedures	4367
injections	1533

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samuel Clyde Spalding III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	382
Female	504

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	828
Black	14
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	30
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	286
From 75 to 84	299
85 and over	244
Less than 65	57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samuel Clyde Spalding III, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	39
Dementia	5
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Samuel Clyde Spalding III, MD treated as a retina specialist in Albany, NY during 2023 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Samuel Clyde Spalding III, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	577
eye procedures	4223
injections	1467

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samuel Clyde Spalding III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	346
Female	507

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	791
Black	0
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	31
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	254
From 75 to 84	297
85 and over	261
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samuel Clyde Spalding III, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	38
Dementia	8
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Samuel Clyde Spalding III, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Samuel Clyde Spalding III, MD treated as a retina specialist in Albany, NY were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

diagnostic imaging	14
doctor visit	447
eye procedures	4653
injections	1565
laser treatment	11
photocoagulation	35
ultrasound (sonogram)	14

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samuel Clyde Spalding III, MD.

**Gender**
Female	513
Male	371

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	11
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	834
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	1
Other	18

**Age**
75 to 84	297
85 and over	272
Less than 65	56
65 to 74	258

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samuel Clyde Spalding III, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Samuel Clyde Spalding III, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	35
Atrial Fibrillation	15
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Education & Training

Dr. Samuel Clyde Spalding III, MD graduated from University of Louisville School of Medicine. He completed residency at Emory University Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in New York.

Medical School: University of Louisville School of Medicine

Residency: Emory University Affiliated Hospitals

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Samuel Clyde Spalding III, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Syracuse Veterans Administration Hospital, Syracuse, NY

Upstate University Medical Center, Syracuse, NY

Crouse Hospital, Syracuse, NY

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Samuel Clyde Spalding III, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.83 out of 5 stars based on 3 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Samuel Clyde Spalding III, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Albany, NY.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Samuel Clyde Spalding III, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
US Retina LLC	$12,307 $12,307
Genentech USA, Inc.	$347 LUCENTIS $327	$21
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.	$228 EYLEA aflibercept injection $125	Eylea $103
Alimera Sciences, Inc.	$71 $71
Bausch and Lomb Inc.	$53 VISUDYNE $53
Other	$40 OZURDEX $24	JETREA $15

**Types of Payments**
Acquisitions	$8,314
Current or prospective ownership or investment interest	$3,993
Food and Beverage	$626
Education	$113

Ownership and Interest Payments

This table describes ownership payments received by Dr. Samuel Clyde Spalding III, MD.

US Retina LLC	2022	$12,500.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Shares
US Retina LLC	2020	$12,500.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Shares
US Retina LLC	2019	$12,500.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Shares
US Retina LLC	2018	$10,000.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Shares
US Retina LLC	2017	$10,000.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Shares
US Retina LLC	2016	$10,000.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Shares
US Retina LLC	2015	$10,000.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Shares

Biography

Dr. Samuel Spalding specializes in surgery and vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous) and practices in Liverpool, NY and Albany, NY. Before performing his residency at a hospital affiliated with Emory University, Dr. Spalding attended the University of Louisville School of Medicine. He is affiliated with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

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