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Dr. Mark J. Spoonamore, MD

(294 Ratings)

Specializes in: Spine Surgery and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago (1995)

Professional interests include: lumbar decompression, anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF), laminoplasty, and more.

1450 San Pablo Street Hc4 Suite 5400
Los Angeles, CA 90033

(323) 442-5300

Dr. Mark J. Spoonamore, MD is a spine surgeon in Los Angeles, CA specializing in spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago in 1995 and has 31 years of experience. Dr. Mark J. Spoonamore, MD is affiliated with Keck Medicine of USC.

Office Locations

1441 Eastlake Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90033

1-800-872-2273

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1450 San Pablo Street Hc4 Suite 5400
Los Angeles, CA 90033

(323) 442-5300

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Mark J. Spoonamore, MD in 2024

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

360-degree lumbar fusion

posterior spinal fusion

posterolateral lumbar fusion

In 2012, Dr. Mark J. Spoonamore, MD had a list price for 360-degree lumbar fusion, posterior spinal fusion, and posterolateral lumbar fusion (PLF) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within California. 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. Mark J. Spoonamore, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Los Angeles, CA during 2012 were spinal procedures and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark J. Spoonamore, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	36
doctor visit	793
spinal procedures	64

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark J. Spoonamore, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Los Angeles, CA during 2013 were spinal procedures, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery), nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark J. Spoonamore, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	24
decompression surgery	21
doctor visit	794
nerve procedures	21
spinal procedures	68

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark J. Spoonamore, MD.

**Gender**
Male	183
Female	268

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	279
Black	0
Hispanic	105
Asian	42
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	183
From 75 to 84	152
85 and over	28
Less than 65	88

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark J. Spoonamore, MD in 2013

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	37
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark J. Spoonamore, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Los Angeles, CA during 2014 were spinal procedures, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery), nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark J. Spoonamore, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	26
decompression surgery	14
doctor visit	882
nerve procedures	14
spinal procedures	64

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark J. Spoonamore, MD.

**Gender**
Male	195
Female	272

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	269
Black	0
Hispanic	134
Asian	33
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	188
From 75 to 84	156
85 and over	39
Less than 65	84

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark J. Spoonamore, MD in 2014

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	36
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark J. Spoonamore, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Los Angeles, CA during 2015 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark J. Spoonamore, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	29
decompression surgery	33
doctor visit	635
nerve procedures	33
spinal procedures	85

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark J. Spoonamore, MD.

**Gender**
Male	292
Female	468

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	472
Black	0
Hispanic	180
Asian	50
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	288
From 75 to 84	280
85 and over	40
Less than 65	152

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark J. Spoonamore, MD in 2015

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	32
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark J. Spoonamore, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Los Angeles, CA during 2016 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark J. Spoonamore, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	19
decompression surgery	25
doctor visit	573
nerve procedures	25
spinal procedures	59

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark J. Spoonamore, MD.

**Gender**
Male	132
Female	207

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	218
Black	0
Hispanic	74
Asian	26
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	119
From 75 to 84	118
85 and over	25
Less than 65	77

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark J. Spoonamore, MD in 2016

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	30
Dementia	8
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark J. Spoonamore, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Los Angeles, CA during 2017 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark J. Spoonamore, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	27
decompression surgery	31
doctor visit	586
nerve procedures	31
spinal procedures	85

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark J. Spoonamore, MD.

**Gender**
Male	130
Female	196

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	210
Black	0
Hispanic	67
Asian	21
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	134
From 75 to 84	108
85 and over	19
Less than 65	65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark J. Spoonamore, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	35
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark J. Spoonamore, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Los Angeles, CA during 2018 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark J. Spoonamore, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	16
decompression surgery	19
doctor visit	608
nerve procedures	19
spinal procedures	48

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark J. Spoonamore, MD.

**Gender**
Male	146
Female	210

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	208
Black	19
Hispanic	90
Asian	27
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	146
From 75 to 84	114
85 and over	25
Less than 65	71

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark J. Spoonamore, MD in 2018

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	38
Dementia	10
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark J. Spoonamore, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Los Angeles, CA during 2019 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark J. Spoonamore, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	17
decompression surgery	24
doctor visit	473
nerve procedures	24
spinal procedures	58

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark J. Spoonamore, MD.

**Gender**
Male	126
Female	172

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	166
Black	14
Hispanic	70
Asian	33
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	132
From 75 to 84	93
85 and over	26
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark J. Spoonamore, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	41
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark J. Spoonamore, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Los Angeles, CA during 2020 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark J. Spoonamore, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	18
decompression surgery	29
doctor visit	298
nerve procedures	29
spinal procedures	64

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark J. Spoonamore, MD.

**Gender**
Male	76
Female	109

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	98
Black	13
Hispanic	46
Asian	17
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	76
From 75 to 84	68
85 and over	12
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark J. Spoonamore, MD in 2020

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	35
Dementia	12
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark J. Spoonamore, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Los Angeles, CA during 2021 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark J. Spoonamore, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	11
doctor visit	357
nerve procedures	11
spinal procedures	25

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark J. Spoonamore, MD.

**Gender**
Male	88
Female	136

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	144
Black	0
Hispanic	39
Asian	18
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	111
From 75 to 84	67
85 and over	17
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark J. Spoonamore, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	37
Dementia	11
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark J. Spoonamore, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Los Angeles, CA during 2022 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark J. Spoonamore, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	21
decompression surgery	21
doctor visit	453
nerve procedures	21
spinal procedures	70

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark J. Spoonamore, MD.

**Gender**
Male	115
Female	151

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	148
Black	16
Hispanic	63
Asian	23
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	135
From 75 to 84	73
85 and over	16
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark J. Spoonamore, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	40
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark J. Spoonamore, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Los Angeles, CA during 2023 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark J. Spoonamore, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	17
decompression surgery	18
doctor visit	419
nerve procedures	18
spinal procedures	54

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark J. Spoonamore, MD.

**Gender**
Male	115
Female	153

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	136
Black	16
Hispanic	67
Asian	31
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	125
From 75 to 84	82
85 and over	21
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark J. Spoonamore, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	45
Dementia	6
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark J. Spoonamore, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Los Angeles, CA during 2024 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark J. Spoonamore, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	13
decompression surgery	15
doctor visit	412
nerve procedures	15
spinal procedures	44

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark J. Spoonamore, MD.

**Gender**
Male	111
Female	156

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	142
Black	11
Hispanic	62
Asian	37
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	120
From 75 to 84	79
85 and over	25
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark J. Spoonamore, MD in 2024

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	28
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	42
Dementia	8
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark J. Spoonamore, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Mark J. Spoonamore, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Los Angeles, CA were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	21
decompression surgery	21
doctor visit	560
nerve procedures	21
spinal procedures	60

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark J. Spoonamore, MD.

**Gender**
Male	131
Female	192

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	6
Asian / Pacific Islander	27
Non-Hispanic White	191
Hispanic	76
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	5

**Age**
75 to 84	106
85 and over	22
Less than 65	59
65 to 74	135

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark J. Spoonamore, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Mark J. Spoonamore, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	13
Osteoporosis	18
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	34
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Cancer	10
Dementia	7

Education & Training

Dr. Mark J. Spoonamore, MD graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago in 1995. He completed residency at University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics. He has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago (1995)

Residency: University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics (2000)

Licensed In: California

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Mark J. Spoonamore, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Humana ChoiceCare Network, Great-West Healthcare, Blue Shield of California, MultiPlan, TriWest, United Healthcare, Interplan, Aetna, Medicare, Cigna, Coventry, GEHA, Anthem, First Health, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Beech Street, PacifiCare, Health Net, Brand New Day, Marian Health Services, Watchtower, Health Net Covered California, Kern Health Systems, Laundry and Dry Cleaning Workers Health & Welfare, Take Care (GUAM), USC Network, Union Roofers Health & Welfare Fund, Blue Shield Covered California, Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital, NEXT and Health Plans of Nevada.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Mark J. Spoonamore, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Humana ChoiceCare Network

Great-West Healthcare

Blue Shield of California

MultiPlan

TriWest

United Healthcare

Interplan

Aetna

Medicare

Cigna

Coventry

GEHA

Anthem

First Health

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

Beech Street

PacifiCare

Health Net

Brand New Day

Marian Health Services

Watchtower

Health Net Covered California

Kern Health Systems

Laundry and Dry Cleaning Workers Health & Welfare

Take Care (GUAM)

USC Network

Union Roofers Health & Welfare Fund

Blue Shield Covered California

Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital

Health Plans of Nevada

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Mark J. Spoonamore, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.78 out of 5 stars based on 294 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Mark J. Spoonamore, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Los Angeles, CA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Mark J. Spoonamore, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
BIOMET SPINE, LLC	$331 Spine $331
X-spine Systems, Inc.	$256 SPIDER $256
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$252 Spine $128	SURGIFLO Hemostatic Matrix Family of Products $124
GS Solutions, Inc.	$241 $241
Prosidyan, Inc	$235 FIBERGRAFT $235
Other	$287 THORACO-LUMBAR $136	Maxan Cervical System $54	Veyron $42	FLOSEAL $33	Osteogenesis Stimulators $19	Other $4

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,346
Travel and Lodging	$256

Biography

Dr. Mark Spoonamore's areas of specialization are spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery; he sees patients in Los Angeles, CA. Patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). His areas of expertise include total disc replacement, lumbar decompression, and anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF). Dr. Spoonamore is professionally affiliated with Keck Medicine of USC. He is in-network for several insurance carriers, including Anthem, PacifiCare, and Blue California. He attended medical school at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago. Dr. Spoonamore trained at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics for his residency. Dr. Spoonamore has received the following distinction: Southern California Super Doctors.