In 2023, Dr. Spencer Cranston Payne, MD performed more endoscopic nasal biopsy, endoscopic nasal debridement, endoscopic nasal polypectomy, and polypectomy (polyp removal) procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Virginia.

Top 25%

By Volume:

endoscopic nasal surgery

endoscopic sinus surgery

minimally invasive surgery

In 2012, Dr. Spencer Cranston Payne, MD performed more endoscopic nasal surgery, endoscopic sinus surgery, and minimally invasive surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Virginia.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Spencer Cranston Payne, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Charlottesville, VA during 2012 were minimally invasive procedures, nose surgery, excision and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Spencer Cranston Payne, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	36
diagnostic procedures	36
doctor visit	417
excision	50
gynecologic procedures	36
hospital care	15
inpatient care	15
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	12
minimally invasive procedures	62
nose surgery	50
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	36

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Spencer Cranston Payne, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Charlottesville, VA during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures, nose surgery, excision and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Spencer Cranston Payne, MD for Medicare patients.

cranial surgery	12
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	41
diagnostic procedures	41
doctor visit	426
endocrine surgery	12
excision	56
gynecologic procedures	41
hospital care	11
inpatient care	11
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	11
minimally invasive procedures	101
nose surgery	78
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	53

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Spencer Cranston Payne, MD.

**Gender**
Male	135
Female	140

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	234
Black	26
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	138
From 75 to 84	62
85 and over	11
Less than 65	64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Spencer Cranston Payne, MD in 2013

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Spencer Cranston Payne, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Charlottesville, VA during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures, nose surgery, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Spencer Cranston Payne, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	52
diagnostic procedures	52
doctor visit	380
excision	52
gynecologic procedures	52
hospital care	11
inpatient care	11
minimally invasive procedures	74
nose surgery	74
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	52

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Spencer Cranston Payne, MD.

**Gender**
Male	109
Female	127

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	191
Black	34
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	117
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	55

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Spencer Cranston Payne, MD in 2014

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	33
Dementia	5
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Spencer Cranston Payne, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Charlottesville, VA during 2015 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), minimally invasive procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and nose surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Spencer Cranston Payne, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	52
diagnostic procedures	52
doctor visit	350
excision	52
gynecologic procedures	52
minimally invasive procedures	52
nose surgery	52
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	52

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Spencer Cranston Payne, MD.

**Gender**
Male	240
Female	204

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	360
Black	58
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	238
From 75 to 84	112
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Spencer Cranston Payne, MD in 2015

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	28
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Spencer Cranston Payne, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Charlottesville, VA during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures, nose surgery, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Spencer Cranston Payne, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	28
diagnostic procedures	28
doctor visit	397
excision	28
gynecologic procedures	28
hospital care	12
inpatient care	12
minimally invasive procedures	53
nose surgery	53
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	28

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Spencer Cranston Payne, MD.

**Gender**
Male	123
Female	132

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	222
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	134
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	13
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Spencer Cranston Payne, MD in 2016

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	31
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Spencer Cranston Payne, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Charlottesville, VA during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, nose surgery, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Spencer Cranston Payne, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	55
diagnostic procedures	55
doctor visit	460
excision	55
gynecologic procedures	55
minimally invasive procedures	68
nose surgery	68
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	55

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Spencer Cranston Payne, MD.

**Gender**
Male	139
Female	143

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	240
Black	26
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	162
From 75 to 84	71
85 and over	14
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Spencer Cranston Payne, MD in 2017

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	30
Dementia	4
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Spencer Cranston Payne, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Charlottesville, VA during 2018 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), minimally invasive procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and nose surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Spencer Cranston Payne, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	73
diagnostic procedures	73
doctor visit	467
excision	73
gynecologic procedures	73
hospital care	19
inpatient care	19
minimally invasive procedures	73
nose surgery	73
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	73

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Spencer Cranston Payne, MD.

**Gender**
Male	145
Female	146

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	247
Black	27
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	164
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	21
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Spencer Cranston Payne, MD in 2018

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	31
Dementia	5
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Spencer Cranston Payne, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Charlottesville, VA during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, nose surgery, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Spencer Cranston Payne, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	76
diagnostic procedures	76
doctor visit	437
excision	76
gynecologic procedures	76
hospital care	16
inpatient care	16
minimally invasive procedures	90
nose surgery	90
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	76

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Spencer Cranston Payne, MD.

**Gender**
Male	125
Female	165

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	249
Black	22
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	161
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	12
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Spencer Cranston Payne, MD in 2019

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	23
Dementia	4
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Spencer Cranston Payne, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Charlottesville, VA during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), nose surgery and debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Spencer Cranston Payne, MD for Medicare patients.

cranial surgery	13
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	59
diagnostic procedures	59
doctor visit	313
endocrine surgery	13
excision	59
gynecologic procedures	59
minimally invasive procedures	83
nose surgery	70
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	72

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Spencer Cranston Payne, MD.

**Gender**
Male	121
Female	114

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	197
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	124
From 75 to 84	61
85 and over	12
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Spencer Cranston Payne, MD in 2020

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Spencer Cranston Payne, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Charlottesville, VA during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, nose surgery, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Spencer Cranston Payne, MD for Medicare patients.

cranial surgery	11
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	67
diagnostic procedures	67
doctor visit	430
endocrine surgery	11
excision	67
gynecologic procedures	67
minimally invasive procedures	90
nose surgery	79
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	78

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Spencer Cranston Payne, MD.

**Gender**
Male	142
Female	150

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	254
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	167
From 75 to 84	92
85 and over	12
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Spencer Cranston Payne, MD in 2021

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	24
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Spencer Cranston Payne, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Charlottesville, VA during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, nose surgery, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Spencer Cranston Payne, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	64
diagnostic procedures	64
doctor visit	419
excision	64
gynecologic procedures	64
minimally invasive procedures	81
nose surgery	81
nosebleed treatment	17
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	64

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Spencer Cranston Payne, MD.

**Gender**
Male	157
Female	144

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	265
Black	22
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	163
From 75 to 84	102
85 and over	19
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Spencer Cranston Payne, MD in 2022

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	22
Dementia	6
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Spencer Cranston Payne, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Spencer Cranston Payne, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Charlottesville, VA were minimally invasive procedures, nose surgery, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and excision.

cranial surgery	12
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	54
diagnostic procedures	54
doctor visit	408
endocrine surgery	12
excision	57
gynecologic procedures	54
hospital care	14
inpatient care	14
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	11
minimally invasive procedures	75
nose surgery	69
nosebleed treatment	17
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	58

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Spencer Cranston Payne, MD.

**Gender**
Male	130
Female	133

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	21
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	223
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	64
85 and over	10
Less than 65	31
65 to 74	142

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Spencer Cranston Payne, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	21
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	24
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Cancer	10
Dementia	2

Education & Training

He completed residency at Henry Ford Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology and has a state license in Virginia.

Residency: Henry Ford Hospital (2006)

Board Certification: American Board of Otolaryngology

Licensed In: Virginia

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Spencer Cranston Payne, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.91 out of 5 stars based on 11 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Spencer Cranston Payne, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Charlottesville, VA.

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Reviews From Around The Web

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-02-07

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Payne was very patient with me and answered all of my questions. I was very nervous about the exam and he took his time so that I was comfortable. He talked me through what was happening and explained in detail my treatment plan. I highly recommend Dr. Payne.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-12-22

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My first visit and Dr Payne is awesome. He talked through everything he was doing and even ordered labs that my PCP would usually do because they hadn't been done in year.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-11-07

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The best doctor I have ever met! Outstandingly talented, professional, caring, personal, knowledgeable, friendly I could just go on and on about him.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-12-17

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I really appreciated Dr Payne seeing us so quickly - he was great with my son and we were so thankful for his expert care!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-10-26

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UVA is producing outstanding doctors. They are being trained by outstanding doctors.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-10-26

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Knowledgeable, efficient, direct, and pleasant

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-03-08

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Provider explained everything clearly.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-09-11

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Dr Spencer Payne was wonderful.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-01-18

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VERY IMPRESSIVE ON ALL LEVELS

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-06-24

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Stryker Corporation	$6,732 NAVIGATION $6,077	NEURO SPINE ENT $525	ENTELLUS - XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM $89	ENTELLUS - FOCESS HD WIRELESS CAMERA $42
Acclarent, Inc	$3,858 Rhinology $3,102	ACCLARENT Balloon Inflation Device $239	ACCLARENT SE Inflation Device $124	Acclarent ENT Navigation System $122	RELIEVA Spin Balloon Sinuplasty System $70	Other $201
Cook Incorporated	$3,288 Cook Medical Sinus Access $2,960	OHNS - Sinus Access $218	OHNS - Lithotripters $58	OHNS - Biodesign $27	OHNS - Catheters $24
Genentech, Inc.	$2,715 XOLAIR $2,715
3-D Matrix, Inc.	$1,333 $1,333
Other	$3,757 Propel $1,308	Image Guided Surgery Products $714	IMAGE1 X-LINK $208	RHINO-LARYNGO VIDEOSCOPE $203	Odactra $132	Other $1,192

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$10,205
Food and Beverage	$7,280
Travel and Lodging	$2,447
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$1,750

Research Payments

Dr. Spencer Cranston Payne, MD has received 15 research payments totaling $54,591.

Biography

Dr. Spencer Payne sees patients in Charlottesville, VA. His medical specialty is otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). Patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Payne's practice in Charlottesville, VA is open to new patients as reported by Doctor.com. After completing medical school at Stony Brook University Medical Center, School of Medicine, he performed his residency at Henry Ford Hospital.

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