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Dr. Howard Spector, DDS, MD - Orthodontist in Worthington, Ohio

Dr. Howard Spector, MD

Orthodontist

Worthington, Ohio
● Taking New Patients
NPI: 1174799647· License: 19695 (OH) verify
Industry payments (2024): $21 across 1 payment (what this means)
4.43(19 ratings)

About

Dr. Howard Spector is a highly experienced orthodontist who practiced in Worthington, Ohio, specializing in comprehensive dental care. While his Worthington practice was sold in July 2022 upon his retirement, he previously offered services at 6649 High St # B. Patient reviews highlight the personalized attention he provided. For those seeking orthodontic care, it's important to note Dr. Spector's retirement and seek alternative providers.

Specialties

  • Orthodontist

Procedures & Services

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Average Cost of Surgery

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Clear Braces

$975

Invisalign

$3,500

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Patient Experience

Dr. Howard Spector Review Summary

4.18
Dr. Spector receives generally positive reviews, averaging 4.18 out of 5 stars. While some platforms list him with a 3-star rating, others, like Google and Healthgrades, show significantly higher satisfaction with ratings of 4.7 and as high as 5 respectively.

Ratings from Other Platforms

healthgrades.com

4.4 out of 5

Based on 52 reviews

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yelp.com

3 out of 5

Based on 4 reviews

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facebook.com

5 out of 5

Based on 6 reviews

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Google Reviews

4.7 out of 5

Based on 14 reviews

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Dr. Howard Spector, DDS, MD - Orthodontist in Worthington, Ohio

Main Office

6649 High St # B, Worthington, Ohio

(614) 436-8336

Book a Service Consultation

Each service is approximately 60 minutes.

Industry Payments

Federal law (the Physician Payments Sunshine Act) requires drug and medical-device companies to report anything of value they give to a physician — consulting and speaking fees, research funding, travel, royalties, and even meals. Medicare publishes all of it in a public database called Open Payments. We show it here so you don't have to go looking for it.

Total received (2024)

$21

Payments

1

Compared to peers

Small

Dr. Howard Spector, DDS received $21 across 1 payment in 2024. That is in the lower half for physicians here — totals this size are typically meals at sponsored talks. Most of it was categorised as food and beverage, and the largest single payer was Dentsply Sirona Inc.

What this means for your care

  • A disclosed payment is a business relationship, not evidence of wrongdoing, and it says nothing on its own about the quality of your care.
  • Most payments are small. Across the physicians listed on NavMDs, the single most common category is food and beverage at industry-sponsored talks.
  • Larger consulting, speaking or royalty payments mean an ongoing financial relationship with a company whose products your doctor may use or recommend. That is worth knowing about, and it is reasonable to ask about.
  • A fair question to ask: “Do you have a financial relationship with the maker of the implant, filler or device you're recommending — and what alternatives did you consider?”

Source: CMS Open Payments, the federal database created by the Sunshine Act. View the full record on CMS Open Payments ↗

Patient Awards

Best

Insurance Information

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Phone: (614) 436-8336

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Location & Contact Information

Main Office

6649 High St # B

Worthington, Ohio 43085

Office Information

Phone: (614) 436-8336

Where does Dr. Howard Spector practice?

Doctor's Office

Main Office (Primary)

6649 High St # B, Worthington, Ohio 43085

(2 reviews)

Hospital Affiliations

Hospital affiliations unknown

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Education & Experience

Education

Northwestern University Dental School In Chicago
University Of Illinois College Of Dentistry, Department Of Orthodontics

Certifications & Licenses

Dds
Facds

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you make an appointment with Dr. Howard Spector, DDS online?
It is unlikely you can book an appointment online with Dr. Spector as he has retired. You would need to contact Diamond Plus Orthodontics, the new owners of his former Worthington practice, for their booking procedures.
Does Dr. Howard Spector, DDS offer telehealth?
Information regarding telehealth services was not available for Dr. Spector's practice. Contacting Diamond Plus Orthodontics, who took over his Worthington practice, would be necessary to inquire about their current telehealth options.
What do patients have to say about Dr. Howard Spector, DDS?
Patients appear satisfied with Dr. Spector's services, particularly highlighting a positive experience with Invisalign Express for overbite correction in Chicago.
What areas of care does Dr. Howard Spector, DDS cater to?
Dr. Spector specialized in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics, providing comprehensive dental care including Invisalign and clear braces. He practiced in Worthington, Ohio, before retiring and selling his practice in 2022.