Effective Date: 02/01/2026
Matthew A. Spiegel, MD, PLLC, doing business as UES Interventional Pain, is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit www.uespain.com (the “Website”). Our practice is located in New York, New York, and this policy is intended to comply with applicable federal and New York State privacy laws, including HIPAA.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide Voluntarily
When you use our Website, you may choose to provide personal information, including your name, email address, phone number, and information related to appointment requests or inquiries, usually through contact forms or online scheduling tools.
Health Information
If you become a patient, your protected health information (PHI) is collected, stored, and maintained through our electronic medical record (EMR) system, Tebra, in accordance with HIPAA and New York State law. Please do not submit sensitive medical information through general Website contact forms.
Online Scheduling and Patient Portals
We may offer online appointment scheduling and patient portal access through third‑party platforms such as Tebra. Information submitted through these tools is protected and governed by HIPAA and the platform’s privacy policies.
Website Usage and Analytics
We may collect non‑identifiable information such as IP address, browser type, device type, and pages visited using cookies or analytics tools to improve Website performance. This information is not linked to your medical records.
How We Use Information
We use collected information to respond to inquiries, provide healthcare services, communicate with patients, improve our Website and services, and comply with legal obligations
Electronic Medical Records (Tebra)
Our practice uses Tebra as our electronic medical record and patient engagement system. Tebra maintains safeguards designed to protect patient information in compliance with HIPAA.
HIPAA and New York Privacy Rights
Protected health information is handled in compliance with HIPAA and New York State privacy laws. Patients have rights regarding access to and correction of their medical records as described in our Notice of Privacy Practices.
Information Sharing
We do not sell or rent personal information. Information may be shared with service providers, regulatory authorities, or as required by law to protect patients and the practice.
Data Security
We use reasonable safeguards to protect information; however, no system is completely secure and absolute security cannot be guaranteed.
Third‑Party Websites
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third‑party websites linked from our Website.
Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Changes will be posted with a revised effective date.
Contact Information
Matthew A. Spiegel, MD, PLLC
D/B/A UES Interventional Pain
215 E 77th St Ground Floor Medical Office New York, NY 10075
Phone: 917‑694‑2212
Fax: 646‑664‑1272