Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Florence Schenke, CRNA

Registered Nurse · Bakersfield, CA
Practice pattern: Cardiac Surgery — Surgically focused practice
Low-engagement
1700 MOUNT VERNON AVE, Bakersfield, CA 93306
6613262000
In practice since 2016 (10 years)
NPI: 1285090746 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Schenke from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Schenke

Dr. Florence Schenke is a registered nurse in Bakersfield, CA, with 10 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Schenke performed 578 Medicare services across 487 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Schenke received a total of $183 from 3 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 5 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in registered nurse. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Schenke is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 10 years in practice ▲ Top 17% volume in CA $183 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
578
Medicare services
Top 17% in CA for registered nurse
487
Unique beneficiaries
$94
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~58 Medicare services per year of practice

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

Procedure Volume Avg. paid Avg. submitted
Anesthesia for cataract/lens surgery
Administration of anesthesia during eye lens surgery. This code covers the anesthetic service provided for the procedure.
 447 $90 $545
Anesthesia for nerve block and injection, prone position
Administration of anesthesia during a nerve block or injection procedure while the patient is lying face down.
 61 $85 $546
Anesthesia for eyelid procedure
Administration of anesthesia during a surgical procedure involving the eyelid.
 28 $149 $950
Anesthesia for knee joint scope
Anesthesia administered during an arthroscopic procedure or examination of the knee joint.
 18 $102 $633
Anesthesia for top of arm bone and shoulder joint procedure
Administration of anesthesia for surgical procedures involving the upper arm bone and shoulder joint.
 13 $152 $1,016
Anesthesia for forearm, wrist, and hand procedure
This code covers the administration of anesthesia for surgical procedures involving the nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissues of the forearm, wrist, and hand.
 11 $74 $475
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
77.3% high complexity
10.6% medium
12.1% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$183
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $61/year across 3 years
Top 45% in CA for registered nurse
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
3
Companies
5
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$183 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$114
2023
$54
2021
$15

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Avanos Medical
$114
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2021-2024) ›
Avanos Medical
$114
Rayner Intraocular Lenses Limited
$37
Alcon Vision LLC
$32
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AcrySof IQ VIVITY IOL · ON-Q* PUMP AND ACCESSORIES · Omidria · Rocklatan
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →

Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Registered nurses within 10 mi
283
Per 100K population
31.1
County median income
$67,660
Nearest hospital
KERN MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry ✓ NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment ✓ PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data ✓ Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments ✓ Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not public N/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Schenke is a cardiac surgery specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 17% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Schenke experienced with anesthesia for cataract/lens surgery?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Schenke performed 447 anesthesia for cataract/lens surgery services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Schenke receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Schenke received a total of $183 from 3 companies across 5 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Schenke's costs compare to other registered nurses in Bakersfield?
Dr. Schenke's average Medicare payment per service is $94. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Schenke) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →

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About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →