Dr. Paul Schalch, MD
What this data tells you about Dr. Schalch
Dr. Paul Schalch is an otolaryngology specialist in Chula Vista, CA, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Schalch performed 641 Medicare services across 549 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Schalch received a total of $36,330 from 34 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 306 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in otolaryngology. 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. Schalch 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.
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nasal endoscopy A diagnostic procedure that uses a thin, lighted tube to examine the inside of the nasal passages. |
147 | $167 | $430 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
116 | $100 | $201 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
93 | $125 | $297 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
78 | $69 | $138 |
| Nasal growth removal or destruction This procedure involves the removal or destruction of a growth located in the nose using an approach through the nostrils. |
51 | $511 | $1,453 |
| Home sleep test with portable monitor An unattended sleep study performed at home using a portable monitor that records breathing, heart rate, and oxygen levels. |
42 | $61 | $400 |
| Destruction of nasal surface soft tissue A procedure to remove or destroy abnormal tissue on the surface lining of the nasal passages. |
25 | $128 | $565 |
| Endoscopic nasal polyp biopsy or removal A procedure to remove or sample nasal polyps or tissue using an endoscope. The endoscope allows the provider to view the nasal passages during the procedure. |
15 | $310 | $787 |
| Nasal valve repair A surgical procedure to correct a collapsed nasal valve, which is the narrowest part of the nasal airway. The surgery aims to widen the nasal passage to improve breathing. |
13 | $2,345 | $4,983 |
| Ear wax removal A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal. |
13 | $33 | $95 |
| Insertion of hypoglossal nerve neurostimulator electrode and generator and breathing sensor electrode | 12 | $695 | $3,551 |
| Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test A diagnostic evaluation that assesses hearing ability and the capacity to understand spoken words. The test measures how well a patient can detect sounds and recognize speech. |
12 | $29 | $100 |
| Middle ear function test A diagnostic test used to evaluate how well the middle ear is functioning. |
12 | $13 | $50 |
| Sleep study with heart rate and breathing monitoring A sleep study that monitors heart rate, breathing patterns, and sleep duration. This test records physiological data while you sleep to assess your sleep quality and breathing function. |
12 | $69 | $400 |
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
Payments by company (2024)
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Most payments (49%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 3% for otolaryngology in CA.
Geographic Context
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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. Schalch is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with mixed engagement industry engagement in the top 3% of CA peers, with 18 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
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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.
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