Dr. Stanley Schinke, M.D.
What this data tells you about Dr. Schinke
Dr. Stanley Schinke is an optician specialist in Hemet, CA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Schinke performed 251,451 Medicare services across 3,914 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Schinke received a total of $19,967 from 92 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 945 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in optician. 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. Schinke 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iron infusion (Injectafer) An intravenous injection of ferric carboxymaltose, an iron replacement medication. |
92,250 | $1 | $2 |
| Daratumumab injection (Darzalex) An injection containing daratumumab and hyaluronidase-fihj administered under the skin. |
18,360 | $37 | $62 |
| Azacitidine chemotherapy injection An injection of the medication azacitidine, measured at 1 mg per unit. |
18,000 | $0 | $3 |
| Epoetin alfa injection (Procrit) for anemia An injection of epoetin alfa containing 1000 units for use in patients not on end-stage renal disease (ESRD) dialysis. |
14,890 | $6 | $14 |
| Nivolumab injection (Opdivo) | 10,780 | $24 | $32 |
| Iron infusion (Feraheme) An injection of ferumoxytol used to treat iron deficiency anemia in patients not on dialysis. |
10,710 | $0 | $1 |
| Oxaliplatin chemotherapy injection This procedure involves the administration of oxaliplatin, a chemotherapy medication, via injection. The dosage specified is 0.5 mg. |
9,600 | $0 | $0 |
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 8,820 | $17 | $22 |
| Pembrolizumab injection (Keytruda) | 8,200 | $43 | $58 |
| Injection, heparin sodium, (heparin lock flush), per 10 units | 7,951 | $0 | $0 |
| Injection, immune globulin (bivigam), 500 mg | 6,520 | $56 | $80 |
| Eflapegrastim injection, 0.1 mg An injection of eflapegrastim-xnst administered at a dose of 0.1 mg. |
6,336 | $26 | $41 |
| Paclitaxel chemotherapy injection | 5,484 | $0 | $1 |
| Bortezomib injection, 0.1 mg Administration of a 0.1 mg dose of bortezomib medication via injection. |
5,392 | $4 | $55 |
| Epoetin alfa injection (Retacrit) for anemia An injection of a biosimilar form of epoetin alfa used for non-end-stage renal disease purposes. The dose administered is 1000 units. |
4,890 | $6 | $15 |
| Anti-nausea injection (aprepitant) | 2,990 | $1 | $4 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
2,629 | $0 | $0 |
| Injection, granisetron, extended-release, 0.1 mg | 2,600 | $5 | $7 |
| Rituximab-arrx biosimilar injection, 10 mg An injection of rituximab-arrx, a biosimilar medication, administered in a 10 mg dose. |
2,400 | $35 | $95 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
1,545 | $8 | $11 |
| 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. |
1,522 | $96 | $131 |
| Anti-nausea injection (Aloxi/palonosetron) | 1,420 | $1 | $13 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
1,134 | $3 | $3 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
947 | $12 | $15 |
| Intravenous injection of additional new drug or substance Administration of an additional new medication or substance directly into a vein. |
880 | $13 | $16 |
| Injection, leucovorin calcium, per 50 mg | 626 | $3 | $13 |
| Intravenous chemotherapy infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of chemotherapy medication directly into a vein. The procedure takes one hour or less to complete. |
411 | $111 | $139 |
| Non-hormonal chemotherapy injection This procedure involves administering non-hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy medication via injection into the skin or muscle tissue. |
341 | $59 | $77 |
| Intravenous infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of medication or fluid directly into a vein for therapeutic, preventive, or diagnostic purposes. The procedure lasts one hour or less. |
319 | $55 | $69 |
| Pegfilgrastim-fpgk biosimilar injection, 0.5 mg An injection of pegfilgrastim-fpgk, a biosimilar medication, administered at a dose of 0.5 mg. |
300 | $274 | $384 |
| Unclassified biologic A biologic product that does not have a specific HCPCS code assigned. |
280 | $265 | $386 |
| Fluorouracil injection, 500 mg Administration of a 500 mg dose of fluorouracil medication via injection. |
266 | $2 | $7 |
| Diphenhydramine injection, up to 50 mg An injection of diphenhydramine hydrochloride, an antihistamine medication, administered in a dose of up to 50 milligrams. |
259 | $1 | $2 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
247 | $1 | $5 |
| Additional hour of intravenous infusion This code represents each additional hour of intravenous infusion beyond the initial hour for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis. |
229 | $17 | $21 |
| Carboplatin chemotherapy injection, 50 mg Administration of a 50 mg dose of carboplatin, a chemotherapy medication, via injection. |
215 | $2 | $7 |
| Zoledronic acid injection, 1 mg An injection of zoledronic acid administered at a dose of 1 mg. |
213 | $6 | $11 |
| Blood sample collection from implanted device This procedure involves drawing a blood sample directly from a medical device that has been surgically placed in the body. |
158 | $22 | $29 |
| Methylprednisolone injection, up to 40 mg An injection of methylprednisolone sodium succinate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of up to 40 mg. |
136 | $3 | $8 |
| Intravenous infusion of new drug or substance, 1 hour or less This procedure involves administering a new medication or substance directly into a vein through an existing access site. The infusion is completed within one hour or less. |
135 | $55 | $68 |
| Additional hour of intravenous chemotherapy This code represents the administration of chemotherapy medication into a vein for each additional hour beyond the initial period. |
121 | $24 | $30 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 113 | $170 | $225 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
98 | $63 | $80 |
| Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion. |
80 | $61 | $175 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
76 | $142 | $184 |
| Additional sequential IV infusion, 1 hour or less This code represents an additional intravenous infusion administered sequentially to a primary infusion. It covers the administration time of one hour or less. |
74 | $24 | $30 |
| Subcutaneous or intramuscular chemotherapy injection This procedure involves administering anti-cancer hormonal medication through an injection into the tissue under the skin or into a muscle. |
66 | $29 | $36 |
| Injection, hydrocortisone sodium succinate, up to 100 mg | 59 | $11 | $14 |
| Irrigation of implanted venous access device This procedure involves flushing an implanted venous access device to clear blockages or maintain patency. It ensures the device remains functional for delivering medications or fluids. |
58 | $22 | $28 |
| Venipuncture for blood collection A procedure to draw blood from a vein for medical testing or analysis. |
49 | $75 | $104 |
| Injection, alteplase recombinant, 1 mg | 42 | $68 | $101 |
| Injection, fosnetupitant 235 mg and palonosetron 0.25 mg | 39 | $329 | $618 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
35 | $135 | $176 |
| Refilling and maintenance of portable pump This service involves refilling and performing maintenance on a portable pump. |
32 | $107 | $135 |
| Unclassified drug A medication that does not fit into standard HCPCS or CPT classification categories. |
32 | $1 | $1 |
| Intravenous drug injection A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance directly into a vein. |
29 | $30 | $39 |
| Concurrent intravenous infusion Administration of medication or fluid into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis while another infusion is being given. |
23 | $17 | $21 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
21 | $105 | $131 |
| Intravenous push injection of new drug or substance A healthcare provider injects a new medication or substance directly into a vein using a push technique. |
19 | $47 | $59 |
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 (95%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 9% for optician 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. Schinke is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 0% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 9% of CA peers, with 20 years of NPI registration.
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