Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Darius Schneider, MD, PHD
Endocrinology · La Jolla, CA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Speaking/Promotional
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. Schneider 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. Schneider
Dr. Darius Schneider is an endocrinology specialist in La Jolla, CA, with 11 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Schneider performed 24,680 Medicare services across 1,669 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Schneider received a total of $24,844 from 46 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 425 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in endocrinology. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Schneider 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.
✓ 11 years in practice
▲ Top 3% volume in CA
$24,844 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗24,680
Medicare services
Top 3% in CA for endocrinology
1,669
Unique beneficiaries
$17
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~2,244 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romosozumab injection (Evenity) for osteoporosis | 17,850 | $8 | $19 |
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 4,260 | $19 | $25 |
| 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. |
1,307 | $103 | $280 |
| 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. |
249 | $12 | $32 |
| Continuous glucose monitoring with interpretation This procedure involves monitoring blood sugar levels in tissue fluid using a sensor placed under the skin, along with the interpretation and reporting of the results. |
233 | $28 | $74 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) of hip, pelvis, and spine This test measures bone density in the hip, pelvis, and spine to assess bone strength. It also includes an assessment for spine fractures. |
151 | $59 | $118 |
| 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. |
139 | $132 | $362 |
| Urine microalbumin test (kidney screening) A laboratory test that measures the amount of microalbumin, a small protein, in a urine sample. This test is used to detect early signs of kidney damage. |
127 | $6 | $12 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
127 | $5 | $10 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck soft tissue This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the soft tissues in the head and neck area. It allows for the visualization of structures beneath the skin without using radiation. |
75 | $99 | $264 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) of forearm, finger, hand, or foot A DEXA scan measures bone mineral density in the forearm, finger, hand, or foot. This test helps assess bone strength and risk of fracture. |
74 | $35 | $71 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 21-30 minutes A telephone conversation with a physician lasting between 21 and 30 minutes. This code covers the time spent discussing medical matters over the phone. |
27 | $109 | $280 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
25 | $10 | $19 |
| Continuous glucose monitoring, tissue fluid This procedure involves continuous monitoring of blood sugar levels in tissue fluid using a sensor placed under the skin. |
21 | $56 | $137 |
| Ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration biopsy, first lesion A biopsy procedure where a thin needle is used to collect tissue samples from a growth, guided by ultrasound imaging. This code applies to the first lesion or mass sampled during the session. |
15 | $119 | $311 |
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.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$24,844
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,549/year across 7 years
Top 11% in CA for endocrinology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
46
Companies
425
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.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$11,057 (44.5%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$9,137 (36.8%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$4,650 (18.7%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$7,224
2023
$8,438
2022
$6,909
2021
$1,095
2020
$609
2019
$482
2018
$88
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$2,660
Eli Lilly and Company
$1,613
Senseonics, Incorporated
$400
Ascensia Diabetes Care Us Inc.
$385
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$291
Amgen Inc.
$272
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$194
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$147
Mannkind Corporation
$146
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$144
RECORDATI_RARE_DISEASES_INC.
$120
Lilly USA, LLC
$110
ABBVIE INC.
$88
Dexcom, Inc.
$72
CeQur Corporation
$60
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$56
Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.
$56
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$54
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$52
Medtronic, Inc.
$51
Radius Health, Inc.
$50
Novo Nordisk Inc
$41
BETA BIONICS, INC.
$36
Abbott Laboratories
$30
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$28
Nevro Corp.
$19
Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$18
Insulet Corporation
$15
Tolmar, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 64.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Ascensia Diabetes Care Us Inc.
$6,656
Senseonics, Incorporated
$4,873
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$2,958
Intuity Medical Inc
$2,125
Eli Lilly and Company
$1,613
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,176
Novo Nordisk Inc
$719
Lilly USA, LLC
$682
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$391
Amgen Inc.
$313
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$280
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$230
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$200
Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.
$188
Insulet Corporation
$163
Mannkind Corporation
$146
RECORDATI_RARE_DISEASES_INC.
$143
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$140
Dexcom, Inc.
$138
CeQur Corporation
$132
Radius Health, Inc.
$120
Corcept Therapeutics
$120
Abbott Laboratories
$113
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$113
Zealand Pharma US, Inc.
$106
Medtronic, Inc.
$97
AbbVie Inc.
$89
ABBVIE INC.
$88
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$72
MannKind Corporation
$68
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$65
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$59
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$56
Nevro Corp.
$56
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$54
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$43
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$40
BETA BIONICS, INC.
$36
Tolmar, Inc.
$28
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$27
DEXCOM, INC.
$24
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
$24
Embecta Corp.
$22
VIVUS LLC
$21
Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$18
Amryt Pharma Holdings Ltd
$17
Top 3 companies account for 58.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AFREZZA · BAQSIMI · BD Nano · BD Nano 2nd Gen Pen Needle · CRYSVITA · CeQur Simplicity · DEXCOM G6 TRANSMITTER · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · EVENITY · EVERSENSE 365 SENSOR KIT (RETAIL) · EVERSENSE E3 SENSOR KIT - RETAIL · EVERSENSE E3 SMART TRANSMITTER KIT · Eversense · FARXIGA · FREESTYLE LIBRE 3 · FreeStyle Libre 2 · GVOKE HYPOPEN · GVOKE PFS · INPEN SMART INSULIN DELIVERY SYSTEM · ISTURISA · JARDIANCE · JATENZO · Kerendia · Korlym · LEQVIO · LICART · LOKELMA · LYUMJEV · MINIMED 780G · MOUNJARO · MYCAPSSA · Minimed 770G System · NOCDURNA · NP Thyroid 60 · Omnia · Omnipod · Ozempic · Pogo Automatic Blood Glucose Monitoring System · QSYMIA · QUTENZA · RECORLEV · RYBELSUS · Repatha · Rybelsus · SIGNIFOR LAR · SOLIQUA 100/33 · SYNJARDY · SYNTHROID · Saxenda · Senza · TEPEZZA · TOUJEO · TRADJENTA · TRULICITY · TZIELD · Tirosint · Tresiba · Tymlos · UBRELVY · V-GO · V-GO DISPOSABLE INSULIN DELIVERY · Vascepa · Veozah · Wegovy · XYOSTED · ZEGALOGUE · iLet Bionic Pancreas · t:slim X2 Insulin Pump with Control-IQ · t:slim X2 insulin pump
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 →
The majority of payments (44%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in endocrinology and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware.
Geographic Context
Endocrinologists within 10 mi
94
Per 100K population
2.9
County median income
$102,285
Nearest hospital
SCRIPPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL LA JOLLA
0.0 mi
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. Schneider is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in CA), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 11% of CA peers.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Schneider experienced with romosozumab injection (evenity) for osteoporosis?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Schneider performed 17,850 romosozumab injection (evenity) for osteoporosis 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. Schneider receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Schneider received a total of $24,844 from 46 companies across 425 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. Schneider's costs compare to other endocrinologists in La Jolla?
Dr. Schneider's average Medicare payment per service is $17. 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. Schneider) 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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