Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Scott Stringer, MD
Emergency Medicine · Sacramento, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
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. Stringer 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. Stringer
Dr. Scott Stringer is an emergency medicine specialist in Sacramento, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Stringer performed 7,579 Medicare services across 1,621 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Stringer received a total of $12,141 from 41 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 256 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in emergency medicine. 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. Stringer 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.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 0% volume in CA
$12,141 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗7,579
Medicare services
Top 0% in CA for emergency medicine
1,621
Unique beneficiaries
$40
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~399 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 3,060 | $18 | $24 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
1,073 | $47 | $75 |
| 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. |
737 | $68 | $125 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
330 | $41 | $60 |
| Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days Initial setup of devices for remote monitoring of body functions with daily data transmission or alerts. This service covers the first 30 days of the monitoring period. |
312 | $44 | $75 |
| Nursing facility visit, low complexity A daily follow-up visit for an existing patient in a nursing facility involving straightforward medical decision making. The visit requires at least 15 minutes of time if time is used to determine the level of care. |
306 | $53 | $125 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
247 | $1 | $12 |
| Chronic care management services Comprehensive assessment and care planning for patients requiring ongoing chronic care management. |
210 | $49 | $75 |
| Initial nursing facility care, high complexity An initial visit by a healthcare provider to a patient in a nursing facility involving a high level of medical decision making, lasting at least 45 minutes. |
118 | $147 | $225 |
| Chronic care management, additional 20 min/month This service covers an extra 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional for managing two or more chronic conditions each calendar month. |
110 | $40 | $64 |
| Chronic care management, first 30 minutes This service covers the initial 30 minutes of care coordination for patients with two or more chronic conditions. It is provided personally by a healthcare professional each calendar month. |
108 | $67 | $100 |
| Nursing facility visit, high complexity A follow-up visit by a healthcare provider at a nursing facility for an established patient. The visit involves a high level of medical decision making and takes at least 45 minutes. |
95 | $128 | $185 |
| Home visit, established patient, low complexity A physician visits an existing patient at their residence to provide care involving a low level of medical decision making. The visit lasts at least 30 minutes. |
89 | $58 | $145 |
| 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. |
81 | $12 | $50 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
74 | $44 | $140 |
| Ceftriaxone antibiotic injection This code represents the administration of ceftriaxone sodium, an antibiotic medication. The charge is calculated for every 250 mg of the drug administered. |
74 | $0 | $45 |
| Nursing facility discharge management, 30 minutes or less This service covers the management of a patient's discharge from a nursing facility. It applies when the total time spent on discharge activities is 30 minutes or less. |
66 | $65 | $140 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
62 | $33 | $50 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
61 | $138 | $174 |
| Flu vaccine, quadrivalent A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus to help prevent seasonal influenza infection. |
59 | $76 | $95 |
| Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg. |
52 | $0 | $47 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
38 | $10 | $65 |
| Remote physiologic monitoring setup and education Initial setup of remote monitoring equipment and patient education on its use. |
35 | $16 | $30 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 31 | $148 | $300 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
23 | $45 | $70 |
| Home visit, established patient, straightforward decision making A home visit for an established patient involving straightforward medical decision making. The visit lasts at least 15 minutes when time is used to determine the level of service. |
23 | $11 | $150 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
23 | $33 | $50 |
| Shaving of skin growth, 0.6-1.0 cm A minor procedure to shave off a skin growth on the body, arms, or legs that measures between 0.6 and 1.0 centimeters. |
17 | $97 | $189 |
| Annual wellness visit, initial visit A yearly appointment to review your health and create a personalized prevention plan. This initial visit focuses on preventive care and health assessment. |
16 | $176 | $294 |
| 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. |
14 | $101 | $175 |
| Pneumococcal vaccine, 13-valent | 13 | $236 | $243 |
| 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. |
11 | $131 | $280 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
11 | $208 | $280 |
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 ↗$12,141
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,734/year across 7 years
Top 2% in CA for emergency medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
41
Companies
256
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
$12,043 (99.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$97 (0.8%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,921
2023
$1,019
2022
$1,761
2021
$1,446
2020
$519
2019
$2,405
2018
$3,069
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$345
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$278
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$243
Lilly USA, LLC
$200
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$156
ABBVIE INC.
$152
Corcept Therapeutics
$135
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$127
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$116
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$116
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$35
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 45.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$2,141
Amgen Inc.
$1,431
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,157
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$824
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$797
Lilly USA, LLC
$613
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$516
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$406
ABBVIE INC.
$395
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$382
PFIZER INC.
$317
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$287
AbbVie, Inc.
$248
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$231
Celgene Corporation
$230
Genentech USA, Inc.
$218
Radius Health, Inc.
$173
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$136
Corcept Therapeutics
$135
AbbVie Inc.
$135
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$127
GENZYME CORPORATION
$125
Alcresta Therapeutics, Inc.
$122
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$122
Lundbeck LLC
$110
Novo Nordisk Inc
$107
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$107
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$96
Pfizer Inc.
$90
Horizon Pharma plc
$85
Aurinia Pharma U.S., Inc.
$45
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$37
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$30
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$28
Allergan, Inc.
$27
Keryx Biopharmaceuticals, Inc.
$25
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$23
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$20
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$19
Hu-Friedy Mfg. Co., LLC
$12
BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 39.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · AIRSUPRA · AREXVY · AVSOLA · Actemra · Aimovig · Auryxia · BELBUCA · BELSOMRA · BENLYSTA · BYDUREON · CAMZYOS · COSENTYX · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · ENTYVIO · EVENITY · Enbrel · FARXIGA · GEMTESA · HUMIRA · Humira · ILARIS · INFLECTRA · INGREZZA · INVOKANA · JANUVIA · JARDIANCE · KEVZARA · KRYSTEXXA · Kerendia · Korlym · LEQVIO · LOKELMA · LONHALA MAGNAIR · LUPKYNIS · MOUNJARO · NORTHERA · NUCALA · NUEDEXTA · NURTEC ODT · OFEV · Otezla · Ozempic · PREMARIN · Prolia · RELIZORB · REYVOW · RINVOQ · RYBELSUS · Repatha · Rinvoq · SAPHNELO · SIMPONI ARIA · SKYRIZI · SOLIQUA 100/33 · STRENSIQ · TALTZ · TAVNEOS · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TREMFYA · TRULICITY · Tavneos · Tresiba · Trintellix · Tymlos · UBRELVY · VYNDAQEL · XARELTO · XELJANZ · ZEPBOUND
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 (99%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 2% for emergency medicine in CA.
Geographic Context
Emergency medicines within 10 mi
429
Per 100K population
27.1
County median income
$88,724
Nearest hospital
SUTTER MEDICAL CENTER, SACRAMENTO
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. Stringer is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 0% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 2% of CA peers, with 19 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Stringer experienced with denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Stringer performed 3,060 denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva) 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. Stringer receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Stringer received a total of $12,141 from 41 companies across 256 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. Stringer's costs compare to other emergency medicines in Sacramento?
Dr. Stringer's average Medicare payment per service is $40. 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. Stringer) 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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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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