Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Mark Schultzel, MD
Orthopedic Surgery · San Diego, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
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. Schultzel 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. Schultzel
Dr. Mark Schultzel is an orthopedic surgery specialist in San Diego, CA, with 15 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Schultzel performed 1,783 Medicare services across 915 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Schultzel received a total of $45,990 from 40 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 197 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopedic surgery. 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. Schultzel 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.
✓ 15 years in practice
▲ Top 31% volume in CA
$45,990 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,783
Medicare services
Top 31% in CA for orthopedic surgery
915
Unique beneficiaries
$61
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~119 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
518 | $1 | $21 |
| 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. |
329 | $102 | $200 |
| 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. |
177 | $128 | $325 |
| Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views An X-ray imaging test of the shoulder joint using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
164 | $30 | $150 |
| Ultrasound-guided large joint aspiration or injection This procedure uses ultrasound imaging to guide the removal of fluid from or the injection of medication into a large joint. |
139 | $100 | $350 |
| Functional capacity test, per 15 minutes A test or measurement to assess functional capacity. The service is billed for each 15-minute increment. |
112 | $25 | $90 |
| Knee X-ray, 4 or more views An imaging test using X-rays to create multiple pictures of the knee joint from different angles. |
70 | $41 | $200 |
| 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. |
62 | $76 | $175 |
| Wrist X-ray, minimum 3 views An imaging test using X-rays to capture at least three different angles of the wrist bones and joints. |
34 | $37 | $150 |
| Orthopedic device training, each 15 minutes Follow-up training on how to use an orthopedic device or artificial limb. The session lasts for 15-minute increments. |
30 | $46 | $175 |
| Elbow X-ray, minimum 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the elbow joint that captures at least three different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
26 | $30 | $150 |
| X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views An X-ray imaging test that captures 3 to 4 views of both hip joints to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
22 | $47 | $185 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
17 | $18 | $300 |
| X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hand that captures at least three different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
17 | $29 | $150 |
| Arthroscopic shoulder debridement A minimally invasive procedure to remove damaged or excess tissue from the shoulder joint using a small camera and instruments inserted through tiny incisions. |
14 | $102 | $1,536 |
| Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair A minimally invasive surgery to repair torn shoulder tendons using a small camera and instruments inserted through tiny incisions. |
14 | $890 | $2,747 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views An X-ray imaging test of the lower back and sacrum using at least four different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
13 | $47 | $175 |
| Orthopedic device training, 15 minutes Training on how to use an orthopedic device for the arm, leg, or trunk. The session lasts for 15 minutes. |
13 | $40 | $184 |
| 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. |
12 | $143 | $523 |
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 ↗$45,990
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $6,570/year across 7 years
Top 13% in CA for orthopedic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
40
Companies
197
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
$18,786 (40.8%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$15,082 (32.8%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$12,121 (26.4%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$18,943
2023
$7,028
2022
$2,678
2021
$11,248
2020
$3,826
2019
$2,042
2018
$224
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$11,308
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$3,273
Shoulder Innovations, Inc.
$1,926
Stryker Corporation
$902
MIMEDX Group, Inc.
$348
Bioventus LLC
$241
ILLUMINOSS MEDICAL, INC.
$226
Acera Surgical, Inc.
$217
ACUMED LLC
$206
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$198
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
$48
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$26
Trimed, Inc.
$24
Top 3 companies account for 87.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$17,099
ConvaTec Inc.
$11,875
Stryker Corporation
$3,521
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$3,289
Shoulder Innovations, Inc.
$1,926
ENCORE MEDICAL, LP
$1,849
ImpactOrtho, Inc.
$1,200
ACUMED LLC
$746
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$671
Davol Inc.
$524
Linvatec Corporation
$365
MIMEDX Group, Inc.
$348
Bioventus LLC
$312
Catalyst OrthoScience
$290
ILLUMINOSS MEDICAL, INC.
$226
Acera Surgical, Inc.
$217
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
$163
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$149
BREG, INC
$128
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$118
Boston Scientific Corporation
$116
ABBVIE INC.
$110
Skeletal Dynamics Inc
$91
Tenex Health Inc.
$81
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS, INC.
$81
Embody, Inc.
$73
DJO, LLC
$71
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
$48
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$46
Anika Therapeutics, Inc.
$41
ERMI LLC
$30
Lima USA, Inc.
$26
Abbott Laboratories
$25
Trimed, Inc.
$24
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
$22
SI-BONE, Inc.
$21
Braintree Laboratories, Inc.
$19
Baudax Bio Inc.
$18
Ethicon US, LLC
$16
PFIZER INC.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 70.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
3.5MM · ACCOLADE · ACUMED · AEQUALIS · AEQUALIS ASCEND FLEX · ALPHAVENT · ANJESO · ANTHOLOGY · AQUACEL · AQUACEL AG · AQUACEL AG+ · AQUACEL AG+ EXTRA · AQUACEL Ag Advantage · AQUACEL Ag Advantage Surgical · ARISTA AH FLEXITIP · Acu-Loc Wrist Plating System · Ascend Flex · Avelle NPWT · BIOBRACE 23MM · BIOLOX · BIOSTEON · BLUEPRINT PATIENT SPECIFIC INSTRUMENTATION · Bioinductive Implant with Arthroscopic Delivery System - Medium · Breg · CHAMPION · CINCHLOCK · CMF OL1000 · COBRA · CROSSFIRE · Catalyst Total CSR · Comprehensive Shoulder System · DJO SURGICAL · DJO Surgical 3DKnee System · DJO Surgical AltiVate Anatomic System · DJO Surgical AltiVate Reverse · DJO Surgical Exprt Revision Knee · DJO Surgical Match Point System · DUROLANE · Durolane · ELIQUIS · EXOGEN ULTRASOUND BONE HEALING SYSTEM · EXPAREL · Exogen · Exogen Ultrasound Bone Healing System · Exparel · FORCE FIBER · FORMULA · GAMMA · GATTEX · Geminus · General - Therapies · HALL POWER · HIP ARTHROSCOPY ACCESS & INSTRUMENTATION SET · ICONIX · INSPACE · InSet System · Integra · Iovera · JOURNEY UNI · KNOTILUS ANCHOR · Katalyst Bipolar Radial Head System · LANTERN SURGICAL ASSISTANT · LENS 4K · LUCAS · MULTIFIX System · NANOPASS · NATURA · NEOX · NONE · ORTHOLOC 3DI · ORTHOVISC · OVOMOTION · PANGEA · PERFORM GLENOID · PRECISION · PROCLAIM · Photodynamic Bone Stabilization Procedure Pack · REGENETEN Shoulder · REUNION · RINVOQ · Restrata Wound Matrix · Robotics-Knees · STRATAFIX · SUTAB · T2 · TENOGLIDE TENDON PROTECTOR SHEET · TRIATHLON · TRIDENT · TSR · TWINFIX · Tools - WFS · Zynrelef
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 (41%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in orthopedic surgery and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware.
Geographic Context
Orthopedic surgeons within 10 mi
262
Per 100K population
8.0
County median income
$102,285
Nearest hospital
SHARP MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
2.0 mi
2.0 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. Schultzel is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 13% of CA peers, with 15 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. Schultzel experienced with steroid injection (triamcinolone)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Schultzel performed 518 steroid injection (triamcinolone) 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. Schultzel receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Schultzel received a total of $45,990 from 40 companies across 197 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. Schultzel's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in San Diego?
Dr. Schultzel's average Medicare payment per service is $61. 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. Schultzel) 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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