Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Nicole Schroeder, MD

Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician · San Francisco, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
1500 OWENS ST, San Francisco, CA 94158
4158853811
In practice since 2007 (19 years)
NPI: 1508997529 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Schroeder 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. Schroeder

Dr. Nicole Schroeder is an orthopaedic hand surgery physician in San Francisco, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Schroeder performed 784 Medicare services across 564 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Schroeder received a total of $11,497 from 11 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 29 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopaedic hand surgery physician. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Schroeder 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 ▲ 784 Medicare services $11,497 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
784
Medicare services
Bottom 44% in CA for orthopaedic hand surgery physician
564
Unique beneficiaries
$66
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~41 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.
192 $1 $6
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.
184 $118 $867
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.
136 $60 $393
Tendon or ligament injection
A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament.
83 $35 $315
Joint fluid aspiration or injection, small joint
Removal of fluid from a small joint or injection of medication into a small joint.
52 $32 $292
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.
51 $83 $577
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.
40 $36 $241
Hand nerve release or relocation
A surgical procedure to release or reposition a nerve in the hand.
22 $397 $2,538
Joint fluid aspiration or injection, medium joint
Removal of fluid from a medium-sized joint or injection of medication into the joint space.
12 $39 $302
Incision of finger tendon sheath
A surgical procedure to cut open the protective covering of a finger tendon.
12 $204 $3,486
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 ↗
$11,497
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,916/year across 6 years
Top 14% in CA for orthopaedic hand surgery physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
11
Companies
29
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.

Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$6,650 (57.8%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$3,531 (30.7%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$1,317 (11.5%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$633
2023
$108
2022
$3,057
2021
$4,849
2019
$859
2018
$1,991

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AXOGEN
$297
Endo USA, Inc.
$173
Alafair Biosciences, Inc.
$142
Evolution Surgical, Inc
$21
Top 3 companies account for 96.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$5,850
AXOGEN
$1,845
Evolution Surgical, Inc
$1,338
TriMed, Inc.
$1,106
KCI USA, Inc
$800
Alafair Biosciences, Inc.
$250
Endo USA, Inc.
$173
Derma Sciences, Inc.
$48
Stryker Corporation
$37
EVOLUTION SURGICAL, INC
$28
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$23
Top 3 companies account for 78.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AMNIOEXCEL · Avance Nerve Graft · AxoGuard Nerve Connector · AxoGuard Nerve Protector · ICONIX · PREVENA · TITANIUM INTRALINE · VersaWrap · XIAFLEX
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 (58%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers.

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Geographic Context

Orthopaedic hand surgery physicians within 10 mi
31
Per 100K population
3.7
County median income
$141,446
Nearest hospital
CALIFORNIA PACIFIC MEDICAL CENTER - MISSION BERNAL
2.1 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. Schroeder is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 14% 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. Schroeder experienced with steroid injection (triamcinolone)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Schroeder performed 192 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. Schroeder receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Schroeder received a total of $11,497 from 11 companies across 29 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. Schroeder's costs compare to other orthopaedic hand surgery physicians in San Francisco?
Dr. Schroeder's average Medicare payment per service is $66. 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. Schroeder) 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 →
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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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →