Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Oran Schachter, D.P.M

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist · Sherman Oaks, CA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
4849 VAN NUYS BLVD STE 210, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
8189222244
In practice since 2014 (11 years)
NPI: 1063831642 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. Schachter 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. Schachter

Dr. Oran Schachter is a foot & ankle surgery podiatrist in Sherman Oaks, CA, with 11 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Schachter performed 16,169 Medicare services across 712 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Schachter received a total of $2,514 from 29 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 93 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in foot & ankle surgery podiatrist. 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. Schachter 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 1% volume in CA $2,514 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
16,169
Medicare services
Top 1% in CA for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist
712
Unique beneficiaries
$492
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~1,470 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
Kerecis omega3, per square centimeter 11,793 $471 $601
Membrane graft or wrap, per square centimeter
Application of a membrane graft or wrap to a surgical site, measured by each square centimeter of area covered.
1,888 $1,163 $1,484
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.
472 $66 $762
Skin and tissue removal, 20 sq cm or less
This procedure involves the surgical excision of skin and underlying tissue from an area measuring 20 square centimeters or smaller.
388 $107 $1,534
Skin substitute graft application, 25 sq cm or less
Application of a skin substitute graft to a wound on the trunk, arms, or legs covering 25 square centimeters or less.
316 $119 $1,826
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.
248 $108 $1,462
Additional tissue removal, per 20 sq cm
This code covers the removal of extra muscle or tissue in increments of 20 square centimeters or less. It is used to bill for additional areas treated beyond the initial procedure.
217 $45 $812
Additional skin and tissue removal, per 20 sq cm
This code covers the removal of skin and tissue for each additional 20 square centimeters or less beyond the initial procedure.
178 $35 $457
Nursing facility visit, established patient, straightforward
A follow-up visit by a healthcare provider at a nursing facility for an established patient. The visit involves straightforward medical decision making and lasts at least 10 minutes.
176 $33 $484
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.
170 $75 $997
Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity
Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service.
117 $41 $412
Muscle or tissue removal, 20 sq cm or less
This procedure involves the surgical removal of muscle or other tissue from the body. The total area of the removed tissue is 20.0 square centimeters or less.
93 $199 $2,636
New patient office visit (30-44 min)
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range.
41 $92 $1,225
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.
29 $145 $2,118
Initial nursing facility care, moderate complexity
Initial care provided to a patient in a nursing facility with moderate medical decision making, taking at least 35 minutes.
28 $113 $1,395
Initial nursing facility care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 15 $68 $1,032
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 ↗
$2,514
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $503/year across 5 years
Top 44% in CA for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
29
Companies
93
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
$2,514 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$203
2023
$551
2022
$85
2019
$1,073
2018
$602

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
PolyNovo North America LLC
$50
ABBVIE INC.
$47
Organogenesis Inc.
$35
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$31
HARTMANN USA, INC.
$24
Kerecis Limited
$15
Top 3 companies account for 65.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
$560
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$219
Stryker Corporation
$204
Osiris Therapeutics Inc.
$204
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$147
Organogenesis Inc.
$140
TEI Medical Inc.
$137
Kerecis Limited
$132
The Medicines Company
$100
KCI USA, Inc.
$59
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$58
PolyNovo North America LLC
$50
ABBVIE INC.
$47
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$46
Allergan Inc.
$46
Medline Industries, Inc.
$36
PolarityTE, Inc.
$36
Next Science LLC
$33
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$32
Bioventus LLC
$32
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$31
HARTMANN USA, INC.
$24
Misonix Inc
$24
Celularity, Inc.
$22
TETRAPHASE PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$22
MEDELA LLC
$21
Abbott Laboratories
$21
Medtronic, Inc.
$16
Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 39.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCURIAN · ACTIV.A.C. · Apligraf · BOTOX · DALVANCE · Exogen · FLEXITOUCH · Flexitouch Plus · GRAFIX · GRAFIX PL · GRAFIX/GRAFIXPL/STRAVIX · Hyalomatrix Wound Device · Integra · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · NOVOSORB BTM · NUZYRA · OMNIGRAFT · ORBACTIV · PRIMATRIX · PROCLAIM · PROSTEP · Physio-Stim · PuraPly AM · SALVATION · Santyl · SkinTE · Stravix · SurgX · TheraSkin · UltraMist · Xerava · ZETUVIT PLUS 10X10 P10
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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Foot & ankle surgery podiatrists within 10 mi
237
Per 100K population
2.4
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
SHERMAN OAKS HOSPITAL
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. Schachter is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Schachter experienced with kerecis omega3, per square centimeter?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Schachter performed 11,793 kerecis omega3, per square centimeter 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. Schachter receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Schachter received a total of $2,514 from 29 companies across 93 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. Schachter's costs compare to other foot & ankle surgery podiatrists in Sherman Oaks?
Dr. Schachter's average Medicare payment per service is $492. 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. Schachter) 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 →