Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Neil Schultz, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · Margate, FL
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. Schultz 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. Schultz
Dr. Neil Schultz is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Margate, FL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Schultz performed 4,317 Medicare services across 2,265 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Schultz received a total of $12,607 from 32 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 349 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. 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. Schultz is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 25% volume in FL
$12,607 industry payments
Florida License Status
FL DOH · MQA1
Active license
None
Board action on record
0
Recent admin complaints
| Profession | License # | Status | Expires | Board Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Doctor | 33024 | Clear | January 31, 2027 | — |
Data from Florida Department of Health Medical Quality Assurance.
License records are public under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes.
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Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,317
Medicare services
Top 25% in FL for cardiovascular disease
2,265
Unique beneficiaries
$48
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~216 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
772 | $95 | $161 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
726 | $5 | $5 |
| 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. |
703 | $11 | $26 |
| EKG interpretation and report A standard electrocardiogram test that records the heart's electrical activity using at least 12 leads. The service includes a professional interpretation of the results and a written report. |
647 | $6 | $11 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
195 | $137 | $219 |
| 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. |
153 | $50 | $70 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
138 | $134 | $174 |
| Annual depression screening | 123 | $19 | $27 |
| 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. |
92 | $66 | $109 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
89 | $100 | $159 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
86 | $32 | $39 |
| Blood glucose level test A test that measures the amount of sugar in your blood. |
78 | $4 | $17 |
| Stool test for blood to screen for colon tumors A test that analyzes a stool sample to detect hidden blood, which is used to screen for colon tumors. |
76 | $4 | $20 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
70 | $148 | $341 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
62 | $64 | $87 |
| 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. |
51 | $220 | $348 |
| Flu vaccine, high-dose High-dose seasonal influenza vaccine for adults aged 65 and older. Contains four times the antigen of standard-dose flu vaccines (60 mcg per strain), split-virus formulation, preservative-free, single-dose syringe. |
50 | $72 | $100 |
| 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. |
45 | $145 | $307 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 48 hours to 7 days This procedure involves recording the heart's electrical activity continuously using an external device for a period exceeding 48 hours but not more than 7 days. |
40 | $9 | $50 |
| Continuous EKG monitoring review, 48-7 days Review and interpretation of continuous external EKG recordings lasting more than 48 hours up to 7 days. |
40 | $18 | $50 |
| Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, cell culture-derived A flu shot that protects against four strains of the influenza virus. It is produced using cell culture technology rather than traditional egg-based methods. |
27 | $32 | $64 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
21 | $3 | $20 |
| Transitional care management services, moderate complexity Services provided to coordinate care during the transition from an inpatient or other facility setting back to the community. This includes follow-up and management of a health problem of at least moderate complexity. |
17 | $164 | $245 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 16 | $168 | $314 |
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.
3.1% high complexity
0.0% medium
96.9% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$12,607
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,801/year across 7 years
Top 20% in FL for cardiovascular disease
32
Companies
349
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
$12,377 (98.2%)
Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$230 (1.8%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,204
2023
$1,645
2022
$1,245
2021
$1,161
2020
$987
2019
$2,275
2018
$3,090
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$2,520
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$1,515
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,299
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,199
Boston Scientific Corporation
$928
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$830
PFIZER INC.
$467
Medtronic, Inc.
$417
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$321
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$277
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$247
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$244
GE HEALTHCARE
$230
Amgen Inc.
$228
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$223
Abbott Laboratories
$211
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$201
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$177
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$168
Lilly USA, LLC
$157
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$156
ATRICURE, INC.
$147
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$117
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$101
CVRx, Inc.
$61
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$46
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$41
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$18
ARALEZ PHARMACEUTICALS US INC.
$17
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
Amryt Pharma Holdings Ltd
$14
Top 3 companies account for 42.3% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADVAIR · ANORO ELLIPTA · AQUABEAM ROBOTIC SYSTEM · Arcalyst · Azure · BRILINTA · BYDUREON · Barostim Neo System · CAMZYOS · CHANTIX · COREVALVE EVOLUT R · Confirm Rx · CoreValve Evolut · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · EPI-SENSE GUIDED COAGULATION SYSTEM WITH VISITRAX · FARXIGA · FFRct · INVOKANA · Inpefa · JANUVIA · JARDIANCE · JUXTAPID · Kerendia · LEQVIO · LOKELMA · LONHALA MAGNAIR · Livalo · MICRA · MOUNJARO · MULTAQ · Micra · ONPATTRO · Ozempic · PRADAXA · PRALUENT · PRALUENT ALIROCUMAB INJECTION · PROCLAIM · Quadra Assura CRT Defibrillator · REVEAL LINQ · Repatha · STEGLATRO · TRADJENTA · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · VERQUVO · VYNDAMAX · Vascepa · Victoza · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · WATCHMAN FLX · Wegovy · XARELTO · ZONTIVITY
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 (98%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $292 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
338
Per 100K population
17.4
County median income
$74,534
Nearest hospital
HCA FLORIDA NORTHWEST HOSPITAL
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 measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Schultz is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 25% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 20% of FL peers, with 20 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Schultz experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Schultz performed 772 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Schultz receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Schultz received a total of $12,607 from 32 companies across 349 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. Schultz's costs compare to other cardiologists in Margate?
Dr. Schultz's average Medicare payment per service is $48. 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. Schultz) 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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