Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Ryan Schnetzer, MD
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician · Macon, GA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Schnetzer
Dr. Ryan Schnetzer is an orthopaedic surgery of the spine physician in Macon, GA, with 16 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Schnetzer performed 1,175 Medicare services across 1,014 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Schnetzer received a total of $78,079 from 28 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 230 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopaedic surgery of the spine 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. Schnetzer 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.
✓ 16 years in practice
▲ Top 47% volume in GA
$78,079 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,175
Medicare services
Top 47% in GA for orthopaedic surgery of the spine physician
1,014
Unique beneficiaries
$104
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~73 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. |
229 | $89 | $313 |
| 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. |
185 | $64 | $230 |
| MRI of lower spine, without contrast A magnetic resonance imaging scan of the lower spinal canal that does not use contrast dye to create detailed images of the spine. |
127 | $122 | $2,217 |
| Injection into lower spine canal with imaging guidance A procedure where a substance is injected into the lower part of the spinal canal. The injection is performed using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
116 | $70 | $1,723 |
| Pelvis X-ray, 1-2 views An X-ray imaging test of the pelvic area using one to two different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
70 | $19 | $139 |
| 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. |
65 | $34 | $265 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test that captures 2 to 3 views of the lower back and sacral spine to visualize the bones and joints in this area. |
60 | $28 | $161 |
| MRI of upper spine without contrast An MRI scan of the upper spinal canal that does not use contrast dye. This imaging test uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed pictures of the spine. |
57 | $115 | $2,168 |
| Spine fusion with cage or mesh device insertion A surgical procedure to fuse spine bones by inserting a cage or mesh device into the disc space. |
37 | $198 | $3,667 |
| Electromyography of arm or leg muscles A test that measures the electrical activity in the muscles of the arm or leg using a needle electrode. It helps evaluate the health of muscles and the nerve cells that control them. |
34 | $69 | $477 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test of the upper spine using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and structures. |
33 | $26 | $141 |
| 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. |
24 | $102 | $492 |
| MRI of middle spinal canal, without contrast This procedure uses magnetic resonance imaging to create detailed pictures of the middle section of the spinal canal. It is performed without the use of contrast dye. |
23 | $107 | $2,270 |
| Injection of anesthetic or steroid into sacroiliac joint with imaging guidance This procedure involves injecting an anesthetic or steroid medication into the joint connecting the lower spine and hip bone. Imaging guidance is used to ensure accurate placement of the injection. |
21 | $51 | $1,065 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 4-5 views An X-ray imaging test of the upper spine using 4 to 5 different views to visualize the bones and structures in that area. |
20 | $36 | $235 |
| Vacuum-assisted wound closure therapy, 50 sq cm or less A therapy using a special bandage and vacuum pump to treat a wound surface area of 50.0 square centimeters or less. |
14 | $19 | $114 |
| 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. |
14 | $78 | $340 |
| Fusion of spine in lower back | 13 | $1,210 | $11,997 |
| Spinal fusion with disc removal and nerve release, 1 disc This surgery connects two or more vertebrae in the upper spine to stabilize the area. It involves removing a damaged disc and relieving pressure on the spinal cord or nerve. |
11 | $1,305 | $15,924 |
| Partial removal of spine bone with nerve release, 1 segment A surgical procedure involving the partial removal of a bone segment in the spine to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. This is performed on a single spinal segment. |
11 | $461 | $9,906 |
| Nerve conduction study, 9-10 studies A diagnostic test that measures how well nerves send electrical signals. It involves performing 9 to 10 separate nerve conduction studies to evaluate nerve function. |
11 | $142 | $908 |
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.
5.2% high complexity
29.3% medium
65.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$78,079
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $11,154/year across 7 years
Top 39% in GA for orthopaedic surgery of the spine physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
28
Companies
230
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
$71,172 (91.2%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$6,907 (8.8%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$21,034
2023
$26,224
2022
$11,103
2021
$7,267
2020
$7,841
2019
$3,213
2018
$1,396
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Stryker Corporation
$20,592
ENCORE MEDICAL, LP
$142
Providence Medical Technology, Inc.
$86
Baxter Healthcare
$72
Boston Scientific Corporation
$52
DJO, LLC
$35
SI-BONE, INC.
$34
Medtronic, Inc.
$21
Top 3 companies account for 99.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Stryker Corporation
$65,601
Choice Spine, LLC
$6,778
SI-BONE, Inc.
$3,579
Boston Scientific Corporation
$438
Medtronic, Inc.
$177
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$166
PARADIGM SPINE, LLC
$156
ENCORE MEDICAL, LP
$142
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$126
KCI USA, Inc
$120
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$119
Baxter Healthcare
$95
Providence Medical Technology, Inc.
$86
Prosidyan, Inc
$86
Nevro Corp.
$56
Abbott Laboratories
$49
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$45
DJO, LLC
$35
SI-BONE, INC.
$34
Spineology Inc.
$34
TITAN SPINE, LLC
$24
Sanara MedTech Inc.
$22
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$21
Bioventus LLC
$20
Misonix Inc
$20
K2M, Inc.
$20
Augmedics Inc.
$18
Titan Spine, LLC
$15
Top 3 companies account for 97.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ALEUTIAN CERVICAL · ALEUTIAN INTERBODY SYSTEMS · AVS NAVIGATOR · BIO DBM · BIO4 · Blackhawk · Bone Healing-None · BoneScalpel · Bonescalpel · CAPRI · CAPRI CORPECTOMY CAGE SYSTEM · CASCADIA INTERBODY SYSTEM · CD HORIZON · CHESAPEAKE STABILIZATION SYSTEM · CMF · COLLAGENASE SANTYL · CONDUIT · CORE · CORTICAL SCREW · COVEREDGE · CellerateRx · DJO SURGICAL · DYNATRAN · ES2 · ES2 SPINAL SYSTEM · ESCALATE · EVEREST SPINAL SYSTEM · EXPEDIUM · FLOSEAL · Fibergraft · GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT · GENERAL K2M PRODUCT DISCUSSION · INSIGNIA · LATERAL ACCESS SPINAL SYSTEM · LITE PLATE SYSTEM · MAKO · MAZOR X SYSTEM · MESA · MESA RAIL · MESA SMALL STATURE SPINAL SYSTEM · MESA SPINAL SYSTEM · MESA Spinal System · MOJAVE EXPANDABLE INTERBODY SYSTEM · MONOVISC · MazorX - Renaissance · N/A · NAPA · NAVIGATOR · NIAGARA LATERAL ACCESS SYSTEM · OPTIMESH EXPANDABLE INTERBODY FUSION SYSTEM · Omnia · PICO 7 Single Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy · PICO7 · PLASMABLADE(TM) · PREVENA · PROLIFT · PYRENEES CERVICAL PLATE SYSTEM · Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs · RAVINE · RAVINE LATERAL ACCESS SYSTEM · SAHARA STABILIZATION SYSTEM · SANTORINI CORPECTOMY CAGE SYSTEM · SERRATO · SPECTRA WAVEWRITER · SPINEJACK · SPINEMAP · SPINEMASK · SYMPHONY · TITAN ENDOSKELETON · TRIATHLON · TRITANIUM · VITOSS · WaveWriter Alpha Prime 16 · XIA 3 · Xvision · YUKON OCT SPINAL SYSTEM · coflex · iFuse Implant · nanoLOCK
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 (91%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers.
Geographic Context
Orthopaedic surgery of the spine physicians within 10 mi
6
Per 100K population
3.8
County median income
$50,747
Nearest hospital
PIEDMONT MACON NORTH 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 reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Schnetzer is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with consulting-driven industry engagement, with 16 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. Schnetzer experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Schnetzer performed 229 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. Schnetzer receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Schnetzer received a total of $78,079 from 28 companies across 230 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. Schnetzer's costs compare to other orthopaedic surgery of the spine physicians in Macon?
Dr. Schnetzer's average Medicare payment per service is $104. 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. Schnetzer) 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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