Medicare Enrolled
Dr. William Schroder, M.D.
Vascular Surgery Physician · Macon, GA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Schroder
Dr. William Schroder is a vascular surgery physician in Macon, GA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Schroder performed 706 Medicare services across 628 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Schroder received a total of $7,674 from 20 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 103 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in vascular surgery physician. 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. Schroder 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.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ 706 Medicare services
$7,674 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗706
Medicare services
Bottom 46% in GA for vascular surgery physician
628
Unique beneficiaries
$89
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~35 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
89 | $10 | $172 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
77 | $67 | $654 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for central vein access device Use of live X-ray imaging to guide the placement or removal of a central vein access device. |
63 | $14 | $605 |
| Hemodialysis circuit intervention with balloon dilation A procedure to insert a needle or tube into a hemodialysis circuit and dilate the dialysis segment using a balloon, with radiological review. |
62 | $174 | $4,844 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
57 | $11 | $134 |
| Replacement of tunneled central venous tube This procedure involves replacing an existing tunneled central venous catheter with a new one. The new tube is inserted through the same tunnel under the skin to maintain vascular access. |
52 | $135 | $3,146 |
| Insertion of tunneled central venous catheter for infusion, age 5+ A surgical procedure to place a long-term catheter into a large vein for delivering medications or fluids. The catheter is tunneled under the skin to reduce infection risk and provide stable access for patients aged 5 and older. |
51 | $188 | $3,354 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries. |
44 | $35 | $277 |
| Needle or tube insertion into hemodialysis circuit with radiologist review A procedure involving the insertion of a needle or tube into a hemodialysis circuit, accompanied by a review of the procedure by a radiologist. |
41 | $110 | $2,823 |
| Radiologist review of major upper body vein image A radiologist reviews images of the major veins in the upper body to assess their structure and function. |
37 | $41 | $1,271 |
| Removal of tunneled central venous tube This procedure involves the removal of a catheter that has been surgically placed under the skin and threaded into a large vein. |
35 | $88 | $654 |
| Hemodialysis circuit clot removal and vessel dilation This procedure involves removing or dissolving a blood clot within the hemodialysis circuit and using a balloon to widen the dialysis access segment, with imaging review by a radiologist. |
23 | $327 | $9,171 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to create images of the arteries in one leg or any grafts present in that leg. |
19 | $78 | $442 |
| 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. |
19 | $47 | $221 |
| Hemodialysis clot removal, balloon dilation, and stent placement This procedure involves removing or dissolving a blood clot within the hemodialysis circuit, dilating the dialysis segment with a balloon, and placing a stent, all under radiological review. |
14 | $386 | $21,961 |
| Ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. It allows for the visualization of these blood vessels and any surgical grafts. |
12 | $70 | $471 |
| Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts A complete ultrasound exam of the aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. This imaging test uses sound waves to visualize these blood vessels. |
11 | $85 | $618 |
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.
19.8% high complexity
45.8% medium
34.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$7,674
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,096/year across 7 years
Top 41% in GA for vascular surgery physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
20
Companies
103
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
$7,674 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$66
2023
$48
2022
$555
2021
$156
2020
$2,331
2019
$1,455
2018
$3,063
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Abbott Laboratories
$23
Medtronic, Inc.
$22
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$21
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Endologix, Inc.
$2,888
Endologix, LLC
$1,356
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$797
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$451
BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.
$375
Endologix LLC
$332
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$255
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$184
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$184
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$153
Penumbra, Inc.
$150
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
$121
Boston Scientific Corporation
$110
EKOS Corporation
$100
Medtronic, Inc.
$71
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$62
Terumo Medical Corporation
$38
Abbott Laboratories
$23
PFIZER INC.
$13
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$9
Top 3 companies account for 65.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACUSEAL Vascular Graft · AFX · ALTO · ANASTOCLIP · AlphaVac · Alto Abdominal Stent Graft System · Amplia MRI · AngioVac · Auryon Laser System 100-120 Vac · COVERA · Chameleon · Conformable TAG Thoracic Endoprosthesis · EKOSONIC · ELIQUIS · ENROUTE Enflate Transcarotid RX Balloon Dilatation Catheter · ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System · ESPRIT · EXCLUDER AAA Endoprosthesis · EXCLUDER Conformable AAA Endoprosthesis with Active Control · EXCLUDER Iliac Branch Endoprosthesis · GENERAL THROMBECTOMY · GENERAL VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GORE TAG Thoracic Branch Endoprosthesis · Glidesheath · HAWKONE · IGT D Peripheral · IGT_D Peripheral · IN.PACT AV · IN.PACT Admiral · Image Guided Therapy Devices _ Peripheral · Indigo System · LIFESTENT · LUTONIX · Ovation · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · SelectSecure · SilverHawk · TIGRIS Stent · VENOVO · VIABAHN Endoprosthesis with Heparin Bioactive Surface · VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endoprosthesis · XARELTO
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.
Geographic Context
Vascular surgery physicians within 10 mi
8
Per 100K population
5.1
County median income
$50,747
Nearest hospital
ATRIUM HEALTH NAVICENT THE MEDICAL CENTER
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. Schroder is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 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. Schroder experienced with sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Schroder performed 89 sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes 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. Schroder receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Schroder received a total of $7,674 from 20 companies across 103 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. Schroder's costs compare to other vascular surgery physicians in Macon?
Dr. Schroder's average Medicare payment per service is $89. 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. Schroder) 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.
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