Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Forrest Schrum, MD
Urology Physician · Rome, 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. Schrum
Dr. Forrest Schrum is an urology physician in Rome, GA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Schrum performed 7,141 Medicare services across 2,761 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Schrum received a total of $2,182 from 29 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 101 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in urology 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. Schrum 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
▲ Top 14% volume in GA
$2,182 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗7,141
Medicare services
Top 14% in GA for urology physician
2,761
Unique beneficiaries
$30
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~376 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Injection, degarelix, 1 mg | 2,881 | $3 | $10 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
659 | $3 | $25 |
| 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. |
456 | $83 | $157 |
| Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg | 366 | $134 | $1,090 |
| Urine culture, bacterial colony count A laboratory test that measures the number of bacteria growing in a urine sample to help identify infections. |
337 | $8 | $45 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
326 | $8 | $15 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
307 | $7 | $50 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 273 | $18 | $85 |
| Abdominal X-ray, 1 view An X-ray image of the abdomen taken from a single angle to visualize internal structures. |
232 | $20 | $101 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
191 | $156 | $600 |
| 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. |
156 | $64 | $108 |
| Limited retroperitoneal ultrasound A focused ultrasound exam of the area behind the abdominal cavity to evaluate specific structures. |
140 | $19 | $170 |
| Ceftriaxone antibiotic injection This code represents the administration of ceftriaxone sodium, an antibiotic medication. The charge is calculated for every 250 mg of the drug administered. |
90 | $0 | $25 |
| Subcutaneous or intramuscular chemotherapy injection This procedure involves administering anti-cancer hormonal medication through an injection into the tissue under the skin or into a muscle. |
82 | $23 | $120 |
| Imaging of urinary tract with contrast An imaging test of the urinary tract performed after a contrast agent is injected to enhance visibility of the structures. |
73 | $18 | $85 |
| Bacterial culture, aerobic A laboratory test that grows and identifies bacteria capable of surviving in oxygen. The results help determine the presence of specific aerobic microorganisms. |
54 | $8 | $45 |
| Antibiotic sensitivity test A laboratory test that determines which antibiotics, antifungals, or antivirals are effective against a specific microorganism using microdilution or agar dilution methods. |
52 | $8 | $40 |
| Ureteral stent insertion via cystoscopy A tube is placed into the ureter using an endoscope inserted through the bladder. |
45 | $42 | $1,006 |
| Bladder irrigation and/or instillation This procedure involves flushing the bladder with fluid to clear it or introducing medication directly into the bladder. |
44 | $53 | $240 |
| 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. |
33 | $114 | $211 |
| Ureteral stent insertion via endoscope A flexible tube is inserted into the ureter using an endoscope to keep the passage open and allow urine to flow from the kidney to the bladder. |
32 | $101 | $1,779 |
| Blood creatinine level test A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine, a waste product from muscle wear and tear, to help assess kidney function. |
32 | $5 | $30 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
28 | $44 | $410 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis, without contrast A computed tomography scan that creates detailed images of the abdominal and pelvic organs. The procedure is performed without the use of intravenous contrast dye. |
23 | $71 | $1,270 |
| Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures. |
22 | $95 | $300 |
| 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. |
22 | $94 | $242 |
| Endoscopic removal of foreign body, stone, or stent from urethra or bladder A procedure to remove a foreign object, stone, or stent from the urethra or bladder using an endoscope. The endoscope is a thin tube with a camera inserted into the urinary tract to locate and extract the item. |
21 | $237 | $910 |
| Prostate gland biopsy A procedure to remove small samples of tissue from the prostate gland for laboratory examination. |
21 | $172 | $640 |
| Endoscopic destruction of bladder, urethra, or gland tissue A procedure that uses an endoscope to destroy tissue in the bladder, urethra, or surrounding glands. |
16 | $58 | $2,360 |
| Ureteral stone crushing with stent insertion An endoscope is used to break up a stone in the ureter, followed by the placement of a stent to keep the ureter open. |
16 | $297 | $3,047 |
| Prostate needle biopsy with image guidance A procedure to remove small tissue samples from the prostate gland using a needle. Image guidance is used to help the doctor accurately locate the area for sampling. |
16 | $264 | $935 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
16 | $12 | $80 |
| Shock wave crushing of kidney stones A procedure that uses shock waves to break kidney stones into smaller pieces so they can pass more easily from the body. |
14 | $437 | $3,000 |
| Endoscopic destruction of bladder/urethra growth, less than 0.5 cm A procedure to remove abnormal tissue growths from the bladder or urethra using an endoscope. This specific code applies when the growths are smaller than 0.5 centimeters. |
14 | $574 | $2,230 |
| 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. |
14 | $92 | $176 |
| 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. |
13 | $134 | $304 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
12 | $10 | $60 |
| 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. |
12 | $84 | $208 |
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.
1.6% high complexity
51.6% medium
46.8% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$2,182
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $312/year across 7 years
Bottom 33% in GA for urology physician
29
Companies
101
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
$2,163 (99.1%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$19 (0.9%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$418
2023
$230
2022
$154
2021
$30
2020
$82
2019
$426
2018
$841
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$131
Boston Scientific Corporation
$80
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$53
Ambu Inc.
$33
PFIZER INC.
$32
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$32
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$19
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$19
Innovation Technologies Inc
$19
Top 3 companies account for 63.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$619
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$219
NeoTract Inc.
$178
PALETTE LIFE SCIENCES, INC.
$169
Boston Scientific Corporation
$145
C. R. Bard, Inc. & Subsidiaries
$143
Medtronic, Inc.
$131
PFIZER INC.
$103
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$73
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$44
Ambu Inc.
$33
Olympus America Inc.
$28
C. R. BARD, INC. & SUBSIDIARIES
$28
AbbVie Inc.
$26
ConvaTec Inc.
$23
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$19
Innovation Technologies Inc
$19
Allergan Inc.
$18
Travere Therapeutics, Inc.
$18
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$17
AbbVie, Inc.
$17
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$17
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$16
Varian Medical Systems, Inc.
$16
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$15
Retrophin, Inc.
$15
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$12
Coloplast Corp
$11
MEDIVATION FIELD SOLUTIONS LLC
$11
Top 3 companies account for 46.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(815) Thiola · AMS 700 · Axumin · BOTOX · BOTOX THERAPEUTIC · ENDOBEAM · Erleada · FIRMAGON · GEMTESA · GENTLECATH · INLAY · INTERSTIM · IRRISEPT · JELMYTO · LITHOVUE · Lupron · MYRBETRIQ · Myrbetriq · NOCDURNA · POSLUMA · Renal Dilator/Sheath Set 8.0 FR (2.667 mm) - 30FR (10 mm) · Rezum Generator · SKYLITE · SPACEOAR · SPEEDICATH · TOVIAZ · Thiola · TrueBeam · UroLift · VESICARE · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · XYOSTED · Xtandi · iTIND System · rezum Generator
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 (99%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Urology physicians within 10 mi
10
Per 100K population
10.1
County median income
$62,540
Nearest hospital
ADVENTHEALTH REDMOND
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. Schrum is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 14% in GA), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Schrum experienced with injection, degarelix, 1 mg?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Schrum performed 2,881 injection, degarelix, 1 mg 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. Schrum receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Schrum received a total of $2,182 from 29 companies across 101 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. Schrum's costs compare to other urology physicians in Rome?
Dr. Schrum's average Medicare payment per service is $30. 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. Schrum) 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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