Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Robert Schwartzenberg, M.D.
Internal Medicine · Fox River Grove, IL
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. Schwartzenberg 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. Schwartzenberg
Dr. Robert Schwartzenberg is an internal medicine specialist in Fox River Grove, IL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Schwartzenberg performed 3,029 Medicare services across 1,027 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Schwartzenberg received a total of $15,477 from 44 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 692 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in internal medicine. 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. Schwartzenberg 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 9% volume in IL
$15,477 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,029
Medicare services
Top 9% in IL for internal medicine
1,027
Unique beneficiaries
$96
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~159 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing facility visit, moderate complexity A follow-up visit by a healthcare provider at a nursing facility for an established patient. The visit involves moderate medical decision making and takes at least 30 minutes. |
1,244 | $88 | $135 |
| 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. |
511 | $119 | $210 |
| Home visit, established patient, high complexity A home visit for an established patient involving high-level medical decision making, lasting at least 60 minutes. |
342 | $144 | $265 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
126 | $124 | $195 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
113 | $10 | $45 |
| Initial nursing facility care, high complexity An initial visit by a healthcare provider to a patient in a nursing facility involving a high level of medical decision making, lasting at least 45 minutes. |
91 | $151 | $235 |
| Nursing facility visit, high complexity A follow-up visit by a healthcare provider at a nursing facility for an established patient. The visit involves a high level of medical decision making and takes at least 45 minutes. |
87 | $127 | $195 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
82 | $29 | $35 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
81 | $1 | $22 |
| Flu vaccine, quadrivalent A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus to help prevent seasonal influenza infection. |
80 | $68 | $70 |
| 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. |
68 | $78 | $160 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 21-30 minutes A telephone conversation with a physician lasting between 21 and 30 minutes. This code covers the time spent discussing medical matters over the phone. |
32 | $85 | $120 |
| 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. |
31 | $11 | $70 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
29 | $3 | $18 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
26 | $53 | $80 |
| Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20) An intramuscular injection of the 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. It is used to protect against diseases caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. |
23 | $283 | $300 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
22 | $30 | $35 |
| Annual wellness visit, initial visit A yearly appointment to review your health and create a personalized prevention plan. This initial visit focuses on preventive care and health assessment. |
16 | $159 | $285 |
| 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. |
14 | $198 | $300 |
| Ear wax removal A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal. |
11 | $37 | $85 |
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 ↗$15,477
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,211/year across 7 years
Top 5% in IL for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
44
Companies
692
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
$15,185 (98.1%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$291 (1.9%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,065
2023
$1,492
2022
$2,297
2021
$2,276
2020
$1,409
2019
$3,514
2018
$3,424
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Amgen Inc.
$149
ABBVIE INC.
$149
PFIZER INC.
$104
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$90
Novo Nordisk Inc
$89
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$87
Lundbeck LLC
$87
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$77
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$45
ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.)
$41
Lilly USA, LLC
$38
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$33
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$22
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$19
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$19
Exact Sciences Corporation
$16
Top 3 companies account for 37.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$2,508
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$2,341
Amgen Inc.
$1,423
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$1,392
PFIZER INC.
$1,190
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$854
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$539
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$533
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$518
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$458
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$415
AbbVie Inc.
$371
ABBVIE INC.
$319
Lilly USA, LLC
$306
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$287
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$212
Lundbeck LLC
$186
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$182
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$145
Allergan Inc.
$141
Relievant Medsystems, Inc.
$133
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$123
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$113
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$113
Vertiflex, Inc.
$110
MannKind Corporation
$65
DEXCOM, INC.
$62
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$48
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$47
ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.)
$41
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$41
Mannkind Corporation
$33
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$31
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC
$29
Boston Scientific Corporation
$24
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$20
Corium, LLC
$18
Seqirus USA Inc
$18
Hologic, LLC
$16
Exact Sciences Corporation
$16
Lucid Diagnostics Inc.
$15
Biogen, Inc.
$15
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$14
Eisai Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 40.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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. Total industry engagement is in the top 5% for internal medicine in IL.
Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians within 10 mi
1,599
Per 100K population
513.5
County median income
$102,836
Nearest hospital
ADVOCATE GOOD SHEPHERD HOSPITAL
4.3 mi
4.3 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. Schwartzenberg is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 9% in IL), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 5% of IL peers, 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. Schwartzenberg experienced with nursing facility visit, moderate complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Schwartzenberg performed 1,244 nursing facility visit, moderate complexity 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. Schwartzenberg receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Schwartzenberg received a total of $15,477 from 44 companies across 692 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. Schwartzenberg's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Fox River Grove?
Dr. Schwartzenberg's average Medicare payment per service is $96. 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. Schwartzenberg) 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.
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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