Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Theresa Schwartz, M.D.

Surgical Oncology Physician · Detroit, MI
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
2799 W GRAND BLVD, Detroit, MI 48202
8006536568
In practice since 2007 (19 years)
NPI: 1831391598 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Schwartz 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. Schwartz

Dr. Theresa Schwartz is a surgical oncology physician in Detroit, MI, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Schwartz performed 162 Medicare services across 155 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Schwartz received a total of $6,967 from 9 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 19 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in surgical oncology 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. Schwartz 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 27% volume in MI $6,967 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
162
Medicare services
Top 27% in MI for surgical oncology physician
155
Unique beneficiaries
$261
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~9 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, 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.
43 $106 $160
Partial removal of breast 34 $368 $2,275
Skin graft repair, 30.1-60.0 sq cm
A surgical procedure to repair a wound by transferring skin from one area to another. This code applies to grafts covering an area between 30.1 and 60.0 square centimeters.
27 $660 $2,870
Deep underarm lymph node biopsy or removal
A procedure to remove or sample deep lymph nodes located in the underarm area for examination.
16 $201 $1,480
Intraoperative lymph node imaging
Imaging performed during surgery to visualize lymph nodes.
15 $118 $475
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) 14 $147 $197
Prolonged office E/M service, first 15 minutes
This code is used for additional time spent by a physician beyond the maximum required time of a primary office or outpatient evaluation and management service. It is billed in 15-minute increments based on total time spent on the date of the primary service.
13 $25 $35
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 ↗
$6,967
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $995/year across 7 years
Top 24% in MI for surgical oncology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
9
Companies
19
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
$6,018 (86.4%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$949 (13.6%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$233
2023
$144
2022
$4,932
2021
$186
2020
$133
2019
$1,166
2018
$172

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Dilon Technologies, Inc.
$186
Endomagnetics Ltd
$47
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Endomagnetics Ltd
$5,339
KCI USA, Inc
$949
Dilon Technologies, Inc.
$186
Invuity, Inc.
$156
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$144
Ethicon US, LLC
$104
LEICA MICROSYSTEMS INC.
$54
Covidien LP
$19
Mentor Worldwide LLC
$16
Top 3 companies account for 92.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ARTOURA Breast Tissue Expander · ECHELON FLEX Stapler · HEMOBLAST BELLOWS · Magseed · N/A · OPDIVO · PREVENA · Photonblade · Situate
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 (86%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Surgical oncology physicians within 10 mi
9
Per 100K population
0.5
County median income
$59,521
Nearest hospital
HENRY FORD HEALTH HOSPITAL
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. Schwartz is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 27% in MI), 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. Schwartz experienced with office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Schwartz performed 43 office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 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. Schwartz receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Schwartz received a total of $6,967 from 9 companies across 19 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. Schwartz's costs compare to other surgical oncology physicians in Detroit?
Dr. Schwartz's average Medicare payment per service is $261. 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. Schwartz) 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 →
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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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →