Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Nicholas Schoch, MD
Orthopedic Surgery · Saint Clair Shores, MI
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Consulting-driven
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Schoch
Dr. Nicholas Schoch is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Saint Clair Shores, MI, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Schoch performed 15,368 Medicare services across 2,354 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Schoch received a total of $68,725 from 32 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 235 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopedic surgery. 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. Schoch 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
▲ Top 1% volume in MI
$68,725 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗15,368
Medicare services
Top 1% in MI for orthopedic surgery
2,354
Unique beneficiaries
$20
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~768 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joint lubricant injection (Durolane) An injection of hyaluronan or its derivative, specifically Durolane, administered directly into a joint space. |
5,523 | $5 | $25 |
| Betamethasone steroid injection An injection containing a combination of betamethasone acetate and betamethasone sodium phosphate. |
4,218 | $5 | $25 |
| Joint lubricant injection (Synvisc) | 2,688 | $7 | $30 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
817 | $56 | $322 |
| 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. |
768 | $69 | $140 |
| Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views An X-ray imaging test of the shoulder joint using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
541 | $29 | $148 |
| Knee X-ray, 1-2 views An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint using one to two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
156 | $27 | $108 |
| 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. |
138 | $85 | $175 |
| Knee X-ray, 4 or more views An imaging test using X-rays to create multiple pictures of the knee joint from different angles. |
84 | $49 | $251 |
| 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. |
54 | $102 | $165 |
| Knee X-ray, 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint that captures three different angles to evaluate the bones and surrounding structures. |
52 | $36 | $250 |
| Hip X-ray, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hip joint using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
42 | $33 | $194 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, medium joint Removal of fluid from a medium-sized joint or injection of medication into the joint space. |
40 | $30 | $222 |
| Total shoulder joint prosthetic repair Surgical replacement of the shoulder joint with a prosthetic device. This procedure involves removing damaged joint components and inserting artificial parts to restore function. |
40 | $1,228 | $8,331 |
| X-ray of ankle, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the ankle using two different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
35 | $22 | $140 |
| Total knee replacement | 31 | $1,102 | $8,100 |
| Computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure A surgical procedure involving muscles or bones that utilizes computer technology to assist with planning or execution. |
28 | $125 | $900 |
| 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. |
24 | $32 | $186 |
| Limited ultrasound of joint or extremity A focused ultrasound exam of a specific joint or other structure in the arm or leg, excluding blood vessels. |
24 | $33 | $160 |
| 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 | $127 | $245 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
17 | $43 | $100 |
| Tendon or ligament injection A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament. |
15 | $27 | $192 |
| 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. |
11 | $27 | $196 |
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.
0.4% high complexity
86.7% medium
12.9% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$68,725
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $9,818/year across 7 years
Top 7% in MI for orthopedic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
32
Companies
235
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
$52,036 (75.7%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$8,619 (12.5%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$8,071 (11.7%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$8,160
2023
$13,971
2022
$2,402
2021
$6,725
2020
$9,044
2019
$24,628
2018
$3,795
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Stryker Corporation
$4,549
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$2,377
Pinnacle, Inc
$809
Globus Medical, Inc.
$173
Sanara MedTech Inc.
$126
ENCORE MEDICAL, LP
$98
Fidia Pharma USA Inc.
$14
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 94.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$47,553
Arthrex, Inc.
$7,260
Stryker Corporation
$6,028
Pinnacle, Inc
$3,196
WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
$1,790
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$583
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
$283
EXACTECH, INC.
$227
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$197
Globus Medical, Inc.
$173
Bioventus LLC
$145
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$138
MicroPort Orthopedics Inc
$135
Sanara MedTech Inc.
$126
SI-BONE, Inc.
$125
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$117
Fidia Pharma USA Inc.
$108
ENCORE MEDICAL, LP
$98
Paragon 28, Inc.
$97
FIDIA PHARMA USA INC.
$78
ConvaTec Inc.
$42
Ethicon US, LLC
$37
Avanos Medical
$32
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$25
Horizon Pharma plc
$24
Pacira Therapeutics, Inc.
$21
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$19
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$15
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
$14
Linvatec Corporation
$14
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$14
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 88.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AEQUALIS · AEQUALIS ASCEND FLEX · AEQUALIS FLEX REVIVE · AEQUALIS PERFORM · AEQUALIS PERFORM REVERSED · AEQUALIS PERFORM+ · AQUACEL AG · AQUACEL AG+ EXTRA · AXSOS · Ascend Flex · BLUEPRINT PATIENT SPECIFIC INSTRUMENTATION · BLUEPRINT PSI SYSTEM · Bactisure · CellerateRx · Clavicular Fracture Fixation · Comprehensive · Comprehensive Primary Stem · Comprehensive Reverse · Comprehensive Shoulder System · DJO SURGICAL · DYNACORD · Durolane · EQUINOXE · EUFLEXXA · Extremities Product Portfolio · GAMMA · GELSYN-3 · HALL POWER · HEALIX · HYALGAN · HYMOVIS · Hyalgan · Hymovis · INSPACE · Juggerknotless Soft Anchor · MONKEY BARS · MONOVISC · MOVANTIK · MPO Medial Pivot Knee · Models · Movantik · ON-Q* PUMP AND ACCESSORIES · OPTETRAK · PD-Extremities-New Product · PENNSAID · PERFORM GLENOID · PICO · PICO 7 · PICO 7 Single Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy · PSI Anatomical Shoulder · Persona · Physio-Stim · RELISTOR ORAL · RF20000 · ROSA · SIMPLICITI · STRATAFIX · SYNVISC-ONE · Signature Glenoid Guides · TORNIER PERFORM ANATOMIC AUGMENTED GLENOID · TRIGEN INTERTAN · TRIGEN InterTAN · XIAFLEX · Zilretta · iFuse Implant
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 (76%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 7% for orthopedic surgery in MI.
Geographic Context
Orthopedic surgeons within 10 mi
329
Per 100K population
37.5
County median income
$76,399
Nearest hospital
HENRY FORD HEALTH ST JOHN HOSPITAL
3.0 mi
3.0 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. Schoch is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in MI), with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 7% of MI peers, 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. Schoch experienced with joint lubricant injection (durolane)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Schoch performed 5,523 joint lubricant injection (durolane) 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. Schoch receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Schoch received a total of $68,725 from 32 companies across 235 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. Schoch's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Saint Clair Shores?
Dr. Schoch's average Medicare payment per service is $20. 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. Schoch) 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.
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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