Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Robert Stachler, MD

Otolaryngic Allergy Physician · West Bloomfield, MI
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
33200 W 14 MILE RD STE 240, West Bloomfield, MI 48322
2483259653
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1134169014 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. Stachler 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. Stachler

Dr. Robert Stachler is an otolaryngic allergy physician in West Bloomfield, MI, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Stachler performed 780 Medicare services across 467 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Stachler received a total of $110,162 from 31 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 294 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in otolaryngic allergy physician. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Stachler 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 ▲ 780 Medicare services $110,162 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
780
Medicare services
Bottom 25% in MI for otolaryngic allergy physician
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
467
Unique beneficiaries
$85
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~39 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 (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.
234 $96 $163
Ear wax removal
A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal.
173 $33 $147
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.
127 $67 $113
Nasal endoscopy
A diagnostic procedure that uses a thin, lighted tube to examine the inside of the nasal passages.
116 $152 $396
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.
62 $120 $260
Flexible laryngoscopy
A diagnostic exam of the voice box using a flexible endoscope to visualize the larynx.
26 $97 $249
Middle ear function test
A diagnostic test used to evaluate how well the middle ear is functioning.
21 $13 $45
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.
21 $82 $155
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 ↗
$110,162
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $15,737/year across 7 years
Top 0% in MI for otolaryngic allergy physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
31
Companies
294
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.

Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$81,240 (73.7%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$20,380 (18.5%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$8,541 (7.8%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$62,064
2023
$25,037
2022
$16,667
2021
$3,195
2020
$503
2019
$1,673
2018
$1,023

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
GENZYME CORPORATION
$42,794
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$17,695
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$364
Neurent Medical Limited
$282
Acclarent, Inc
$160
Medtronic, Inc.
$159
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$150
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$138
Sanara MedTech Inc.
$128
Acera Surgical, Inc.
$127
Optinose US, Inc.
$49
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$19
Top 3 companies account for 98.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
GENZYME CORPORATION
$54,839
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$29,768
OptiNose US, Inc.
$15,205
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$2,733
Stryker Corporation
$1,652
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$930
Acclarent, Inc
$744
Medtronic, Inc.
$611
Intersect ENT, Inc.
$470
Aerin Medical Inc.
$421
Checkpoint Surgical, Inc
$378
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$307
Neurent Medical Limited
$282
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$234
Optinose US, Inc.
$216
Phadia US Inc.
$197
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$143
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$138
Ambu Inc.
$131
Sanara MedTech Inc.
$128
Acera Surgical, Inc.
$127
Hologic Sales and Service, LLC
$121
Entellus Medical, Inc.
$112
kaleo, Inc.
$60
ALK-Abello, Inc
$48
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$47
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$47
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$20
Davol Inc.
$18
Greer Laboratories, Inc.
$18
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$18
Top 3 companies account for 90.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCLARENT AERA EUSTACHIAN TUBE BALLOON DILATION SYSTEM · ACCLARENT Balloon Inflation Device · ACCLARENT ENT ULTIRRA/NAVWIRE 3-GUIDE Bundle · AUVI-Q · Acclarent Navwire · CFN ChloraPrep · CIPRODEX · CLARIFIX · CellerateRx · Checkpoint Stimulators · CoolSeal Generator · DUPIXENT · ENTELLUS - ENTELLUS MEDICAL REINFORCED ANESTHESIA NEEDLE · ENTELLUS - ENTELLUS MEDICAL SHAVER SYSTEM · ENTELLUS - MINIFESS BLAKESLEY FORCEPS THRU-CUT · ENTELLUS - XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM · ENTELLUS MEDICAL REINFORCED ANESTHESIA NEEDLE · FASENRA · FIAGON NAVIGATION UNIT · FUSION · INSPIRA AIR Balloon Dilation System · INSPIRE · ImmunoCAP · Integra · MINIFESS BLAKESLEY FORCEPS STRAIGHT · MINIFESS TURBINATE FORCEPS · NEUROMARK Device · NUCALA · ORALAIR · Odactra · Otovel · PRE-PEN · PROGEL · PROPEL · Restrata Wound Matrix · Ryaltris · SHAVER SYSTEM · SINUVA · STEALTHSTATION S8 PLATFORM · STRYKER VARISPEED · TENOGLIDE · TruDi NAV Cable · VSP CRANIAL · VSP SYSTEM · Vivaer RF Stylus · XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM · Xhance
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 (74%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in otolaryngic allergy physician and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 0% for otolaryngic allergy physician in MI.

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Geographic Context

Otolaryngic allergy physicians within 10 mi
3
Per 100K population
0.2
County median income
$95,296
Nearest hospital
HENRY FORD HEALTH WEST BLOOMFIELD 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. Stachler is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 0% 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. Stachler experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Stachler performed 234 office visit, established patient (30-39 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. Stachler receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Stachler received a total of $110,162 from 31 companies across 294 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. Stachler's costs compare to other otolaryngic allergy physicians in West Bloomfield?
Dr. Stachler's average Medicare payment per service is $85. 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. Stachler) 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 →