Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Anthony Schlake, M.D.
Urology Physician · Boone, NC
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
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What this data tells you about Dr. Schlake
Dr. Anthony Schlake is an urology physician in Boone, NC, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Schlake performed 7,340 Medicare services across 2,763 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Schlake received a total of $3,866 from 40 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 192 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. Schlake 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.
✓ 18 years in practice
▲ Top 9% volume in NC
$3,866 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗7,340
Medicare services
Top 9% in NC for urology physician
2,763
Unique beneficiaries
$26
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~408 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 | 3,120 | $3 | $9 |
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
1,079 | $2 | $14 |
| 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. |
498 | $63 | $162 |
| 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. |
447 | $87 | $235 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 415 | $18 | $60 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
411 | $8 | $15 |
| Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg | 205 | $134 | $473 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
199 | $8 | $40 |
| Injection, amikacin sulfate, 100 mg | 155 | $1 | $2 |
| 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. |
93 | $111 | $355 |
| Abdominal X-ray, 1 view An X-ray image of the abdomen taken from a single angle to visualize internal structures. |
86 | $20 | $62 |
| Bladder irrigation and/or instillation This procedure involves flushing the bladder with fluid to clear it or introducing medication directly into the bladder. |
81 | $54 | $210 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
80 | $166 | $518 |
| 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. |
62 | $25 | $91 |
| Complete ultrasound of retroperitoneum An ultrasound examination of the structures located behind the abdominal cavity. |
49 | $63 | $260 |
| 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. |
48 | $128 | $310 |
| 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. |
46 | $78 | $229 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
43 | $10 | $59 |
| Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube A procedure to place a temporary tube into the bladder. This allows for the drainage of urine from the bladder. |
38 | $41 | $203 |
| Limited retroperitoneal ultrasound A focused ultrasound exam of the area behind the abdominal cavity to evaluate specific structures. |
32 | $45 | $215 |
| Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures. |
29 | $100 | $292 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 22 | $167 | $464 |
| Prostate gland biopsy A procedure to remove small samples of tissue from the prostate gland for laboratory examination. |
21 | $157 | $553 |
| 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. |
20 | $101 | $671 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer. |
20 | $19 | $62 |
| 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. |
17 | $232 | $674 |
| 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. |
13 | $402 | $1,000 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
11 | $9 | $75 |
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.
0.5% high complexity
50.5% medium
49.0% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$3,866
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $552/year across 7 years
Top 38% in NC for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
40
Companies
192
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
$3,251 (84.1%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$615 (15.9%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$800
2023
$723
2022
$718
2021
$328
2020
$349
2019
$487
2018
$460
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$376
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$120
C. R. Bard, Inc. & Subsidiaries
$89
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$73
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$42
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$31
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$24
COLOPLAST CORP
$19
Hollister Incorporated
$13
ABC Home Medical Supply, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 73.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$978
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$414
C. R. Bard, Inc. & Subsidiaries
$289
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$245
Amgen Inc.
$176
PFIZER INC.
$139
Rochester Medical Corporation
$128
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$120
AbbVie Inc.
$100
Axonics, Inc.
$83
DENTSPLY IH Inc.
$81
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$79
ABBVIE INC.
$74
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$72
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$72
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$66
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$62
Coloplast Corp
$59
AbbVie, Inc.
$59
Tolmar, Inc.
$52
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$52
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$51
GENZYME CORPORATION
$51
NeoTract Inc.
$47
Dornier MedTech America, Inc
$43
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$30
Foundation Medicine, Inc.
$24
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$24
ACCORD HEALTHCARE, INC.
$24
DENTSPLY IH AB
$20
COLOPLAST CORP
$19
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$17
Boston Scientific Corporation
$17
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$16
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$16
Osiris Therapeutics Inc.
$15
Hollister Incorporated
$13
ABC Home Medical Supply, Inc.
$13
Allergan, Inc.
$12
Olympus America Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 43.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AQUABEAM ROBOTIC SYSTEM · AVEED · Androgel · AquaBeam Robotic System · Axonics · BOTOX · Bard Urinary Drainage Bag · CAMCEVI · ELIGARD · ERLEADA · EndoSheath Technology · Erleada · GENERAL THERAPIES · GRAFIX/GRAFIXPL/STRAVIX · INTERSTIM · JELMYTO · JEVTANA · KEYTRUDA · LUPRON DEPOT · LUX DX · LoFric · Lupron · Lupron Depot · MYRBETRIQ · Medilas H Solvo · Nubeqa · ORGOVYX · OTREXUP · Olympus Stone Baskets and Retrievers · Otrexup · PREMARIN · PROVENGE · Porges Coloplast · Prolia · SPEEDICATH · SUTENT · UroLift · XGEVA · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · XYOSTED · Xofigo · Xtandi
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 (84%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Urology physicians within 10 mi
8
Per 100K population
14.7
County median income
$51,367
Nearest hospital
WATAUGA MEDICAL CENTER
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. Schlake is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 9% in NC), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 18 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. Schlake experienced with injection, degarelix, 1 mg?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Schlake performed 3,120 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. Schlake receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Schlake received a total of $3,866 from 40 companies across 192 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. Schlake's costs compare to other urology physicians in Boone?
Dr. Schlake's average Medicare payment per service is $26. 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. Schlake) 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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