Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Burton Schlecker, M.D.
Urology Physician · Bloomfield, NJ
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Schlecker
Dr. Burton Schlecker is an urology physician in Bloomfield, NJ, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Schlecker performed 9,007 Medicare services across 4,384 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Schlecker received a total of $5,219 from 41 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 149 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. Schlecker 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 11% volume in NJ
$5,219 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗9,007
Medicare services
Top 11% in NJ for urology physician
4,384
Unique beneficiaries
$37
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~450 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 2,160 | $17 | $60 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
1,306 | $3 | $11 |
| 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. |
1,298 | $67 | $188 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
780 | $8 | $15 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 741 | $18 | $76 |
| Limited retroperitoneal ultrasound A focused ultrasound exam of the area behind the abdominal cavity to evaluate specific structures. |
512 | $49 | $201 |
| 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. |
275 | $98 | $274 |
| Free PSA test A blood test that measures the amount of unbound prostate-specific antigen in the blood. |
169 | $18 | $76 |
| Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg | 155 | $133 | $413 |
| Urine culture, bacterial colony count A laboratory test that measures the number of bacteria growing in a urine sample to help identify infections. |
133 | $8 | $33 |
| Urine culture, bacterial identification A laboratory test that grows and identifies bacteria from a urine sample to detect infections. |
133 | $8 | $34 |
| Ceftriaxone antibiotic injection This code represents the administration of ceftriaxone sodium, an antibiotic medication. The charge is calculated for every 250 mg of the drug administered. |
112 | $0 | $2 |
| Urethral dilation using endoscope A procedure to widen the urethra using a thin, lighted tube called an endoscope. This helps to open a narrowed urethral passage. |
106 | $281 | $1,143 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
78 | $10 | $115 |
| Antibiotic sensitivity test A laboratory test that determines which antibiotics, antifungals, or antivirals are effective against a specific microorganism using microdilution or agar dilution methods. |
74 | $8 | $13 |
| Bacterial culture, aerobic A laboratory test that grows and identifies bacteria capable of surviving in oxygen. The results help determine the presence of specific aerobic microorganisms. |
73 | $8 | $33 |
| Cefazolin sodium injection, 500 mg An injection of 500 mg of cefazolin sodium, an antibiotic medication, administered into the body. |
70 | $1 | $2 |
| 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. |
66 | $28 | $121 |
| 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 | $128 | $412 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
56 | $8 | $35 |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine. |
51 | $9 | $219 |
| Non-hormonal chemotherapy injection This procedure involves administering non-hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy medication via injection into the skin or muscle tissue. |
43 | $51 | $228 |
| Complete pelvic ultrasound An imaging test using sound waves to create pictures of the organs and structures within the pelvis. |
39 | $90 | $389 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
37 | $217 | $890 |
| Total testosterone level test A blood test that measures the total amount of testosterone in your body. This hormone is important for various bodily functions in both men and women. |
34 | $25 | $106 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service. |
33 | $43 | $97 |
| Injection, garamycin, gentamicin, up to 80 mg | 32 | $2 | $3 |
| 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. |
27 | $46 | $425 |
| Non-needle muscle activity measurement of bladder and bowel openings This procedure measures and records the electrical activity of muscles at the bladder and bowel openings without using needles. |
27 | $50 | $397 |
| Sex hormone binding globulin level test A blood test that measures the level of sex hormone binding globulin, a protein that binds to sex hormones in the bloodstream. |
27 | $21 | $81 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
26 | $29 | $121 |
| 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. |
25 | $2 | $10 |
| Prostate gland biopsy A procedure to remove small samples of tissue from the prostate gland for laboratory examination. |
24 | $103 | $1,443 |
| Albumin level test A blood test that measures the amount of albumin, a protein made by the liver, in your body. |
22 | $5 | $21 |
| Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures. |
20 | $28 | $192 |
| Bladder/urethra growth removal via endoscope, 0.5-2.0 cm This procedure uses an endoscope to destroy or remove a growth from the bladder or urethra that measures between 0.5 and 2.0 centimeters. |
19 | $202 | $1,905 |
| Endoscopic urethral incision A procedure where a doctor uses an endoscope to make an incision in the urethra. |
19 | $217 | $2,349 |
| Ultrasound of scrotum An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the scrotum and its contents. It helps evaluate the testicles and surrounding structures. |
19 | $84 | $236 |
| 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. |
19 | $94 | $274 |
| Endoscopic destruction of bladder/urethra growth, less than 0.5 cm A procedure to remove abnormal tissue growths from the bladder or urethra using an endoscope. This specific code applies when the growths are smaller than 0.5 centimeters. |
17 | $148 | $3,558 |
| Other procedure on male genital system A surgical or medical intervention performed on the male genital organs that does not fall under other specific categories. |
17 | $93 | $1,512 |
| 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. |
16 | $527 | $5,085 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
16 | $112 | $336 |
| Endoscopic destruction of bladder, urethra, or gland tissue A procedure that uses an endoscope to destroy tissue in the bladder, urethra, or surrounding glands. |
13 | $105 | $3,753 |
| Transurethral prostate removal with electrocautery This procedure involves removing the prostate gland through the urethra using an endoscope and an electrocautery knife to control bleeding. |
13 | $614 | $4,090 |
| Ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis blood flow An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow through the arteries and veins in the abdomen and pelvis. |
13 | $133 | $525 |
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 ↗$5,219
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $746/year across 7 years
Top 24% in NJ for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
41
Companies
149
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
$4,080 (78.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$1,138 (21.8%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$475
2023
$619
2022
$301
2021
$477
2020
$383
2019
$1,117
2018
$1,847
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
KOELIS Inc.
$177
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$162
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$120
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$16
Top 3 companies account for 96.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Coloplast Corp
$1,052
NeoTract Inc.
$498
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$302
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$256
PFIZER INC.
$252
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$240
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$185
KOELIS Inc.
$177
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$170
Boston Scientific Corporation
$168
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$164
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$155
Axonics, Inc.
$130
Teleflex LLC
$125
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$120
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$119
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$114
SRS Medical Systems, Inc.
$104
AKRIMAX PHARMACEUTICALS, LLC
$93
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$89
Avadel Specialty Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$68
MEDIVATION FIELD SOLUTIONS LLC
$68
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$68
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$60
Hollister Incorporated
$57
KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America
$46
Amgen Inc.
$43
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$37
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$31
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$29
Mission Pharmacal Company
$29
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$28
Allergan Inc.
$26
SeaPearl East, Inc
$19
Rochester Medical Corporation
$16
Clarus Therapeutics Inc.
$14
Acerus Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$14
Allergan, Inc.
$14
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$14
Duchesnay USA Incorporated
$13
DENTSPLY IH Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 35.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADSTILADRIN · AMS · AQUABEAM ROBOTIC SYSTEM · AquaBeam Robotic System · Axonics · Axumin · BOTOX · BOTOX THERAPEUTIC · CYSTO-URETHRO-FIBERSCOPE · EDEX · ELIGARD · ERLEADA · Erleada · GREENLIGHT · General - Kidney Stone Disease · INTERSTIM · JATENZO · JELMYTO · KEYTRUDA · LYNPARZA · LoFric · MAGIC3 · NOCDURNA · Natesto · Noctiva · Nubeqa · ONLI · ORGOVYX · OTREXUP · Osphena · POSLUMA · PROVENGE · Prolia · Rezum Generator · Spanner Prothetic Stent · Stendra · TITAN · Titan · Trinity · UROLIFT · Uribel · UroLift · VAPRO · VaPro Pocket · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · XYOSTED · Xofigo · YONSA · ZYTIGA
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 (78%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Urology physicians within 10 mi
652
Per 100K population
76.3
County median income
$76,712
Nearest hospital
HACKENSACK MERIDIAN MOUNTAINSIDE MEDICAL
1.7 mi
1.7 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. Schlecker is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 11% in NJ), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Schlecker experienced with denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Schlecker performed 2,160 denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva) 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. Schlecker receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Schlecker received a total of $5,219 from 41 companies across 149 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. Schlecker's costs compare to other urology physicians in Bloomfield?
Dr. Schlecker's average Medicare payment per service is $37. 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. Schlecker) 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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