Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Robert Schanzer, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease · Edison, NJ
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
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Schanzer 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. Schanzer
Dr. Robert Schanzer is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Edison, NJ, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Schanzer performed 9,161 Medicare services across 5,408 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Schanzer received a total of $8,475 from 37 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 351 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. 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. Schanzer 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.
✓ 21 years in practice
▲ Top 2% volume in NJ
$8,475 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗9,161
Medicare services
Top 2% in NJ for cardiovascular disease
5,408
Unique beneficiaries
$82
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~436 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
2,145 | $12 | $50 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
1,161 | $102 | $178 |
| 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. |
1,132 | $74 | $200 |
| 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. |
1,009 | $105 | $250 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
891 | $68 | $197 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
678 | $149 | $1,025 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
619 | $177 | $650 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
364 | $149 | $301 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart rhythm device Evaluation of data transmitted remotely from an implantable cardiovascular monitor, such as a loop recorder or subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor, over a period up to 30 days. |
140 | $35 | $1,000 |
| 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. |
125 | $142 | $400 |
| Prothrombin time test (blood clotting) A laboratory test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. This procedure evaluates the body's coagulation process. |
115 | $4 | $10 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 115 | $224 | $2,000 |
| Pacemaker system evaluation Assessment of a pacemaker device, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless systems. |
114 | $50 | $150 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
62 | $21 | $150 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
49 | $12 | $150 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
43 | $17 | $51 |
| Initial nursing facility care, moderate complexity Initial care provided to a patient in a nursing facility with moderate medical decision making, taking at least 35 minutes. |
43 | $115 | $250 |
| Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days Remote assessment of a pacemaker system, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless devices, performed up to 90 days apart. |
37 | $23 | $200 |
| Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring, 1 day or longer This procedure involves wearing a device to record blood pressure over a day or longer. It includes analyzing the data, interpreting the results, and providing a report. |
37 | $38 | $1,000 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries. |
36 | $70 | $250 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
35 | $19 | $200 |
| Implantable defibrillator system check A check of the implanted defibrillator device to ensure it is functioning correctly. This evaluation covers single, dual, or multiple lead systems. |
32 | $64 | $150 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram under physician supervision and review. |
25 | $60 | $207 |
| Coronary stent placement A procedure to insert a stent into a coronary artery or its branch to keep it open, using balloon dilation during the process. |
21 | $492 | $1,500 |
| Cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation Review and analysis of data recorded by a cardiac rhythm monitoring device to assess heart activity. |
20 | $45 | $500 |
| Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts A complete ultrasound exam of the aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. This imaging test uses sound waves to visualize these blood vessels. |
20 | $159 | $500 |
| 2-day continuous ECG monitoring A continuous electrocardiogram recording that captures heart activity over a 48-hour period. This test helps detect irregular heart rhythms or other cardiac issues that may not appear during a standard, short-term ECG. |
17 | $17 | $300 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with professional review A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a review by a healthcare professional. |
17 | $16 | $150 |
| 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. |
17 | $87 | $250 |
| 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. |
16 | $37 | $50 |
| Intravascular ultrasound of heart vessel, initial An ultrasound procedure used to evaluate a blood vessel within the heart during a diagnostic or treatment procedure. |
14 | $61 | $500 |
| Smoking cessation counseling, more than 10 minutes Intensive counseling session focused on helping patients quit smoking and tobacco use, lasting more than 10 minutes. |
12 | $27 | $50 |
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.
11.5% high complexity
8.1% medium
80.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$8,475
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,211/year across 7 years
Top 24% in NJ for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
37
Companies
351
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
$8,202 (96.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$274 (3.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$984
2023
$798
2022
$2,430
2021
$331
2020
$745
2019
$2,288
2018
$899
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$174
Boston Scientific Corporation
$165
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$156
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$131
Penumbra, Inc.
$71
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$54
Medtronic, Inc.
$48
Abbott Laboratories
$36
Amgen Inc.
$32
Cleerly, Inc.
$28
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$18
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$13
CVRx, Inc.
$3
Top 3 companies account for 50.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,906
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$1,825
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$457
Abbott Laboratories
$425
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$420
Boston Scientific Corporation
$411
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$357
PFIZER INC.
$345
Senseonics, Incorporated
$275
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$259
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$235
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$207
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$202
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$173
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$151
Amgen Inc.
$140
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$129
Penumbra, Inc.
$112
Masimo Corporation
$58
ABIOMED
$46
Novo Nordisk Inc
$39
Cleerly, Inc.
$28
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$27
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$26
CVRx, Inc.
$22
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$22
Hologic, LLC
$21
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$18
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$18
BIOTRONIK INC.
$17
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$14
Allergan Inc.
$14
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$13
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$13
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$12
Top 3 companies account for 49.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AZURE XT DR MRI SURESCAN · Acessa · Azure · BREZTRI · BREZTRI AEROSPHERE · BRILINTA · BYSTOLIC · Barostim Neo System · CAMZYOS · CARDIOMEMS · CHANTIX · CLINICAL TRIAL PRODUCT · COROFLOW · Cleerly Ischemia · Comet · Confirm Rx · Connect HF · Connectivity and Remote care · CoreValve Evolut · Corlanor · EDARBYCLOR · ELIQUIS · EMERGE · ENTRESTO · EUPHORA · Edarbi · Edarbyclor · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve · Ellipse ICD · Euphora · Eversense · FARXIGA · FFRct · FUROSCIX · Fluent · Fortify Assura · GENERAL STENTS · GORE CARDIOFORM Septal Occluder · Impella · Indigo System · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · LEQVIO · LINQ II · Livalo · MICRA · MITRACLIP · MULTAQ · Mitra Clip system · NEXLETOL · NEXLIZET · PRADAXA · PRALUENT · RESOLUTE ONYX · Repatha · Resolute · Reveal LINQ · Rybelsus · SET and rainbow SET · SYMBICORT · SYMPLICITY G3 · SYNERGY · TENDRIL · VERQUVO · VYNDAQEL · Vascepa · Victoza · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · WATCHMAN FLX · WOLVERINE · XARELTO · XIENCE SIERRA · XIENCE SKYPOINT · Xience Sierra Coronary Stent · Xience Sierra Coronary Stent System
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 (97%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
649
Per 100K population
75.3
County median income
$109,028
Nearest hospital
ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
3.4 mi
3.4 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. Schanzer is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in NJ), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 21 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. Schanzer experienced with electrocardiogram (ekg), 12-lead?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Schanzer performed 2,145 electrocardiogram (ekg), 12-lead 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. Schanzer receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Schanzer received a total of $8,475 from 37 companies across 351 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. Schanzer's costs compare to other cardiologists in Edison?
Dr. Schanzer's average Medicare payment per service is $82. 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. Schanzer) 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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