Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Michael Schmidling, MD
Radiation Oncology · Galloway, NJ
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
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.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Schmidling
Dr. Michael Schmidling is a radiation oncology specialist in Galloway, NJ, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Schmidling performed 15,566 Medicare services across 1,405 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Schmidling received a total of $3,915 from 18 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 74 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in radiation oncology. 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. Schmidling 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 21% volume in NJ
$3,915 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗15,566
Medicare services
Top 21% in NJ for radiation oncology
1,405
Unique beneficiaries
$27
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~778 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) A contrast agent containing 300-399 mg/ml of iodine used to enhance imaging studies. It is administered per milliliter to improve the visibility of internal structures. |
13,725 | $0 | $3 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in one arm or leg using compression and other maneuvers to assess blood flow and check for blockages. |
182 | $94 | $460 |
| Cefazolin sodium injection, 500 mg An injection of 500 mg of cefazolin sodium, an antibiotic medication, administered into the body. |
152 | $1 | $10 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to create images of the arteries in one leg or any grafts present in that leg. |
131 | $101 | $507 |
| Additional sedation, per 15 minutes Administration of a drug to deepen sedation during a procedure. This code covers each additional 15-minute increment of sedation beyond the initial period. |
127 | $10 | $150 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
121 | $209 | $828 |
| Anti-nausea injection (ondansetron/Zofran) | 100 | $0 | $5 |
| 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. |
82 | $35 | $300 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
81 | $160 | $685 |
| Additional blood vessel ultrasound evaluation An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review. This code applies to each additional vessel evaluated beyond the initial one. |
79 | $152 | $750 |
| 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. |
62 | $107 | $300 |
| Midazolam injection, per 1 mg Administration of midazolam hydrochloride, a sedative medication, measured in 1 mg increments. |
51 | $0 | $100 |
| 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. |
50 | $129 | $551 |
| 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. |
34 | $151 | $707 |
| Ultrasound of blood vessel, initial vessel An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review of the initial vessel. |
32 | $873 | $4,800 |
| CT scan of abdominal aorta and leg arteries with contrast A CT scan that uses contrast dye to create detailed images of the abdominal aorta and the arteries in both legs. |
31 | $238 | $1,915 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries A non-invasive imaging test that uses sound waves to examine the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It evaluates blood flow and checks for blockages or other vascular issues. |
29 | $93 | $433 |
| Injection, fentanyl citrate, 0.1 mg | 29 | $1 | $100 |
| Radiologist review of pelvis artery image A radiologist examines and interprets imaging of the arteries in the pelvis. This service involves the professional analysis of the visual data to assess the blood vessels. |
25 | $44 | $505 |
| 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. |
25 | $45 | $150 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery image A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in the arm or leg. This process involves analyzing the visual data to assess the blood vessels. |
24 | $130 | $1,900 |
| 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. |
23 | $63 | $335 |
| Arterial catheter insertion, initial third order branch Insertion of a tube into an abdominal, pelvic, or leg artery, specifically targeting the initial third order branch. |
22 | $175 | $2,429 |
| 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. |
22 | $68 | $300 |
| Abdominal fluid drainage with imaging guidance Removal of fluid from the abdominal cavity using imaging technology to guide the procedure. |
21 | $88 | $340 |
| Radiologist review of abdominal aorta image A radiologist reviews images of the abdominal aorta to evaluate the blood vessel. |
21 | $108 | $1,900 |
| Ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration biopsy, first lesion A biopsy procedure where a thin needle is used to collect tissue samples from a growth, guided by ultrasound imaging. This code applies to the first lesion or mass sampled during the session. |
20 | $120 | $770 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
20 | $51 | $600 |
| Vessel or growth occlusion with radiologist review A procedure to block blood flow to growths or obstructed vessels, including review by a radiologist. |
19 | $465 | $1,993 |
| Diphenhydramine injection, up to 50 mg An injection of diphenhydramine hydrochloride, an antihistamine medication, administered in a dose of up to 50 milligrams. |
19 | $1 | $10 |
| Chemical injection for multiple incompetent leg veins A procedure involving the injection of a chemical agent into several non-functioning veins in the leg. |
18 | $109 | $800 |
| 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. |
18 | $88 | $295 |
| Hydromorphone injection, up to 4 mg An injection of hydromorphone, an opioid pain medication, with a dosage of up to 4 milligrams. |
18 | $3 | $15 |
| Unclassified drug A medication that does not fit into standard HCPCS or CPT classification categories. |
18 | $1 | $84 |
| Arterial plaque removal in leg A procedure to remove plaque buildup from the arteries in the leg to restore blood flow. |
17 | $5,678 | $30,000 |
| Chest X-ray, 1 view An X-ray image of the chest taken from a single angle. This imaging test is used to visualize the structures within the chest cavity. |
17 | $7 | $30 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 16 | $190 | $670 |
| Ultrasound-guided injection into a single leg vein A chemical agent is injected into one incompetent vein in the leg while using ultrasound to guide the needle placement. |
15 | $1,198 | $5,200 |
| Arterial plaque removal, initial vessel A procedure to remove plaque buildup from an artery in the leg. This is performed on the first vessel treated during the session. |
15 | $7,624 | $25,000 |
| Limited retroperitoneal ultrasound A focused ultrasound exam of the area behind the abdominal cavity to evaluate specific structures. |
15 | $49 | $409 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for central vein access device Use of live X-ray imaging to guide the placement or removal of a central vein access device. |
15 | $91 | $318 |
| Radiofrequency vein destruction, first vein A procedure to treat the first incompetent vein in the arm or leg using radiofrequency energy and imaging guidance. |
14 | $951 | $5,300 |
| Radiologist review of CT-guided needle placement A radiologist reviews the CT imaging used to guide the placement of a needle. |
11 | $126 | $1,025 |
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.
0.1% high complexity
96.5% medium
3.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$3,915
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $559/year across 7 years
Top 10% in NJ for radiation oncology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
18
Companies
74
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
$3,894 (99.5%)
Scientific / Research
Research funding and grants
$21 (0.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$246
2023
$161
2022
$470
2021
$385
2020
$276
2019
$925
2018
$1,453
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Boston Scientific Corporation
$225
ABBVIE INC.
$21
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Abbott Laboratories
$1,159
Boston Scientific Corporation
$589
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$562
Sirtex Medical Inc
$416
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$298
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$206
Veryan Medical Incorporated
$160
Allergan Inc.
$150
Cook Medical LLC
$143
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$78
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$34
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$33
ABBVIE INC.
$21
BSN Medical Inc
$18
EKOS Corporation
$13
SI-BONE, INC.
$12
SI-BONE, Inc.
$12
Medtronic, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 59.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AMPLATZER · AUTOFILL · AVYCAZ · BioMimics 3D Vascular Stent System · COOK MEDICAL INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY · COOK MEDICAL PERIPHERAL INTERVENTION · Cook Medical Liver Access · EKOSONIC · ELUVIA · EMBOLD Fibered · ESPRIT · FLUENCY · GENERAL ATHERECTOMY · GENERAL ANGIOPLASTY · GENERAL ATHERECTOMY · GENERAL ANGIOPLASTY · GENERAL ATHERECTOMY · General - Ultrasound · IFUSE IMPLANT · INTERSTIM · JETI · JETSTREAM SC · KYPHON Balloon Kyphoplasty · KYPHON EXPRESS II KYPHOPAK TRAY · LIFESTENT · LUTONIX · OptiCross 35 · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · RINVOQ · Ranger · SIR-Spheres Microspheres · Supera peripheral stent system · TIGRIS Stent · VIABAHN Endoprosthesis with Heparin Bioactive Surface · Vascular Lithotripsy
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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 10% for radiation oncology in NJ.
Geographic Context
Radiation oncologists within 10 mi
43
Per 100K population
15.7
County median income
$76,819
Nearest hospital
ATLANTICARE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER - CITY CAMPUS
7.2 mi
7.2 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. Schmidling is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 21% in NJ), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 10% of NJ 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. Schmidling experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Schmidling performed 13,725 contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) 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. Schmidling receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Schmidling received a total of $3,915 from 18 companies across 74 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. Schmidling's costs compare to other radiation oncologists in Galloway?
Dr. Schmidling's average Medicare payment per service is $27. 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. Schmidling) 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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