Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Leon Schwechter, D.O.
Internal Medicine · Greenvale, NY
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.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Schwechter 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. Schwechter
Dr. Leon Schwechter is an internal medicine specialist in Greenvale, NY, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Schwechter performed 54,135 Medicare services across 18,477 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Schwechter received a total of $12,552 from 70 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 618 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in internal medicine. 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. Schwechter 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 0% volume in NY
$12,552 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗54,135
Medicare services
Top 0% in NY for internal medicine
18,477
Unique beneficiaries
$22
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~2,707 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
1,752 | $8 | $13 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
1,739 | $10 | $26 |
| Glutamyltransferase (GGT) level test A blood test that measures the level of the liver enzyme glutamyltransferase (GGT) to help evaluate liver health. |
1,738 | $7 | $19 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
1,738 | $7 | $18 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
1,737 | $8 | $20 |
| Iron level test | 1,728 | $6 | $18 |
| Iron binding capacity test A blood test that measures the amount of iron in the blood and the blood's ability to bind and transport iron. |
1,728 | $9 | $21 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
1,727 | $13 | $34 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
1,725 | $14 | $36 |
| Prealbumin (protein) level | 1,725 | $14 | $34 |
| High-sensitivity C-reactive protein test A blood test that measures high-sensitivity C-reactive protein to detect infection or inflammation. |
1,725 | $13 | $32 |
| Natriuretic peptide level test A blood test that measures the level of natriuretic peptide, a protein produced by the heart and blood vessels. |
1,718 | $38 | $77 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
1,711 | $15 | $38 |
| Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) test A blood test that measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a test tube to detect inflammation in the body. This specific method is performed manually rather than using an automated machine. |
1,698 | $4 | $10 |
| 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. |
1,398 | $2 | $9 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
1,398 | $5 | $14 |
| Cardiac enzyme level (CK-MB) test A blood test that measures the total level of creatine kinase, specifically the cardiac enzyme fraction, to help evaluate heart muscle damage. |
1,292 | $6 | $18 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
1,292 | $9 | $23 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
1,292 | $16 | $39 |
| Free T3 thyroid hormone test A blood test that measures the level of free triiodothyronine (T3) hormone in your body. This helps assess how well your thyroid gland is functioning. |
1,292 | $17 | $40 |
| HDL cholesterol level test A blood test that measures the amount of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol in your blood. HDL is often referred to as 'good' cholesterol. |
1,291 | $8 | $21 |
| LDL cholesterol level test A blood test that measures the amount of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol in your blood. LDL is often referred to as "bad" cholesterol. |
1,291 | $10 | $23 |
| Triglyceride level test A blood test that measures the amount of triglycerides, a type of fat, in your blood. |
1,291 | $6 | $14 |
| Homocysteine level test A blood test that measures the amount of homocysteine, an amino acid, in the body. |
1,289 | $18 | $39 |
| Parathyroid hormone level test A blood test that measures the amount of parathyroid hormone in your body. This hormone helps regulate calcium levels in the blood and bones. |
1,287 | $40 | $91 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
1,263 | $10 | $24 |
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 1,204 | $18 | $48 |
| Urine microalbumin test A laboratory test that measures the amount of a specific protein called microalbumin in a urine sample. This analysis helps assess kidney function. |
1,183 | $6 | $18 |
| COVID-19 antibody test A blood test that measures antibodies to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (COVID-19). It detects the presence of immune response markers to the virus. |
994 | $41 | $88 |
| 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. |
992 | $165 | $234 |
| Remote vital sign monitoring management, each additional 20 minutes This code covers the time spent by a provider managing patient data from remote vital sign monitoring devices. It applies to each additional 20-minute increment beyond the initial monthly service period. |
889 | $37 | $53 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
877 | $46 | $66 |
| 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. |
634 | $105 | $173 |
| Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days Initial setup of devices for remote monitoring of body functions with daily data transmission or alerts. This service covers the first 30 days of the monitoring period. |
627 | $49 | $72 |
| Albumin level test A blood test that measures the amount of albumin, a protein made by the liver, in your body. |
580 | $5 | $16 |
| 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. |
580 | $21 | $50 |
| 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. |
580 | $25 | $58 |
| Blood glucose test using hand-held instrument A test that measures the level of sugar in the blood using a portable device. The result helps monitor blood glucose levels. |
550 | $3 | $10 |
| Obesity behavioral counseling, 15 minutes A 15-minute face-to-face session focused on behavioral counseling to help manage obesity. |
533 | $30 | $36 |
| Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion. |
369 | $71 | $114 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
351 | $152 | $174 |
| Annual depression screening | 349 | $22 | $27 |
| Platelet aggregation function test A blood test that measures how well platelets clump together. It evaluates the function of platelets in the blood clotting process. |
259 | $24 | $48 |
| 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. |
247 | $14 | $21 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
224 | $36 | $49 |
| Flu vaccine, high-dose High-dose seasonal influenza vaccine for adults aged 65 and older. Contains four times the antigen of standard-dose flu vaccines (60 mcg per strain), split-virus formulation, preservative-free, single-dose syringe. |
223 | $72 | $76 |
| Annual intensive behavioral therapy for cardiovascular disease, 15 minutes A yearly, in-person session focused on intensive behavioral therapy to help manage cardiovascular disease. The session lasts for 15 minutes and is conducted with the patient individually. |
213 | $31 | $37 |
| Prolonged office E/M service, first 15 minutes This code is used for additional time spent by a physician beyond the maximum required time of a primary office or outpatient evaluation and management service. It is billed in 15-minute increments based on total time spent on the date of the primary service. |
190 | $30 | $45 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
153 | $29 | $67 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
150 | $57 | $81 |
| 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. |
122 | $78 | $121 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
105 | $149 | $267 |
| 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. |
103 | $186 | $267 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer. |
97 | $19 | $40 |
| Drug screening test A laboratory test that uses a chemistry analyzer to detect the presence of drugs in a sample. |
87 | $61 | $128 |
| 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. |
87 | $4 | $11 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
79 | $46 | $73 |
| Fecal immunochemical test (FIT), 1-3 simultaneous A screening test that uses a stool sample to detect hidden blood in the feces, helping to identify potential colorectal cancer. |
69 | $18 | $38 |
| 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. |
67 | $13 | $22 |
| 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. |
55 | $69 | $110 |
| 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. |
52 | $111 | $159 |
| Respiratory virus test for SARS-CoV-2, influenza A/B, and RSV A laboratory test that detects the presence of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19), influenza A, influenza B, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in an upper respiratory specimen. |
50 | $140 | $348 |
| Transitional care management services, moderate complexity Services provided to coordinate care during the transition from an inpatient or other facility setting back to the community. This includes follow-up and management of a health problem of at least moderate complexity. |
50 | $193 | $269 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 47 | $202 | $302 |
| Mycoplasma antibody test A blood test that measures antibodies to Mycoplasma bacteria to check for exposure or infection. |
36 | $13 | $32 |
| Smoking cessation counseling, 4-10 minutes A brief counseling session focused on helping patients quit smoking and tobacco use. The provider spends 4 to 10 minutes discussing strategies and support for cessation. |
33 | $18 | $21 |
| Annual wellness visit, initial visit A yearly appointment to review your health and create a personalized prevention plan. This initial visit focuses on preventive care and health assessment. |
31 | $195 | $228 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
25 | $36 | $57 |
| Ultrasound scan of organ tissue for measuring elasticity This procedure uses ultrasound technology to assess the stiffness or elasticity of organ tissues. It helps evaluate tissue characteristics without invasive methods. |
23 | $102 | $141 |
| 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. |
21 | $44 | $76 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
21 | $262 | $369 |
| 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. |
18 | $144 | $292 |
| Remote physiologic monitoring setup and education Initial setup of remote monitoring equipment and patient education on its use. |
18 | $19 | $27 |
| Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less This service covers the final day of hospital care when the patient is being discharged. It includes coordination of care and instructions for the patient within a time frame of 30 minutes or less. |
12 | $76 | $108 |
| Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV15) An intramuscular injection of the 15-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. This vaccine protects against 15 types of pneumococcal bacteria. |
11 | $241 | $350 |
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.
0.2% high complexity
2.6% medium
97.2% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$12,552
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,793/year across 7 years
Top 8% in NY for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
70
Companies
618
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
$12,412 (98.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$121 (1.0%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$20 (0.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,474
2023
$1,822
2022
$1,542
2021
$2,231
2020
$1,489
2019
$1,449
2018
$1,547
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$580
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$250
Amgen Inc.
$204
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$157
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$146
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$133
PFIZER INC.
$132
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$125
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$79
ABBVIE INC.
$74
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$74
MEDICOMP INC
$67
Novo Nordisk Inc
$61
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$60
Lundbeck LLC
$58
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$38
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$33
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$28
Menarini Silicon Biosystems, Inc.
$26
Exact Sciences Corporation
$25
Corcept Therapeutics
$24
Abbott Laboratories
$23
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$22
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$20
Lilly USA, LLC
$19
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$15
Top 3 companies account for 41.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Amgen Inc.
$1,783
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$851
PFIZER INC.
$807
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$680
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$580
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$565
AbbVie Inc.
$537
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$516
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$492
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$413
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$359
Intuity Medical Inc
$303
Abbott Laboratories
$287
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$276
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$244
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$223
Allergan, Inc.
$216
Novo Nordisk Inc
$211
ABBVIE INC.
$192
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$182
Lundbeck LLC
$157
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$155
MEDICOMP INC
$138
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$134
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$133
MannKind Corporation
$125
TOPCON HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS, INC.
$125
Lilly USA, LLC
$123
Exact Sciences Corporation
$96
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$87
Bausch Health US, LLC
$86
Corcept Therapeutics
$76
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$74
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$74
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$71
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$69
Dexcom, Inc.
$66
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$64
Allergan Inc.
$59
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$55
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$52
Itamar Medical Inc
$52
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$50
Meridian Bioscience Inc.
$46
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$45
Novavax Inc
$44
Althera Pharmaceuticals LLC
$41
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$39
Almatica Pharma LLC
$37
Genentech USA, Inc.
$36
AbbVie, Inc.
$35
LINUS HEALTH, INC.
$31
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$28
Menarini Silicon Biosystems, Inc.
$26
VIVUS, Inc.
$25
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$22
GE HEALTHCARE
$22
Seqirus USA Inc
$21
MITSUBISHI TANABE PHARMA AMERICA, INC.
$21
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$20
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$20
Circassia Pharmaceuticals Inc
$19
Evoke Pharma, Inc.
$19
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$19
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$17
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$15
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$15
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$14
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 27.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 (99%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 8% for internal medicine in NY.
Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians within 10 mi
9,827
Per 100K population
707.9
County median income
$143,408
Nearest hospital
ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL - THE HEART CENTER
2.0 mi
2.0 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. Schwechter is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 0% in NY), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 8% of NY 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. Schwechter experienced with blood draw (venipuncture)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Schwechter performed 1,752 blood draw (venipuncture) 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. Schwechter receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Schwechter received a total of $12,552 from 70 companies across 618 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. Schwechter's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Greenvale?
Dr. Schwechter's average Medicare payment per service is $22. 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. Schwechter) 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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