Dr. Jeffrey Schachne, M.D.
What this data tells you about Dr. Schachne
Dr. Jeffrey Schachne is a dermatology specialist in Jefferson Valley, NY, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Schachne performed 4,417 Medicare services across 2,828 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Schachne received a total of $774 from 11 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 25 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in dermatology. 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. Schachne 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.
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
1,303 | $74 | $111 |
| Destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14 This procedure involves the removal or destruction of two to fourteen precancerous skin lesions. It is performed to eliminate abnormal skin cells that have the potential to develop into cancer. |
943 | $6 | $10 |
| Skin biopsy, tangential A procedure to remove a sample of the first identified skin growth for laboratory examination. |
482 | $84 | $136 |
| Destruction of precancerous skin growth, 1 Removal of a single precancerous skin growth. This procedure destroys abnormal skin cells to prevent them from developing into cancer. |
439 | $50 | $87 |
| 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. |
302 | $104 | $156 |
| Additional skin growth biopsy Removal of a sample of an additional skin growth for laboratory examination. This code is used for each extra lesion biopsied during the same session. |
202 | $47 | $70 |
| 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. |
94 | $88 | $140 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
84 | $1 | $1 |
| 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. |
82 | $42 | $70 |
| Destruction of cancer skin growth, 0.6-1.0 cm This procedure involves the removal or destruction of a cancerous skin growth located on the trunk, arms, or legs that measures between 0.6 and 1.0 centimeters. |
58 | $110 | $205 |
| Destruction of skin growths (warts/lesions), 1-14 This procedure involves the removal or destruction of one to fourteen skin growths. It is a minor surgical intervention performed on the skin surface. |
56 | $96 | $149 |
| Destruction of cancer skin growth, 1.1-2.0 cm Removal of a cancerous skin growth on the trunk, arms, or legs that measures between 1.1 and 2.0 centimeters. |
52 | $153 | $252 |
| Injection into skin growths, 1-7 A procedure involving the injection of medication into one to seven skin growths. |
42 | $51 | $70 |
| 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. |
42 | $139 | $206 |
| Destruction of cancerous skin growth on face, 0.6-1.0 cm This procedure involves the removal or destruction of a cancerous skin lesion located on the face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth. The lesion treated measures between 0.6 and 1.0 centimeters in diameter. |
36 | $148 | $244 |
| Destruction of cancer skin growth of scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1.1-2.0 cm | 27 | $150 | $230 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
23 | $8 | $9 |
| All potassium hydroxide (koh) preparations | 20 | $4 | $4 |
| Punch biopsy of first skin growth A small, circular piece of skin is removed from a skin growth using a circular blade. The sample is then sent to a laboratory for examination. |
18 | $114 | $155 |
| Destruction of cancer skin growth, 0.6-1.0 cm This procedure involves the removal or destruction of a cancerous skin growth measuring 0.6 to 1.0 centimeters. It is performed on the scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals. |
18 | $131 | $249 |
| Hepatitis B core antibody test A blood test that measures the level of antibodies to the hepatitis B core antigen. This test helps determine if a person has been infected with the hepatitis B virus. |
14 | $12 | $12 |
| Hepatitis B surface antibody test A blood test that measures the level of antibodies against the hepatitis B surface antigen. This test is used to check for immunity to hepatitis B or to verify the effectiveness of the hepatitis B vaccine. |
14 | $11 | $11 |
| Hepatitis A antibody test A blood test that measures the level of antibodies to the hepatitis A virus in your body. This test helps determine if you have been exposed to the virus or if you have immunity from vaccination. |
14 | $12 | $12 |
| Hepatitis C antibody test A blood test that checks for antibodies to the hepatitis C virus. This test helps determine if a person has been exposed to the virus. |
14 | $14 | $14 |
| Hepatitis B surface antigen test A blood test that uses an immunoassay technique to detect the presence of the hepatitis B surface antigen. This test identifies whether the hepatitis B virus is currently present in the body. |
14 | $10 | $10 |
| Ear tissue biopsy A procedure to remove a small sample of tissue from the ear for laboratory examination. |
12 | $60 | $119 |
| New patient office visit, 15-29 minutes An initial office visit for a new patient lasting 15 to 29 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter meets this duration threshold. |
12 | $56 | $86 |
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
Payments by company (2024)
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
6.2 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. Schachne is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 17% in NY), 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 →
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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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