Medicare Enrolled
Dr. David Schechter, M.D., F.A.C.C., P.C.
Cardiovascular Disease · Richmond Hill, NY
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. Schechter 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. Schechter
Dr. David Schechter is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Richmond Hill, NY, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Schechter performed 2,092 Medicare services across 1,344 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Schechter received a total of $4,883 from 31 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 199 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. Schechter 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.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 45% volume in NY
$4,883 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,092
Medicare services
Top 45% in NY for cardiovascular disease
1,344
Unique beneficiaries
$124
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~110 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
401 | $107 | $200 |
| 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. |
214 | $12 | $75 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 21-30 minutes A telephone conversation with a physician lasting between 21 and 30 minutes. This code covers the time spent discussing medical matters over the phone. |
207 | $104 | $175 |
| 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. |
130 | $17 | $20 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
86 | $174 | $800 |
| 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. |
72 | $79 | $200 |
| 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. |
71 | $168 | $400 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with review and report A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a professional review and written report of the results. |
70 | $69 | $250 |
| 30-day continuous ECG with patient-triggered event transmission and review This procedure involves continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days, including the transmission of patient-triggered events. A healthcare professional reviews the data and provides a report. |
68 | $810 | $1,500 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
64 | $23 | $200 |
| Complete ultrasound of brain blood flow An ultrasound test that evaluates blood flow within the brain's blood vessels. It uses sound waves to create images of the vessels and assess circulation. |
61 | $203 | $500 |
| Ultrasound of brain blood flow An ultrasound test used to examine blood flow within the brain to check for blood clots. |
61 | $155 | $650 |
| Ultrasound of brain blood flow following medication An ultrasound test used to assess blood flow within the brain after a medication has been administered. |
59 | $210 | $550 |
| 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. |
58 | $159 | $400 |
| Stress echocardiogram with ECG monitoring An ultrasound of the heart performed while monitoring heart rhythm during rest, exercise, or medication-induced stress, followed by a review and report of the findings. |
48 | $209 | $500 |
| 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. |
48 | $227 | $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. |
47 | $144 | $400 |
| 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. |
45 | $39 | $150 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
40 | $8 | $10 |
| Autonomic nervous system testing with tilt This test evaluates the function of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems. It involves monitoring the patient for at least five minutes while they are tilted. |
38 | $142 | $225 |
| 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. |
38 | $81 | $175 |
| Autonomic nervous system function test This test evaluates how well the sympathetic nervous system is functioning. It assesses the automatic control of bodily processes such as heart rate and blood pressure. |
37 | $116 | $310 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
33 | $44 | $100 |
| Complete ultrasound of retroperitoneum An ultrasound examination of the structures located behind the abdominal cavity. |
29 | $101 | $400 |
| Neuropsychological test evaluation, first hour A professional assessment of cognitive and behavioral functioning using standardized tests. This service covers the initial hour of the evaluation process. |
21 | $115 | $200 |
| Psychological test administration, first 30 minutes A technician administers psychological or neuropsychological testing for the first 30 minutes. |
21 | $31 | $75 |
| 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. |
14 | $121 | $225 |
| Annual depression screening | 11 | $22 | $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.
6.4% high complexity
24.2% medium
69.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$4,883
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $698/year across 7 years
Top 32% in NY for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
31
Companies
199
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
$4,855 (99.4%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$28 (0.6%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$726
2023
$632
2022
$789
2021
$689
2020
$144
2019
$1,108
2018
$796
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Lilly USA, LLC
$179
ABBVIE INC.
$115
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$96
Novo Nordisk Inc
$55
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$49
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$48
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$34
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$31
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$24
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$22
Intra-Sana Laboratories
$20
Amgen Inc.
$19
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$17
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$15
Top 3 companies account for 53.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$602
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$453
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$413
Lundbeck LLC
$380
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$291
Abbott Laboratories
$259
Amgen Inc.
$254
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$248
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$237
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$220
Lilly USA, LLC
$203
Novo Nordisk Inc
$171
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$157
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$133
ABBVIE INC.
$115
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$111
PFIZER INC.
$95
Allergan Inc.
$82
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$80
MannKind Corporation
$59
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$49
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$48
Intra-Sana Laboratories
$42
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$33
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$29
Baxter Healthcare
$28
Boston Scientific Corporation
$25
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$22
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
InfoBionic, Inc
$15
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 30.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AFREZZA · BYSTOLIC · Corlanor · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · EVENITY · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra Transcatheter Heart Valve · Entyvio · FARXIGA · FLEXITOUCH · GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT · Hillrom - Carnation Ambulatory Monitor · Inpefa · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · LEQVIO · MITRACLIP · MOUNJARO · Merlin Connectivity and Remote · MoMe Kardia · NEXLETOL · NORTHERA · Ozempic · PRALUENT · PRALUENT ALIROCUMAB INJECTION · Quartet CRT Lead · RELTONE 200 MG · Repatha · Rybelsus · SAPIEN 3 Ultra RESILIA · VERQUVO · VRAYLAR · Veozah · WATCHMAN · XARELTO · YUPELRI
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.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
1,755
Per 100K population
75.3
County median income
$84,961
Nearest hospital
JAMAICA HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 mi
0.0 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. Schechter is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 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. Schechter experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Schechter performed 401 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Schechter receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Schechter received a total of $4,883 from 31 companies across 199 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. Schechter's costs compare to other cardiologists in Richmond Hill?
Dr. Schechter's average Medicare payment per service is $124. 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. Schechter) 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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