Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Robert Schaller, DO
Cardiovascular Disease · Philadelphia, PA
Practice pattern: Electrophysiology & Remote
— Practice combining electrophysiology and remote services
Speaking/Promotional
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Schaller
Dr. Robert Schaller is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Philadelphia, PA, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Schaller performed 2,572 Medicare services across 1,779 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Schaller received a total of $315,429 from 34 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 580 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Schaller 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.
✓ 18 years in practice
▲ Top 30% volume in PA
$315,429 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,572
Medicare services
Top 30% in PA for cardiovascular disease
1,779
Unique beneficiaries
$37
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~143 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EKG interpretation and report A standard electrocardiogram test that records the heart's electrical activity using at least 12 leads. The service includes a professional interpretation of the results and a written report. |
1,582 | $7 | $30 |
| 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. |
189 | $23 | $116 |
| 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. |
179 | $12 | $347 |
| Remote evaluation of implantable defibrillator system Remote assessment of a single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the previous evaluation. |
150 | $28 | $227 |
| 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. |
94 | $94 | $306 |
| Remote cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation, up to 30 days Review and analysis of data from a remote cardiac rhythm monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
63 | $19 | $94 |
| 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. |
52 | $140 | $408 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
31 | $65 | $731 |
| Ultrasound of heart blood vessels with radiologist review An ultrasound exam that evaluates blood vessels within the heart, including a review of the results by a radiologist. |
25 | $60 | $875 |
| External shock to heart to regulate heart beat A procedure that delivers an electric shock to the heart from outside the body to restore a normal heart rhythm. |
24 | $83 | $1,088 |
| Pacemaker insertion with heart chamber electrodes A surgical procedure to implant a pacemaker device and place electrodes into the upper and lower chambers of the heart to regulate heart rhythm. |
22 | $367 | $2,970 |
| Heart rhythm stimulator programming after drug infusion Adjustment of a heart rhythm stimulation device following a drug infusion. This procedure involves reprogramming the device settings to ensure proper function after the medication has been administered. |
22 | $70 | $562 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 22 | $170 | $566 |
| Insertion of implantable defibrillator system A surgical procedure to place an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) device into the body. The device is connected to the heart to monitor heart rhythm and deliver shocks if dangerous arrhythmias occur. |
21 | $750 | $3,430 |
| Removal of permanent pacemaker pulse generator This procedure involves the surgical removal of the pulse generator component of a permanent pacemaker. The pulse generator is the device that sends electrical impulses to regulate the heart's rhythm. |
18 | $93 | $846 |
| Removal of defibrillator This procedure involves the surgical extraction of an implanted defibrillator device from the body. |
18 | $91 | $799 |
| Programming of multiple lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with multiple leads to ensure proper function. |
18 | $50 | $178 |
| Removal of defibrillator electrodes through vein This procedure involves the extraction of defibrillator leads via a vein. It is performed to remove or replace the electrical connections of a cardiac device. |
16 | $572 | $3,046 |
| Removal of dual electrodes from right heart This procedure involves the extraction of dual electrodes located in the right side of the heart. |
14 | $468 | $2,254 |
| 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. |
12 | $144 | $564 |
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.
19.6% high complexity
1.0% medium
79.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$315,429
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $45,061/year across 7 years
Top 2% in PA for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
34
Companies
580
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.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$169,249 (53.7%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$141,463 (44.8%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$4,717 (1.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$48,665
2023
$76,356
2022
$37,322
2021
$29,284
2020
$25,572
2019
$49,566
2018
$48,664
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Abbott Laboratories
$16,316
Philips North America LLC
$10,030
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$7,240
Medtronic, Inc.
$5,014
Cook Incorporated
$3,495
Wilson Cook Medical Incorporated
$3,150
BIOTRONIK INC.
$2,629
Boston Scientific Corporation
$295
ZOLL Respicardia, Inc.
$164
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$134
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$81
Cook Medical LLC
$70
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$25
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$22
Top 3 companies account for 69.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medtronic, Inc.
$83,648
Abbott Laboratories
$60,843
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$48,885
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$29,344
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$14,149
BIOTRONIK INC.
$13,011
Stryker Corporation
$12,332
Philips North America LLC
$10,030
Cook Incorporated
$9,495
Invuity, Inc.
$7,008
Boston Scientific Corporation
$6,759
Aziyo Biologics, Inc.
$5,358
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$4,847
Wilson Cook Medical Incorporated
$3,150
BioSig Technologies, Inc.
$2,000
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$1,472
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$1,051
ASAHI INTECC USA, INC.
$450
ZOLL Medical Corporation
$278
ABIOMED
$277
Cook Medical LLC
$242
Respicardia, Inc.
$179
ZOLL Respicardia, Inc.
$164
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$128
Davol Inc.
$88
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$75
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$42
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$22
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$20
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$19
PFIZER INC.
$17
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$17
Braemar Manufacturing, LLC
$16
Baxter Healthcare
$13
Top 3 companies account for 61.3% 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 →
The majority of payments (54%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in cardiovascular disease and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 2% for cardiovascular disease in PA.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
732
Per 100K population
46.3
County median income
$60,698
Nearest hospital
PHILADELPHIA VA 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. Schaller is an electrophysiology & remote specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 30% in PA), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 2% of PA peers, with 18 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. Schaller experienced with ekg interpretation and report?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Schaller performed 1,582 ekg interpretation and report 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. Schaller receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Schaller received a total of $315,429 from 34 companies across 580 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. Schaller's costs compare to other cardiologists in Philadelphia?
Dr. Schaller's average Medicare payment per service is $37. 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. Schaller) 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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About this page
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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