Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Paul Schurmann, MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Houston, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Schurmann
Dr. Paul Schurmann is a student in an organized health care education/training program specialist in Houston, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Schurmann performed 2,598 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Schurmann received a total of $70,878 from 30 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 977 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Schurmann 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 of NPI registration
▲ Top 8% volume in TX
$70,878 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗2,598
Medicare services
Top 8% in TX for student in an organized health care education/training program
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$43
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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. |
1,197 | $6 | $50 |
| 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. |
233 | $69 | $212 |
| 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. |
155 | $11 | $126 |
| 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. |
94 | $41 | $128 |
| Pacemaker system evaluation Assessment of a pacemaker device, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless systems. |
83 | $16 | $175 |
| 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. |
67 | $63 | $211 |
| External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm. |
56 | $20 | $112 |
| Implantable defibrillator system check A check of the implanted defibrillator device to ensure it is functioning correctly. This evaluation covers single, dual, or multiple lead systems. |
54 | $31 | $268 |
| 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. |
54 | $21 | $149 |
| Initial hospital admission, low complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving straightforward or low-level medical decision making, with at least 40 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
52 | $67 | $296 |
| 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. |
48 | $16 | $120 |
| Cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation Review and analysis of data recorded by a cardiac rhythm monitoring device to assess heart activity. |
46 | $18 | $168 |
| 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. |
41 | $95 | $314 |
| 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. |
38 | $22 | $269 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service. |
37 | $40 | $115 |
| Continuous EKG monitoring review, 48-7 days Review and interpretation of continuous external EKG recordings lasting more than 48 hours up to 7 days. |
36 | $17 | $102 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 8-15 days This procedure involves recording heart rhythm continuously using an external EKG device over a period of 8 to 15 days. |
36 | $9 | $63 |
| 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. |
31 | $59 | $622 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
25 | $70 | $175 |
| Insertion of implantable heart rhythm monitor A small device is placed under the skin to continuously record the heart's electrical activity. This helps detect irregular heart rhythms that may not appear during a standard office visit. |
24 | $67 | $470 |
| 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. |
23 | $83 | $540 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 48 hours to 7 days This procedure involves recording the heart's electrical activity continuously using an external device for a period exceeding 48 hours but not more than 7 days. |
23 | $9 | $63 |
| 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. |
23 | $91 | $255 |
| Atrial fibrillation ablation with pulmonary vein isolation A procedure to treat atrial fibrillation by mapping the heart's electrical activity and destroying tissue causing irregular contractions. This is done by isolating the pulmonary veins using catheter-based destruction. |
22 | $773 | $4,373 |
| 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. |
21 | $82 | $317 |
| Catheter ablation for abnormal heart rhythm A procedure where catheters are inserted to destroy tissue causing irregular heartbeats. |
17 | $250 | $1,638 |
| 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. |
15 | $565 | $3,594 |
| Heart chamber tissue destruction via catheter A procedure that destroys tissue in the upper heart chamber using a tube to treat abnormal heart rhythm. |
14 | $250 | $1,640 |
| Repair of left upper heart chamber with implant A surgical procedure to repair the left upper chamber of the heart using an implanted device, with review by a radiologist. |
11 | $634 | $4,197 |
| Radiofrequency ablation for supraventricular tachycardia A procedure to locate and destroy abnormal heart tissue in the upper chambers of the heart that causes a rapid heart rate. |
11 | $680 | $3,276 |
| 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. |
11 | $116 | $483 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
11.9% high complexity
1.2% medium
87.0% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$70,878
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $10,125/year across 7 years
Top 1% in TX for student in an organized health care education/training program
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
30
Companies
977
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$13,457
2023
$14,981
2022
$16,800
2021
$6,829
2020
$2,790
2019
$9,206
2018
$6,815
Payments by company (2024)
ZOLL Respicardia, Inc.
$6,742
Medtronic, Inc.
$2,429
Philips North America LLC
$1,460
Abbott Laboratories
$1,325
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$1,010
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$163
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$148
Boston Scientific Corporation
$135
Elutia, Inc.
$30
BIOTRONIK INC.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 79.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
ZOLL Respicardia, Inc.
$24,305
Medtronic, Inc.
$15,717
Abbott Laboratories
$12,796
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$4,510
Baylis Medical Company Inc
$3,161
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$2,718
Respicardia, Inc.
$1,754
Philips North America LLC
$1,460
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,418
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$552
BIOTRONIK INC.
$472
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$428
Acutus Medical, Inc.
$245
Aziyo Biologics, Inc.
$201
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$171
CVRx, Inc.
$142
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$134
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$114
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$113
ABIOMED
$108
PFIZER INC.
$87
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$63
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$50
CardioFocus, Inc.
$44
Elutia, Inc.
$30
Amgen Inc.
$21
AtriCure, Inc.
$20
AltaThera Pharmaceuticals LLC
$15
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$14
Preventice Services, LLC
$14
Top 3 companies account for 74.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Geographic Context
Student in an organized health care education/training programs in nearby ZIP areas
5,197
County median income
$73,104
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
MEMORIAL HERMANN - TEXAS MEDICAL CENTER
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0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | 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. Schurmann is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 8% in TX), 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. Schurmann experienced with ekg interpretation and report?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Schurmann performed 1,197 ekg interpretation and report services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Schurmann receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Schurmann received a total of $70,878 from 30 companies across 977 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Schurmann's costs compare to other student in an organized health care education/training programs in Houston?
Dr. Schurmann's average Medicare payment per service is $43. 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. Schurmann) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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