Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Norma Schacherl, D.O.
Family Medicine · San Benito, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Schacherl
Dr. Norma Schacherl is a family medicine specialist in San Benito, TX, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Schacherl performed 1,812 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Schacherl received a total of $1,335 from 22 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 99 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. Schacherl 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.
✓ 21 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 16% volume in TX
$1,335 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗1,812
Medicare services
Top 16% in TX for family medicine
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$34
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
231 | $46 | $121 |
| 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. |
222 | $86 | $224 |
| 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. |
158 | $59 | $147 |
| Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg. |
147 | $0 | $23 |
| 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. |
87 | $8 | $30 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
83 | $3 | $16 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
82 | $10 | $45 |
| 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. |
82 | $9 | $37 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
76 | $125 | $230 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
67 | $16 | $68 |
| Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 64 | $18 | $37 |
| Influenza virus detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay technique to detect the presence of the influenza virus through direct visual observation. |
46 | $16 | $48 |
| Ceftriaxone antibiotic injection This code represents the administration of ceftriaxone sodium, an antibiotic medication. The charge is calculated for every 250 mg of the drug administered. |
46 | $0 | $26 |
| 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. |
42 | $6 | $27 |
| 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. |
42 | $10 | $61 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
41 | $5 | $29 |
| Chronic care management, additional 20 min/month This service covers an extra 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional for managing two or more chronic conditions each calendar month. |
39 | $35 | $81 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
36 | $10 | $50 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
33 | $13 | $62 |
| Annual depression screening | 32 | $18 | $50 |
| COVID-19 amplified DNA/RNA probe detection A laboratory test that uses amplified DNA or RNA probes to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (COVID-19) antigen. |
25 | $49 | $108 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 5-10 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 5 and 10 minutes to discuss medical matters. |
25 | $39 | $97 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
22 | $8 | $12 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
20 | $30 | $46 |
| Strep A rapid test A rapid test to detect Group A Streptococcus bacteria using an immunoassay method with direct visual observation. |
19 | $15 | $50 |
| 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. |
18 | $70 | $91 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
16 | $1 | $13 |
| Obesity behavioral counseling, 15 minutes A 15-minute face-to-face session focused on behavioral counseling to help manage obesity. |
11 | $25 | $30 |
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.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$1,335
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $191/year across 7 years
Top 33% in TX for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
22
Companies
99
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
$289
2023
$358
2022
$72
2021
$12
2020
$17
2019
$255
2018
$332
Payments by company (2024)
Lilly USA, LLC
$193
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$23
Novo Nordisk Inc
$20
Amgen Inc.
$18
PFIZER INC.
$18
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$17
Top 3 companies account for 81.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$318
Lilly USA, LLC
$313
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$107
PFIZER INC.
$107
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$53
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$38
Radius Health, Inc.
$36
Phadia US Inc.
$36
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$35
Exact Sciences Corporation
$34
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$33
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$31
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$27
AbbVie Inc.
$27
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$24
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$23
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$19
Amgen Inc.
$18
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$17
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$12
Hologic, LLC
$12
Top 3 companies account for 55.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AJOVY · AUSTEDO · BEXSERO · BREZTRI · Cologuard Collection Kit · ENTRESTO · EUCRISA · FLUBLOK QUADRIVALENT · INSPIRE · INVOKANA · ImmunoCAP · JANUVIA · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · LEQVIO · MOUNJARO · MYRBETRIQ · OFEV · Otezla · Ozempic · PENTACEL · PREVNAR - 13 · PREVNAR 13 · PREVNAR 20 · Rybelsus · SHINGRIX · THINPREP 2000 PROCESSOR · TRULICITY · Tresiba · Tymlos · VRAYLAR · Vascepa · Victoza · XARELTO
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians in nearby ZIP areas
127
County median income
$51,334
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
RIO GRANDE STATE CENTER
8.7 mi
8.7 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. Schacherl is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 16% in TX), with 21 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. Schacherl experienced with chronic care management, first 20 min/month?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Schacherl performed 231 chronic care management, first 20 min/month 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. Schacherl receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Schacherl received a total of $1,335 from 22 companies across 99 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. Schacherl's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in San Benito?
Dr. Schacherl's average Medicare payment per service is $34. 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. Schacherl) 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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About this page
This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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.
This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.
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