Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Joshua Schacter, D.O.

Orthopedic Surgery · Wichita Falls, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
802 OHIO AVENUE, Wichita Falls, TX 76301
9402855007
In practice since 2007 (18 years)
NPI: 1922283738 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Schacter 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. Schacter

Dr. Joshua Schacter is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Wichita Falls, TX, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Schacter performed 475 Medicare services across 415 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Schacter received a total of $9,659 from 6 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 32 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopedic surgery. 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. Schacter is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 18 years in practice ▲ 475 Medicare services $9,659 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
475
Medicare services
Bottom 29% in TX for orthopedic surgery
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
415
Unique beneficiaries
$120
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~26 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
X-ray of knee, 4 or more views 94 $36 $109
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 85 $97 $373
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) 73 $136 $523
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) 55 $164 $641
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views 54 $27 $95
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views 29 $36 $137
Musculoskeletal surgical navigational orthopedic operation using imaging guidance 23 $168 $692
New patient office visit (45-59 min) 18 $129 $486
Total knee replacement 17 $977 $3,727
Knee X-ray, 3 views 14 $29 $118
Joint injection, major joint 13 $57 $188
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.
3.6% high complexity
7.6% medium
88.8% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$9,659
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,610/year across 6 years
Top 36% in TX for orthopedic surgery
6
Companies
32
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
$6,521 (67.5%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$3,139 (32.5%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$43
2022
$5,197
2021
$12
2020
$617
2019
$3,003
2018
$786

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Pylant Medical
$7,224
Arthrex, Inc.
$2,236
Stryker Corporation
$157
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$17
Ethicon US, LLC
$12
ConvaTec Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 99.6% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AQUACEL AG · Gel-One Cross-linked Hyaluronate · MAKO · MINI VAC
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 (68%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in orthopedic surgery and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware.

Equivalent to $2,034 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Orthopedic surgeons within 10 mi
11
Per 100K population
8.5
County median income
$62,168
Nearest hospital
UNITED REGIONAL HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
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 measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Schacter is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with speaking/promotional industry engagement, with 18 years of NPI registration.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Schacter experienced with x-ray of knee, 4 or more views?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Schacter performed 94 x-ray of knee, 4 or more views 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. Schacter receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Schacter received a total of $9,659 from 6 companies across 32 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. Schacter's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Wichita Falls?
Dr. Schacter's average Medicare payment per service is $120. 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. Schacter) 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.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. The Transparency Score measures 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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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →