In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Florida, Dr. Stephen C. Schmechel, MD performed more lab tests, serum protein electrophoresis (SPEP), and urine protein electrophoresis procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for cytology, immunohistochemistry (IHC) test, liquid-based cytology (ThinPrep), non-gynecologic cytology, and non-gynecologic liquid-based cytology that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

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In 2012, Dr. Stephen C. Schmechel, MD had a list price for lab tests, and special stains that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Florida. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen C. Schmechel, MD treated as a cytopathologist in Sarasota, FL during 2012 were lab tests, cytology, consultation and second opinions.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen C. Schmechel, MD for Medicare patients.

consultation	60
cytology	188
lab tests	269
second opinions	29

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen C. Schmechel, MD treated as a cytopathologist in Sarasota, FL during 2013 were cytology, second opinions and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen C. Schmechel, MD for Medicare patients.

cytology	92
lab tests	59
second opinions	65

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen C. Schmechel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	210
Female	116

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	261
Black	21
Hispanic	0
Asian	21
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	152
From 75 to 84	71
85 and over	11
Less than 65	92

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen C. Schmechel, MD in 2013

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	27
Dementia	5
Cancer	34

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen C. Schmechel, MD treated as a cytopathologist in Sarasota, FL during 2014 were cytology, second opinions and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen C. Schmechel, MD for Medicare patients.

cytology	69
lab tests	26
second opinions	28

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen C. Schmechel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	89
Female	61

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	120
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	64
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen C. Schmechel, MD in 2014

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen C. Schmechel, MD treated as a cytopathologist in Sarasota, FL during 2015 were cytology, second opinions and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen C. Schmechel, MD for Medicare patients.

cytology	138
lab tests	22
second opinions	64

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen C. Schmechel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	420
Female	176

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	464
Black	48
Hispanic	0
Asian	30
Other	28
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	276
From 75 to 84	188
85 and over	36
Less than 65	96

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen C. Schmechel, MD in 2015

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	23
Dementia	7
Cancer	36

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen C. Schmechel, MD treated as a cytopathologist in Sarasota, FL during 2016 were cytology, second opinions and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen C. Schmechel, MD for Medicare patients.

cytology	190
lab tests	41
second opinions	60

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen C. Schmechel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	228
Female	142

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	289
Black	19
Hispanic	0
Asian	30
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	174
From 75 to 84	103
85 and over	34
Less than 65	59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen C. Schmechel, MD in 2016

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	23
Dementia	8
Cancer	39

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen C. Schmechel, MD treated as a cytopathologist in Sarasota, FL during 2017 were second opinions, cytology and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen C. Schmechel, MD for Medicare patients.

cytology	62
lab tests	35
second opinions	117

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen C. Schmechel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	288
Female	82

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	311
Black	18
Hispanic	0
Asian	15
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	205
From 75 to 84	95
85 and over	22
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen C. Schmechel, MD in 2017

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	28
Dementia	7
Cancer	42

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen C. Schmechel, MD treated as a cytopathologist in Sarasota, FL during 2018 were lab tests, cytology, consultation and second opinions.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen C. Schmechel, MD for Medicare patients.

consultation	101
cytology	306
lab tests	1061
second opinions	34

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen C. Schmechel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1045
Female	976

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1843
Black	58
Hispanic	50
Asian	0
Other	57
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	879
From 75 to 84	728
85 and over	306
Less than 65	108

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen C. Schmechel, MD in 2018

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	30
Dementia	13
Cancer	27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen C. Schmechel, MD treated as a cytopathologist in Sarasota, FL during 2019 were lab tests, cytology and consultation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen C. Schmechel, MD for Medicare patients.

consultation	249
cytology	421
lab tests	2006

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen C. Schmechel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1603
Female	1766

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	3113
Black	67
Hispanic	76
Asian	13
Other	100
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1480
From 75 to 84	1305
85 and over	436
Less than 65	148

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen C. Schmechel, MD in 2019

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	28
Dementia	12
Cancer	27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen C. Schmechel, MD treated as a cytopathologist in Sarasota, FL during 2020 were lab tests, cytology and consultation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen C. Schmechel, MD for Medicare patients.

consultation	199
cytology	606
lab tests	2208

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen C. Schmechel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1707
Female	1482

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2930
Black	86
Hispanic	58
Asian	18
Other	97
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1360
From 75 to 84	1235
85 and over	443
Less than 65	151

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen C. Schmechel, MD in 2020

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	27
Dementia	12
Cancer	28

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen C. Schmechel, MD treated as a cytopathologist in Sarasota, FL during 2021 were lab tests, cytology and consultation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen C. Schmechel, MD for Medicare patients.

consultation	43
cytology	167
lab tests	1083

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen C. Schmechel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	634
Female	547

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1091
Black	0
Hispanic	35
Asian	0
Other	31
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	501
From 75 to 84	440
85 and over	161
Less than 65	79

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen C. Schmechel, MD in 2021

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	28
Dementia	10
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen C. Schmechel, MD treated as a cytopathologist in Sarasota, FL during 2022 were lab tests, cytology and consultation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen C. Schmechel, MD for Medicare patients.

consultation	21
cytology	97
lab tests	871

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen C. Schmechel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	459
Female	380

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	776
Black	0
Hispanic	25
Asian	0
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	397
From 75 to 84	310
85 and over	71
Less than 65	61

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen C. Schmechel, MD in 2022

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	26
Dementia	5
Cancer	27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen C. Schmechel, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Stephen C. Schmechel, MD treated as a cytopathologist in Sarasota, FL were lab tests, cytology, consultation and second opinions.

consultation	112
cytology	212
lab tests	698
second opinions	56

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen C. Schmechel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	607
Female	520

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	28
Asian / Pacific Islander	11
Non-Hispanic White	1018
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	22
Other	33

**Age**
75 to 84	410
85 and over	138
Less than 65	76
65 to 74	498

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen C. Schmechel, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Stephen C. Schmechel, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	24
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Dementia	7
Cancer	28

Education & Training

He has a state license in Florida.

Licensed In: Florida

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Stephen C. Schmechel, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Covidien LP	$4,555 Beacon $4,555
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$84 IMFINZI $84
Abbott Laboratories	$24 i-STAT CTnl $24

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$4,000
Food and Beverage	$664

Biography

Dr. Stephen Schmechel's specialty is cytopathology. He is a graduate of the University of Minnesota Medical School.

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