Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout SCHINKER
Stephen M Schinker, MD is a healthcare provider in Phoenix, AZ specializing in nephrology. Stephen trained at University of Nebraska College of Medicine, graduating in 2005. Stephen is also listed as specializing in internal medicine. Medicare claims data shows Stephen provided 3,791 services to 1,676 patients.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (602) 252-8081
- Email not available
Practice Locations
337 E CORONADO RD STE 201
Phoenix, AZ 85004
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,791 services · 1,676 patients · 21 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
85 |
| Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) | Treatment | 90960 |
83 |
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
15 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
690 |
| Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient' | Billing code | G2211 |
570 |
| Kidney function blood test panel | Lab test | 80069 |
370 |
| Creatinine level to test for kidney function or muscle injury | Lab test | 82570 |
353 |
| Total protein level, urine | Lab test | 84156 |
350 |
| Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test | Lab test | 85027 |
328 |
| Magnesium level | Lab test | 83735 |
257 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other nephrology specialists at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other nephrology specialists in Phoenix 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Nebraska College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2005 at University of Nebraska College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 8
Providers in AZ who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Schinker's specialty?
Dr. Schinker is a nephrology in Phoenix, AZ. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “NEPHROLOGY”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Schinker?
Dr. Schinker is listed at 337 E CORONADO RD STE 201, Phoenix, AZ 85004. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Schinker?
The number on file is (602) 252-8081. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Schinker?
Dr. Schinker's National Provider Identifier is 1134304173. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Schinker's medical education?
Dr. Schinker attended University of Nebraska College of Medicine, graduating in 2005. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Schinker have?
Dr. Schinker has 21 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2005, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Schinker known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Schinker performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample; provides treatments such as dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month and injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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