Eric Carl Schnakenberg, MD
Eric Carl Schnakenberg is a Family Medicine specialist based in Halfmoon, NY with over 37 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Eric Carl Schnakenberg, MD has been part of the Halfmoon medical community since 2006 in group practice. A Howard University College of Medicine graduate since 1989, he brings 37+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and ischemic_heart.
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 30% of reporting doctors in New York
- Uses generic medications more than 34% of reporting doctors in New York
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 3559dNPPES updated 2016-08-24 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New York State Board for Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1783 Route 9 Suite 204, Halfmoon, NY 12065-2409
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.36%
New York avg: 3.5 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.7 pts)
1.36% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better82.8%
New York avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8
≈ Same as national average
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
364
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
892
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
8,371
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.31M
Percentile rankings compared against 8,064 reporting peers in New York.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Ischemic Heart Disease.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-17%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$32.3k received from industry
116 transactions reported in 2024 ·Very High tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Eric Carl Schnakenberg's NPI.
Social Vulnerability Index: 0.60 / 1.00
Moderate vulnerabilityHe practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.
Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1989
Howard University College of Medicine
37 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
Howard University College of Medicine (Class of 1989)
Mailing address
711 Troy Schenectady Rd Suite 203, Latham, NY 12110-2442
Differs from practice location
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Eric Carl Schnakenberg
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Eric Carl Schnakenberg for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, follow-up consultations — no travel to Halfmoon required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Eric Carl Schnakenberg
NPI records show Dr. Schnakenberg as active with telehealth listed in Halfmoon, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (518) 371-9355.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Eric Carl Schnakenberg
Practice Location
1783 Route 9 Suite 204, Halfmoon, NY 12065-2409
Mailing Address
711 Troy Schenectady Rd Suite 203, Latham, NY 12110-2442
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