Robert Neil Schnitzler, M.D.

Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine

Robert Neil Schnitzler is a Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in San Antonio, TX with over 61 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(210) 615-0600San Antonio, TX
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across TX can see Robert Neil Schnitzler, M.D. in person in San Antonio or via virtual visit — no travel required. Trained at State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine (class of 1965), he has been practicing for over 61 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and ischemic_heart. CMS MIPS quality score: 75.99/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 34% of MIPS-scored doctors in Texas
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 363 Internal Medicine providers in TXSee all Internal Medicine in San Antonio61+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 93dNPPES updated 2026-02-19 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Texas Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

8122 Datapoint Dr Suite 700, San Antonio, TX 78229-3444

Fax: (210) 615-1899
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

MIPS Score

2023

75.99/100

Texas avg: 79.1 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-7.6 pts)

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Medicare Patients

957

Unique beneficiaries

High volume

Prescription Recipients

639

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

5,382

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $600k

Percentile rankings compared against 4,889 reporting peers in Texas.

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Ischemic Heart Disease.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+23%)55%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+23%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+3%)52%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+5%)39%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Atrial Fibrillation
Higher than avg (+17%)39%

An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke

US avg: 22%

↑ More patients than average (+17%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+4%)34%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor

Heart Failure
Higher than avg (+10%)32%

The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs

US avg: 22.5%

↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$424 received from industry

17 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 Robert Neil Schnitzler's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1965

    Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at Suny Buffalo

  2. Board certified · Feb 18, 2026

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 61 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Cardiologists specialize in diagnosing and treating heart and blood vessel conditions including coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, valve disorders, and hypertension. They perform diagnostic procedures such as echocardiograms, stress tests, and cardiac catheterization.

Taxonomy: 207RC0000X

Education & Training

State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine (Class of 1965)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

8122 Datapoint Dr Ste 700, San Antonio, TX 78229-3444

Differs from practice location

Virtual Cardiovascular Disease Care With Robert Neil Schnitzler

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Robert Neil Schnitzler for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to San Antonio 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 Robert Neil Schnitzler

Dr. Schnitzler is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in San Antonio, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (210) 615-0600.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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