Dr. Desmond A. Schatz, MD

  • Gainesville, FL
  • Pediatric endocrinology physician
NPI1497796817
Publications
332
Clinical trials
10
Hospital affiliations
1
Industry payments
$33,486
Medical group
1
Practice address
2000 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
Practice phone
Call (352) 265-7922
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Primary practice

UF Health Physicians

Gainesville, Florida

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Dr. Desmond A. Schatz is a pediatric endocrinology physician in Gainesville, Florida

Dr. Schatz practices at UF Health Physicians in Gainesville, Florida.

Dr. Schatz's NPI, 1497796817, was assigned on June 9, 2006. Dr. Schatz graduated from University of the Witwatersrand in 1979. Dr. Schatz holds Florida license ME44961.

NPI and contact details
NPI enumeration date
June 9, 2006
NPI status
Active
Practice phone
(352) 265-7922
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Sex
Male
Medical school graduation
1979

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Practice Data

Dr. Desmond A. Schatz practices at UF Health Physicians in Gainesville, Florida

Dr. Schatz's primary practice is UF Health Physicians, at 2000 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608 in Alachua County. The practice phone is (352) 265-7922.

  • UF Health Physicians
    2000 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608 · Alachua CountyPhone(352) 265-7922

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); and Dmand AI Practice Data

Dr. Desmond A. Schatz is affiliated with 2 sites of care and 1 medical group

Dr. Schatz's primary practice is UF Health Physicians in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Schatz is also affiliated with UF Health Shands Hospital. The medical group on file is UF Health Physicians.

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Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Practice Data; Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Dmand AI Org Hierarchy Data

Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. Desmond A. Schatz's practice

Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Schatz practices. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.

EHR by site
SiteEHR vendor and product
UF Health PhysiciansAvailable with a free account
+1 more affiliated siteAvailable with a free account

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Dr. Desmond A. Schatz is one of 105 pediatric endocrinology physicians in Florida

Pediatric endocrinology is Dr. Schatz's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 2080P0205X. Dr. Schatz is board certified in pediatric endocrinology by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Schatz is licensed in Florida.

Specialties and state licenses

  • Pediatric endocrinology, FloridaPrimaryLicense ME44961 · 1984 to 2027 · taxonomy 2080P0205X

Pediatric endocrinology physicians near Dr. Schatz

Counts of pediatric endocrinology physicians with a Dmand AI profile, by place and practice. Each opens the list.

105pediatric endocrinology physicians in Florida
9pediatric endocrinology physicians in Gainesville

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks

Dr. Desmond A. Schatz's patients have a median age of 23

Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Schatz's median patient age at 23, with 35% women.

Dr. Schatz's patients across all payers

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Patient panel by age, all payers

Median age 23

Patient panel by sex, all payers

  • Women35%
  • Men53%

Source: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data

Dr. Desmond A. Schatz has 332 publications on record

Dmand AI links 332 papers to Dr. Schatz, published from 2003 to 2025. 2021 was the busiest year, with 17. The most frequent topics are Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1, Autoantibodies and Insulin. Dr. Schatz has published most often in Diabetes Care. Dr. Schatz's most frequent co-authors are Michael James Haller, MD, Laura M. Jacobsen, MD and Noel K. Maclaren, MD.

Papers332
Years published2003 to 2025

Dr. Schatz's papers by year, 2016 to 2025

Topics Dr. Schatz writes about most

  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1
  • Autoantibodies
  • Insulin
  • Islets of Langerhans
  • Hypoglycemic Agents
  • Blood Glucose
  • C-Peptide
  • Disease Progression

Dr. Schatz's most frequent co-authors

Recent publications by Dr. Schatz

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Dr. Desmond A. Schatz has worked on 10 clinical trials

Dmand AI links Dr. Schatz to 10 clinical trials, 2 of them phase 2 studies. 1 is still active or recruiting. Conditions studied include Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1, Autoimmune Diseases and Glucose Intolerance. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) sponsors the most, 3.

Clinical trials with Dr. Schatz by phase

  1. NonePhase 1: no trials
  2. 1Phase 1/2: 1 trial
  3. 2Phase 2: 2 trials
  4. 1Phase 2/3: 1 trial
  5. 2Phase 3: 2 trials
  6. NonePhase 4: no trials

Conditions in Dr. Schatz's trials

  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1
  • Autoimmune Diseases
  • Glucose Intolerance
  • Insulin Resistance
  • Hyperglycemia

Investigators on the most trials with Dr. Schatz

Recent clinical trials with Dr. Schatz

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Sources: Dmand AI Research Linkage; and ClinicalTrials.gov (National Library of Medicine)

Dr. Desmond A. Schatz received $33,486 in industry payments from 2016 to 2025

CMS Open Payments shows 25 general payments to Dr. Schatz from 10 drug and device companies from 2016 to 2025. Consulting fees make up the largest share, 59% of the total. Sanofi and Genzyme US Companies paid the most, $11,536.

General payments to Dr. Schatz by program year, 2016 to 2025

General payments to Dr. Schatz by kind, 2016 to 2025

$33.5Kin total
  • Consulting fees$19,79659%
  • Speaker and faculty fees$9,42028%
  • Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for a medical education program$2,0006%
  • Travel and lodging$1,3124%
  • Other$9583%

Companies that paid Dr. Schatz the most, 2016 to 2025

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Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026

Dr. Desmond A. Schatz has 23 awards and honors on record

Dmand AI lists 23 awards for Dr. Schatz, most recently Banting Medal in 2016. Dr. Schatz serves on Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes - 2015.

Awards and honors for Dr. Schatz

  1. 2016
    • Banting Medal
  2. 2015
    • Gold Medial Oration Award
  3. 2014
    • Special Recognition Award
  4. 2013
    • Faculty Member Nominee
  5. 2010
    • Public Policy Leadership Award
  6. 2009
    • Cure Award
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Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data

Dr. Desmond A. Schatz graduated from University of the Witwatersrand

Dr. Schatz graduated from University of the Witwatersrand in 1979. Dr. Schatz is a member of AAP.

  1. Medical schoolUniversity of the Witwatersrand
  2. Board certified in pediatric endocrinologyAmerican Board of Pediatrics
  3. Board certified in pediatricsAmerican Board of Pediatrics

Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data

Dr. Desmond A. Schatz accepts plans from 9 insurance carriers

Dr. Schatz is in network with 9 carriers, including Aetna, United Healthcare and HCSC. PPO plans come from the most carriers, 7. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.

  • Aetna
  • United Healthcare
  • HCSC
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
  • Regence Health Plans
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City
  • Elevance
  • +1 more carriersWith a free account

Plan types Dr. Schatz accepts, by number of carriers

  1. PPO7
  2. Medicare5
  3. HMO4
  4. POS3
  5. EPO2

Source: Dmand AI Insurance Network Data

Sources for Dr. Desmond A. Schatz's profile data

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NPI, name, sex, specialty and licensesNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Practice locations and phoneNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Practice Data
Primary practice, affiliations and health systemNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Practice DataDmand AI Affiliation DataDmand AI Org Hierarchy Data
Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panelDmand AI Patient Panel Data
Publications, topics and co-authorsPubMed (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Research Linkage
Clinical trials and co-investigatorsDmand AI Research LinkageClinicalTrials.gov (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab)
Industry paymentsOpen Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Awards and committee rolesDmand AI Professional Profile Data
Training, board certification and membershipsDmand AI Professional Profile Data
Insurance carriers and plan typesDmand AI Insurance Network Data
EHR at each practice siteDmand AI Technology Install Data
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What is Dr. Desmond A. Schatz's NPI number?

Dr. Desmond A. Schatz's NPI number is 1497796817. It was assigned on June 9, 2006, and it is active in the NPI Registry.

What kind of doctor is Dr. Desmond A. Schatz?

Dr. Desmond A. Schatz is a pediatric endocrinology physician in Gainesville, Florida. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Pediatric Endocrinology Physician (taxonomy code 2080P0205X).

Where does Dr. Desmond A. Schatz practice?

Dr. Schatz practices at 2000 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608. Dr. Schatz's primary practice is UF Health Physicians in Gainesville, Florida.

What is Dr. Desmond A. Schatz's office phone number?

The practice phone on file for Dr. Schatz is (352) 265-7922.

What is Dr. Desmond A. Schatz's medical license number?

Dr. Schatz holds Florida license ME44961.

Which hospitals is Dr. Desmond A. Schatz affiliated with?

Dr. Schatz is affiliated with UF Health Shands Hospital.

What medical group is Dr. Desmond A. Schatz part of?

Dr. Schatz is linked to UF Health Physicians.

Is Dr. Desmond A. Schatz board certified?

Yes. Dr. Schatz is board certified in pediatric endocrinology by the American Board of Pediatrics.

Where did Dr. Desmond A. Schatz go to medical school?

Dr. Schatz graduated from University of the Witwatersrand in 1979.

Has Dr. Desmond A. Schatz received payments from drug or device companies?

CMS Open Payments shows $33,486 in general payments to Dr. Schatz from 10 companies from 2016 to 2025. The largest total came from Sanofi and Genzyme US Companies.

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How long has Dr. Desmond A. Schatz been practicing?

Dr. Schatz graduated from medical school in 1979, 47 years ago.

Does Dr. Desmond A. Schatz do research?

Dmand AI links 332 publications to Dr. Schatz, published from 2003 to 2025. Dr. Schatz has worked on 10 clinical trials.

Who does Dr. Desmond A. Schatz publish with?

Dr. Schatz's most frequent co-authors are Michael James Haller, MD (81 shared papers), Laura M. Jacobsen, MD (28 shared papers) and Noel K. Maclaren, MD (23 shared papers).

What insurance does Dr. Desmond A. Schatz accept?

Dr. Schatz is in network with 9 carriers, including Aetna, United Healthcare and HCSC. PPO plans come from the most carriers, 7. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.

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