Active NPI 1720051089 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Stephen B Schaffer , MD

Otolaryngology • Anchorage, AK

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Stephen Schaffer, MD is a certified Otolaryngology practicing in Anchorage, AK. With approximately 23 years of clinical experience since graduating from Tulane University School Of Medicine in 2003, Dr. Schaffer delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1100 E DIMOND BLVD STE 201.

Dr. Schaffer maintains professional affiliations with Medical Network Of Alaska Llc, Resound Ent Llc, Select Physical Therapy Holdings Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, new patient outpatient office visit, diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1100 E Dimond Blvd Ste 201

Anchorage, AK 995152001

Telephone 9073482800

Fax 8334505754

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Kindling Therapies Llc Facility NPI 1013763788

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Tulane University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2003

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Otolaryngology in Anchorage, AK

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

23 Yrs +1.9 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 21.1 Yrs

State Avg: 28.4 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

17 Specialists

Practicing in Anchorage, AK (27 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

11.8% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

71.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Schaffer (23 Years) 23 Yrs

Anchorage Specialty Average (21.1 Years) 21.1 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	171	126	$279.36	$109.18
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	153	153	$354.35	$134.31
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope	87	74	$542.59	$142.69
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax	85	63	$195.29	$55.95
31231 Diagnostic examination of nasal passages using an endoscope	53	44	$957.83	$209.15
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	28	27	$188.57	$68.88

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	119	93	$230.00	$115.23
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	116	116	$400.00	$140.70
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope	79	69	$675.00	$155.23
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax	61	45	$100.00	$58.18
31231 Diagnostic examination of nasal passages using an endoscope	53	38	$1300.00	$223.80
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	32	27	$155.00	$70.12
70486 CT scan of face	30	30	$1500.00	$104.60
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	30	30	$585.00	$214.78
31579 Exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope	24	22	$1300.00	$243.02
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	21	20	$350.00	$164.39
31237 Biopsy or removal of nasal polyp or tissue using an endoscope	21	18	$2000.00	$368.35
61782 Computer-assisted procedure outside membrane covering brain	12	12	$3600.00	$226.16

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	85	85	$400.00	$141.50
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	84	71	$230.00	$116.10
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope	56	48	$675.00	$156.03
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	39	31	$155.00	$69.61
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax	24	19	$100.00	$52.56
31579 Exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope	24	22	$1300.00	$246.76
31231 Diagnostic examination of nasal passages using an endoscope	21	19	$1300.00	$229.26
70486 CT scan of face	16	15	$1500.00	$105.44

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	84	84	$400.00	$145.42
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	82	59	$230.00	$119.87
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope	56	44	$675.00	$158.03
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	30	19	$155.00	$71.80
31231 Diagnostic examination of nasal passages using an endoscope	28	24	$1300.00	$239.53
87426 Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus	24	21	$50.00	$35.33
31579 Exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope	22	21	$1300.00	$242.38
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax	21	17	$100.00	$61.16
70486 CT scan of face	21	19	$1500.00	$110.92

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	80	67	$206.38	$96.75
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	57	57	$399.21	$138.53
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope	51	41	$675.00	$149.25
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax	23	21	$100.00	$60.74
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	22	20	$145.91	$56.65
31579 Exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope	21	20	$1300.00	$242.85
31231 Diagnostic examination of nasal passages using an endoscope	19	17	$1341.79	$234.15
87426 Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus	15	14	$50.00	$35.33
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	14	12	$94.00	$28.73
70486 CT scan of face	13	12	$1500.00	$127.23

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	79	57	$200.00	$96.36
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	78	78	$400.00	$140.12
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope	63	38	$675.00	$144.07
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	34	28	$145.00	$57.08
31231 Diagnostic examination of nasal passages using an endoscope	25	21	$1300.00	$241.53
31579 Exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope	24	24	$1300.00	$232.31
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax	16	13	$100.00	$57.41

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	111	111	$400.00	$129.38
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	78	68	$200.00	$88.38
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope	55	43	$675.00	$128.71
31231 Diagnostic examination of nasal passages using an endoscope	42	37	$1300.00	$234.87
31579 Exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope	34	33	$1300.00	$210.75
70486 CT scan of face	24	22	$1500.00	$157.25
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	16	14	$145.00	$51.87
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax	13	12	$161.54	$51.86

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	77	77	$358.00	$132.56
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	71	59	$170.85	$90.07
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope	44	40	$465.00	$133.25
31579 Exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope	25	24	$1131.04	$212.64
31231 Diagnostic examination of nasal passages using an endoscope	24	20	$785.42	$237.42
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	23	20	$133.00	$52.41
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax	16	13	$187.00	$56.21
92612 Evaluation and recording of swallowing using an endoscope	11	11	$1037.00	$217.50

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-12-01

Otolaryngology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207Y00000X

State License CO 41238

An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

25527321 (CO)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Medical Network Of Alaska Llc

1100 E Dimond Blvd, Anchorage, AK 995152010

Phone: 9078644625

Select Physical Therapy Holdings Inc

10928 Eagle River Rd, Eagle River, AK 995778078

Phone: 9076948085

Select Physical Therapy Holdings Inc

10928 Eagle River Rd, Eagle River, AK 995778078

Phone: 9076948085

Resound Ent Llc

1100 E Dimond Blvd, Anchorage, AK 995152001

Phone: 9073482800

Medical Network Of Alaska Llc

3122 E Meridian Park Loop, Wasilla, AK 996547255

Phone: 9073579590

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

1 Associated Practitioners

Dr. John Kokesh , MD

Otolaryngology

NPI 1427090430

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

8 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location December 01, 2025

Registered at 1100 E DIMOND BLVD STE 201, ANCHORAGE, AK 995152001 (Tel: 9073482800)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 01, 2025

Registered at 1100 E DIMOND BLVD STE 201, ANCHORAGE, AK 995152001 (Tel: 9073482800)

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NPI Profile Active August 22, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location August 22, 2013

Registered at 3841 PIPER ST, SUITE T230, ANCHORAGE, AK 995084624 (Tel: 9072798800)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 22, 2013

Registered at 3841 PIPER ST, SUITE T230, ANCHORAGE, AK 995084624 (Tel: 9072798800)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 22, 2013

Recorded as STEPHEN SCHAFFER, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 22, 2013

Otolaryngology (License #41238 in CO)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration February 08, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1720051089

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: February 08, 2006

Last Update: December 01, 2025

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

1100 E Dimond Blvd Ste 201

Anchorage, AK 995152001

Phone: 9073482800

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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