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Dr. Frank Schefano , MD

Anesthesiology • Paragould, AR

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Frank Schefano, MD is a certified Anesthesiology practicing in Paragould, AR. With approximately 28 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Alabama School Of Medicine in 1998, Dr. Schefano delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 900 W KINGSHIGHWAY.

Dr. Schefano maintains professional affiliations with Arkansas Methodist Hospital Corporation, Jonesboro Anesthesia Inc, Arkansas Anesthesia Associates Pllc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle, insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older). Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

900 W Kingshighway

Paragould, AR 724505942

Telephone 8702397000
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Greene Emergency Group Llc Facility NPI 1750358602

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Alabama School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1998

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Anesthesiology in Paragould, AR

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
28 Yrs Matches City Avg
City Avg: 28.0 Yrs
State Avg: 27.7 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
1 Specialists

Practicing in Paragould, AR (407 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
85.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Schefano (28 Years) 28 Yrs
Paragould Specialty Average (28.0 Years) 28.0 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2019)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle
19 17 $210.00 $30.87

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Anesthesiology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License AR E-3500

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Jonesboro Anesthesia Inc

225 E Washington Ave, Jonesboro, AR 724013119

Phone: 8709324211

Arkansas Anesthesia Associates Pllc

10301 Kanis Rd, Little Rock, AR 722056205

Phone: 5016046900

Arkansas Methodist Hospital Corporation

900 W Kingshighway, Paragould, AR 724505942

Arkansas Methodist Hospital Corporation

900 W Kingshighway, Paragould, AR 724505942

Phone: 8702397000

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

12 Associated Practitioners
Jill Brown , FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1023764289

Family Nurse Practitioner (Certified)

Allison Smith , APRN

Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care

NPI 1063108280

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

John Wyatt , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1205106523

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Tyler Conner , ATC

Specialist/Technologist - Athletic Trainer

NPI 1336079037

Certified Athletic Trainer

Allie Haughey , PA

Physician Assistant

NPI 1376070391

Physician Assistant

Brandon Garner , PT

Physical Therapist

NPI 1477037604

Physical Therapist

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active October 16, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location October 16, 2007

Registered at 900 W KINGSHIGHWAY, PARAGOULD, AR 724505942 (Tel: 8702397000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 16, 2007

Registered at 925 SHERWOOD DR, LAKE BLUFF, IL 600442203

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 16, 2007

Recorded as FRANK SCHEFANO, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 16, 2007

Anesthesiology (License #E-3500 in AR)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 28, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1659490811
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: March 28, 2007
Last Update: October 16, 2007
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

925 Sherwood Dr

Lake Bluff, IL 600442203

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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