Active NPI 1558474676 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Joel W Schaefer , MD

Surgery • Grand Junction, CO

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Joel Schaefer, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Grand Junction, CO. With approximately 29 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of New Mexico School Of Medicine in 1997, Dr. Schaefer delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2440 N 11TH ST.

Dr. Schaefer maintains professional affiliations with Montrose Memorial Hospital, Inc, Aspen Valley Hospital District, Grand River Hospital District and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include new patient outpatient office visit, fusion of spine bones with removal of disc at lower spinal column, anterior approach, fusion of spine bones through front of body with partial removal of disc. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2440 N 11th St

Grand Junction, CO 815018102

Telephone 9702574777

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Colorado Surgical Affiliates, Llc Facility NPI 1043663594

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of New Mexico School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1997

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Grand Junction, CO

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

29 Yrs +7.6 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 21.4 Yrs

State Avg: 23.8 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

29 Specialists

Practicing in Grand Junction, CO (635 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

3.4% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

83.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Schaefer (29 Years) 29 Yrs

Grand Junction Specialty Average (21.4 Years) 21.4 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
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	43	43	$541.60	$162.08
22558 Fusion of spine bones with removal of disc at lower spinal column, anterior approach	23	23	$6270.22	$900.04
22585 Fusion of spine bones through front of body with partial removal of disc, each additional disc	18	14	$1084.00	$192.85
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$318.00	$129.64

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	34	34	$525.82	$164.60
22558 Fusion of spine bones with removal of disc at lower spinal column, anterior approach	23	23	$5144.78	$946.18

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	39	39	$510.31	$169.50
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	33	15	$224.21	$70.46
22558 Fusion of spine bones with removal of disc at lower spinal column, anterior approach	29	29	$4765.59	$957.28

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	25	25	$494.80	$171.50
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	23	12	$135.00	$38.48
22558 Fusion of spine bones with removal of disc at lower spinal column, anterior approach	12	12	$4631.00	$969.69

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	35	22	$208.31	$74.66
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	29	29	$429.00	$164.53
22558 Fusion of spine bones with removal of disc at lower spinal column, anterior approach	24	24	$4573.33	$1036.93
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	20	18	$388.60	$141.86

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	30	30	$361.17	$166.09
22558 Fusion of spine bones with removal of disc at lower spinal column, anterior approach	28	28	$4277.17	$971.18
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	16	16	$243.94	$109.46

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	24	24	$340.81	$166.54
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	14	12	$223.66	$108.79

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	36	36	$358.63	$165.57
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	34	20	$114.49	$39.49
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	16	16	$343.39	$137.71
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	12	12	$2409.55	$681.00
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	11	11	$474.00	$203.87

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License CO 40455

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

30883342 (CO)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Grand River Hospital District

501 Airport Rd, Rifle, CO 816508510

Phone: 9706251510

Aspen Valley Hospital District

401 Castle Creek Rd, Aspen, CO 816111159

Phone: 9709251120

Grand River Hospital District

501 Airport Rd, Rifle, CO 816508510

Phone: 9706251100

Colorado Surgical Affiliates Llc

2440 N 11st St, Grand Junction, CO 815018102

Phone: 9702430900

Montrose Memorial Hospital, Inc

3330 S Rio Grande Ave, Montrose, CO 814014850

Phone: 9702522584

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

27 Associated Practitioners

Amalia Michalek , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1013506229

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Kelly Manning , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1144959107

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Dr. Craig Andersen , MD

Surgery

NPI 1164535340

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Douglas Hirth , MD

Surgery

NPI 1164865978

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Katherine Donoher , RD

Dietitian, Registered - Nutrition, Obesity and Weight Management

NPI 1205505245

Registered Dietitian

Chelcie Nowak , FNP

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1215735030

Family Nurse Practitioner

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

11 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active June 07, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 07, 2017

Registered at 2440 N 11TH ST, GRAND JUNCTION, CO 815018102 (Tel: 9702574777)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 07, 2017

Registered at 2440 N 11TH ST, GRAND JUNCTION, CO 815018102 (Tel: (970) 243-0900)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 07, 2017

Recorded as JOEL SCHAEFER, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 07, 2017

Surgery (License #40455 in CO)

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NPI Profile Active May 02, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location May 02, 2016

Registered at 2440 N 11TH ST, GRAND JUNCTION, CO 815018102 (Tel: 9702430900)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 02, 2016

Registered at 2440 N 11TH ST, GRAND JUNCTION, CO 815018102 (Tel: 9702430900)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 02, 2016

Recorded as JOEL SCHAEFER, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 02, 2016

Surgery (License #40455 in CO)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 15, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1558474676

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: August 15, 2006

Last Update: July 21, 2022

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

2440 N 11th St

Grand Junction, CO 815018102

Phone: 9702430900

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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