Active NPI 1245283902 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Benjamin C Schaffer , MD

Internal Medicine • Clearwater, FL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Available

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Benjamin Schaffer, MD is a certified Internal Medicine practicing in Clearwater, FL. With approximately 42 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 1984, Dr. Schaffer delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2424 ENTERPRISE ROAD.

Dr. Schaffer is affiliated with Baycare Medical Group, Inc. and accepts Medicare assignment . Telehealth and virtual consultation options are available for eligible patients.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit, administration of influenza virus vaccine. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2424 Enterprise Road
Suite C

Clearwater, FL 33763

Telephone 7277996255

Fax 8136357865

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Baycare Medical Group Inc Facility NPI 1891364733

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

1984

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine in Clearwater, FL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

42 Yrs +15.5 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 26.5 Yrs

State Avg: 26.5 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

138 Specialists

Practicing in Clearwater, FL (10650 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

17.4% Regional Adoption

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount

59.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Schaffer (42 Years) 42 Yrs

Clearwater Specialty Average (26.5 Years) 26.5 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
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	343	240	$312.00	$118.26
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	132	132	$316.00	$125.89
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	35	33	$221.00	$82.95
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	20	20	$49.00	$31.66
99495 Transitional care management services for problem of at least moderate complexity	19	18	$499.00	$189.81
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	19	19	$141.00	$81.82
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and	15	13	$129.00	$51.75

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	596	281	$310.60	$123.75
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	209	209	$314.00	$125.13
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	77	60	$220.55	$84.95
99495 Transitional care management services for problem of at least moderate complexity	32	27	$495.63	$198.62
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and	29	20	$125.48	$50.67
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	24	24	$48.00	$30.24
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	23	23	$105.00	$71.93
81003 Automated urinalysis test	22	20	$5.05	$2.20
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	13	13	$46.38	$30.24

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	566	284	$320.00	$125.33
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	189	189	$326.00	$128.12
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	95	78	$227.00	$86.04
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	82	78	$454.00	$180.17
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	56	56	$41.00	$28.68
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	54	54	$105.00	$68.42
99495 Transitional care management services for problem of at least moderate complexity	36	33	$514.00	$198.58
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and	30	25	$132.00	$52.14
81003 Automated urinalysis test	19	17	$6.00	$2.21
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	16	16	$41.00	$27.24
90732 Vaccine for pneumococcal polysaccharide for injection beneath the skin or into muscle, patient 2 years or older	12	12	$231.00	$121.57

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	406	239	$319.48	$127.29
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	280	178	$454.00	$178.30
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	202	202	$325.84	$131.83
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	189	129	$220.17	$89.51
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	104	104	$105.00	$64.59
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	91	91	$45.00	$16.41
99495 Transitional care management services for problem of at least moderate complexity	42	33	$504.17	$200.05
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and	34	28	$131.18	$52.42
G0179 Physician re-certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians to affirm the initial imp	27	15	$102.00	$40.64
81003 Automated urinalysis test	23	20	$6.00	$2.25
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	18	18	$45.00	$16.59
90732 Vaccine for pneumococcal polysaccharide for injection beneath the skin or into muscle, patient 2 years or older	12	12	$231.00	$124.42
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	12	12	$556.25	$223.03

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	341	215	$273.00	$108.69
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	338	191	$188.00	$74.99
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	177	177	$288.00	$114.74
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	171	41	$188.00	$52.39
99183 Management and supervision of oxygen chamber therapy per session	123	20	$291.00	$115.79
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	95	93	$45.00	$16.56
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	93	91	$105.00	$60.78
11042 Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less	89	28	$309.69	$62.26
81003 Automated urinalysis test	27	17	$6.00	$2.23
99496 Transitional care management services for problem of high complexity	25	23	$609.00	$242.50
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	23	23	$45.00	$16.50
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	21	21	$271.00	$77.52
99495 Transitional care management services for problem of at least moderate complexity	18	16	$461.00	$183.91
90732 Vaccine for pneumococcal polysaccharide for injection beneath the skin or into muscle, patient 2 years or older	17	17	$231.00	$118.04
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	13	$271.00	$108.21

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	386	218	$186.00	$73.59
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	383	214	$273.00	$108.04
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	230	54	$186.00	$51.70
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	185	185	$291.00	$115.38
99183 Management and supervision of oxygen chamber therapy per session	149	26	$286.00	$113.41
11042 Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less	71	29	$295.23	$61.14
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	54	54	$45.00	$16.24
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	50	50	$105.00	$54.73
81003 Automated urinalysis test	40	29	$6.00	$2.44
99496 Transitional care management services for problem of high complexity	34	29	$580.00	$224.83
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	23	23	$45.00	$16.24
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	18	18	$415.00	$164.98
90732 Vaccine for pneumococcal polysaccharide for injection beneath the skin or into muscle, patient 2 years or older	15	15	$231.00	$111.51
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	14	14	$273.00	$77.69

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	443	233	$163.00	$71.67
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	435	73	$163.00	$51.60
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	319	202	$241.00	$105.74
99183 Management and supervision of oxygen chamber therapy per session	229	29	$255.00	$113.24
11042 Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less	216	49	$245.06	$58.95
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	174	174	$261.00	$115.14
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	114	113	$45.00	$19.91
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	109	108	$105.00	$52.07
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	64	31	$162.00	$21.04
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	41	41	$243.00	$77.91
99496 Transitional care management services for problem of high complexity	41	33	$519.00	$229.77
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	37	37	$45.00	$19.91
81003 Automated urinalysis test	25	20	$6.00	$2.71
90732 Vaccine for pneumococcal polysaccharide for injection beneath the skin or into muscle, patient 2 years or older	21	21	$231.00	$105.59
90670 Pneumococcal vaccine for injection into muscle	17	17	$413.00	$198.13
97597 Removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less	14	13	$184.00	$24.12
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	12	$241.00	$78.96

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	434	212	$165.00	$71.92
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	328	204	$242.00	$105.74
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	177	177	$262.00	$113.94
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	165	38	$165.00	$49.99
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	134	129	$56.00	$24.43
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	129	125	$92.00	$47.34
11042 Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less	102	20	$259.43	$59.62
99183 Management and supervision of oxygen chamber therapy per session	83	16	$258.00	$112.69
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	47	47	$56.00	$24.61
99496 Transitional care management services for problem of high complexity	42	36	$520.00	$227.50
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	37	22	$101.92	$19.69
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and	27	24	$121.00	$53.16
90732 Vaccine for pneumococcal polysaccharide for injection beneath the skin or into muscle, patient 2 years or older	26	26	$194.00	$87.11
81003 Automated urinalysis test	26	22	$7.00	$3.02
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	23	23	$245.00	$77.63
90670 Pneumococcal vaccine for injection into muscle	22	22	$390.00	$185.18

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Internal Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License FL ME57994

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207RI0200X

State License FL ME57994

An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

064561300 (FL)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Railroad Medicare

110124214 (FL)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Baycare Medical Group, Inc.

2461 Enterprise Rd, Clearwater, FL 337631726

Phone: 7277255060

Baycare Medical Group, Inc.

2605 Enterprise Rd E, Clearwater, FL 337591067

Phone: 7277964396

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

5 Associated Practitioners

Alaina Gregory , PA-C

Physician Assistant - Medical

NPI 1437536257

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Dr. Stanton Tripodis , MD

Internal Medicine

NPI 1528011285

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. David Bernstein , MD

Internal Medicine

NPI 1790722874

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Marie Bredy , APRN-C

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1881874832

APRNC

Dr. Robert Coffin , DO

Family Medicine

NPI 1942565502

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active April 26, 2010

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 26, 2010

Registered at 2424 ENTERPRISE ROAD, SUITE C, CLEARWATER, FL 33763 (Tel: 7277996255)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 26, 2010

Registered at PO BOX 10744, CLEARWATER, FL 337570744 (Tel: 7275320002)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 26, 2010

Recorded as BENJAMIN SCHAFFER, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 26, 2010

Internal Medicine (License #ME57994 in FL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 17, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1245283902

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: May 17, 2006

Last Update: April 26, 2010

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Po Box 10744

Clearwater, FL 337570744

Phone: 7275320002

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