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Active NPI 1427499029 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Erich Stocks Schafer , DO

Surgery • Fremont, MI

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Erich Schafer, DO is a certified Surgery practicing in Fremont, MI. With approximately 13 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2013, Dr. Schafer delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 230 W OAK ST.

Dr. Schafer is affiliated with Newaygo County General Hospital Association and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope, removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare, biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel 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

230 W Oak St

Fremont, MI 49412

Telephone 2319244200
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Pine Medical Group, Pc Facility NPI 1770791147

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2013

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Fremont, MI

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
13 Yrs -4.8 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 17.8 Yrs
State Avg: 25.8 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
6 Specialists

Practicing in Fremont, MI (1479 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
76.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Schafer (13 Years) 13 Yrs
Fremont Specialty Average (17.8 Years) 17.8 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
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope
14 14 $742.00 $121.45
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare
11 11 $881.00 $254.81

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-02-24
Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License MI 5101021439

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.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Newaygo County General Hospital Association

212 S Sullivan Ave, Fremont, MI 494121548

Newaygo County General Hospital Association

100 Michigan Ave Ne, Grand Rapids, MI 495032560

Newaygo County General Hospital Association

100 Michigan Ne Mc, Grand Rapids, MI 495032560

Newaygo County General Hospital Association

230 W Oak St, Fremont, MI 494121526

Phone: 2319244200

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

38 Associated Practitioners
Autumn Dittenber , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1013461581

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Dr. Brian Hood , DO

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1023009453

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Dr. Eric Weaver , MD

Family Medicine

NPI 1023231008

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1043262918

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1083665707

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Jessica Mcwatters , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1124889852

Physician Assistant (Certified)

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 August 30, 2018

Registered at 230 W OAK ST, FREMONT, MI 49412 (Tel: 2319244200)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 30, 2018

Registered at 100 MICHIGAN ST NE # MC845, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 495032560

NPI Profile Active November 09, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location November 09, 2015

Registered at 5900 BYRON CENTER AVE SW, WYOMING, MI 495199606 (Tel: 6162527604)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 09, 2015

Registered at 5900 BYRON CENTER AVE SW, WYOMING, MI 495199606 (Tel: 6162527604)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 09, 2015

Recorded as ERICH SCHAFER, D.O.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 09, 2015

Surgery (License #5101021439 in MI)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 11, 2013

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1427499029
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: July 11, 2013
Last Update: February 24, 2021
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

100 Michigan St Ne # Mc845

Grand Rapids, MI 495032560

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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