Active NPI 1265404982 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Christopher Schaeffer , MD

Internal Medicine • Buffalo, NY

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Christopher Schaeffer, MD is a certified Internal Medicine practicing in Buffalo, NY. With approximately 28 years of clinical experience since graduating from State University Of New York At Buffalo School Of Medicine in 1998, Dr. Schaeffer delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 701 SENECA ST STE 646C.

Dr. Schaeffer maintains professional affiliations with Partners Medical Group Pllc, Physician Mobile Medical Care Pc, Mobile Physician Services Pllc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least, subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least, initial nursing facility visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

701 Seneca St Ste 646c

Buffalo, NY 142101351

Telephone 7169954450

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Landmark Health Ny Ipa Facility NPI 1144620980

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

State University Of New York At Buffalo School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1998

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine in Buffalo, NY

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

28 Yrs +11.3 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 16.7 Yrs

State Avg: 29.4 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

312 Specialists

Practicing in Buffalo, NY (12979 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

6.7% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

64.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Schaeffer (28 Years) 28 Yrs

Buffalo Specialty Average (16.7 Years) 16.7 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
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes	410	106	$285.00	$102.70
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes	122	66	$200.00	$70.98
99306 Initial nursing facility visit, typically 45 minutes per day	45	42	$485.00	$173.77
99497 Advance care planning, first 30 minutes	39	26	$225.00	$71.87
99310 Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes	32	15	$410.00	$146.52

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes	473	193	$150.00	$88.24
99306 Initial nursing facility visit, typically 45 minutes per day	236	211	$225.00	$159.56
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes	168	103	$115.00	$67.18
99336 Established patient assisted living visit, typically 40 minutes	34	12	$174.00	$131.26
99335 Established patient assisted living visit, typically 25 minutes	33	12	$123.00	$92.87
99315 Nursing facility discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	22	22	$85.00	$70.41
99497 Advance care planning, first 30 minutes	17	16	$140.00	$83.69
99318 Nursing facility annual assessment, typically 30 minutes	15	15	$125.00	$93.20

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes	982	306	$150.00	$87.07
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes	357	185	$115.00	$66.97
99306 Initial nursing facility visit, typically 45 minutes per day	340	297	$225.00	$160.81
99336 Established patient assisted living visit, typically 40 minutes	75	16	$174.00	$132.09
99497 Advance care planning, first 30 minutes	67	49	$140.00	$79.88
99315 Nursing facility discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	39	39	$85.00	$71.02
99335 Established patient assisted living visit, typically 25 minutes	35	11	$123.00	$93.30

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes	473	135	$149.88	$91.28
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes	268	88	$115.00	$67.82
99306 Initial nursing facility visit, typically 45 minutes per day	91	80	$225.00	$165.82
99305 Initial nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 35 minutes	18	17	$215.00	$129.89

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	132	46	$98.00	$71.32
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	108	98	$128.00	$72.12
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	80	73	$128.00	$50.10
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	29	27	$150.00	$77.35
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	22	20	$150.00	$106.07
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	22	22	$185.00	$134.02
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	17	17	$98.00	$71.59

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	193	71	$97.64	$70.54
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	166	146	$128.00	$48.08
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	115	99	$150.00	$73.55
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	28	28	$184.86	$132.30
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	15	12	$139.33	$101.06

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	96	76	$150.00	$74.68
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	85	74	$128.00	$48.17
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	51	25	$96.00	$69.99
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	11	11	$97.00	$70.22

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2022-05-04

Internal Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License NY 217322

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.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Partners Medical Group Pllc

6400 Powers Rd, Orchard Park, NY 141274841

Phone: 9148439637

Physician Mobile Medical Care Pc

None, Buffalo, NY 14202

Phone: 7168931010

Mobile Physician Services Pllc

40 La Riviere Dr, Buffalo, NY 142024036

Phone: 7168931010210

Secondary Practice Locations

900 Hertel Ave

Buffalo, NY 142162611

Phone: 7168711571

900 Hertel Ave

Buffalo, NY 142162611

Phone: 7168711571

1021 Broadway St

Buffalo, NY 14212

Phone: 7165293020

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners

Beth Vaccarelli , ANP

Nurse Practitioner - Adult Health

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Adult Nurse Practitioner

Yevgeniya Lipina , FNP

Nurse Practitioner - Family

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Family Nurse Practitioner

Kevin Hennessy , NURSE PRACTITIONER

Nurse Practitioner - Adult Health

NPI 1023163813

NURSEPRACTITIONER

Sandra Wheeler , ANP

Nurse Practitioner - Adult Health

NPI 1023201480

Adult Nurse Practitioner

Theresa O'doherty , NP

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1043529597

Nurse Practitioner

Dr. Joseph Riedy , DO

Internal Medicine

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Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

9 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location May 04, 2022

Registered at 701 SENECA ST STE 646C, BUFFALO, NY 142101351 (Tel: 7169954450)

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Updated Practice Location October 16, 2019

Registered at 1021 BROADWAY ST, BUFFALO, NY 14212 (Tel: 7165293020)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 16, 2019

Registered at 1021 BROADWAY ST, BUFFALO, NY 142121460 (Tel: 7165293020)

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NPI Profile Active July 24, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 24, 2012

Registered at 900 HERTEL AVE, BUFFALO, NY 142162611 (Tel: 7168711571)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 24, 2012

Registered at 900 HERTEL AVE, BUFFALO, NY 142162611 (Tel: 7168711571)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 24, 2012

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER SCHAEFFER, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 24, 2012

Internal Medicine (License #217322 in NY)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration February 06, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1265404982

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: February 06, 2006

Last Update: May 04, 2022

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

1021 Broadway St

Buffalo, NY 142121460

Phone: 7165293020

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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