Andrea Schaffer, PA - Medicare Physician Assistant in Des Moines, IA

Andrea Schaffer, PA is a medicare enrolled "Physician Assistant" in Des Moines, Iowa. She graduated from nursing school in 1994 and has 30 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Physician Assistant. She is a member of the group practice Iowa Arthritis And Osteoporosis Center Pc and her current practice location is 8421 Plum Dr, Des Moines, Iowa. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (515) 643-9699.

Andrea Schaffer is licensed to practice in Iowa (license number 00964) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1033226428.

Contact Information

Andrea Schaffer, PA
8421 Plum Dr,
Des Moines, IA 50322-7356
(515) 643-9699
(515) 643-9698

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Provider's Profile

Full NameAndrea Schaffer
GenderFemale
SpecialityPhysician Assistant
Experience30 Years
Location8421 Plum Dr, Des Moines, Iowa
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Andrea Schaffer graduated from nursing school in 1994
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1033226428
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/23/2006
  • Last Update Date: 08/05/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8628965746
  • Enrollment ID: I20040303000493

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Andrea Schaffer such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1033226428NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
363A00000XPhysician Assistant 00964 (Iowa)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Mercyone Des Moines Medical CenterDes moines, IAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Iowa Arthritis And Osteoporosis Center Pc094151471517

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Andrea Schaffer is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Andrea Schaffer, PA
8421 Plum Dr,
Urbandale, IA 50322-7356

Ph: (515) 270-7222
Andrea Schaffer, PA
8421 Plum Dr,
Des Moines, IA 50322-7356

Ph: (515) 643-9699

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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