Christopher J Schaefer, MD - Medicare Sports Medicine in Saint Joseph, MO

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Christopher J Schaefer, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine" physician in Saint Joseph, Missouri. He went to University Of Missouri, Columbia School Of Medicine and graduated in 2008 and has 17 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Sports Medicine. He is a member of the group practice Orthopedic And Sports Medicine Center Llc and his current practice location is 3107 Frederick Ave, Saint Joseph, Missouri. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (816) 233-9888.

Christopher J Schaefer is licensed to practice in Missouri (license number 2018014212) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1720349558.

Contact Information

Christopher J Schaefer, MD
3107 Frederick Ave,
Saint Joseph, MO 64506-2956
(816) 233-9888
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Physician's Profile

Full NameChristopher J Schaefer
GenderMale
SpecialitySports Medicine
Experience17 Years
Location3107 Frederick Ave, Saint Joseph, Missouri
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Christopher J Schaefer attended and graduated from University Of Missouri, Columbia School Of Medicine in 2008
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1720349558
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/07/2012
  • Last Update Date: 02/02/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8628212008
  • Enrollment ID: I20180802000304

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Christopher J Schaefer such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1720349558NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207XX0005XOrthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine 2018014212 (Missouri)Primary
207XX0005XOrthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine 50384 (Kentucky)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Mosaic Life Care At St JosephSaint joseph, MOHospital
Saint Lukes North HospitalKansas city, MOHospital
Atchison HospitalAtchison, KSHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Orthopedic And Sports Medicine Center Llc529470044919

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Christopher J Schaefer allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameOrthopedic & Sports Medicine Center Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1093780645
PECOS PAC ID: 5294700449
Enrollment ID: O20040903000403
Entity NameCapital Region Medical Center
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1477980837
PECOS PAC ID: 4688573686
Enrollment ID: O20070323000507

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. Christopher J Schaefer 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
Christopher J Schaefer, MD
3107 Frederick Ave,
Saint Joseph, MO 64506-2956

Ph: (816) 233-9888		Christopher J Schaefer, MD
3107 Frederick Ave,
Saint Joseph, MO 64506-2956

Ph: (816) 233-9888

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