Dr Dale Michael Schaefer, MD - Medicare Neurosurgery in Great Falls, MT

Dr Dale Michael Schaefer, MD is a medicare enrolled "Neurological Surgery" physician in Great Falls, Montana. He went to Howard University College Of Medicine and graduated in 1984 and has 40 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Neurosurgery. He is a member of the group practice Benefis Hospitals Inc and his current practice location is 1300 28th St S, Suite 7, Great Falls, Montana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (406) 454-0375.

Dr Dale Michael Schaefer is licensed to practice in Montana (license number 6855) 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 1609951631.

Contact Information

Dr Dale Michael Schaefer, MD
1300 28th St S, Suite 7,
Great Falls, MT 59405-5296
(406) 454-0375
(406) 454-0377

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Dale Michael Schaefer
GenderMale
SpecialityNeurosurgery
Experience40 Years
Location1300 28th St S, Great Falls, Montana
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:
  • Dr Dale Michael Schaefer attended and graduated from Howard University College Of Medicine in 1984
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1609951631
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/26/2006
  • Last Update Date: 04/05/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2769385244
  • Enrollment ID: I20040130000992

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Dale Michael Schaefer such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1609951631NPI-NPPES
1711OtherMTBC/BS OF MT
0000089726MedicaidMT

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207T00000XNeurological Surgery 6855 (Montana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Benefis Hospitals IncGreat falls, MTHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Benefis Hospitals Inc1153235296288

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. Dr Dale Michael Schaefer allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameBenefis Hospitals Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1780968974
PECOS PAC ID: 1153235296
Enrollment ID: O20100629000044

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. Dr Dale Michael 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
Dr Dale Michael Schaefer, MD
1300 28th St S, Suite 7,
Great Falls, MT 59405-5296

Ph: (406) 454-0375
Dr Dale Michael Schaefer, MD
1300 28th St S, Suite 7,
Great Falls, MT 59405-5296

Ph: (406) 454-0375

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