Thomas L Schaefer, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Somerset, PA

Thomas L Schaefer, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine - Geriatric Medicine" physician in Somerset, Pennsylvania. He went to University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine and graduated in 1983 and has 43 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Centerwell Senior Primary Care Sc Jv Pc and his current practice location is 329 S Pleasant Ave, Somerset, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (814) 445-3575.

Thomas L Schaefer is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number MD032332E) 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 1831190230.

Contact Information

Thomas L Schaefer, MD
329 S Pleasant Ave,
Somerset, PA 15501-2262
(814) 445-3575
(814) 445-8039

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Physician's Profile

Full NameThomas L Schaefer
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience43 Years
Location329 S Pleasant Ave, Somerset, Pennsylvania
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:
  • Thomas L Schaefer attended and graduated from University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine in 1983
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1831190230
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/09/2005
  • Last Update Date: 02/09/2017
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8729060348
  • Enrollment ID: I20250311003464

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Thomas L Schaefer such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1831190230NPI-NPPES
080010028OtherPARAILRAOD MEDICARE
1014504OtherPAGATEWAY
13183OtherPAELDERHEALTH
482435NMROtherPAHIGHMARK BC/BS
0014600500006MedicaidPA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207QG0300XFamily Medicine - Geriatric Medicine MD032332E (Pennsylvania)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Conway Medical CenterConway, SCHospital
Mcleod Loris HospitalLoris, SCHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Centerwell Senior Primary Care Sc Jv Pc529419025214

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. Thomas L Schaefer allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCenterwell Senior Primary Care Sc Jv Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1962101501
PECOS PAC ID: 5294190252
Enrollment ID: O20230426000585

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. Thomas L 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
Thomas L Schaefer, MD
329 S Pleasant Ave,
Somerset, PA 15501-2262

Ph: (814) 445-3575
Thomas L Schaefer, MD
329 S Pleasant Ave,
Somerset, PA 15501-2262

Ph: (814) 445-3575

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