Dr David A Schafer, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Vernon Hills, IL

Dr David A Schafer, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Vernon Hills, Illinois. He went to Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School and graduated in 1999 and has 25 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice North Brevard Medical Support Inc and his current practice location is 555 Corporate Woods Pkwy, Vernon Hills, Illinois. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (847) 634-9400.

Dr David A Schafer is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 036112063) 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 1558415083.

Contact Information

Dr David A Schafer, MD
555 Corporate Woods Pkwy,
Vernon Hills, IL 60061-3111
(847) 634-9400
(847) 634-2900

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr David A Schafer
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience25 Years
Location555 Corporate Woods Pkwy, Vernon Hills, Illinois
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 David A Schafer attended and graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School in 1999
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1558415083
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/22/2007
  • Last Update Date: 03/25/2009
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2466425491
  • Enrollment ID: I20210910000908

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr David A Schafer such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1558415083NPI-NPPES
036112603MedicaidIL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 036112063 (Illinois)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Parrish Medical CenterTitusville, FLHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
North Brevard Medical Support Inc761887029680

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 David A Schafer allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameNorth Brevard Medical Support Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1609834886
PECOS PAC ID: 7618870296
Enrollment ID: O20040130000385

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 David A Schafer 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 David A Schafer, MD
555 Corporate Woods Pkwy,
Vernon Hills, IL 60061-3111

Ph: (847) 634-9400
Dr David A Schafer, MD
555 Corporate Woods Pkwy,
Vernon Hills, IL 60061-3111

Ph: (847) 634-9400

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Orthopaedic Surgery Doctors in Vernon Hills, IL


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