Michael Eric Schaeffer, MD - Medicare Internal Medicine in Valatie, NY

Michael Eric Schaeffer, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine" physician in Valatie, New York. He went to Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University and graduated in 1995 and has 29 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Internal Medicine. He is a member of the group practice St. Peter's Health Partners Medical Associates, P.c. and his current practice location is 1301 River St Ste 204, Valatie, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (518) 392-8600.

Michael Eric Schaeffer is licensed to practice in New York (license number 208387) 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 1386734325.

Contact Information

Michael Eric Schaeffer, MD
1301 River St Ste 204,
Valatie, NY 12184-9696
(518) 392-8600
(518) 392-8601

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Physician's Profile

Full NameMichael Eric Schaeffer
GenderMale
SpecialityInternal Medicine
Experience29 Years
Location1301 River St Ste 204, Valatie, New York
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:
  • Michael Eric Schaeffer attended and graduated from Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University in 1995
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1386734325
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/13/2006
  • Last Update Date: 05/11/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3173602562
  • Enrollment ID: I20080510000010

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Michael Eric Schaeffer such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1386734325NPI-NPPES
01918996MedicaidNY

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine 208387 (New York)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Eddy Visiting Nurse & Rehab AssociationTroy, NYHome health agency
Community Hospice, Inc, TheRensselaer, NYHospice
St Peter's HospitalAlbany, NYHospital
Columbia Memorial HospitalHudson, NYHospital
Samaritan HospitalTroy, NYHospital
Berkshire Medical CenterPittsfield, MAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
St. Peter's Health Partners Medical Associates, P.c.6103061189400

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. Michael Eric Schaeffer allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSt. Peter's Health Partners Medical Associates, P.c.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1750626834
PECOS PAC ID: 6103061189
Enrollment ID: O20130321000567

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. Michael Eric Schaeffer 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
Michael Eric Schaeffer, MD
Po Box 14890,
Albany, NY 12212-4890

Ph: (518) 525-5634
Michael Eric Schaeffer, MD
1301 River St Ste 204,
Valatie, NY 12184-9696

Ph: (518) 392-8600

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