Joseph Ira Schaffer, MD - Medicare Obstetrics/gynecology in Dallas, TX

Joseph Ira Schaffer, MD is a medicare enrolled "Obstetrics & Gynecology" physician in Dallas, Texas. He went to University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine and graduated in 1987 and has 37 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Obstetrics/gynecology. He is a member of the group practice University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and his current practice location is 5323 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (214) 645-3848.

Joseph Ira Schaffer is licensed to practice in Texas (license number K2585) 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 1134186539.

Contact Information

Joseph Ira Schaffer, MD
5323 Harry Hines Blvd,
Dallas, TX 75390-7208
(214) 645-3848
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Physician's Profile

Full NameJoseph Ira Schaffer
GenderMale
SpecialityObstetrics/gynecology
Experience37 Years
Location5323 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, Texas
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:
  • Joseph Ira Schaffer attended and graduated from University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine in 1987
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1134186539
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/28/2006
  • Last Update Date: 04/24/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2062552540
  • Enrollment ID: I20091214000442

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Joseph Ira Schaffer such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1134186539NPI-NPPES
138277210MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology K2585 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Ut Southwestern University Hospital - William P. Clements Jr.Dallas, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center06481882502569

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. Joseph Ira Schaffer allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameUniversity Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center At Dallas
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1972579365
PECOS PAC ID: 0648188250
Enrollment ID: O20031106000792

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. Joseph Ira Schaffer 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
Joseph Ira Schaffer, MD
Po Box 845347,
Dallas, TX 75284-5347

Ph: (214) 645-3848
Joseph Ira Schaffer, MD
5323 Harry Hines Blvd,
Dallas, TX 75390-7208

Ph: (214) 645-3848

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