Physician Profile
Alan R Schaeffer, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Schaeffer
Based in Southaven, MS, Alan R Schaeffer, MD is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Alan graduated from University of Missouri, Kansas City, School of Medicine in 1987. According to Medicare claims data, Alan cared for 1,265 Medicare patients across 1,700 services.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (662) 349-1959
- Email not available
Practice Locations
726 GOODMAN RD E # B
Southaven, MS 38671
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,700 services · 1,265 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
68 |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
30 |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
17 |
| Ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power | Imaging | 76519 |
58 |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
141 |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
112 |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
112 |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
76 |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
56 |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
34 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other ophthalmology specialists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 25 related providers in 4 groups
Other ophthalmology specialists in Southaven 2
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Missouri, Kansas City, School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1987 at University of Missouri, Kansas City, School of Medicine 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in MS who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Schaeffer's specialty?
Dr. Schaeffer is an ophthalmology in Southaven, MS. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OPHTHALMOLOGY”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Schaeffer?
Dr. Schaeffer is listed at 726 GOODMAN RD E # B, Southaven, MS 38671. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Schaeffer?
The number on file is (662) 349-1959. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Schaeffer's NPI number?
Dr. Schaeffer's National Provider Identifier is 1912937574. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Schaeffer's medical education?
Dr. Schaeffer attended University of Missouri, Kansas City, School of Medicine, graduating in 1987. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Schaeffer been practicing?
Dr. Schaeffer has 39 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1987, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Schaeffer known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Schaeffer performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power; provides treatments such as exam of visual field with extended testing and imaging of optic nerve, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Schaeffer confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Schaeffer. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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