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- Las Cruces location main office
2030 S Solano Dr, Las Cruces, NM 88001 - Sun City West location
13624 W Camino Del Sol Ste 200, Sun City West, AZ 85375
About Dr. Schaffer
Charles L. Schaffer, M.D. practices ophthalmology in Las Cruces, NM. According to Medicare claims data, Charles cared for 2,136 Medicare patients across 2,616 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, imaging of retina, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962435818.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (575) 521-1158
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2030 S SOLANO DR
Las Cruces, NM 88001
13624 W Camino Del Sol Ste 200
Sun City West, AZ 85375
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
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal detachment
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Cataract surgery
- Eye exam
- LASIK
- Retina surgery
Examination and imaging
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Cataract and lens
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Corneal procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Eye Graft
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
- Laser Floater Removal
Laser procedures
- Laser Treatment for Retinal Tear
Laser vision correction
- SMILE Eye Surgery
Refractive surgery
- Clear Lens Exchange
- Implantable Contact Lenses
Tear duct & Orbit
- Orbital Decompression Surgery
- Tear Duct Plugs
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,616 services · 2,136 patients · 13 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of drug delivery implant into tear duct of eye | Procedure | 68841 |
172 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
167 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
37 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
32 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
342 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
248 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
192 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
117 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
23 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
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 eye doctors at this location 3
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 — 7 related providers in 2 groups
Other eye doctors in Las Cruces 3
Same specialty, same city.
Also performs Insertion of drug delivery implant into tear duct of eye 4
Providers in NM who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Charles L. Schaffer?
Charles L. Schaffer is an eye doctor in Las Cruces, NM. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is Charles L. Schaffer's address?
Charles L. Schaffer is listed at 2030 S Solano Dr, Las Cruces, NM 88001. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Charles L. Schaffer?
The number on file is (575) 521-1158. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Charles L. Schaffer's NPI number?
Charles L. Schaffer's National Provider Identifier is 1962435818. 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
How long has Charles L. Schaffer been practicing?
Charles L. Schaffer has 20+ years experience. Registered with an NPI since 2006. National Provider Identifiers only began in 2005, so a provider who qualified earlier may have practiced for longer than this.
NPI registry
What procedures does Charles L. Schaffer perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Charles L. Schaffer performs procedures including insertion of drug delivery implant into tear duct of eye, 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 of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as imaging of retina and measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Charles L. Schaffer confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Charles L. Schaffer. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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