Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout SCHAFFER
Based in Tifton, GA, David I Schaffer, MD is listed in the NPI registry under family practice. David is also listed as specialising in emergency medicine and family medicine.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
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Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Schaffer?
Dr. Schaffer is a family practice in Tifton, GA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “FAMILY PRACTICE”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Schaffer's address?
Dr. Schaffer is listed at 901 18TH ST E, Tifton, GA 31794. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Schaffer?
The number on file is (229) 353-6185. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Schaffer's NPI number?
Dr. Schaffer's National Provider Identifier is 1063687382. 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
Where did Dr. Schaffer train?
Dr. Schaffer attended Other, graduating in 1998. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Schaffer been practising?
Dr. Schaffer has 28 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1998, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Schaffer perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Schaffer the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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Has Dr. Schaffer confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Schaffer. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (229) 353-6185
- Email not available
Practice Locations
901 18TH ST E
Tifton, GA 31794
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
185 services · 184 patients · 5 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making | Office visit | 99284 |
89 |
| Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making | Office visit | 99283 |
33 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
24 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
22 |
| Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | Office visit | 99291 |
17 |
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 family practices at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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.
Other family practices in Tifton 6
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1998 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.