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- 520 N 12Th St Rm 315, Richmond, VA 23298
About Dr. Schafer
Duane R. Schafer, DDS is a dentistry practicing in Richmond, VA. Medicare claims data shows Duane provided 1,450 services to 672 patients. The services billed most often include pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity, preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present, and special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report. This provider record is associated with NPI 1043211899.
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Education & Training
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
- (804) 828-5687
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
520 N 12TH ST RM 315
Richmond, VA 23298
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Dentistry (Unspecified) 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
Infections
Tongue conditions
Most searched conditions
Bone conditions
Cosmetic
Dental restorations
Dental trauma
Dentures
Developmental
Emergency
General oral health
Gum problems
Gums
Infection
Jaw & Bite
- Food Getting Stuck In Teeth
- Jaw Clicking Or Popping
- Teeth grinding and clenching
- Temporomandibular joint disorder
Jaw problems
Missing teeth
Mouth pain
Mouth sores
Oral anatomy
Oral sores
Oral surgery
Orthodontics
Pediatric
Preventive
Sleep
Tooth damage
Procedures & services
Cleanings & Prevention
Community & special populations
Community Programs
Cosmetic
- Cosmetic dental bonding
- Porcelain veneers
- Composite Veneers
- Gum bleaching
- Gum Reshaping
- Smile Makeover
- Teeth Reshaping
Diagnostics
Emergency
Emergency Care
Jaw & Bite
Oral surgery
- Tongue tie release
- Apicoectomy
- Bone Graft For Implants
- Dry Socket Treatment
- Lip tie release
- Oral Biopsy
- Sinus Lift
- Wisdom teeth removal
Pediatric
Pediatric & Preventive
Preventive
- Comprehensive dental examination
- Custom sports mouthguard
- Prenatal dental checkup
- Smoking cessation counseling for oral health
- Topical fluoride treatment
- Dental sealants
- Silver Diamine Fluoride Treatment
Restorations
Restorative
- Dental inlay or onlay
- Denture repair and adjustment
- Fixed dental bridge
- Full dentures
- Partial denture
- Tooth-colored filling
- All-On-4 Implants
- Inlays And Onlays
- Mini Dental Implants
- Post And Core Buildup
- Re-Cementing Loose Crown
- Snap-In Dentures
- Temporary False Tooth
- Tooth Splinting
Restorative Care
Teledentistry
Most searched procedures
- Cavity filling
- Crowns
- Dental implants
- Jaw-ridge smoothing
- Root canal treatment
- Teeth cleaning
- Teeth whitening
- Tooth extraction
Comfort & Pain
Endodontics
Gum treatments
Orthodontics
Periodontics
Sleep
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,450 services · 672 patients · 3 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity | Lab test | 88305 |
1,365 | More than most peers in Dentistry |
| Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present | Lab test | 88311 |
58 | More often than most peers in Dentistry |
| Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report | Lab test | 88312 |
27 | As often as other peers in Dentistry |
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 dentistry specialists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 8
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 — 21 related providers in 3 groups
Other dentistry specialists in Richmond 5
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1996 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Schafer?
Dr. Schafer is a dentistry in Richmond, VA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Schafer's address?
Dr. Schafer is listed at 520 N 12Th St Rm 315, Richmond, VA 23298. 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. Schafer?
The number on file is (804) 828-5687. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Schafer?
Dr. Schafer's National Provider Identifier is 1043211899. 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. Schafer train?
Dr. Schafer attended Other, graduating in 1996. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Schafer have?
Dr. Schafer has 30 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1996, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Schafer perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Schafer 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.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Schafer's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Schafer. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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