Provider Profile
Duane R. Schafer, DDS
Unclaimed ProfileAbout 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.
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
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
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
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
Most searched conditions
Bone conditions
Cosmetic
Dental restorations
Dental trauma
Dentures
Developmental
Emergency
General oral health
Gum problems
Gums
Infection
Infections
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
Most searched procedures
- Cavity filling
- Crowns
- Dental implants
- Jaw-ridge smoothing
- Root canal treatment
- Teeth cleaning
- Teeth whitening
- Tooth extraction
Comfort & Pain
Cosmetic
- Composite Veneers
- Cosmetic dental bonding
- Gum bleaching
- Gum Reshaping
- Porcelain veneers
- Smile Makeover
- Teeth Reshaping
Diagnostics
Emergency
Endodontics
Gum treatments
Jaw & Bite
Oral surgery
- Apicoectomy
- Bone Graft For Implants
- Dry Socket Treatment
- Lip-Tie Release
- Oral Biopsy
- Sinus Lift
- Tongue-Tie Release
- Wisdom teeth removal
Orthodontics
Pediatric
Periodontics
Preventive
- Comprehensive dental examination
- Custom sports mouthguard
- Dental sealants
- Silver Diamine Fluoride Treatment
- Topical fluoride treatment
Restorative
- All-On-4 Implants
- Denture repair and adjustment
- Fixed dental bridge
- Full dentures
- Inlays And Onlays
- Mini Dental Implants
- Partial denture
- Post And Core Buildup
- Re-Cementing Loose Crown
- Snap-In Dentures
- Temporary False Tooth
- Tooth Splinting
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. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.