Physician Profile
Jacob Steven Schaeffer, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Schaeffer
Based in Watertown, SD, Jacob Steven Schaeffer, MD is listed in the NPI registry under general surgery. Jacob graduated from Sanford School of Medicine of University of South Dakota in 2011. Jacob is also listed as specializing in student in an organized health care education program and surgery. According to Medicare claims data, Jacob cared for 543 Medicare patients across 574 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
- (605) 882-7000
- Email not available
Practice Locations
401 9TH AVE NW
Watertown, SD 57201
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within General Surgery 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
574 services · 543 patients · 19 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | Procedure | 45385 |
115 |
| Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43239 |
99 |
| Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45380 |
21 |
| Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45378 |
18 |
| Balloon dilation of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, less than 3.0 cm | Procedure | 43249 |
13 |
| Insertion of central venous tube with port (5 years or older) | Procedure | 36561 |
12 |
| Biopsy of breast and placement of locating device using ultrasound, first growth | Procedure | 19083 |
12 |
| Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope | Procedure | 47562 |
11 |
| Monitoring and recording of esophageal function through a capsule attached to the esophagus wall | Treatment | 91035 |
12 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
57 |
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 general surgeons at this location 1
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 general surgeons in Watertown 6
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Sanford School of Medicine of University of South Dakota 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2011 at Sanford School of Medicine of University of South Dakota 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 8
Providers in SD who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Schaeffer?
Dr. Schaeffer is a general surgeon in Watertown, SD. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “GENERAL SURGERY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Schaeffer's address?
Dr. Schaeffer is listed at 401 9TH AVE NW, Watertown, SD 57201. 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. Schaeffer?
The number on file is (605) 882-7000. 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 1790077022. 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. Schaeffer train?
Dr. Schaeffer attended Sanford School of Medicine of University of South Dakota, graduating in 2011. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Schaeffer been practicing?
Dr. Schaeffer has 15 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2011, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Schaeffer perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Schaeffer performs procedures including removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare, biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope and biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope; provides treatments such as monitoring and recording of esophageal function through a capsule attached to the esophagus wall, 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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