Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout SCHAEFER
Based in Grand Junction, CO, Joel W Schaefer, MD is listed in the NPI registry under general surgery. Joel graduated from University of New Mexico School of Medicine in 1997. Joel is also listed as specializing in surgery. According to Medicare claims data, Joel cared for 91 Medicare patients across 95 services.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (970) 257-4777
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2440 N 11TH ST
Grand Junction, CO 81501
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
95 services · 91 patients · 4 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fusion of lower spine bone through abdomen with partial removal of disc | Procedure | 22558 |
23 |
| Fusion of spine bones through front of body with partial removal of disc, each additional disc | Procedure | 22585 |
18 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
43 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
11 |
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 8
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 Grand Junction 3
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of New Mexico School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1997 at University of New Mexico School of Medicine 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Fusion of lower spine bone through abdomen with partial removal of disc 8
Providers in CO who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Schaefer?
Dr. Schaefer is a general surgeon in Grand Junction, CO. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “GENERAL SURGERY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Schaefer's address?
Dr. Schaefer is listed at 2440 N 11TH ST, Grand Junction, CO 81501. 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. Schaefer?
The number on file is (970) 257-4777. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Schaefer's NPI number?
Dr. Schaefer's National Provider Identifier is 1558474676. 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. Schaefer train?
Dr. Schaefer attended University of New Mexico School of Medicine, graduating in 1997. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Schaefer been practicing?
Dr. Schaefer has 29 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1997, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Schaefer perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Schaefer performs procedures including fusion of lower spine bone through abdomen with partial removal of disc and fusion of spine bones through front of body with partial removal of disc, each additional disc, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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