Physician Profile
Michael E. Schafer, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Schafer
Michael E. Schafer, MD practices gastroenterology in Omaha, NE. Michael is a 2002 graduate of University of Nebraska College of Medicine. Michael is also listed as specializing in internal medicine. Medicare claims data shows Michael provided 1,180 services to 1,121 patients. The services billed most often include ultrasound exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope through mouth, ultrasound guided needle aspiration or biopsy of esophagus using a flexible endoscope, and removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (402) 397-7057
- Email not available
Practice Locations
8901 INDIAN HILLS DR SUITE 200
Omaha, NE 68114
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Gastroenterology 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
- Acid reflux
- Celiac disease
- Crohn's disease
- Hemorrhoids
- IBS
- Swallowing difficulties
- Ulcerative colitis
Biliary and pancreas
Colon and anorectal
Esophagus and swallowing
Functional bowel and motility
Liver
- Ascites
- Autoimmune hepatitis
- Cirrhosis
- Fatty liver disease
- Hemochromatosis
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Portal hypertension
Stomach and duodenum
Bowel & Colon
Digestive Symptoms
Gallbladder & Bile Ducts
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Lower endoscopy
Upper endoscopy
Capsule and physiology testing
Diagnostic Testing
Liver procedures
Treatments
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,180 services · 1,121 patients · 22 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope through mouth | Procedure | 43237 |
163 |
| Ultrasound guided needle aspiration or biopsy of esophagus using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43238 |
133 |
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | Procedure | 45385 |
100 |
| Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43235 |
91 |
| Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43239 |
90 |
| Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45380 |
60 |
| Removal of large bowel tissue using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45390 |
55 |
| Insertion of stent into pancreatic or bile duct using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43274 |
50 |
| Removal of stone or debris from bile or pancreatic duct using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43264 |
49 |
| Incision of pancreatic outlet using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43262 |
34 |
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 gastroenterologists 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 gastroenterologists in Omaha 5
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 21 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Nebraska College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2002 at University of Nebraska College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Ultrasound exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope through mouth 5
Providers in NE who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Schafer's specialty?
Dr. Schafer is a gastroenterologist in Omaha, NE. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Gastroenterology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Schafer?
Dr. Schafer is listed at 8901 Indian Hills Dr Suite 200, Omaha, NE 68114. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Schafer?
The number on file is (402) 397-7057. 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 1538240007. 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
What is Dr. Schafer's medical education?
Dr. Schafer attended University of Nebraska College of Medicine, graduating in 2002. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Schafer have?
Dr. Schafer has 24 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2002, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Schafer known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Schafer performs procedures including ultrasound exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope through mouth, ultrasound guided needle aspiration or biopsy of esophagus using a flexible endoscope and removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare, alongside routine visits and testing. 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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