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- 16201 Military Trl, Delray Beach, FL 33484
About Dr. Schaffer
Michael A. Schaffer, MD is a healthcare provider in Delray Beach, FL specializing in ophthalmology. Michael trained at Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, graduating in 1988. Medicare claims data shows Michael provided 8,193 services to 6,275 patients. The services billed most often include established patient problem focused exam of visual system, established patient complete exam of visual system, and exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion. This provider record is associated with NPI 1730280777.
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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
- (561) 498-8100
- Email not available
Practice Locations
16201 MILITARY TRL
Delray Beach, FL 33484
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology 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
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
8,193 services · 6,275 patients · 20 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
86 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of eyelashes using forceps | Procedure | 67820 |
29 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
26 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
2,284 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
1,692 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion | Treatment | 92060 |
1,201 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
491 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
434 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
370 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
211 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
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 eye doctors at this location 6
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 1
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other eye doctors in Delray Beach 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1988 at Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Closure of tear duct opening using plug 8
Providers in FL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Schaffer's specialty?
Dr. Schaffer is an eye doctor in Delray Beach, FL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Schaffer?
Dr. Schaffer is listed at 16201 Military Trl, Delray Beach, FL 33484. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Schaffer?
The number on file is (561) 498-8100. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Schaffer?
Dr. Schaffer's National Provider Identifier is 1730280777. 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. Schaffer's medical education?
Dr. Schaffer attended Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, graduating in 1988. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Schaffer have?
Dr. Schaffer has 38 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1988, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Schaffer known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Schaffer performs procedures including closure of tear duct opening using plug, removal of eyelashes using forceps and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; provides treatments such as established patient problem focused exam of visual system and established patient complete exam of visual system, 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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Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Schaffer. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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