Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout SCHAFFER
Stephen B Schaffer, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Anchorage, AK specialising in otolaryngology. Stephen trained at Tulane University School of Medicine, graduating in 2003. Stephen is also listed as specialising in otolaryngology (ent).
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
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Common questions
What is Dr. Schaffer's specialty?
Dr. Schaffer is an otolaryngology in Anchorage, AK. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OTOLARYNGOLOGY”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Schaffer?
Dr. Schaffer is listed at 1100 E DIMOND BLVD STE 201, Anchorage, AK 99515. 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 (907) 348-2800. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Schaffer?
Dr. Schaffer's National Provider Identifier is 1720051089. 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 Tulane University School of Medicine, graduating in 2003. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Schaffer have?
Dr. Schaffer has 23 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2003, 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 diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope, removal of impacted ear wax and diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Schaffer's profile verified?
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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Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (907) 348-2800
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1100 E DIMOND BLVD STE 201
Anchorage, AK 99515
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
577 services · 487 patients · 6 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
87 |
| Removal of impacted ear wax | Procedure | 69210 |
85 |
| Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope | Procedure | 31231 |
53 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
171 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
153 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
28 |
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 otolaryngology specialists 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 otolaryngology specialists in Anchorage 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Tulane University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2003 at Tulane University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope 7
Providers in AK who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.