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Steven Schaefer, OD

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About Dr. Schaefer

Steven Schaefer, OD is a healthcare provider in Rapid City, SD specializing in optometry. Steven trained at Illinois College of Optometry at Chicago, graduating in 2022. Steven is also listed as specializing in optometrist. According to Medicare claims data, Steven cared for 207 Medicare patients across 237 services. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, new patient complete exam of visual system, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. This provider record is associated with NPI 1821720186.

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Education & Training

Specialty

Optometry (Primary)

Credentials & Licensing

SD licenceAs reported to the NPI registry
No. 781As reported
NPINational Provider Identifier
1821720186Issued 2022

As reported to the NPI registry ↗

Medicare information

Accepts Medicare assignmentSometimes (reported per claim)
Medicare opt-outNo
Can order and refer in MedicareYes

Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.

Common questions

What is Dr. Schaefer's specialty?

Dr. Schaefer is an optometry in Rapid City, SD. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.

NPI registry

Where can I find Dr. Schaefer?

Dr. Schaefer is listed at 2626 W Main St Ste 4, Rapid City, SD 57702. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.

NPI registry

How do I contact Dr. Schaefer?

The number on file is (605) 399-3811. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.

NPI registry

What is Dr. Schaefer's NPI number?

Dr. Schaefer's National Provider Identifier is 1821720186. 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. Schaefer's medical education?

Dr. Schaefer attended Illinois College of Optometry at Chicago, graduating in 2022. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

How long has Dr. Schaefer been practicing?

Dr. Schaefer has 4 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2022, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

What is Dr. Schaefer known for?

According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Schaefer performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and new 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

Has Dr. Schaefer confirmed this information?

Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Schaefer. If this is you, claiming it is free.

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