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Unclaimed ProfileAbout SCHAFFNER
Vann Edward Schaffner, M.D. practices pathology in Spokane, WA. Vann is a 1984 graduate of University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas. Vann is also listed as specializing in anatomic & clinical pathology. According to Medicare claims data, Vann cared for 640 Medicare patients across 1,127 services.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (509) 473-7076
- Email not available
Practice Locations
800 W 5TH AVE DEPARTMENT OF PATHOLOGY
Spokane, WA 99204
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,127 services · 640 patients · 11 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity | Lab test | 88305 |
404 |
| Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure | Lab test | 88341 |
258 |
| Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity | Lab test | 88307 |
99 |
| Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure | Lab test | 88342 |
82 |
| Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity | Lab test | 88304 |
65 |
| Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique | Lab test | 88112 |
65 |
| Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present | Lab test | 88311 |
64 |
| Blood smear interpretation by physician with written report | Lab test | 85060 |
36 |
| Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report | Lab test | 88312 |
30 |
| Pathology examination of specimen during surgery, first tissue block | Lab test | 88331 |
12 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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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 pathology specialists in Spokane 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Class of 1984 at University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Schaffner?
Dr. Schaffner is a pathology in Spokane, WA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “PATHOLOGY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Schaffner's address?
Dr. Schaffner is listed at 800 W 5TH AVE DEPARTMENT OF PATHOLOGY, Spokane, WA 99204. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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How can I make an appointment with Dr. Schaffner?
The number on file is (509) 473-7076. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is Dr. Schaffner's NPI number?
Dr. Schaffner's National Provider Identifier is 1376598482. 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. Schaffner train?
Dr. Schaffner attended University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas, graduating in 1984. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Schaffner been practicing?
Dr. Schaffner has 42 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1984, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Schaffner perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Schaffner the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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