Andrea Schaffer, PA
NPI 1033226428 · Physician Assistant · Urbandale, IA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Andrea Schaffer, PA is a Physician Assistant provider in Urbandale, IA (NPI 1033226428).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1033226428
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 00964 (IA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
909 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 123 | $99 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 100 | $9 |
| Blood Creatinine Level82565 | 79 | $5 |
| Measurement C-Reactive Protein for Detection of Infection Or Inflammation86140 | 69 | $5 |
| Red Blood Cell Sedimentation Rate, to Detect Inflammation, Automated85652 | 68 | $3 |
| Liver Enzyme (sgot), Level84450 | 66 | $5 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 19 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 101 | 42 |
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 94 | 40 |
| Prednisone | 89 | 53 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 64 | 25 |
| Meloxicam | 42 | 11 |
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 38 | 13 |
| Tizanidine Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$747 across 9 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-23
- Last updated
- 2025-05-13
- Certified
- 2025-05-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Andrea Schaffer's NPI number?
- Andrea Schaffer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1033226428, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Andrea Schaffer's specialty?
- Andrea Schaffer is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Andrea Schaffer located?
- Andrea Schaffer's practice location on file with NPPES is 8421 Plum Dr, Urbandale, IA 50322-7356.
- What is Andrea Schaffer's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Andrea Schaffer is (515) 270-7222.
- Does Andrea Schaffer accept Medicare?
- Andrea Schaffer is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Andrea Schaffer's NPI active?
- Yes — Andrea Schaffer's NPI (1033226428) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-05-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.