Duane Schafer, DDS
NPI 1043211899 · Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry · Richmond, VA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Oral Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Duane Schafer, DDS is a Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry provider in Richmond, VA (NPI 1043211899).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1043211899
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology DentistryDental Providers
- Credential
- DDS
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- DS0000010158 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Dental Providers
Dental Providers
Dental Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
1,450 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Intermediate Complexity88305 | 1,365 | $35 |
| Preparation of Tissue for Examination By Removing Any Calcium Present88311 | 58 | $8 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Identify Organisms Including Interpretation and Report88312 | 27 | $29 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $8–$35 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-08-02
- Last updated
- 2019-01-31
Frequently asked questions
- What is Duane Schafer's NPI number?
- Duane Schafer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043211899, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Duane Schafer's specialty?
- Duane Schafer is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry (Dental Providers).
- Where is Duane Schafer located?
- Duane Schafer's practice location on file with NPPES is 520 N 12th St Rm 315, Richmond, VA 23298-5064.
- What is Duane Schafer's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Duane Schafer is (804) 828-5687.
- Does Duane Schafer accept Medicare?
- Duane Schafer is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Duane Schafer's NPI active?
- Yes — Duane Schafer's NPI (1043211899) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-01-31.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.