Katherine Schafer, MD
NPI 1073727079 · Infectious Disease Physician · Winston-Salem, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Infectious Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Katherine Schafer, MD is a Infectious Disease Physician provider in Winston-Salem, NC (NPI 1073727079).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1073727079
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Infectious Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0101244544 (VA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 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
138 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 96 | $73 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 27 | $76 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 15 | $162 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $73–$162 (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.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Dolutegravir Sodium/Lamivudinebrand: Dovato | 85 |
| Abacavir/Dolutegravir/Lamivudibrand: Triumeq | 22 |
| Famotidine | 21 |
| Acyclovir | 19 |
| Emtricitab/Rilpiviri/Tenof Alabrand: Odefsey | 17 |
| Zidovudine | 13 |
| Emtricitabine/Tenofov Alafenambrand: Descovy | 12 |
| Raltegravir Potassiumbrand: Isentress Hd | 12 |
| Dolutegravir/Rilpivirinebrand: Juluca | 12 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-05-09
- Last updated
- 2013-07-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Katherine Schafer's NPI number?
- Katherine Schafer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1073727079, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Katherine Schafer's specialty?
- Katherine Schafer is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Infectious Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Katherine Schafer located?
- Katherine Schafer's practice location on file with NPPES is Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center Infectious Diseases, Winston-Salem, NC 27157.
- What is Katherine Schafer's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Katherine Schafer is (336) 716-4584.
- Does Katherine Schafer accept Medicare?
- Katherine Schafer is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Katherine Schafer's NPI active?
- Yes — Katherine Schafer's NPI (1073727079) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-07-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.