Benjamin Schaffer, MD
NPI 1245283902 · Internal Medicine Physician · Clearwater, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Infectious Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Benjamin Schaffer, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Clearwater, FL (NPI 1245283902).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1245283902
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- ME57994 (FL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
564 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 | 343 | $118 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 132 | $126 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 35 | $83 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 20 | $32 |
| Transitional Care Management Services for Problem of at Least Moderate Complexity99495 | 19 | $190 |
| Physician Or Allowed Practitioner Certification for Medicare-Covered Home Health Services Under a Home Health Plan of Care (patient Not Present), Including Contacts With Home Health Agency and Review of Reports of Patient Status Required By Physicians and |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 117 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 623 | 188 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 404 | 113 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 387 | 113 |
| Losartan Potassium | 257 | 71 |
| Metformin Hcl | 216 | 61 |
| Lisinopril | 216 | 62 |
| Omeprazole |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$476 across 20 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
- 2006-05-17
- Last updated
- 2010-04-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Benjamin Schaffer's NPI number?
- Benjamin Schaffer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245283902, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Benjamin Schaffer's specialty?
- Benjamin Schaffer is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Benjamin Schaffer located?
- Benjamin Schaffer's practice location on file with NPPES is 2424 Enterprise Road, Clearwater, FL 33763.
- What is Benjamin Schaffer's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Benjamin Schaffer is (727) 799-6255.
- Does Benjamin Schaffer accept Medicare?
- Benjamin Schaffer is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Benjamin Schaffer's NPI active?
- Yes — Benjamin Schaffer's NPI (1245283902) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-04-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.