Christopher Schaeffer, MD
NPI 1265404982 · Internal Medicine Physician · Buffalo, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Schaeffer, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Buffalo, NY (NPI 1265404982).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1265404982
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 217322 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
4 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
648 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 410 | $103 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99308 | 122 | $71 |
| Initial Nursing Facility Care With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 50 Minutes Or More99306 | 45 | $174 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 39 | $72 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 45 Minutes99310 | 32 | $147 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $71–$174 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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 · 115 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 316 | 44 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 187 | 30 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 177 | 43 |
| Furosemide | 167 | 47 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 165 | 49 |
| Lisinopril | 150 | 32 |
| Metoprolol Succinate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$203 across 3 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
Additional practice locations (3)
- 1021 Broadway StBuffalo, NY 14212Phone: (716) 529-3020Fax: (716) 529-3040
- 900 Hertel AveBuffalo, NY 14216-2611Phone: (716) 871-1571Fax: (716) 871-1580
- 900 Hertel AveBuffalo, NY 14216-2611Phone: (716) 871-1571Fax: (716) 871-1580
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-02-06
- Last updated
- 2022-05-04
- Certified
- 2022-05-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Schaeffer's NPI number?
- Christopher Schaeffer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265404982, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Schaeffer's specialty?
- Christopher Schaeffer is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Schaeffer located?
- Christopher Schaeffer's practice location on file with NPPES is 701 Seneca St Ste 646c, Buffalo, NY 14210-1351.
- What is Christopher Schaeffer's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Schaeffer is (716) 995-4450.
- Does Christopher Schaeffer accept Medicare?
- Christopher Schaeffer is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Schaeffer's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Schaeffer's NPI (1265404982) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-05-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.