Benjamin Schaefer, PA
NPI 1356444335 · Physician Assistant · Grand Rapids, MI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Benjamin Schaefer, PA is a Physician Assistant provider in Grand Rapids, MI (NPI 1356444335).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1356444335
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 5601002449 (MI)
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 tenure33% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 59 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 75 | 21 |
| Lisinopril | 74 | 31 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 67 | 23 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 62 | 18 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 59 | 16 |
| Omeprazole | 55 | 17 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$620 across 28 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
- 2006-09-06
- Last updated
- 2018-03-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Benjamin Schaefer's NPI number?
- Benjamin Schaefer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356444335, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Benjamin Schaefer's specialty?
- Benjamin Schaefer is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Benjamin Schaefer located?
- Benjamin Schaefer's practice location on file with NPPES is 100 Michigan St Ne, Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2560.
- What is Benjamin Schaefer's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Benjamin Schaefer is (616) 459-6867.
- Does Benjamin Schaefer accept Medicare?
- Benjamin Schaefer is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Benjamin Schaefer's NPI active?
- Yes — Benjamin Schaefer's NPI (1356444335) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-03-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.