William Scheftner, M.D.
NPI 1407989460 · Psychiatry Physician · Chicago, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
William Scheftner, M.D. is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Chicago, IL (NPI 1407989460).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1407989460
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 036044299 (IL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
111 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Therapy Using Electrical Currents90870 | 48 | $106 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 46 | $171 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 17 | $132 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $106–$171 (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 · 23 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Clozapine | 251 | 15 |
| Lithium Carbonate | 82 | — |
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 66 | — |
| Clonazepam | 55 | — |
| Sertraline Hcl | 40 | — |
| Olanzapine | 27 | — |
| Nortriptyline Hcl | 22 | — |
| Clozapinebrand: Clozaril |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-03-13
- Last updated
- 2023-03-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is William Scheftner's NPI number?
- William Scheftner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1407989460, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is William Scheftner's specialty?
- William Scheftner is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is William Scheftner located?
- William Scheftner's practice location on file with NPPES is 1725 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60612-3841.
- What is William Scheftner's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for William Scheftner is (312) 942-0118.
- Does William Scheftner accept Medicare?
- William Scheftner is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is William Scheftner's NPI active?
- Yes — William Scheftner's NPI (1407989460) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-03-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.