Erich Schafer, D.O.
NPI 1427499029 · Surgery Physician · Fremont, MI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Erich Schafer, D.O. is a Surgery Physician provider in Fremont, MI (NPI 1427499029).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1427499029
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- D.O.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 5101021439 (MI)
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
12 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
25 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Biopsy of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope45380 | 14 | $121 |
| Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Large Bowel Using an Endoscope With Mechanical Snare45385 | 11 | $255 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $121–$255 (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 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium Chloride/Nahco3/Kcl/Pegbrand: Peg 3350-Electrolyte | 47 | 46 |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Gavilyte-G | 42 | 42 |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Peg-3350 and Electrolytes | 37 | 37 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 32 | 32 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 24 | — |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 19 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$4,264 across 6 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
- 2013-07-11
- Last updated
- 2021-02-24
- Certified
- 2021-02-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Erich Schafer's NPI number?
- Erich Schafer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427499029, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Erich Schafer's specialty?
- Erich Schafer is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Erich Schafer located?
- Erich Schafer's practice location on file with NPPES is 230 W Oak St, Fremont, MI 49412.
- What is Erich Schafer's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Erich Schafer is (231) 924-4200.
- Does Erich Schafer accept Medicare?
- Erich Schafer is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Erich Schafer's NPI active?
- Yes — Erich Schafer's NPI (1427499029) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-02-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.