Ron Schafer
NPI 1497806038 · Medical Physician Assistant · Mount Ayr, IA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ron Schafer is a Medical Physician Assistant provider in Mount Ayr, IA (NPI 1497806038).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497806038
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 001299 (IA)
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 · 132 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 325 | 79 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 266 | 70 |
| Metformin Hcl | 265 | 65 |
| Lisinopril | 260 | 72 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 185 | 47 |
| Omeprazole | 170 | 44 |
| Gabapentin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,675 across 40 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
- 2007-01-12
- Last updated
- 2009-11-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ron Schafer's NPI number?
- Ron Schafer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497806038, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ron Schafer's specialty?
- Ron Schafer is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Ron Schafer located?
- Ron Schafer's practice location on file with NPPES is 504 N. Cleveland St., Mount Ayr, IA 50854-2201.
- What is Ron Schafer's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ron Schafer is (641) 464-3226.
- Does Ron Schafer accept Medicare?
- Ron Schafer is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ron Schafer's NPI active?
- Yes — Ron Schafer's NPI (1497806038) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2009-11-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.