Ted Schaffer, MD
NPI 1639118219 · Family Medicine Physician · Pittsburgh, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ted Schaffer, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Pittsburgh, PA (NPI 1639118219).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1639118219
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- MD024025E (PA)
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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
334 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 91 | $16 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 88 | $123 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 59 | $9 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 48 | $75 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 25 | $87 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 75 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 248 | 73 |
| Lisinopril | 211 | 65 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 176 | 49 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 142 | 39 |
| Simvastatin | 140 | 37 |
| Losartan Potassium | 114 | 31 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 103 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$28 across 2 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
- 2006-06-06
- Last updated
- 2011-08-31
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ted Schaffer's NPI number?
- Ted Schaffer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639118219, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ted Schaffer's specialty?
- Ted Schaffer is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ted Schaffer located?
- Ted Schaffer's practice location on file with NPPES is 619 Mount Royal Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15223-1225.
- What is Ted Schaffer's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ted Schaffer is (412) 487-4422.
- Does Ted Schaffer accept Medicare?
- Ted Schaffer is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ted Schaffer's NPI active?
- Yes — Ted Schaffer's NPI (1639118219) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-08-31.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.