David Schaefer, MD
NPI 1649533969 · Family Medicine Physician · Childress, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
David Schaefer, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Childress, TX (NPI 1649533969).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1649533969
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- BP10044617 (TX)
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
14 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
246 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 90 | $74 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making99283 | 62 | $67 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 25 | $106 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 23 | $121 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 18 | $165 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 16 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 137 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 309 | 73 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 267 | 83 |
| Gabapentin | 195 | 53 |
| Losartan Potassium | 190 | 50 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 189 | 48 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 186 | 48 |
| Montelukast Sodium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$163 across 9 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
- 2012-06-21
- Last updated
- 2016-10-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is David Schaefer's NPI number?
- David Schaefer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649533969, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is David Schaefer's specialty?
- David Schaefer is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is David Schaefer located?
- David Schaefer's practice location on file with NPPES is 1001 US Highway 83 N, Childress, TX 79201-2322.
- What is David Schaefer's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for David Schaefer is (940) 937-3636.
- Does David Schaefer accept Medicare?
- David Schaefer is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is David Schaefer's NPI active?
- Yes — David Schaefer's NPI (1649533969) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-10-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.