Robert Schaefer, MD
NPI 1659481299 · Family Medicine Physician · Highland, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Robert Schaefer, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Highland, IL (NPI 1659481299).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659481299
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 036134335 (IL)
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
19 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
485 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 182 | $10 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 179 | $9 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 106 | $7 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 18 | $2 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $2–$10 (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 · 235 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 1,076 | 270 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 934 | 134 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 723 | 171 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 701 | 181 |
| Lisinopril | 581 | 156 |
| Gabapentin | 575 | 140 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$973 across 52 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
- 2006-08-30
- Last updated
- 2022-01-04
- Certified
- 2022-01-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Robert Schaefer's NPI number?
- Robert Schaefer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659481299, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Robert Schaefer's specialty?
- Robert Schaefer is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Robert Schaefer located?
- Robert Schaefer's practice location on file with NPPES is 12860 Troxler Ave, Highland, IL 62249-2898.
- What is Robert Schaefer's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Robert Schaefer is (618) 651-2810.
- Does Robert Schaefer accept Medicare?
- Robert Schaefer is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Robert Schaefer's NPI active?
- Yes — Robert Schaefer's NPI (1659481299) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-01-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.