James Schaffer, MD
NPI 1679559900 · Family Medicine Physician · Charlotte, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Schaffer, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Charlotte, NC (NPI 1679559900).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1679559900
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 9600062 (NC)
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
5 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
249 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 105 | $120 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 65 | $121 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 23 | $30 |
| Admn Sarscov2 Vacc 1 Dose90480 | 15 | $41 |
| 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 | 15 | $15 |
| Administration of Pneumococcal VaccineG0009 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 36 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 147 | 43 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 89 | 30 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 52 | 15 |
| Metformin Hcl | 51 | 15 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 36 | — |
| Losartan Potassium | 36 | 12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$47 across 1 record (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
Additional practice locations (4)
- 10226 Couloak DrSte 100Charlotte, NC 28216-7675Phone: (704) 801-7380
- 13620 Reese Blvd EHuntersville, NC 28078-6417Phone: (704) 801-7340
- 9611 Sherrill Estates RdSte BHuntersville, NC 28078-6485Phone: (704) 801-1150
- 150 Professional Park DrSte 400Mooresville, NC 28117-5603Phone: (704) 801-7360
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-12-19
- Last updated
- 2024-07-15
- Certified
- 2020-09-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Schaffer's NPI number?
- James Schaffer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679559900, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Schaffer's specialty?
- James Schaffer is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Schaffer located?
- James Schaffer's practice location on file with NPPES is 4525 Cameron Valley Pkwy, Charlotte, NC 28211-4369.
- What is James Schaffer's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Schaffer is (980) 402-1800.
- Does James Schaffer accept Medicare?
- James Schaffer is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Schaffer's NPI active?
- Yes — James Schaffer's NPI (1679559900) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-07-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.