Daniel Schaefer, MD
NPI 1689617052 · Family Medicine Physician · Durango, CO
Daniel Schaefer, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Durango, CO (NPI 1689617052).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1689617052
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD2003-0665 (NM)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
20 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 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 21 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 21 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 19 |
| Lisinopril | 19 |
| Gabapentin | 13 |
| Saxagliptin Hcl | 13 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 13 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 13 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$55 across 3 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
- 2006-06-14
- Last updated
- 2023-03-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Daniel Schaefer's NPI number?
- Daniel Schaefer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689617052, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Daniel Schaefer's specialty?
- Daniel Schaefer is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Daniel Schaefer located?
- Daniel Schaefer's practice location on file with NPPES is 1305 Escalante Drive, Durango, CO 81303.
- What is Daniel Schaefer's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Daniel Schaefer is (970) 259-1971.
- Is Daniel Schaefer's NPI active?
- Yes — Daniel Schaefer's NPI (1689617052) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-03-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.