William Schaefer, M.D.
NPI 1750384475 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Fayetteville, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
William Schaefer, M.D. is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Fayetteville, NC (NPI 1750384475).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1750384475
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 9701583 (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
21 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
1,198 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 Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 217 | $53 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 166 | $118 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 150 | $84 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 132 | $65 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 4 Or More Views73564 | 132 | $43 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tramadol Hcl | 192 | 153 |
| Cephalexin | 134 | 116 |
| Celecoxib | 82 | 34 |
| Diclofenac Sodiumbrand: Diclofenac Sodium Er | 62 | 43 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 51 | 29 |
| Gabapentin | 29 | — |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 25 | 16 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$21 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-05-27
- Last updated
- 2009-04-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is William Schaefer's NPI number?
- William Schaefer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1750384475, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is William Schaefer's specialty?
- William Schaefer is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is William Schaefer located?
- William Schaefer's practice location on file with NPPES is 1991 Fordham Drive, Fayetteville, NC 28304-3650.
- What is William Schaefer's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for William Schaefer is (910) 484-3114.
- Does William Schaefer accept Medicare?
- William Schaefer is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is William Schaefer's NPI active?
- Yes — William Schaefer's NPI (1750384475) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2009-04-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.