Edwin Schafer, M.D.
NPI 1770558959 · Gastroenterology Physician · Omaha, NE
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Edwin Schafer, M.D. is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Omaha, NE (NPI 1770558959).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1770558959
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 12948 (NE)
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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$103 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
- 2006-02-21
- Last updated
- 2009-12-31
Frequently asked questions
- What is Edwin Schafer's NPI number?
- Edwin Schafer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770558959, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Edwin Schafer's specialty?
- Edwin Schafer is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Edwin Schafer located?
- Edwin Schafer's practice location on file with NPPES is 8901 Indian Hills Dr, Omaha, NE 68114-4057.
- What is Edwin Schafer's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Edwin Schafer is (402) 397-7057.
- Does Edwin Schafer accept Medicare?
- Edwin Schafer is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Edwin Schafer's NPI active?
- Yes — Edwin Schafer's NPI (1770558959) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2009-12-31.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.