Christopher Schafer, PA-C
NPI 1770591760 · Surgical Physician Assistant · Charleston, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Schafer, PA-C is a Surgical Physician Assistant provider in Charleston, SC (NPI 1770591760).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1770591760
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 897 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
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
701 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 295 | $73 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 181 | $45 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 91 | $89 |
| Partial Removal of Spine Bone With Release of Lower Spinal Cord And/Or Nerves, 1 Segment63047 | 49 | $92 |
| Fusion of Spine in Lower Back22612 | 40 | $199 |
| Other Procedure on Spine |
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) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 64 | 38 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 61 | 40 |
| Gabapentin | 57 | 28 |
| Methylprednisolone | 44 | 33 |
| Diazepam | 31 | 28 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 26 | 22 |
| Cephalexin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$93 across 2 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
- 2006-08-04
- Last updated
- 2025-03-26
- Certified
- 2025-03-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Schafer's NPI number?
- Christopher Schafer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770591760, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Schafer's specialty?
- Christopher Schafer is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Christopher Schafer located?
- Christopher Schafer's practice location on file with NPPES is 2145 Henry Tecklenburg Dr Ste 220, Charleston, SC 29414-5894.
- What is Christopher Schafer's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Schafer is (843) 723-8823.
- Does Christopher Schafer accept Medicare?
- Christopher Schafer is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Schafer's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Schafer's NPI (1770591760) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-03-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.