Jochen Schaefer, M.D
NPI 1831356757 · Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician · Santa Monica, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pathology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Jochen Schaefer, M.D is a Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician provider in Santa Monica, CA (NPI 1831356757).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1831356757
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Dermatopathology (Pathology) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- S3581 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
222 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Intermediate Complexity88305 | 88 | $72 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Identify Organisms Including Interpretation and Report88312 | 84 | $115 |
| Preparation of Tissue for Examination By Removing Any Calcium Present88311 | 37 | $20 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue Including Interpretation and Report88313 | 13 | $81 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $20–$115 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$177 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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 320 Needham StreetSuite 200Newton, MA 02464Phone: (617) 969-4100Fax: (617) 969-3393
- 4131 Directors RowHouston, TX 77092-8703Phone: (187) 769-7244
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-05-19
- Last updated
- 2025-02-17
- Certified
- 2025-02-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Jochen Schaefer's NPI number?
- Jochen Schaefer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831356757, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Jochen Schaefer's specialty?
- Jochen Schaefer is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Jochen Schaefer located?
- Jochen Schaefer's practice location on file with NPPES is 2121 Wilshire Blvd Ste 103, Santa Monica, CA 90403-5743.
- What is Jochen Schaefer's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Jochen Schaefer is (310) 828-0011.
- Does Jochen Schaefer accept Medicare?
- Jochen Schaefer is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Jochen Schaefer's NPI active?
- Yes — Jochen Schaefer's NPI (1831356757) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-02-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.