Dr. Robert Scott Schaefer

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 38+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Robert Scott Schaefer, MD, is an Orthopedic Surgery specialist in Dowagiac, Michigan. He attended and graduated from Wright State University School Of Medicine in 1986, having over 38 years of diverse experience, especially in Orthopedic Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Community Health Center Of Branch County, Lakeland Hospital St Joseph, Borgess Medical Center, Three Rivers Health, Lakeland Community Hospital Watervliet. Dr. Robert Scott Schaefer also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Lakeland Community Hospital Watervliet, Sports Medicine & Joint Care West Michigan. Dr. Robert Scott Schaefer accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Robert Scott Schaefer at 520 Main St to request Dr. Robert Scott Schaefer the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 520 Main St
Dowagiac, MI 49047-1762
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Robert Scott Schaefer
Gender Male
PECOS ID 3173417482
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Orthopedic Surgery (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 38 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Robert Scott Schaefer attended and graduated from Wright State University School Of Medicine in 1986.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1932195393
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, September 21, 2005
  • NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Robert Scott Schaefer

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Robert Scott Schaefer has been primarily specialized in Orthopaedic Surgery for over 38 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Orthopaedic Surgery
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    Orthopaedic Surgery
    An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Lakeland Community Hospital Watervliet
  • Sports Medicine & Joint Care West Michigan


Practice Locations

520 Main St
Dowagiac, MI 49047-1762
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Thursday, April 17, 2014, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Tuesday, February 23, 2010. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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