Dr. Thomas L Schaefer

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 41+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Thomas L Schaefer, MD, is a Family Practice specialist in Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania. He attended and graduated from University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine in 1983, having over 41 years of diverse experience, especially in Family Practice. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Butler Memorial Hospital, Jefferson Regional Medical Center, Somerset Hospital. Dr. Thomas L Schaefer also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Ahn Hospitalist Group Ltd. Dr. Thomas L Schaefer accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (724) 226-7040 to request Dr. Thomas L Schaefer the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 1301 Carlisle St
Natrona Heights, PA 15065-1152

Phone 1: (724) 226-7040


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Thomas L Schaefer
Gender Male
PECOS ID 8729060348
Sole Proprietor Yes - He owns 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

  • Family Practice (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 41 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
    help
    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. Thomas L Schaefer attended and graduated from University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine in 1983.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1831190230
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, August 9, 2005
  • NPI Deactivation Date: Wednesday, March 22, 2006
  • NPI Reactivation Date: Tuesday, April 11, 2006

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does 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 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. Thomas L Schaefer

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Thomas L Schaefer has been primarily specialized in Geriatric Medicine for over 41 years of experience.
  • Family Medicine / Geriatric Medicine
    click for detail
    Geriatric Medicine
    A family medicine physician with special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. This specialist cares for geriatric patients in the patient's home, the office, long-term care settings such as nursing homes, and the hospital.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Ahn Hospitalist Group Ltd


Practice Locations

1301 Carlisle St
Natrona Heights, PA 15065-1152
Phone: (724) 226-7040
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 Friday, November 17, 2017. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

Contact Dr. Thomas L Schaefer by phone: (724) 226-7040 for verification, detailed information, or booking an appointment before going to.



See more related doctors and physicians



Reviews

Dr. Thomas L Schaefer [NPI: 1831190230]Family Practice

Most visited doctors