Dr. Thomas L Schaefer
Family Practice in Somerset, Pennsylvania
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 41+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Thomas L Schaefer, MD, is a Family Practice specialist in Somerset, 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 Somerset Health Services Inc. Dr. Thomas L Schaefer accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (814) 445-3575 to request Dr. Thomas L Schaefer the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
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
- NPPES Last Update: Thursday, February 9, 2017
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
Medical Licenses
Dr. Thomas L Schaefer has been primarily specialized in Geriatric Medicine for over 41 years of experience.
Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- 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.
| MD032332E | Pennsylvania |
Affiliated Hospitals
Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Butler, Pennsylvania | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Somerset, Pennsylvania | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Medical Group Practice
Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Somerset Health Services Inc
| Somerset Health Services Inc | 34 |
Practice Locations
329 S Pleasant Ave
Somerset, PA 15501-2262
Phone: (814) 445-3575
Fax: (814) 445-8039
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, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Thursday, February 9, 2017. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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