Ms Deborah L Schafer, LCSW - Medicare Clinical Social Worker in Independence, MO

Ms Deborah L Schafer, LCSW is a medicare enrolled "Social Worker - Clinical" provider in Independence, Missouri. Her current practice location is 411 W Maple Ave Ste B, Independence, Missouri. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (816) 896-0468.

Ms Deborah L Schafer is licensed to practice in Missouri (license number 2010035431) and she also participates in the medicare program. She does not accept medicare assignments directly but she may accept medicare through third-party (refer to Reassignment section below) and may also prescribe medicare part D drugs. Her NPI Number is 1083915193.

Contact Information

Ms Deborah L Schafer, LCSW
411 W Maple Ave Ste B,
Independence, MO 64050-2840
(816) 896-0468
Not Available



Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameMs Deborah L Schafer
GenderFemale
SpecialitySocial Worker - Clinical
Location411 W Maple Ave Ste B, Independence, Missouri
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMedicare enrolled and may accept medicare through third-party reassignment. May prescribe medicare part D drugs.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1083915193
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/04/2010
  • Last Update Date: 11/04/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0143536482
  • Enrollment ID: I20150901000626

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Ms Deborah L Schafer such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1083915193NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
1041C0700XSocial Worker - Clinical 2010035431 (Missouri)Primary

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Ms Deborah L Schafer allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameTruman Medical Center Incorporated
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1144207937
PECOS PAC ID: 7315841418
Enrollment ID: O20031120000847

News Archive

Target stores join field of retail medicine

Chicago Tribune: "Target Corp., renewing its push into retail medicine, will open eight new clinics in the Chicago area and Palm Beach, Fla., giving a boost to a form of health care delivery that has seen slower growth amid the economic downturn. The Minneapolis-based retail giant launched its first health clinic four years ago but has not been as aggressive as rivals CVS/Caremark Corp. and Walgreen Co., which have opened several hundred clinics in recent years.

Obama presses forward in health overhaul efforts

The Wall Street Journal: "President Barack Obama made a final push for comprehensive health-care legislation, calling on lawmakers to schedule a vote in the next few weeks." Obama urged Congress to "press ahead with a comprehensive bill," which will involve using reconciliation. "But he didn't use the term reconciliation, instead calling for a simple 'up or down vote.'" He appealed to public frustration with insurance companies and emphasized that he had included GOP ideas into his plan (Meckler, 3/3).

Food safety tips to keep your picnic free from unpleasant side effects

July is National Picnic Month and many of us are headed outdoors to celebrate this summer ritual. As food heats up in warmer temperatures, bacteria can multiply rapidly.

Penn Medicine incorporates automated prediction tool that aims to reduce hospital readmissions

An automated prediction tool which identifies newly admitted patients who are at risk for readmission within 30 days of discharge has been successfully incorporated into the electronic health record of the University of Pennsylvania Health System. The tool, developed by researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine, is the subject of a study published in the December issue of the Journal of Hospital Medicine.

Read more Medical News

› Verified 6 days ago

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Ms Deborah L Schafer is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Ms Deborah L Schafer, LCSW
16109 E 38th St S,
Independence, MO 64055-3731

Ph: (816) 896-0468
Ms Deborah L Schafer, LCSW
411 W Maple Ave Ste B,
Independence, MO 64050-2840

Ph: (816) 896-0468

News Archive

Target stores join field of retail medicine

Chicago Tribune: "Target Corp., renewing its push into retail medicine, will open eight new clinics in the Chicago area and Palm Beach, Fla., giving a boost to a form of health care delivery that has seen slower growth amid the economic downturn. The Minneapolis-based retail giant launched its first health clinic four years ago but has not been as aggressive as rivals CVS/Caremark Corp. and Walgreen Co., which have opened several hundred clinics in recent years.

Obama presses forward in health overhaul efforts

The Wall Street Journal: "President Barack Obama made a final push for comprehensive health-care legislation, calling on lawmakers to schedule a vote in the next few weeks." Obama urged Congress to "press ahead with a comprehensive bill," which will involve using reconciliation. "But he didn't use the term reconciliation, instead calling for a simple 'up or down vote.'" He appealed to public frustration with insurance companies and emphasized that he had included GOP ideas into his plan (Meckler, 3/3).

Food safety tips to keep your picnic free from unpleasant side effects

July is National Picnic Month and many of us are headed outdoors to celebrate this summer ritual. As food heats up in warmer temperatures, bacteria can multiply rapidly.

Penn Medicine incorporates automated prediction tool that aims to reduce hospital readmissions

An automated prediction tool which identifies newly admitted patients who are at risk for readmission within 30 days of discharge has been successfully incorporated into the electronic health record of the University of Pennsylvania Health System. The tool, developed by researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine, is the subject of a study published in the December issue of the Journal of Hospital Medicine.

Read more News

› Verified 6 days ago


Social Worker in Independence, MO

Evan E Gamsu, LCSW
Clinical Social Worker
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 600 W Mechanic Ave, Independence, MO 64050
Phone: 913-269-0577    
Heather M Hayes, MSW, LCSW
Clinical Social Worker
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 17844 E 23rd St S, Independence, MO 64057
Phone: 816-254-3652    
Mrs. Barbara Jane Dickerson, LCSW
Clinical Social Worker
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 12600e Us Highway 40 101, Independence, MO 64055
Phone: 816-405-1341    Fax: 816-753-7744
Lindsay O Moore, LMSW
Clinical Social Worker
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 17844 E 23rd St S, Independence, MO 64057
Phone: 816-254-3652    
Erin M Laney, LMSW
Clinical Social Worker
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 17844 E 23rd St S, Independence, MO 64057
Phone: 816-254-3652    
Ms. Becky Wendt, LCSW
Clinical Social Worker
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 11004 E Us Highway 40, Independence, MO 64055
Phone: 816-806-6252    
Ms. Gloria A Egner Jester, LCSW KS LCSW MO
Clinical Social Worker
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 4700 S Cedarcrest Ct, Suite 12, Independence, MO 64055
Phone: 816-350-7179    Fax: 816-350-3962

Find & Compare Providers Near You: Find and compare doctors, nursing homes, hospitals, and other health care providers in your area that accept Medicare. Get information like: Find a doctor or clinician that accepts Medicare near you.

Doctors and clinicians: Doctors and clinicians include doctors, clinicians and groups who are qualified to practice in many specialties. Each specialty focuses on certain parts of the body, periods of life, conditions, or primary care. The doctors, clinicians, and groups listed here typically work in an office or clinic setting. Also those who currently accept Medicare are included.

Hospitals: Find information about Medicare-certified hospitals and long-term care hospitals in your area, including Veterans Administration medical centers and military hospitals, across the country. Long-term care hospitals serve critically ill and medically complex patients who require extended hospital care.

Data provided: Information on www.medicareusa.org is built using open data sources published by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) under Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

© 2024 MedicareUsa. All rights reserved. Maintained by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.