Dr Robert Scott Schaefer, MD - Medicare General Surgery in Asheville, NC

Dr Robert Scott Schaefer, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Asheville, North Carolina. He went to Wright State University Boonshoft School Of Medicine and graduated in 1986 and has 38 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as General Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Ascension Borgess Lee Hospital, Emergeortho Pa and his current practice location is 129 Mcdowell St, Asheville, North Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (828) 258-8800.

Dr Robert Scott Schaefer is licensed to practice in North Carolina (license number 2022-01375) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1932195393.

Contact Information

Dr Robert Scott Schaefer, MD
129 Mcdowell St,
Asheville, NC 28801-4434
(828) 258-8800
(828) 280-0416



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Robert Scott Schaefer
GenderMale
SpecialityGeneral Surgery
Experience38 Years
Location129 Mcdowell St, Asheville, North Carolina
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Robert Scott Schaefer attended and graduated from Wright State University Boonshoft School Of Medicine in 1986
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1932195393
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/21/2005
  • Last Update Date: 08/24/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3173417482
  • Enrollment ID: I20050221000496

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Robert Scott Schaefer such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1932195393NPI-NPPES
104733062MedicaidMI

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 4301061042 (Michigan)Secondary
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 2022-01375 (North Carolina)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Transylvania Regional Hospital, IncBrevard, NCHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Ascension Borgess Lee Hospital771988100222
Emergeortho Pa0749188894587

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Entity NameAscension Borgess Lee Hospital
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1194717504
PECOS PAC ID: 7719881002
Enrollment ID: O20031119000763

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Entity NameAscension Medical Group Promed
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1497709869
PECOS PAC ID: 7315856077
Enrollment ID: O20031216000478

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Entity NameLakeland Community Hospital Watervliet
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1023114741
PECOS PAC ID: 7416942750
Enrollment ID: O20040416000984

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Entity NameElla E M Brown Charitable Circle
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1366591794
PECOS PAC ID: 1254228745
Enrollment ID: O20040616001008

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Robert Scott Schaefer, MD
129 Mcdowell St,
Asheville, NC 28801-4434

Ph: (828) 258-8800
Dr Robert Scott Schaefer, MD
129 Mcdowell St,
Asheville, NC 28801-4434

Ph: (828) 258-8800

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Orthopaedic Surgery Doctors in Asheville, NC

Peter G Mangone, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 60 Livingston St, Suite 100, Asheville, NC 28801
Phone: 828-258-8800    Fax: 828-281-7178
Dr. Keith M Maxwell, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 21 Turtle Creek Dr, Asheville, NC 28803
Phone: 828-274-4555    Fax: 828-274-3615
Dr. Pamela Gutbier Meliski, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 75b Livingston St, Asheville, NC 28801
Phone: 828-258-8800    
Dr. Wallace Taylor Harris, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 75b Livingston St, Asheville, NC 28801
Phone: 828-258-8800    
Michael J Goebel, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 75b Livingston St, Asheville, NC 28801
Phone: 828-258-8800    Fax: 828-281-7178
Charles M. Lecroy, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 509 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
Phone: 828-213-1995    
Andrew V Prizigley, PA-C
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 7 Vanderbilt Park Dr, Asheville, NC 28803
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