Dr Stephen B Schaffer, MD - Medicare Otolaryngology in Anchorage, AK

Dr Stephen B Schaffer, MD is a medicare enrolled "Otolaryngology" physician in Anchorage, Alaska. He went to Tulane University School Of Medicine and graduated in 2003 and has 21 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Otolaryngology. He is a member of the group practice Alaska Center For Ear Nose And Throat Inc and his current practice location is 3841 Piper St, Suite T230, Anchorage, Alaska. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (907) 279-8800.

Dr Stephen B Schaffer is licensed to practice in Colorado (license number 41238) 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 1720051089.

Contact Information

Dr Stephen B Schaffer, MD
3841 Piper St, Suite T230,
Anchorage, AK 99508-4624
(907) 279-8800
(907) 279-8810



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Stephen B Schaffer
GenderMale
SpecialityOtolaryngology
Experience21 Years
Location3841 Piper St, Anchorage, Alaska
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 Stephen B Schaffer attended and graduated from Tulane University School Of Medicine in 2003
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1720051089
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/08/2006
  • Last Update Date: 08/22/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6608892625
  • Enrollment ID: I20081008000702

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Stephen B Schaffer such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1720051089NPI-NPPES
25527321MedicaidCO

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Y00000XOtolaryngology 41238 (Colorado)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Providence Alaska Medical CenterAnchorage, AKHospital
South Peninsula HospitalHomer, AKHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Alaska Center For Ear Nose And Throat Inc70129019527

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Entity NameSouth Peninsula Hospital Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1679566269
PECOS PAC ID: 5395636930
Enrollment ID: O20040323000583

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Entity NameAlaska Center For Ear Nose And Throat Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1821046152
PECOS PAC ID: 7012901952
Enrollment ID: O20040413000836

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Entity NameMedical Network Of Alaska Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1538414834
PECOS PAC ID: 3072618859
Enrollment ID: O20070424000329

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Stephen B Schaffer, MD
3841 Piper St, Suite T230,
Anchorage, AK 99508-4624

Ph: (907) 279-8800
Dr Stephen B Schaffer, MD
3841 Piper St, Suite T230,
Anchorage, AK 99508-4624

Ph: (907) 279-8800

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Dr. Jamie Swartz, DO
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 673 Mdg/sghq, 5955 Zeamer Ave, Anchorage, AK 99506
Phone: 907-580-1035    
Christopher Edward Kowalski, M.D.
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 3841 Piper St., Suite T-230, Anchorage, AK 99508
Phone: 907-279-8800    Fax: 907-279-8810
Dr. Mark B. Lorenz, MD
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 3730 Rhone Cir Ste 203, Anchorage, AK 99508
Phone: 907-563-3515    Fax: 907-563-3541
Dr. Laura Louise Shively, M.D.
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 4315 Diplomacy Dr, Anmc Otolaryngology Department, Anchorage, AK 99508
Phone: 907-729-1400    
Jack Arlyn Smith, M.D.
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 4001 Dale St, #201, Anchorage, AK 99508
Phone: 907-561-1185    
Dr. James E Kallman, MD
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 3841 Piper St, Suite T230, Anchorage, AK 99508
Phone: 907-279-8800    Fax: 907-279-8810
Randall Leslie Plant, MD
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 4315 Diplomacy Dr, Attn: Sherry Reedy, Anchorage, AK 99508
Phone: 907-729-3971    Fax: 907-729-1542

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