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KATHERINE R SCHAFER MD
NPI 1073727079
Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease in Winston-salem, NC

Active since May 09, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
WAKE FOREST BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER INFECTIOUS DISEASES, MEDICAL CENTER BOULEVARD, WINSTON-SALEM, NC 27157(336) 716-4584(336) 716-3825 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 29, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: September 27, 2026.

About Katherine R Schafer Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

KATHERINE R SCHAFER MD (NPI 1073727079) is an individual infectious disease provider in Winston-salem, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2013-01558) and active in the NPI registry since May 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with High Point Regional Health System, and is a graduate of University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine (2005).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1073727079
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RI0200X
Provider Legal NameKATHERINE R SCHAFERCredential: MD
Location AddressWAKE FOREST BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER INFECTIOUS DISEASES, MEDICAL CENTER BOULEVARDWinston-salem, NC 27157
Mailing AddressWake Forest Baptist Medical Center Infectious Diseases, Medical Center BoulevardWinston-salem, NC 27157-1042 · (336) 716-4584 · Fax (336) 716-3825
Phone(336) 716-4584
Fax(336) 716-3825
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of MedicineGraduated 2005
Enumeration DateMay 9, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 29, 2013
✔ NPI 1073727079 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Infectious DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RI0200X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 2013-01558
Definition
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 0101244544 (VA)
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X · License 0116017490 (VA)
WAKE FOREST BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER INFECTIOUS DISEASES, Winston-salem, NC 27157
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1073727079VA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Katherine R Schafer Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID7618032772
PECOS Enrollment IDI20131009001621
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
96 services37 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
27 services27 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
15 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

High Point Regional Health System

Acute Care Hospitals · High Point, NC
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number340004
Location601 N Elm StHigh Point, NC 27261 · Guilford County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

North Carolina Baptist Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Winston-Salem, NC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number340047
LocationMedical Center BoulevardWinston-Salem, NC 27157 · Forsyth County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 27157 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$125.01 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$95.94 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
2 suppliers12 claims12 services$13.36 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
3 suppliers14 claims14 services$66.46 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Katherine Schafer's NPI number?

The NPI number for Katherine Schafer is 1073727079. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 9, 2007.

Where is Katherine Schafer located?

Katherine Schafer practices at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center Infectious Diseases Medical Center Boulevard, Winston-Salem, NC 27157. The listed phone number is (336) 716-4584.

What is Katherine Schafer's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Infectious Disease, with taxonomy code 207RI0200X.

Is Katherine Schafer enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Katherine Schafer is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Katherine Schafer accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee, AmeriHealth Caritas Next and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC and 2 other insurers list Katherine Schafer as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Katherine Schafer affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Katherine Schafer is affiliated with High Point Regional Health System and North Carolina Baptist Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Katherine Schafer was last updated on July 29, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.