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MR. DONALD EDWARD SCHAFFER CRNA
NPI 1205998200
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Alma, MI

Active since December 15, 2006Accepts Medicare Assignment
6063 W VAN BUREN RD, ALMA, MI 48801(989) 463-0237 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 20, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 20, 2026, Oct 20, 2023 (2 updates tracked since 2023).

About Mr. Donald Edward Schaffer Crna NPPES

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

MR. DONALD EDWARD SCHAFFER CRNA (NPI 1205998200) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Alma, Michigan, licensed in Michigan (4704178038) and active in the NPI registry since December 2006. He maintains a secondary practice location in Fraser and is a graduate of Other (1999).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1205998200
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameMR. DONALD EDWARD SCHAFFERCredential: CRNA
Location Address6063 W VAN BUREN RDAlma, MI 48801-9534
Mailing Address6063 W Van Buren RdAlma, MI 48801-9534 · (989) 463-0237
Phone(989) 463-0237
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1999
Enumeration DateDecember 15, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 20, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 20, 2026
✔ NPI 1205998200 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
License✔ Licensed in MI · 4704178038
Definition
(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.
6063 W VAN BUREN RD, Alma, MI 48801
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 133080 Utica RdFraser, MI 48026-2038 · Phone (586) 218-5890 · Fax (586) 218-5894

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1205998200MI

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Ambetter Health and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Mr. Donald Edward Schaffer Crna 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 ID3476655630
PECOS Enrollment IDI20070220000038

Medicare Billing Reassignments

5

Medicare enrollment records show Donald Schaffer reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Midwest Anesthesia Resources, Inc.
91 mi
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
45209 OAK FOREST DR
Northville, MI 48168
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
  • 18 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1467424465 (248) 471-3058
Straith Hospital For Special Surgery
97 mi
Behavior Analyst
23901 LAHSER RD
Southfield, MI 48033
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
  • 49 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1467296277 (248) 357-3360
Essential Anesthesia Services, Plc
98 mi
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
264 W MAPLE RD, SUITE 200
Troy, MI 48084
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
  • 33 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1932482098 (248) 244-9578
Michigan Outpatient Surgery Center Inc
107 mi
Anesthesiology
33080 UTICA RD STE A
Fraser, MI 48026
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
  • 6 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1992459663 (586) 296-7250
Ambulatory Anesthesia Associates, PC
121 mi
Anesthesiology
718 N MACOMB ST
Monroe, MI 48162
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
  • 109 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1952350555 (734) 240-8400

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 7

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.

Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope 00812
Anesthesia for a colon examination with an endoscope is a method used to ensure comfort during the procedure. It involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep, thus reducing discomfort as the endoscope, a thin, flexible tube, is navigated through your colon.
168 services168 patients
Anesthesia for lens surgery 00142
Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.
75 services72 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
71 services70 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope 00813
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the small and large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. It involves administering medicine to help you sleep or feel drowsy. This allows the doctor to examine your bowels without causing you discomfort or pain.
46 services46 patients
Anesthesia for retinal surgery 00145
Anesthesia for retinal surgery involves using medications to numb your eye and surrounding area. This prevents pain and discomfort during the procedure. You may also receive medication to help you relax. The anesthesia can be local (just your eye) or general (you're asleep).
40 services37 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.
25 services25 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 48801 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
$126.15 typical visit price
range $54.34 – $166.68
Typical copayment $31.53 (range $13.58 – $41.67)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$68.07 typical visit price
range $17.09 – $135.40
Typical copayment $17.01 (range $4.27 – $33.85)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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 Donald Schaffer's NPI number?

The NPI number for Donald Schaffer is 1205998200. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 15, 2006.

Where is Donald Schaffer located?

Donald Schaffer practices at 6063 W Van Buren Rd, Alma, MI 48801. The listed phone number is (989) 463-0237.

What is Donald Schaffer's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is Donald Schaffer enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Donald Schaffer 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Donald Schaffer's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Donald Schaffer reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Midwest Anesthesia Resources, Inc. (Northville, MI), Straith Hospital For Special Surgery (Southfield, MI), Essential Anesthesia Services, Plc (Troy, MI), Michigan Outpatient Surgery Center Inc (Fraser, MI) and Ambulatory Anesthesia Associates, PC (Monroe, MI). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Donald Schaffer's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Donald Schaffer accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Blue Care Network of Michigan and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company list Donald Schaffer 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Donald Schaffer was last updated on July 20, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 months 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.