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DR. BENJAMIN MICHAEL SCHAFFER DPM
NPI 1245238047
Podiatrist - Foot & Ankle Surgery in Louisville, KY

Active since July 14, 2005
1915 BISHOP LN, LOUISVILLE, KY 40218(502) 459-3338(502) 459-7509 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 9, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Benjamin Michael Schaffer Dpm NPPES

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

DR. BENJAMIN MICHAEL SCHAFFER DPM (NPI 1245238047) is an individual foot & ankle surgery provider in Louisville, Kentucky, licensed in Kentucky (000157) and active in the NPI registry since July 2005.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1245238047
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy213ES0103X
Provider Legal NameDR. BENJAMIN MICHAEL SCHAFFERCredential: DPM
Location Address1915 BISHOP LNLouisville, KY 40218-1901
Mailing Address1915 Bishop LnLouisville, KY 40218-1901 · (502) 459-3338 · Fax (502) 459-7509
Phone(502) 459-3338
Fax(502) 459-7509
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJuly 14, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 9, 2015
✔ NPI 1245238047 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPodiatrist · Foot & Ankle SurgeryPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Taxonomy Code213ES0103X
License✔ Licensed in KY · 000157
Also ListedPodiatristTaxonomy 213E00000X · License 000157 (KY)
1915 BISHOP LN, Louisville, KY 40218
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Other Identifiers 8

Other000000051632Anthem
Other4363318Aetna
Other480025313Railroad Medicare
Medicaid80001571KY
Other1054925Passport
Medicare NSC4039090001KY
Medicare PIN2014601KY
Medicare UPINT54195

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include CareSource.Insurance ›

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

Diabetes: Foot Exam
The percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes (type 1 and type 2) who received a foot exam (visual inspection and sensory exam with mono filament and a pulse exam) during the measurement year
97%31 patients4/55-star benchmark: 98%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
98%5,460 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
94%914 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Falls: Screening for Future Fall Risk
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were screened for future fall risk during the measurement period
64%1,233 patients3/55-star benchmark: 99%
Health Information Exchange
The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…
0%641 patients1/55-star benchmark: 98%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
59%927 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
90%2,066 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
64%2,034 patients3/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients tobacco: 99% · 1,303 patients
99%1,303 patients
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
52%2,066 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
0%2,066 patients1/55-star benchmark: 79%
Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.
Lower rates are better for this measure.
Patients 2+: 0% · 1,233 patients
0%1,233 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

BYUNGHEE KEVIN KIM D.P.M
Podiatrist (Foot & Ankle Surgery)
1915 BISHOP LN
LOUISVILLE, KY 40218
Jefferson County (502) 459-3338
BENJAMIN R MCCULLAR DPM
Podiatrist (Foot & Ankle Surgery)
1915 BISHOP LN
LOUISVILLE, KY 40218
Jefferson County (502) 459-3338

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 Benjamin Schaffer's NPI number?

The NPI number for Benjamin Schaffer is 1245238047. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 14, 2005.

Where is Benjamin Schaffer located?

Benjamin Schaffer practices at 1915 Bishop Ln, Louisville, KY 40218. The listed phone number is (502) 459-3338.

What is Benjamin Schaffer's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Podiatrist, specializing in Foot & Ankle Surgery, with taxonomy code 213ES0103X.

What insurance does Benjamin Schaffer accept?

Health plans from CareSource list Benjamin 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 Benjamin Schaffer was last updated on September 9, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.