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REBECCA L SCHAEFFER MD
NPI 1437312683
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Buffalo, NY

Active since July 08, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
462 GRIDER ST, BUFFALO, NY 14215(716) 898-4857(716) 898-4447 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 15, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Rebecca L Schaeffer Md NPPES

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

REBECCA L SCHAEFFER MD (NPI 1437312683) is an individual psychiatry provider in Buffalo, New York, licensed in New York (2639991) and active in the NPI registry since July 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2008).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1437312683
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameREBECCA L SCHAEFFERCredential: MD
Location Address462 GRIDER STBuffalo, NY 14215-3021
Mailing Address227 Kings HwyAmherst, NY 14226-4431 · (716) 544-1788
Phone(716) 898-4857
Fax(716) 898-4447
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2008
Enumeration DateJuly 8, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateApril 15, 2019
✔ NPI 1437312683 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
License✔ Licensed in NY · 2639991
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
462 GRIDER ST, Buffalo, NY 14215
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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

Rebecca L Schaeffer 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 ID1456578657
PECOS Enrollment IDI20140812001903
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Rebecca Schaeffer reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

University Psychiatric Practice, Inc
Same address
Psychiatry
462 GRIDER ST, ECMC, ROOM 1168
Buffalo, NY 14215
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 40 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1588743702 (716) 898-4884
Erie County Medical Center Corporation
0.1 mi
Clinic/Center
462 GRIDER ST
Buffalo, NY 14215
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 302 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1528233616 (716) 898-3000
Kaleida Health
2.0 mi
General Acute Care Hospital
3 GATES CIR
Buffalo, NY 14209
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 676 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1831229780 (716) 887-4600

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 14215 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
$166.88 typical visit price
range $54.87 – $166.88
Typical copayment $41.72 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$68.57 typical visit price
range $17.54 – $136.14
Typical copayment $17.14 (range $4.38 – $34.03)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

MR. V. THOMAS CHAPIN PMHNP
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
462 GRIDER ST
BUFFALO, NY 14215
Erie County (716) 898-3000
DR. JOHN JACOB HANNIBAL IV M.D.
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
462 GRIDER ST
BUFFALO, NY 14215
Erie County (716) 898-4226
HMB PHARMACY MANAGEMENT LLC
Pharmacy (Community/Retail Pharmacy)
462 GRIDER ST, DRIVEWAY 3
BUFFALO, NY 14215
Erie County (716) 332-2866
SARAH MARIE THOMPSON PA-C
Physician Assistant
462 GRIDER ST
BUFFALO, NY 14215
Erie County (716) 698-5375
MATTHEW GARRETT ALBEN DO
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
462 GRIDER ST
BUFFALO, NY 14215
Erie County (716) 898-5053
DANNY ISSAM BELMONA MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
462 GRIDER ST
BUFFALO, NY 14215
Erie County (716) 898-3000
MR. KENNETH L DZIALAK COTA
Occupational Therapy Assistant
462 GRIDER ST
BUFFALO, NY 14215
Erie County (716) 898-3575
MS. ZENA SONDRA HYMAN NP
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
462 GRIDER ST
BUFFALO, NY 14215
Erie County (716) 898-3000

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 Rebecca Schaeffer's NPI number?

The NPI number for Rebecca Schaeffer is 1437312683. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 8, 2008.

Where is Rebecca Schaeffer located?

Rebecca Schaeffer practices at 462 Grider St, Buffalo, NY 14215. The listed phone number is (716) 898-4857.

What is Rebecca Schaeffer's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Rebecca Schaeffer enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Rebecca Schaeffer 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 Rebecca Schaeffer's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Rebecca Schaeffer reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: University Psychiatric Practice, Inc (Buffalo, NY), Erie County Medical Center Corporation (Buffalo, NY) and Kaleida Health (Buffalo, NY). 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 Rebecca Schaeffer's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Rebecca Schaeffer was last updated on April 15, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.