CATHERINE A SCHAEFER MD
NPI 1457303992
Family Medicine in Conway, SC

Active since May 16, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
8004 MYRTLE TRACE DR, CONWAY, SC 29526(843) 234-8939(843) 234-8959 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 25, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 25, 2020, Jul 9, 2020, Mar 24, 2020 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2016).

About Catherine A Schaefer Md NPPES

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

CATHERINE A SCHAEFER MD (NPI 1457303992) is an individual family medicine provider in Conway, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (18513) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1457303992
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameCATHERINE A SCHAEFERCredential: MD
Location Address8004 MYRTLE TRACE DRConway, SC 29526-8945
Mailing Address300 Singleton Ridge Rd, Attention Patient AccountingConway, SC 29526-9142 · (843) 234-6946 · Fax (843) 234-8958
Fax(843) 234-8959
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of South Carolina School Of MedicineGraduated 1994
Enumeration DateMay 16, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 25, 20205 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 25, 2020
NPI 1457303992 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License Licensed in SC · 18513
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
8004 MYRTLE TRACE DR, Conway, SC 29526

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 14887 Socastee Blvd, Suite 9Myrtle Beach, SC 29588-7245 · Phone (843) 293-1005 · Fax (843) 234-6990
Location 26010 Highway 707 Ste 100Myrtle Beach, SC 29588-7321 · Phone (843) 293-1005 · Fax (843) 293-1006

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid185132SC

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Catherine A Schaefer 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 ID8123930823
PECOS Enrollment IDI20101119000876
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 2

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.

Hemoglobin a1c level 83036
Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) is a test that measures your average blood sugar level over the past 2-3 months. It's used to monitor how well diabetes is being controlled. High levels may indicate that your diabetes treatment plan needs adjustment.
20 services17 patients
Blood glucose (sugar) test performed by hand-held instrument 82962
A blood glucose test uses a handheld device to measure the amount of sugar in your blood. A small prick on your finger allows a drop of blood to be placed on a test strip, which is then read by the device. This helps monitor and manage diabetes effectively.
18 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Sumter, SC
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number420070
Location129 N Washington StSumter, SC 29150 · Sumter County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29526 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
$83.18 typical visit price
range $53.57 – $163.84
Typical copayment $20.79 (range $13.39 – $40.96)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$95.12 typical visit price
range $16.96 – $133.52
Typical copayment $23.78 (range $4.24 – $33.38)
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.

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
1 supplier12 claims12 services$91.55 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable oxygen concentrator, rental E1392
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$34.10 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 9

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

Obstetrics & Gynecology
8004 MYRTLE TRACE DR
CONWAY, SC 29526
Orthopaedic Surgery (Hand Surgery)
8004 MYRTLE TRACE DR, SUITE 200
CONWAY, SC 29526
Orthopaedic Surgery (Foot and Ankle Surgery)
8004 MYRTLE TRACE DR, SUITE 200
CONWAY, SC 29526
Family Medicine
8004 MYRTLE TRACE DR
CONWAY, SC 29526
Orthopaedic Surgery (Sports Medicine)
8004 MYRTLE TRACE DR, STE 200
CONWAY, SC 29526
Physician Assistant (Medical)
8004 MYRTLE TRACE DR
CONWAY, SC 29526
Physician Assistant (Medical)
8004 MYRTLE TRACE DR
CONWAY, SC 29526
Obstetrics & Gynecology
8004 MYRTLE TRACE DR
CONWAY, SC 29526

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 Catherine Schaefer's NPI number?

The NPI number for Catherine Schaefer is 1457303992. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 16, 2006.

Where is Catherine Schaefer located?

Catherine Schaefer practices at 8004 Myrtle Trace Dr, Conway, SC 29526. The listed phone number is (843) 234-8939.

What is Catherine Schaefer's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Catherine Schaefer enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Catherine Schaefer 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 Catherine Schaefer accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina and First Choice Next list Catherine Schaefer 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 Catherine Schaefer affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Catherine Schaefer is affiliated with Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Catherine Schaefer was last updated on November 25, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.