DR. ROBERT SCHAAFF MD
NPI 1457435372
Anesthesiology in Shrewsbury, NJ
NPI Status: Active since October 25, 2006
Contact Information
655 SHREWSBURY AVENUE
SHREWSBURY, NJ
ZIP 07702
Phone: (732) 450-6000
Fax: (732) 450-1798
- Individual
- Male
- Anesthesiology
- PECOS Enrolled
About ROBERT SCHAAFF
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Robert Schaaff, an anesthesiologist established in Shrewsbury, New Jersey with a medical specialization in Anesthesiology. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1457435372 assigned on October 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207L00000X with license number 25MA06369700 (NJ). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.
- NPI
- 1457435372
- Provider Name
- DR. ROBERT SCHAAFF MD
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 655 SHREWSBURY AVENUE SHREWSBURY, NJ 07702
- Location Phone
- (732) 450-6000
- Location Fax
- (732) 450-1798
- Mailing Address
- PO BOX 188 LITTLE SILVER, NJ 07739
- Mailing Phone
- (732) 264-1127
- Mailing Fax
- (732) 450-1798
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 10-25-2006
- Last Update Date
- 07-08-2007
- Code Navigator
An anesthesiologist like Robert Schaaff manages the care of surgical patients and pain relief through drug administration that reduces or eliminates pain during an operation, medical procedure or during labor and delivery of babies. During surgical procedures anesthesiologists are responsible for adjusting the amount of anesthetic, monitoring the patient's heart rate, body temperature, blood pressure and breathing.
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
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- Classification
Anesthesiology
- Taxonomy Code
- 207L00000X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- 25MA06369700
- License State
- NJ
- Taxonomy Description
- An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
Insurance Plans Accepted
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Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| G54081 | MEDICARE UPIN (02) | ||
| 958430 | MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04) | NJ |
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Robert Schaaff is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.
What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.
Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes
Areas of Expertise
The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.
Anesthesia for injection, drainage or aspiration procedures on spine or spinal cord of lower back accessed through skin using imaging guidance
Anesthesia for injection, drainage or aspiration procedures on spine or spinal cord of neck or upper back accessed through skin using imaging guidance
Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra
Anesthesia for other procedure or exam of knee joint using an endoscope
Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand
Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement
This procedure involves using anesthesia to numb your lower back for certain procedures like injections, drainage, or aspiration on your spine or spinal cord. Imaging guidance is used to accurately locate the area to be treated, ensuring precision and safety.
This service was performed 49 times for 46 patientsThis procedure involves administering anesthesia to numb the neck or upper back area. This helps in carrying out procedures like injection, drainage, or aspiration on the spine or spinal cord. Imaging guidance is used to ensure accurate placement, enhancing safety and effectiveness.
This service was performed 15 times for 13 patientsAnesthesia for a procedure on the urinary system through the urethra involves using medicine to numb sensation in the area. This is done to ensure you feel no pain or discomfort during the procedure. The medicine can be given locally, regionally, or generally, depending on the specifics of your procedure.
This service was performed 12 times for 12 patientsAnesthesia for a knee joint procedure or exam using an endoscope involves administering medication to numb the area or put you in a sleep-like state. This ensures you don't feel pain during the procedure. The endoscope, a thin tube with a camera, allows the doctor to view the knee joint internally without making large incisions.
This service was performed 12 times for 12 patientsAnesthesia for procedures on the forearm, wrist, and hand involves administering medication to block sensation in these areas. This helps ensure comfort and painlessness during surgeries or treatments involving nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue in these regions.
This service was performed 12 times for 12 patientsUltrasonic guidance for needle placement is a technique where sound waves create images that help accurately position the needle during procedures. This method ensures precision, minimizes discomfort, and increases safety.
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NPI NPI Number Validation
How NPI Validation Works
The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.
To verify the NPI 1457435372, we treat the final digit (2) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 58. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 58 = 2).
Digit-by-digit view
Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.
Step 1: Double every other digit from the right
Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 58 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1457435372, enumerated as an "individual" on October 25, 2006.
The provider is located at 655 SHREWSBURY AVENUE SHREWSBURY, NJ 07702 and the phone number is (732) 450-6000.
Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
