DR. WALTER BERNARD SCHIFFER MD
NPI 1487149332
Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine in Saint Louis, MO

Active since June 23, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZ, DIV IM CARDIOLOGY, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110(314) 362-1291(314) 362-4278 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 6, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 6, 2025, Jun 23, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. Walter Bernard Schiffer Md NPPES

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

DR. WALTER BERNARD SCHIFFER MD (NPI 1487149332) is an individual critical care medicine provider in Saint Louis, Missouri, licensed in Missouri (2021008709) and active in the NPI registry since June 2018. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Barnes Jewish Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of Texas Medical School At Houston (2018).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1487149332
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RC0200X
Provider Legal NameDR. WALTER BERNARD SCHIFFERCredential: MD
Location Address1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZ, DIV IM CARDIOLOGYSaint Louis, MO 63110-1003
Mailing AddressPo Box 7412011Chicago, IL 60674-2011 · (314) 362-1291 · Fax (314) 362-4278
Fax(314) 362-4278
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Medical School At HoustonGraduated 2018
Enumeration DateJune 23, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 6, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPI 1487149332 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Critical Care MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RC0200X
License Licensed in MO · 2021008709
Definition
An internist who diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 2021008709 (MO)
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Cardiovascular DiseaseTaxonomy 207RC0000X · License 2021008709 (MO)
1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZ, Saint Louis, MO 63110

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid200060715MO

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

Dr. Walter Bernard Schiffer 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 ID8628400512
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250823000367
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Barnes Jewish Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Saint Louis, MO
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number260032
LocationOne Barnes-Jewish Hospital PlazaSaint Louis, MO 63110 · St. Louis City County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Creve Coeur, MO
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number260162
Location12634 Olive BoulevardCreve Coeur, MO 63141 · St. Louis County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 63110 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
$128.28 typical visit price
range $55.65 – $169.38
Typical copayment $32.07 (range $13.91 – $42.34)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$98.37 typical visit price
range $17.76 – $137.92
Typical copayment $24.59 (range $4.44 – $34.48)
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.

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.

Hospitalist
1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZ, DIV IM HOSPITALIST
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZ
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZ, DEPT ANESTHESIOLOGY
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
Hospitalist
1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZ, DIV IM HOSPITALIST
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
Hospitalist
1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZ, DIV IM HOSPITALIST
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
Hospitalist
1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZ, DIV IM HOSPITALIST
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
Surgery
1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZ, DIV SURG VASCULAR
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZ, DEPT ANESTHESIOLOGY
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

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 Walter Schiffer's NPI number?

The NPI number for Walter Schiffer is 1487149332. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 23, 2018.

Where is Walter Schiffer located?

Walter Schiffer practices at 1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz Div Im Cardiology, Saint Louis, MO 63110. The listed phone number is (314) 362-1291.

What is Walter Schiffer's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Critical Care Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RC0200X.

Is Walter Schiffer enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Walter Schiffer 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 Walter Schiffer accept?

Health plans from Cox HealthPlans list Walter Schiffer 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 Walter Schiffer affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Walter Schiffer is affiliated with Barnes Jewish Hospital and Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Walter Schiffer was last updated on August 6, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.