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DR. LAURA SCHAFER M.D.
NPI 1558523555
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Princeton, NJ

Active since June 30, 2008Opted out of Medicare · through Oct 19, 2027
44 NASSAU ST STE 370, PRINCETON, NJ 08542(609) 683-9795(609) 683-4050 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 11, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: September 27, 2026.

About Dr. Laura Schafer M.d. NPPES

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

DR. LAURA SCHAFER M.D. (NPI 1558523555) is an individual psychiatry provider in Princeton, New Jersey, licensed in New Jersey (MA45575) and active in the NPI registry since June 2008. She has opted out of Medicare through October 19, 2027 and remains eligible to order and refer.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1558523555
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameDR. LAURA SCHAFERCredential: M.D.
Location Address44 NASSAU ST STE 370Princeton, NJ 08542-4511
Mailing Address44 Nassau St Ste 370Princeton, NJ 08542-4511 · (609) 683-9795 · Fax (609) 683-4050
Phone(609) 683-9795
Fax(609) 683-4050
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateJune 30, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 11, 2022
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 11, 2022
✔ NPI 1558523555 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
License✔ Licensed in NJ · MA45575
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.
44 NASSAU ST STE 370, Princeton, NJ 08542
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Opted out of Medicare

Dr. Laura Schafer M.d. has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from October 19, 2015 through October 19, 2027.

Opt-Out Effective DateOctober 19, 2015
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughOctober 19, 2027Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 08542 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
$185.05 typical visit price
range $61.59 – $185.05
Typical copayment $46.26 (range $15.39 – $46.26)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$76.45 typical visit price
range $20.08 – $150.98
Typical copayment $19.11 (range $5.02 – $37.74)
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.

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 Laura Schafer's NPI number?

The NPI number for Laura Schafer is 1558523555. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 30, 2008.

Where is Laura Schafer located?

Laura Schafer practices at 44 Nassau St Ste 370, Princeton, NJ 08542. The listed phone number is (609) 683-9795.

What is Laura Schafer's specialty?

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

Is Laura Schafer enrolled in Medicare?

No. Laura Schafer has opted out of Medicare through October 19, 2027. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Laura Schafer was last updated on January 11, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.