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DR. TARA ELIZABETH SCHAFER DMD, MS
NPI 1598707705
Dentist - Pediatric Dentistry in Augusta, GA

Active since June 12, 2006PECOS Enrolled
1430 JOHN WESLEY GILBERT DRIVE, AUGUSTA, GA 30912(706) 721-2716(706) 721-6778 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 19, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 13, 2023, Mar 22, 2021, Mar 8, 2021 (3 updates tracked since 2021).

About Dr. Tara Elizabeth Schafer Dmd, Ms NPPES

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

DR. TARA ELIZABETH SCHAFER DMD, MS (NPI 1598707705) is an individual pediatric dentistry provider in Augusta, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (DN011452) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1598707705
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy1223P0221X
Provider Legal NameDR. TARA ELIZABETH SCHAFERCredential: DMD, MS
Location Address1430 JOHN WESLEY GILBERT DRIVEAugusta, GA 30912-0001
Mailing Address1430 John Wesley Gilbert Drive Gc-1012Augusta, GA 30912-0001 · (706) 721-2716 · Fax (706) 721-6778
Phone(706) 721-2716
Fax(706) 721-6778
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJune 12, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 19, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 19, 2026
✔ NPI 1598707705 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyDentist · Pediatric DentistryDental Providers
Taxonomy Code1223P0221X
Licenses✔ Licensed in GA · DN011452✔ Licensed in GA · DNES000291
Definition
An age-defined specialty that provides both primary and comprehensive preventive and therapeutic oral health care for infants and children through adolescence, including those with special health care needs.
1430 JOHN WESLEY GILBERT DRIVE, Augusta, GA 30912
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Other Identifiers 2

MedicaidZG1452SC
Medicaid000789159AGA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, BEST Life, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Tara Elizabeth Schafer Dmd, Ms is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 30912 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
$83.23 typical visit price
range $53.31 – $164.04
Typical copayment $20.80 (range $13.32 – $41.01)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$66.89 typical visit price
range $16.68 – $133.24
Typical copayment $16.72 (range $4.17 – $33.31)
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.

DR. GEOFFREY ALLEN THOMPSON DDS, MS
Dentist (Prosthodontics)
1430 JOHN WESLEY GILBERT DRIVE
AUGUSTA, GA 30912
Richmond County (706) 721-2371
JOHN KENNETH HAWKINS CRNA, PHD
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1430 JOHN WESLEY GILBERT DRIVE
AUGUSTA, GA 30912
Richmond County (706) 721-9744
DR. THEODORE D RAVENEL V DMD
Dentist (Endodontics)
1430 JOHN WESLEY GILBERT DRIVE
AUGUSTA, GA 30912
Richmond County (706) 721-2371
RYAN PATRICK MOONEYHAM DDS
Dentist (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)
1430 JOHN WESLEY GILBERT DRIVE
AUGUSTA, GA 30912
Richmond County (706) 721-9744
DR. ELIZABETH CASTLEBERRY MILLER DDS
Dentist
1430 JOHN WESLEY GILBERT DRIVE
AUGUSTA, GA 30912
Richmond County (706) 721-2441
JAYNA PATEL
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1430 JOHN WESLEY GILBERT DRIVE
AUGUSTA, GA 30912
Richmond County (706) 721-2371
DANIJELA LAZIC
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1430 JOHN WESLEY GILBERT DRIVE
AUGUSTA, GA 30912
Richmond County (706) 721-2371
DR. ROY A ROCKMAN DDS
Dentist (Pediatric Dentistry)
1430 JOHN WESLEY GILBERT DRIVE
AUGUSTA, GA 30912
Richmond County (706) 721-2716

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 Tara Schafer's NPI number?

The NPI number for Tara Schafer is 1598707705. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 12, 2006.

Where is Tara Schafer located?

Tara Schafer practices at 1430 John Wesley Gilbert Drive, Augusta, GA 30912. The listed phone number is (706) 721-2716.

What is Tara Schafer's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dentist, specializing in Pediatric Dentistry, with taxonomy code 1223P0221X.

Is Tara Schafer enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Tara Schafer is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Tara Schafer accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, BEST Life, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and 6 other insurers list Tara Schafer 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Tara Schafer was last updated on February 19, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.