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THOMAS SCHAEFER
NPI 1629718879
Nurse Practitioner in Waukegan, IL

Active since March 29, 2022PECOS Enrolled
1324 N SHERIDAN RD, WAUKEGAN, IL 60085(847) 360-4181 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 5, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Thomas Schaefer NPPES

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

THOMAS SCHAEFER (NPI 1629718879) is an individual nurse practitioner in Waukegan, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (209.025276) and active in the NPI registry since March 2022. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1629718879
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363L00000X
Provider Legal NameTHOMAS SCHAEFER
Location Address1324 N SHERIDAN RDWaukegan, IL 60085-2161
Mailing Address475 Johelia TrlAntioch, IL 60002-2507 · (847) 502-2376
Phone(847) 360-4181
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateMarch 29, 2022
Last NPPES UpdateJune 5, 2022
NPPES CertifiedJune 5, 2022
✔ NPI 1629718879 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363L00000X
License✔ Licensed in IL · 209.025276
Definition
(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.
Also ListedRegistered NurseTaxonomy 163W00000X · License 041.471722 (IL)
1324 N SHERIDAN RD, Waukegan, IL 60085
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Thomas Schaefer 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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Thomas Schaefer reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

App Of Illinois Ed PLLC
Same address
Emergency Medicine
1324 N SHERIDAN RD
Waukegan, IL 60085
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 91 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1053860080 (847) 360-6930
Waukegan Clinic Corp
Same address
Family Medicine
1324 N SHERIDAN RD
Waukegan, IL 60085
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 166 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1306937289 (847) 360-3000

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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.

Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283
An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.
12 services12 patients
Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
12 services12 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60085 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
$93.02 typical visit price
range $59.81 – $181.38
Typical copayment $23.25 (range $14.95 – $45.34)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$105.07 typical visit price
range $19.15 – $147.12
Typical copayment $26.26 (range $4.78 – $36.78)
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.

SUSAN RUTH JEEP DIETITIAN
Dietitian, Registered
1324 N SHERIDAN RD
WAUKEGAN, IL 60085
Lake County (847) 360-2392
VISTA IMAGING ASSOCIATES SC
Specialist
1324 N SHERIDAN RD
WAUKEGAN, IL 60085
Lake County (847) 360-4189
MRS. AMEE PATEL PA-C
Physician Assistant
1324 N SHERIDAN RD
WAUKEGAN, IL 60085
Lake County (847) 360-4090
SANCTUARY EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS, LLC
Emergency Medicine
1324 N SHERIDAN RD
WAUKEGAN, IL 60085
Lake County (469) 401-2386
KATHLEEN ELIZABETH READY RD
Dietitian, Registered
1324 N SHERIDAN RD
WAUKEGAN, IL 60085
Lake County (847) 360-4333
APP OF ILLINOIS ED PLLC
Emergency Medicine
1324 N SHERIDAN RD
WAUKEGAN, IL 60085
Lake County (847) 360-6930
DR. TOO HYUN PAE M.D.
Anesthesiology
1324 N SHERIDAN RD
WAUKEGAN, IL 60085
Lake County (847) 360-3000
JOSIA NARDA HENRY
Internal Medicine
1324 N SHERIDAN RD
WAUKEGAN, IL 60085
Lake County (847) 360-4111

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 Thomas Schaefer's NPI number?

The NPI number for Thomas Schaefer is 1629718879. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 29, 2022.

Where is Thomas Schaefer located?

Thomas Schaefer practices at 1324 N Sheridan Rd, Waukegan, IL 60085. The listed phone number is (847) 360-4181.

What is Thomas Schaefer's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner with taxonomy code 363L00000X.

Is Thomas Schaefer enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Thomas Schaefer is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Thomas Schaefer's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Thomas Schaefer reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: App Of Illinois Ed PLLC (Waukegan, IL) and Waukegan Clinic Corp (Waukegan, IL). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Thomas Schaefer's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Thomas Schaefer was last updated on June 5, 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.