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LAURA HELEN SCHAFER DO
NPI 1649639600
Obstetrics & Gynecology in Columbus, OH

Active since February 18, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
76.79/100
CMS Quality Rating
393 E TOWN ST STE 116, COLUMBUS, OH 43215(614) 566-9108(614) 566-5669 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 3, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 3, 2024, Oct 16, 2020, Mar 21, 2016 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2016).

About Laura Helen Schafer Do NPPES

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

LAURA HELEN SCHAFER DO (NPI 1649639600) is an individual obstetrics & gynecology provider in Columbus, Ohio, licensed in Ohio (34.014509) and active in the NPI registry since February 2016. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Riverside Methodist Hospital, and maintains 6 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1649639600
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207V00000X
Provider Legal NameLAURA HELEN SCHAFERCredential: DO
Location Address393 E TOWN ST STE 116Columbus, OH 43215-4799
Mailing AddressPo Box 7527Dublin, OH 43017-0727 · (614) 566-9108 · Fax (614) 566-5669
Phone(614) 566-9108
Fax(614) 566-5669
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSLake Erie Col Of Osteopathic Medicine, BradentonGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateFebruary 18, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 3, 20244 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 3, 2024
✔ NPI 1649639600 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyObstetrics & GynecologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207V00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in OH · 34.014509✔ Licensed in TX · U6339
Definition
An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
393 E TOWN ST STE 116, Columbus, OH 43215
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Secondary Practice Locations 6

Location 19835 N Lake Creek PkwyAustin, TX 78717-6210 · Phone (737) 229-2000
Location 21010 Refugee RdPickerington, OH 43147-9653 · Phone (380) 243-3395 · Fax (380) 243-3390
Location 31000 McKinley Park DrMarion, OH 43302-6399 · Phone (740) 383-7991 · Fax (740) 375-6169
Location 49000 N Main St Ste 232Englewood, OH 45415-1184 · Phone (937) 277-8988 · Fax (937) 277-9035
Location 55100 W Broad StColumbus, OH 43228-1607 · Phone (614) 544-1000
Location 65131 Beacon Hill Rd Ste 3108Columbus, OH 43228-4442 · Phone (614) 544-1006 · Fax (614) 566-1701

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid0414842OH

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, CareSource, CHRISTUS Health Plan and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Laura Helen Schafer Do 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 ID3476829532
PECOS Enrollment IDI20200901000297
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

4

Medicare enrollment records show Laura Schafer reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Ohiohealth Corporation
0.1 mi
Anesthesiology
111 S GRANT AVE FL 3
Columbus, OH 43215
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 3,314 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1407292105 (614) 566-8808
Premier Health Specialists Inc
50 mi
Obstetrics & Gynecology
100 KAHOE LN
Yellow Springs, OH 45387
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 812 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1356639397 (937) 767-7311
Obhg Texas Holdings, P.A.
1,059 mi
Obstetrics & Gynecology
12221 N MOPAC EXPY
Austin, TX 78758
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Obhg Texas Holdings PA
  • 998 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1083917769 (800) 967-2289
Lone Star Ob/Gyn Associates, P.A.
1,139 mi
Obstetrics & Gynecology
7950 FLOYD CURL DR, SUITE 300 & 400
San Antonio, TX 78229
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 64 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1063441921 (210) 615-6505

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

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Riverside Methodist Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Columbus, OH
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number360006
Location3535 Olentangy River RdColumbus, OH 43214 · Franklin County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 43215 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
$126.12 typical visit price
range $54.34 – $166.65
Typical copayment $31.53 (range $13.58 – $41.66)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$68.07 typical visit price
range $17.10 – $135.40
Typical copayment $17.01 (range $4.27 – $33.85)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

76.79/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality64.65
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost57.98

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. KRISANNA LEE DEPPEN MD
Preventive Medicine (Addiction Medicine)
393 E TOWN ST STE 116
COLUMBUS, OH 43215
Franklin County (614) 566-9108
HAILEIGH DANIELLE ROSS DO
Preventive Medicine (Addiction Medicine)
393 E TOWN ST STE 116
COLUMBUS, OH 43215
Franklin County (614) 566-9108
DR. JARED MATTHEW STROUD M.D.
Internal Medicine
393 E TOWN ST STE 116
COLUMBUS, OH 43215
Franklin County (614) 566-9000
CAMERON ALVIN GACHETT DO
Internal Medicine (Addiction Medicine)
393 E TOWN ST STE 116
COLUMBUS, OH 43215
Franklin County (614) 566-9108
IKESHIA C SMITH LISW
Social Worker
393 E TOWN ST STE 116
COLUMBUS, OH 43215
Franklin County (614) 566-9108
MRS. MELINDA MARIE HEILIGMANN CNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
393 E TOWN ST STE 116
COLUMBUS, OH 43215
Franklin County (614) 566-9108
MONICA LEE DUNFEE CNP
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
393 E TOWN ST STE 116
COLUMBUS, OH 43215
Franklin County (614) 566-9108
RICHARD STUART MARGER M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
393 E TOWN ST STE 116
COLUMBUS, OH 43215
Franklin County (614) 566-9108

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 1649639600. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 18, 2016.

Where is Laura Schafer located?

Laura Schafer practices at 393 E Town St Ste 116, Columbus, OH 43215. The listed phone number is (614) 566-9108.

What is Laura Schafer's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Obstetrics & Gynecology with taxonomy code 207V00000X.

Is Laura Schafer enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Laura Schafer 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Laura Schafer's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Laura Schafer reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Ohiohealth Corporation (Columbus, OH), Premier Health Specialists Inc (Yellow Springs, OH), Obhg Texas Holdings, P.A. (Austin, TX) and Lone Star Ob/Gyn Associates, P.A. (San Antonio, TX). 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 Laura Schafer's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Laura Schafer accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, CHRISTUS Health Plan, CareSource, Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc. and MedMutual and 1 other insurer list Laura 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.

Is Laura Schafer affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Laura Schafer is affiliated with Riverside Methodist Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Laura Schafer was last updated on October 3, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.