NATHANIEL ELLIOT SCHAFFER MD, PHD
NPI 1679001747
Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Trauma in Denver, CO

Q: What is Nathaniel Schaffer's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nathaniel Schaffer is 1679001747. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 1, 2017.

Q: What is Nathaniel Schaffer's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Orthopaedic Trauma, with taxonomy code 207XX0801X.

Active since June 01, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

97.12/100

CMS Quality Rating

777 BANNOCK ST, DENVER, CO 80204(303) 436-4949 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 20, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 24, 2023, Jul 4, 2023, May 11, 2022 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Nathaniel Elliot Schaffer Md, Phd NPPES

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

NATHANIEL ELLIOT SCHAFFER MD, PHD (NPI 1679001747) is an individual orthopaedic trauma provider in Denver, Colorado, licensed in Colorado (0075582) and active in the NPI registry since June 2017. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Providence Regional Medical Center Everett, and is a graduate of University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas (2017).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1679001747

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207XX0801X

Provider Legal NameNATHANIEL ELLIOT SCHAFFERCredential: MD, PHD

Location Address777 BANNOCK STDenver, CO 80204-4597

Mailing Address777 Bannock StDenver, CO 80204-4597 · (303) 436-4949

Phone(303) 436-4949

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At DallasGraduated 2017

Enumeration DateJune 1, 2017

Last NPPES UpdateAugust 20, 20255 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedAugust 20, 2025

✔ NPI 1679001747 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic Surgery · Orthopaedic TraumaAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207XX0801X

Licenses✔ Licensed in CO · 0075582✔ Licensed in TN · 65391✔ Licensed in WA · MD61443193

Definition

Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, orthopaedic trauma surgeons deal with the evaluation and management of acute orthopaedic injuries, evaluation and treatment of post-traumatic deformities and nonunions, acute and delayed reconstruction of pelvic and acetabular fractures, as well as osteotomy in the adult hip for treatment of hip arthritis.

Also ListedOrthopaedic SurgeryTaxonomy 207X00000X · License 4301112013 (MI)

777 BANNOCK ST, Denver, CO 80204

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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

Nathaniel Elliot Schaffer Md, Phd 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 ID5193086304

PECOS Enrollment IDI20250825004370

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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

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.

X-ray of hip, 2-3 views 73502

An X-ray of the hip with 2-3 views is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a small amount of radiation to produce pictures of the hip joint. These images help in diagnosing conditions like fractures, arthritis, or other abnormalities. The process is quick and painless.

24 services17 patients

Treatment of broken neck of thigh bone with bone implant 27245

This procedure involves repairing a fractured thigh bone by inserting a bone implant. The implant helps stabilize the bone, allowing it to heal correctly. It's performed under anesthesia and requires a hospital stay for recovery.

15 services15 patients

Treatment of upper end of broken thigh bone with placement of stabilizing device or prosthetic replacement 27236

This procedure involves treating a fracture at the top of your thigh bone. A stabilizing device or prosthetic replacement is placed to aid in healing. This helps restore mobility and function while reducing pain. The treatment aims for a quick and safe recovery.

14 services14 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

13 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Providence Regional Medical Center Everett

Acute Care Hospitals · Everett, WA

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church

CMS Certification Number500014

Location1321 Colby AvenueEverett, WA 98201 · Snohomish County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

97.12/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored through an Alternative Payment Model

Quality

85.64

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

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