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THOMAS J SCHAEFER MD
NPI 1801843891
Anesthesiology in Minneapolis, MN

Active since May 27, 2006PECOS Enrolled
2215 PARK AVE, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55404(612) 775-8927 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Thomas J Schaefer Md NPPES

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

THOMAS J SCHAEFER MD (NPI 1801843891) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Minneapolis, Minnesota, licensed in Minnesota (27976) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1801843891
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameTHOMAS J SCHAEFERCredential: MD
Location Address2215 PARK AVEMinneapolis, MN 55404-3711
Mailing AddressPo Box 47159Plymouth, MN 55447-0159 · (763) 559-3779 · Fax (763) 450-3986
Phone(612) 775-8927
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMay 27, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026
✔ NPI 1801843891 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in MN · 27976
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
2215 PARK AVE, Minneapolis, MN 55404
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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 J Schaefer Md 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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Thomas Schaefer reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Metropolitan Anesthesia Network, LLP
11 mi
Anesthesiology
14700 28TH AVE N, SUITE 20
Plymouth, MN 55447
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 1,033 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1558314427 (763) 559-3779

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

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 10

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

NURSE ANESTHESIA SERVICES PA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2215 PARK AVE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55404
Hennepin County (888) 209-0305
MRS. PHYLLIS JEANNE SALCHOW OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
2215 PARK AVE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55404
Hennepin County (612) 775-8873
JOHN F DEAN MD
Anesthesiology
2215 PARK AVE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55404
Hennepin County (612) 775-8927
MRS. JILL RAEANN SCHMID OTR
Occupational Therapist
2215 PARK AVE, SUITE 406
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55404
Hennepin County (612) 775-8872
EDWARD M JOHNSON MD
Anesthesiology
2215 PARK AVE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55404
Hennepin County (612) 775-8927
JOSEPH F SODERLUND MD
Anesthesiology
2215 PARK AVE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55404
Hennepin County (612) 775-8927
KYUSIL W CHOI MD
Anesthesiology
2215 PARK AVE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55404
Hennepin County (612) 775-8927
CHARLES R RICH MD
Anesthesiology
2215 PARK AVE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55404
Hennepin County (612) 775-8927

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 1801843891. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 27, 2006.

Where is Thomas Schaefer located?

Thomas Schaefer practices at 2215 Park Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404. The listed phone number is (612) 775-8927.

What is Thomas Schaefer's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Thomas Schaefer enrolled in Medicare?

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

Which organization bills Medicare for Thomas Schaefer's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Thomas Schaefer reassigns Medicare benefits to Metropolitan Anesthesia Network, LLP (Plymouth, MN). The 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 July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.