THOMAS L SCHAEFER MD
NPI 1831190230
Family Medicine - Geriatric Medicine in Somerset, PA

Active since August 09, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
329 S PLEASANT AVE, SOMERSET, PA 15501(814) 445-3575(814) 445-8039 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 9, 2017. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 26, 2026, Feb 9, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Thomas L Schaefer Md NPPES

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

THOMAS L SCHAEFER MD (NPI 1831190230) is an individual geriatric medicine provider in Somerset, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD032332E) and active in the NPI registry since August 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Upmc Somerset, and is a graduate of University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine (1983).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1831190230
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207QG0300X
Provider Legal NameTHOMAS L SCHAEFERCredential: MD
Location Address329 S PLEASANT AVESomerset, PA 15501-2262
Mailing Address329 S Pleasant AveSomerset, PA 15501-2262 · (814) 445-3575 · Fax (814) 445-8039
Fax(814) 445-8039
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Pittsburgh School Of MedicineGraduated 1983
Enumeration DateAugust 9, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 9, 20172 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1831190230 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily Medicine · Geriatric MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207QG0300X
License✔ Licensed in PA · MD032332E
Definition
A family medicine physician with special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. This specialist cares for geriatric patients in the patient's home, the office, long-term care settings such as nursing homes, and the hospital.
329 S PLEASANT AVE, Somerset, PA 15501

Other Identifiers 7

Other080010028PA · Railraod Medicare
Medicare UPINC34610PA
Other13183PA · Elderhealth
Other1014504PA · Gateway
Other90-0451375PA · Ein
Other482435NMRPA · Highmark Bc/bs
Medicaid0014600500006PA

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

Thomas L Schaefer Md 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 ID8729060348
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250311003464
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.

Family Medicine
329 S PLEASANT AVE
Somerset, PA 15501
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 67 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
2738 DECKER BLVD STE A
Columbia, SC 29206
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 34 clinicians in this Medicare group

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 4

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

Upmc Somerset

Acute Care Hospitals · Somerset, PA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390039
Location225 South Center AvenueSomerset, PA 15501 · Somerset County
Emergency services

Conway Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Conway, SC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number420049
Location300 Singleton Ridge RoadConway, SC 29526 · Horry County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Grand Strand Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Myrtle Beach, SC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number420085
Location809 82nd ParkwayMyrtle Beach, SC 29572 · Horry County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Mcleod Loris Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Loris, SC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number420105
Location3655 Mitchell StreetLoris, SC 29569 · Horry County

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 15501 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
$84.88 typical visit price
range $54.64 – $166.87
Typical copayment $21.22 (range $13.66 – $41.71)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$96.82 typical visit price
range $17.33 – $135.84
Typical copayment $24.20 (range $4.33 – $33.96)
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 14

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

Physician Assistant
329 S PLEASANT AVE
SOMERSET, PA 15501
Physician Assistant (Medical)
329 S PLEASANT AVE
SOMERSET, PA 15501
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
329 S PLEASANT AVE
SOMERSET, PA 15501
Family Medicine
329 S PLEASANT AVE
SOMERSET, PA 15501
Family Medicine
329 S PLEASANT AVE
SOMERSET, PA 15501
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
329 S PLEASANT AVE
SOMERSET, PA 15501
Family Medicine
329 S PLEASANT AVE, SOMERSET HOSPITAL
SOMERSET, PA 15501
Physician Assistant
329 S PLEASANT AVE
SOMERSET, PA 15501

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 1831190230. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 9, 2005.

Where is Thomas Schaefer located?

Thomas Schaefer practices at 329 S Pleasant Ave, Somerset, PA 15501. The listed phone number is (814) 445-3575.

What is Thomas Schaefer's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine, specializing in Geriatric Medicine, with taxonomy code 207QG0300X.

Is Thomas Schaefer enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Thomas Schaefer 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 Thomas Schaefer's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Thomas Schaefer reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Somerset Health Services Inc (Somerset, PA) and Centerwell Senior Primary Care Sc Jv PC (Columbia, SC). 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.

Is Thomas Schaefer affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Thomas Schaefer is affiliated with Upmc Somerset, Conway Medical Center, Grand Strand Regional Medical Center and Mcleod Loris Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Thomas Schaefer was last updated on February 9, 2017. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.