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JOCHEN THORSTEN SCHAEFER M.D
NPI 1831356757
Pathology - Dermatopathology in Santa Monica, CA

Active since May 19, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
75/100
CMS Quality Rating
2121 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 103, SANTA MONICA, CA 90403(310) 828-0011(310) 828-2001 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 17, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 17, 2025, Jan 15, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Jochen Thorsten Schaefer M.d NPPES

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

JOCHEN THORSTEN SCHAEFER M.D (NPI 1831356757) is an individual dermatopathology provider in Santa Monica, California, licensed in California (A93697) and active in the NPI registry since May 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 2 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of Other (2000).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1831356757
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207ZD0900X
Provider Legal NameJOCHEN THORSTEN SCHAEFERCredential: M.D
Location Address2121 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 103Santa Monica, CA 90403-5743
Mailing AddressPo Box 392915Pittsburgh, PA 15251-9915 · (877) 697-2447 · Fax (855) 697-2447
Phone(310) 828-0011
Fax(310) 828-2001
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2000
Enumeration DateMay 19, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 17, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 17, 2025
✔ NPI 1831356757 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPathology · DermatopathologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207ZD0900X
Licenses✔ Licensed in CA · A93697✔ Licensed in TX · S3581✔ Licensed in NV · 20391✔ Licensed in AZ · 61860
Definition
A dermatopathologist is an expert in diagnosing and monitoring diseases of the skin including infectious, immunologic, degenerative, and neoplastic diseases. This entails the examination and interpretation of specially prepared tissue sections, cellular scrapings, and smears of skin lesions by means of light microscopy, electron microscopy, and fluorescence microscopy.
2121 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 103, Santa Monica, CA 90403
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1320 Needham Street, Suite 200Newton, MA 02464 · Phone (617) 969-4100 · Fax (617) 969-3393
Location 24131 Directors RowHouston, TX 77092-8703 · Phone (187) 769-7244

Accepted Insurance

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Jochen Thorsten Schaefer M.d 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 ID5395938419
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240930001489
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.

Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 88305
A pathology examination of tissue with intermediate complexity involves studying a small sample of your body tissue under a microscope. This helps in identifying any abnormal cells or signs of disease. It's a detailed process requiring expert analysis to ensure accurate results.
88 services73 patients
Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report 88312
This service involves coloring specimen slides in a special way to help identify organisms. The colors make different parts of the organism stand out. Afterward, a detailed interpretation and report on the findings are provided.
84 services54 patients
Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present 88311
This procedure involves treating tissue samples to remove any calcium, which can interfere with the examination. The tissue is soaked in a special solution that safely dissolves the calcium, leaving the tissue intact for accurate analysis. This helps in making precise diagnoses.
37 services29 patients
Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report 88313
Special stained specimen slides are used to examine tissue samples. This involves applying special dyes to the tissue, which helps to highlight certain features under a microscope. The findings are then interpreted and a report is provided. This can aid in diagnosing various health conditions.
13 services11 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 90403 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
$142.39 typical visit price
range $62.96 – $187.60
Typical copayment $35.59 (range $15.74 – $46.90)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$109.96 typical visit price
range $20.84 – $153.61
Typical copayment $27.49 (range $5.21 – $38.40)
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.

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.

75/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice

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 Jochen Schaefer's NPI number?

The NPI number for Jochen Schaefer is 1831356757. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 19, 2008.

Where is Jochen Schaefer located?

Jochen Schaefer practices at 2121 Wilshire Blvd Ste 103, Santa Monica, CA 90403. The listed phone number is (310) 828-0011.

What is Jochen Schaefer's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pathology, specializing in Dermatopathology, with taxonomy code 207ZD0900X.

Is Jochen Schaefer enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Jochen 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.

What insurance does Jochen Schaefer accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, CHRISTUS Health Plan, Community Health Choice, Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc. and Molina Healthcare and 1 other insurer list Jochen Schaefer 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Jochen Schaefer was last updated on February 17, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 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.