Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Saul Schaefer, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease Physician (CMS: Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)) · Sacramento, CA
- NPI 1982686978
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 81.7 / 100 · 2023
- 45 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
4860 Y St, Suite 2820
Sacramento, CA 958172307
(916) 734-3764
fax (916) 734-8394
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- November 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- September 11, 2007
- Year of graduation
- 1981 — 45 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RC0000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- California #G049459
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1982686978. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
4,637
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$115,334
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
93010 |
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only | 3,026 | 2,234 | $8 | |
93306 |
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function | 562 | 552 | $71 | |
93248 |
Heart rhythm review and interpretation of continous external ekg over 8-15 days | 259 | 255 | $27 | |
93356 |
Heart muscle strain imaging | 150 | 146 | $12 | |
93018 |
Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with review by physician | 79 | 79 | $15 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 69 | 67 | $135 | |
93010 |
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only | 65 | 65 | $8 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 61 | 47 | $82 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 55 | 43 | $101 | |
93350 |
Ultrasound of heart during rest, exercise and/or drug-induced stress with report | 47 | 47 | $72 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 35 peers in Sacramento Cardiovascular Disease Physician, average services per provider: 139. This provider delivers 33× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$11,174
Transactions
29
Manufacturers
12
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amgen INC. | 10 | $9,451.40 | |
| ShockWave Medical, INC | 3 | $460.46 | |
| Biotronik INC. | 3 | $423.42 | |
| Heartflow, INC. | 1 | $203.45 | |
| Kestra Medical Technology Services, INC. | 1 | $175.44 | |
| Zoll Services LLC (A/K/A Zoll LifeCor Corp) | 3 | $162.76 | |
| Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | 1 | $122.31 | |
| Abbott Laboratories | 3 | $59.17 | |
| E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. | 1 | $55.00 | |
| Pfizer INC. | 1 | $26.12 | |
| Recor Medical INC | 1 | $18.06 | |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 1 | $16.27 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
351
Patients
12
Total drug cost
$105,382
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 47 | 12 | $861 |
| Eliquis (Apixaban) | Brand | 32 | 0 | $40,135 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 31 | 0 | $687 |
| Xarelto (Rivaroxaban) | Brand | 31 | 0 | $35,348 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 26 | 0 | $234 |
| Carvedilol | Generic | 26 | 0 | $535 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 26 | 0 | $1,159 |
| Spironolactone | Generic | 24 | 0 | $271 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 23 | 0 | $173 |
| Diltiazem 24Hr ER (Cd) (Diltiazem Hcl) | Brand | 20 | 0 | $686 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Saul Schaefer's medical specialty?
Dr. Saul Schaefer practices Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Sacramento, CA.
Where does Dr. Saul Schaefer practice?
Dr. Saul Schaefer practices at 4860 Y St, Sacramento, CA 958172307. Office phone: 9167343764.
What is Dr. Saul Schaefer's NPI?
Dr. Saul Schaefer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982686978, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Saul Schaefer accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Saul Schaefer accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Saul Schaefer commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (HCPCS 93010); Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (HCPCS 93306); Heart rhythm review and interpretation of continous external ekg over 8-15 days (HCPCS 93248). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.