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

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
4860 Y St, Suite 2820
Sacramento, CA 958172307
(916) 734-3764
fax (916) 734-8394

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
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

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

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

CMS Provider Utilization
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

CMS Open Payments
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

Compensation for Services Other Than Consulting, Including Serving As Faculty or As A Speaker at A Venue Other Than A Continuing Education Program
$8,867
Food and Beverage
$2,159
Travel and Lodging
$147

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
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

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
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.