Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Joel Schaefer, MD

Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Grand Junction, CO

  • NPI 1558474676
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 29 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2440 N 11Th St
Grand Junction, CO 815018102
(970) 257-4777

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 21, 2022
Year of graduation
1997 — 29 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208600000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Colorado #40455
Medicaid
CO #30883342

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1558474676. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
57
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$27,359
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 34 34 $165
22558 Fusion of lower spine bone through abdomen with partial removal of disc 23 23 $946

In context: peer comparison

Among 7 peers in this city , average services per provider: 21. This provider delivers 2.7× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$77
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Merit Medical Systems Inc 1 $52.74
Stryker Corporation 1 $23.83

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$77

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
13
Patients
13
Total drug cost
$74
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 13 13 $74

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Joel Schaefer's medical specialty?
Dr. Joel Schaefer practices Surgery Physician in Grand Junction, CO.
Where does Dr. Joel Schaefer practice?
Dr. Joel Schaefer practices at 2440 N 11Th St, Grand Junction, CO 815018102. Office phone: 9702574777.
What is Dr. Joel Schaefer's NPI?
Dr. Joel Schaefer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558474676, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joel Schaefer accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joel Schaefer accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joel Schaefer commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204); Fusion of lower spine bone through abdomen with partial removal of disc (HCPCS 22558). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.